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Junk Creation

Archive for the ‘Retail Junk Creations’ Category

June 26th, 2008

Park Your Soap on Chopsticks

We talked about The Chopstick Purse back in May, but now is the time for soap talk.
Or soap place mat talk. This product is just too chic to be called a soap dish. It’s more like a soap spa accessory.

The beauty above is called “Flat Soap Dish,” and it’s from Kwytza Kraft, a […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

June 24th, 2008

A Phone Card Round Your Neck

Spatial Card by designer Mana Bernardes from Touch
These recycled phone cards would be a fun way to spice up your neckline this summer. I’m just wondering if they feel prickly at all. They seem to be flying around in orbit, but that’s what I like about the piece.
If you love it, look for a retailer. […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Update Your Hooters

The Hootie Family
Why, I’ve never seen such sporty owls.
I found these plaques at Etsy seller bamabelle’s shop. She specializes in vintage items, and gave a fresh look to some 70s owl wall plaques. I believe The Hootie Family is perfect for owl lovers who are tired plain brown, gold and orange.
Do you like the modern […]

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June 16th, 2008

Birds Made of Maps, Stamps & More

Vintage Map Love Birds on Etsy
That would be a unique green wedding cake topper!
Etsy seller cottonbirddesigns makes birds from maps, stamps, money, crosswords, ticket stubs, book pages, receipts, ads, newspapers, various fabrics and more. Check out the full line at the shop.
Image via Etsy/cottonbirddesigns.
Tags: bird sculptures, birds, birds made of maps, birds made of paper, […]

By Peggy -- 2 comments

June 8th, 2008

Soda Pull Tab Pendant

Here’s some Sunday eye candy for you!

Pendant via Touch from Designer Mana Bernandes.
Tags: mana bernandes, soda pop pendants, soda tab pendantsShare This

By Peggy -- 4 comments

June 4th, 2008

Vintage Box Camera Clock for Dad

If the Motherboard CD Desk Clock didn’t quite do it for you, how about a Vintage Box Camera Clock for Dad?

From junk artist Debra Dresler in Minnesota comes clocks for the camera lover. If Dad’s a photographer in need of a clock, you can’t really lose with Debra’s clocks. But they aren’t in the budget […]

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June 4th, 2008

Motherboard CD Desk Clock for Dad

Is Dad always late? Or does he just need a unique desk clock?

The Motherboard CD Desk Clock at eco-artware.com is made from a reclaimed circuit board mounted on a used CD back.
Image via eco-artware.com
Tags: CD clock, circuit boards, motherboard, recycled art, recyled clockShare This

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June 3rd, 2008

Recycled Glass Night-lights for Dads

You don’t have to be afraid of the dark to enjoy the glowing beauty of night-lights from Reborn Glass.

Napa Valley Sunrise
These creations are made from recycled beer, wine and water bottles. Other options include Skyy Vodka & Perrier or Peligrino Night Light.
Images via Reborn Glass.
Tags: night-lights, reclaimed glass bottles, recycled art, recycled glass bottles, recycled […]

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June 2nd, 2008

Recycled Telephone Wire Bowl for Dad

I don’t have an inkling’s thought on how to make one of these, but I adore them. They are Fair Trade and handmade by weavers in South Africa.
Go to Greenfeet to see rotating images of different bowls. They’re all funky and unique. In fact, you won’t really know what yours will look like until it […]

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June 2nd, 2008

Bike Chain Business Card Holder for Dad

Just because I’m nice, this week I’m going to help you think of Father’s Day gift ideas.
First up, bike chain business card holder. It’s, duh, sold by Uncommon Goods. Some graphic designer for them stuck her card on it, see?
The junk artist in this case is Graham Bergh from Oregon. He used reclaimed bike […]

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