November 30, 2012

T.G.I.F.ree~ Christmas Craft Tutorials!

At this time of year, getting anything for free is especially welcome! As we scurry around looking for bargains, here's a holiday treat~ some freebie Christmas craft tutorials for you to create.

This first feature is actually a blog post on HubPages with 10 links to different free tutes for Christmas stockings~




This website has hundreds and hundreds of projects for Christmas!




Or you can get hundreds more from Tipnut's Crafty Christmas blog...




If you like to do Photoshop projects with your pics, here's 24 great free Christmas tutes you can try out.




The Magic Bean promises a Holly Jolly Holiday with these cute Christmas tutorials they posted on their Freebie Friday post this month. You can find free deals there every Friday!




Of course, there's millions of free ideas out there for Christmas Craft Tutorials but we just love finding a few great ones for you and making your holiday just a little easier! Here's one last site we'd love to share from One Crafty Mumma~ she has posts including 25 Days of Christmas Craft and tons of others for holiday crafts, tutes and recipes, this was one of my favorites!




Happy Holidays!
;) Cat

November 24, 2012

Love 2 DIY on the Weekend~ Christmas Centerpieces!

The first impression your Holiday dining table makes is usually based on the centerpiece and then your settings. This year, why not bring some fresh and eco friendly style and sparkle to the table? Here's some of my favorite finds on Pinterest and even if some may not use all upcycled, recycled or reused materials you can certainly put your own creative spin on these ideas.

For example, try using some mismatched stacked dishware and cups with packages wrapped with leftover wrapping and ribbons and some clippings from your tree...




Even old spaghetti jars would be perfect for this~ Use pines or twigs from the yard to make it more wintery and Christmas fabric and ribbon! Maybe even a candy cane or two...




This one was designed for a wedding but would be perfect for the holidays! Use painted tin cans or old pots for the base, rocks in the base will hold the little tree or use a branch from your tree. You can sprinkle the snow on it or try using mini garlands of tiny beads.




White paint poured and swirled into used wine bottles are perfect upcycled vases for sprigs of any twigs or greenery or go with the silver or white theme.




Here's another idea for those old spaghetti or mason jars~




I love this upcycled coffee pot centerpiece!




And don't forget the little ones~ this one is perfect for the children's table!




No matter what style your looking for to dress your table in~ be sure to make it GREEN this year! The simpler the design the easier it is but even fancy, intricate centerpieces can be made from upcycled materials!

Enjoy your weekend DIY'ing!
;) Cat

November 22, 2012

Black Friday? Cyber Monday? Have We Got a Sale for You!!!

Black Friday, the craziest shopping day of the year in a brick and mortar store.  Cyber Monday, Black Friday for ecommerce.  We all know that this weekend will be the busiest shopping weekend of the holiday season, and we all know that it has the BEST sales.

This year, Upcyclers teamed up with the Hippie Peacenik team on Etsy, and we created treasury boards with built in sales!  Both Etsy shops and customers can shop from these boards.  There are no transactions to post.  Just a collection of fabulous shops, with fantastic deals for the shopping weekend. All items are handmade, and several are upcycled, of course.

We have 9 different boards, and 70 shops for you to browse.  So make up some cocoa, put on some pajama pants and slippers, and enjoy your holiday shopping this year!  All boards are interactive, and you can click on any item from this blog post.  The board numbers are also links to the boards themselves.

The boards are in preview mode right now, but open at midnight EST on Thursday night.  The boards will close at midnight EST on Monday.

Happy Holidays!  And happy shopping!!!!


Board 1

'**PREVIEW** BLACK FRIDAY CYBER MONDAY SALES EVENT!! (BOARD#1)' by HippiePeaceniks

The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Jute Wrapped Vase Zen Inspir...
$20.00

Kids Funky Handmade Chunky B...
$15.00

Vintage Blue Butterfly Silk ...
$15.00

Ballerina dancers Ballet, N...
$18.00

Vintage sky blue button earr...
$6.00

Trinket Jewelry Box Set of 3...
$76.00

HOLIDAY SALE Pixie Chain Sto...
$11.25

Green and Natural Hemp Macra...
$15.00

Hand Engraved Tree of Life o...
$40.00

CHERRY BLOSSOMS, Washington ...
$2.99

L Skulls Fleece Diaper Soake...
$8.00

OOAK Beach Zen Garden in a T...
$18.95

Aqua Maxi Skirt
$32.00

Infinity Scarf - New Years a...
$48.00

Flannel-Purple Background-Bi...
$5.75

Pink Foil-lined Glass Drop E...
$7.00



The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Handcrafted Natural Orange R...
$20.00

Handmade TAGS Stamped And In...
$3.95

Orange and Yellow T Shirt Sc...
$23.95

Carrot Orange Crocheted Slou...
$18.00

Upcycled Mohair Leg Warmers-...
$28.00

Infinity Scarf - Burnt Orang...
$14.00

Vintage Dutch Clogs Miniatur...
$5.00

Crochet Poncho Shawl , Hand ...
$50.00

Recycled Flower Wall Art - L...
$25.00

Orange bud vase - pink and p...
$10.00

Vintage Burgundy Red Flower ...
$12.50

Orange Flower accessory, Tan...
$12.00

Vintage Round Cameo Tin in R...
$25.00

Raw Copper Agate Necklace Ch...
$59.00

Air Plant Terrarium Created ...
$10.00

Knot Earrings, Red Earrings,...
$18.00



The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Vintage 1986 Stuffed Alf Ali...
$15.00

Fleece Gingerbread People Or...
$9.00

Vintage Rhinestone Cufflinks...
$25.00

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift - ...
$20.00

Santa Ornament - Scrabble Ti...
$6.00

Tie Dye Tarn Recycled T Shir...
$7.93

Tags - Paper Tags - Kraft Pa...
$4.00

warm upcycled wool jacket fo...
$120.00

LOCKET Necklace Victorian St...
$8.77

Rustic Hair Accessories, Vin...
$8.00

Sony PlayStation Green Conto...
$20.00

Upcycled ecofriendly handsew...
$25.00

Grape, Leaf, Earrings, Coppe...
$14.00

Detailed Design Wool Dryer B...
$12.00

Crochet Fingerless Wool Glov...
$18.00

VinoPonic Planter - Re-Purpo...
$25.00



The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Huge cobalt blue sea glass p...
$28.00

Bombay Upcycled Liquor Bottl...
$27.50

Chunky Purple Cowl
$23.95

Shimmery fish mirror reuse w...
$30.00

Bulb Knickknack Bowl with Up...
$29.00

Fleece Longies Blue Whale - ...
$10.00

SALE Purple Shells and Swaro...
$18.00

ACEO Original Blue Watercolo...
$11.00

Handcrafted Fused Dichroic G...
$26.00

OOAK Crochet Round Flannel R...
$70.00

Handmade Paper Gift Card Hol...
$8.00

Set of 2 100 Percent Cotton ...
$6.00

Upcycled Felt Corsage Bag
$20.00

Green Malachite Stalactite N...
$62.00

ARTHUR MAC N CHEESE recycled...
$5.00

I Sell Sea Shells Down By Th...
$35.00



The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Teal Beaded Bar Necklace
$16.00

Handmade Personalized Baby G...
$60.00

9 ring paper earring
$5.00

Red Christmas wrap bracelet,...
$9.50

Red, White, and Black T Shir...
$23.95

Vintage Art Glass Vase Green
$20.00

Upcycled Surf Wall Art - Tr...
$26.50

Holidays Dog Treat Small Br...
$7.50

Whimsical Carnival Flags on ...
$20.00

noel angel Christmas card bl...
$2.48

Upcycled Black Orchid Round ...
$18.00

Pink Toddler Hat - Winter Ha...
$15.00

Upcycled Skirt- Tie Dye- Min...
$16.00

Baby Burp Cloths Upcycled Vi...
$14.00

Handmade Sparkling Acrylic S...
$12.00

Useful Upcycled Footed BOWL ...
$38.00



The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Blue, Yellow, and Black T Sh...
$23.95

beaded earrings paprika pier...
$8.42

Turquoise Wooden Candlestick...
$18.00

Anti-Fart Dog Cookie-- High ...
$7.00

Paper Rosette Art-Mixed Medi...
$28.00

Peace and Love Necklace red ...
$16.00

Blue Flower Scarf FREE SHIPP...
$45.00

Red and Waxed Hemp Choker wi...
$12.00

Celtic Knot Etched Copper Cu...
$35.00

Mookaite Jasper Pendant, Cop...
$38.00

Primitive Santa Wooden Shelf...
$7.00

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift - ...
$20.00

Polka Dot Candles with Real ...
$35.00

University of Kansas Jayhawk...
$48.00

Sale Christmas Ornament Rug ...
$40.00

SALE ACEO Original Watercolo...
$6.00



The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Green Tarn Recycled T Shirt ...
$6.59

Abstract Baby Bib with Circl...
$8.00

Mermaid ID wallet - card hol...
$10.00

Light Pink, Pale Yellow and ...
$14.00

Purple Pima Cotton Fingerles...
$22.00

Belly, Button, Piercing, Dou...
$11.00

MUSHROOM CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS...
$6.99

Purple Woven Hemp Cord with ...
$10.00

Green and Black Rhinestone C...
$15.00

Amethyst drop earrings
$15.00

Vintage Hot Pink Lace Babydo...
$12.00

Vintage 1983 Rare Florida Ga...
$15.00

warm wool vest for cool girl...
$102.00

Button Flower Hair Clip, Lil...
$16.00

Green Mushroom Mario Brother...
$18.00

Purple tie dyed upcycled t-s...
$8.00




The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Set of 3 Wool Dryer Balls or...
$27.00

Bombay Sapphire Gin Mini Bot...
$25.00

Kelly green Lake Erie beach ...
$20.00

Crown Royal Upcycled Bottle ...
$26.00

Blue and Black T Shirt Scarf
$23.95

Natural and Pink-Dyed Shell ...
$11.00

Tin Can Earrings
$14.95

SALE Extra Large Fused Dichr...
$21.00

Funky Handmade Chunky Boho B...
$15.00

Green Crackle Glass Earrings
$9.00

Glitter Tape-Self Adhesive-H...
$3.75

Rainbow gypsy Indian skirt
$38.00

SALE/SECONDS S Peace Monkey ...
$11.25

PURPLE ANCHORS on Orange Bac...
$1.99

Martini Cherry
$25.00

Football Sports, Autumn, boy...
$18.00



The Hippie Peaceniks and Upcyclers teams have teamed up to bring you a fabulous sale event! There are several boards filled with fantastic shops and great deals! Find a complete list here:Board opens at midnight EST on Thursday night!!


Holiday Stocking that is per...
$9.00

Crochet Beanie Hat, Girls To...
$25.00

Earrings Shaggy Loops Silver...
$15.00

Felt Toolbox with felt tools...
$20.00

Baby Boy mini piggy bank - s...
$12.00

Christmas Card, Snowman Scen...
$4.00

Infinity Scarf - Tie-Dye Mul...
$16.00

ON SALE Nov. 19-23 - Lilac C...
$16.00

OOAK SMASH BOOK - "Litt...
$25.00

Handmade Christmas Card -Han...
$6.00

Blue Grey Cotton Shirt Upcyc...
$8.00

Sample Sale - Audrey Pink To...
$5.00

Freshwater Pearl & Pressed F...
$26.00

BLUE DOG BISCUITS recycled s...
$7.00

Upcycled BANGLE Gift Under 2...
$15.00

Large 9 ring paper earrings-...
$5.00