Ultimate Upcycle Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List

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There is no secret how we feel about reusing and upcycling.  {Heart}

We like to show you how to make some things like…..

But let’s face it, there are other ideas that are just….BRILLIANT….why didn’t I think of that?

Or maybe you just don’t have time to make them yourself.

Or you want to purchase gifts with a green (reuse) aspect.

Or you want to support the makers and artists (shop small).

Or you want a unique, not mass produced, gift.

Or a gift list for you to share of items you like!

Whatever the case may be, we have some the ultimate upcycled gift guide for you:

Fashionista:

Utensil Bracelet

This lovely bracelet was made with two forks.  Many styles to choose from.

 

Home Decorator or Teen Room:

Reclaimed Fire Hose Pillow

Repurposed fire hose and a fireman’s turnout clip are center stage on this lumbar pillow .

 

Music Lover:

Vinyl Record Clock

You can get many different artists like Willie Nelson, Pink Floyd, Prince, as well as movies and more!

 

Candle Lover:

Wine Bottle Candle

“Every step of our candle making process is done by hand, from
cutting the wine bottles, to pouring the wax, to printing and applying
the labels, to stamping the dust covers with each scent name.”

*Eco-Friendly

 

Pre-Teen/Teen:

Candy Wrapper Purse Pencil Case

Candy Wrapper Purse, Candy Wrapper Pencil Case – upcycled, recycled Skittles candy bag has been repurposed into a SWEET usable pencil case or cosmetic case!
made with the actual wrapper.

*Other packaging available.

 

Coffee/Tea Lover:

Coffee/Drink Cozy

Each cozy has an inside pocket to easily hold your money or rewards cards

Conveniently rolls up

 

Grill Master:

Cutting Board/Serving Tray

Made from salvaged materials, you can get a custom order.

 

Hipster:

Upcycled Tote Purse

Made from a reclaimed army tent, vintage nail apron, used leather reins, and lined with new nylon fabric, this carryall tote will do just that — carry all!

 

Kids/Football:

House Divided Shirt

Do you have your favorite team and your spouse has another. Now your child can support both.

*1377 Threads features animal blankets, upcycles, dino hoodies, tank tops and more!

 

Foodie:

Cookbook Stationary

Saved from a dumpster death and ready for a new life as snail mail, an old cookbook has been turned into a unique, quaint, stationery set. It’s the perfect gift for a cooking or baking enthusiast, or your favorite foodie!

 

For Him:

Bicycle Tire Belt

Vegan mens belt with buckle, made of recycled bicycle inner tube. Ideal for him or her.

 

Movie Buff:

Movie Box Notebook Journal

A handmade notebook made from the original VHS box.  Many movies to choose from!

 

For the Crafter:

T-Shirt Yarn

“This was a 100% cotton t shirt, it has been cut into one, continuous 1/2″ (1.27 cm) strip. It is then pulled to make the yarn. There are no knots or seams in any of my yarns.”

 

Disney Fan:

 

Disney Park Map Ornament

This is a Disney map made into an ornament.  Plus, this shop has upcycled Disney Jewelry.

 

For the Junkin Girl:

Hardware Jewelry Necklace

Vintage found objects come together to create this unique, one of a kind necklace.

 

For the Pup: 

MOOTUGS

Created from recycled rubber milking tubes used on dairy farms.

 

Teen/Young Adult:

Monster Energy Drink Origami Ornament

Assembled in the spirit of traditional paper origami without any glue or fasteners.

*There is also other brands like:

 

For the Kitty:

 

Eco friendly pet toy, recycled wool sock organic catnip mouse

Darn!socks are indeed just old holey socks reincarnated as adorable mice.  They’re a filled with a generous teaspoon of organic catnip, a small sheet of recycled crinkly plastic, 3 or 4 pistachio shells (for the perfect bone crunching sound), and recycled pop bottle stuffing.

 

Reader/Book Lover:

Upcycled Copper Bookmark

This bookmark is made with heavy gauge upcycled copper wire.  Many styles to choose from.

 

And for someone who just appreciates CUTE:

Wool Sweater Owl

Made from a striped, felted wool sweater and is carefully stuffed with polyfill. Even her eyes are from a wool sweater, making her a truly unique, and ecofriendly friend. 🙂 

Want more gift ideas under $30?  You can go here for the ETSY Editor Picks.

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