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5 Favorite Reclaimed Finds from Etsy

Sep 24, 2009

Reclaimed, recycled, repurposed, upcycled… call it what you want. It just means reusing something for a new, often grander, purpose. On Etsy, it seems there's no end to sellers' creativity. Search handmade items for the popular keywords "recyced" and "reclaimed" and you'll spend way too much time (like I did) marveling at the results. Here are my top five picks. —Diane

Newcastle Ale Painted Maple Leaf by westernartglass

An oak leaf made from an English beer bottle. This shop is worth a visit just for its colorful item descriptions. The artist, Brian Western, writes about this piece: "I think this would be swell with a mandolin, accordion, tuba trio with a grilled cheese sandwich." $75.

Handmade Cake Plate by stylegarden

Vintage plates and glass candleholders form a tower of charm. $32.

White Siding Frame by SecondLineFrames

Made from weathered siding salvaged after Hurricane Katrina. May be ordered with picture-frame glass or a mirror. $85.

Wine Barrel Key Rack with Barrel Strapping by winebarrelwoodcraft

Hold your keys or kitchen utensils on loops. Only $12!

Layered Vintage Zipper Jar by AmaliaVersaci

Color, texture, and function. $42.

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TAGS: etsy green reclaimed reused recycled upcycled revamped vintage glass zippers wood wine barrel plate frame

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