Plarn Creations

As many of you know, recycling is dear to my heart. Anything we can do to keep materials from our landfill is a benefit to all, and the creative recycling and upcycling of these materials, turning them into beautiful and useful items, is very satisfying.

There is a shop on ArtFire doing just that, KConkle.
Karen crochets a line of beautiful bags and totes made from 100% recycled plastic shopping bags in a range of lovely colors and designs. Her husband Terry offers wonderful support and collects bags from coworkers who know of Karen's marvelous creative talent.
 
Karen hooks her eco-friendly creations in Kansas, ships internationally, and can be found on Facebook. Like me, she has recently opened a shop at ShopHandmade, and should have it stocked with more of her wonderful recycled treasures shortly.
Plarn is soft, strong, waterproof, and has marvelous insulating properties. Be sure to stop by her ArtFire blog if you would like to know the secret to perfectly cutting a bag into a long usable length of Plarn to crochet or knit your own upcycled item. Thank you Karen, I applaud your efforts!

Crocheted Wire Jewelry and Pop Tabs

Introducing a delightful shop on Artfire that combines the art of jewelry making with the love of crochet. Cindy’s Creative Crochet offers unique pieces crafted by crocheting copper and other wires to highlight chosen beads or stones. Each creation guarantees you of a true one-of-a-kind treasure.

What can you do with 93 aluminum soda can tabs and a love of crochet? Cindy has put recycling into action and fashioned this surprising wallet or catch-all for your purse. Crocheted with blue cotton thread and lined with matching blue material, the pop tabs make an eye-catching presentation.

Stop by her interesting shop where many creative designs await. Cindy would be delighted to customize any order. She lives in Canada and ships worldwide.