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March 17, 2014


Oh, my gosh - I love finding new ways to repurpose.  And on
this Repurposeful Monday I'm going to share the most amazing
upcycled creations with you.


Friends, meet English textile enthusiast Mr. Finch, a self-taught
artist who creates creatures out of recycled fabrics.  Inspired
by his beloved Yorkshire dales and influenced by British folklore,
Mr. Finch creates fairytale creatures and each has a story to tell.




Textile Moths in Courtship


"Most of my pieces use recycled materials, not only as an ethical statement but I believe they add more authenticity and charm.  A story sewn in, woven in.  Velvet curtains from an old hotel, a threadbare wedding dress and a vintage apron become birds and beasts, looking for new owners and adventures to have." 
                                                         -- Mr. Finch



Bumble Bees from Fake Fur



No, that's not taxidermy - it's a bird created
from recycled fabrics and feathers.



                      Fabric Mushroom                White Hare with Fake Fur



Mr. Finch working on a fabric spider.







Tea Making Spider







Fox Sleeping Under a Toadstool


Halloween Hares


Sleeping Hare 1

Mr. Finch's sculptures are perfect examples of
unique art made from repurposed materials.

Sleeping Hare 2

Visit Mr. Finch's website to view even more
amazing repurposed woodland creatures.




Did you actually think I would let the day pass
without wishing you a Happy St. Patrick's Day? 

We Upcyclee
What a beautiful green beer bottle chandelier!


Source
How do you like these ingenious Guinness beer
bottle caps repurposed into cuff links?




Copper-wrapped green glass earrings were fashioned
from a repurposed Jagermeister bottle.





Liquor bottles make sturdy lamp bases.



Don't forget to wear green today so that you don't get pinched!

6 comments:

  1. Although of Irish descent I haven't planned anything special for today. Perhaps I will try to find something green to throw on before going in to town. Mr Finch's creations are a delight.

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  2. Extraordinary art - I don't think I have ever seen any like it! Love the tea party spider and the bumble bees! The beer bottle chandi is wonderful. Happy St. Patrick's Day! xo Karen

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  3. I love these amazing pieces of art.

    Danielle

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  4. the tea spiders are wonderfully imaginative...all of them are but kind of scare me. Guinness is good for you

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  5. The talent of this man is incredible...oh, to be so talented!
    Happy St. Pat's Day, Jan!

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  6. Olá amiga,vim retribuir sua carinhosa visita ao meu cantinho.
    Fiquei feliz por seguir-me!!!
    Obrigada,volte sempre e pegue o meu selinho de agradecimento!

    Beijos Marie.
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