I recycle, upcycle and repurpose materials that would be thrown away and use them to make art work on or with. Mini illustrations are hand drawn into recycled bottle caps, they are then used for jewelry, magnets, and accessories. I also create original art work on old VHS tapes and Records. Using acrylic paint, mix media and collage techniques. http://CrankyPickle.etsy.com

I’ve always loved the character in old “stuff” -- but the practical side of me detests non-functional clutter. So I began to take that charming, vintage “stuff” and reinvent it into something new and useful. And The Fancy Lamb was born. My products range from handbags made from vintage fabrics, to used buttons turned into refrigerator magnets; coasters made from old bathroom tiles, to journals and sketchbooks made from antique books. Quite a diversified product ...

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pocket mirrors, keychains, magnets and more! Each item is lovingly made from a once-esteemed book. The journals are filled with 'green seal certified' recycled 70 lb paper. Even the binding wire is made from recycled high carbon steel! Each Overdue Industries product is one of a kind, just like you! http://overdueindustries.etsy.com

Colorful quirky glass items from the kiln. Vases, plates, sculptures and wall work. Love to locate reclaimed glass or rearrange my own small leftover glass into something fun. Some smaller bits make perfect jewelry or frig magnets. www.malenchglass.com

I am a mixed media artist using my art in small items like prints, jewelery, bookmarks, buttons, and more. www.auniakahn.com

I make wicked funny magnets from recycled tin can lids. I make them because they are fun to make, they are made using recycled materials and they make people laugh! picardcreative.blogspot.com

I make housewares and accessories from recycled materials. I collect old clothes and linens and crochet them into rugs, old plates and make mosaic frames, and bottlecaps to make magnets, necklaces and rings. I try to make a tiny dent in the amount of stuff that ends up in landfills. www.ekra.etsy.com