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!

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

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Copper-wrapped green glass earrings were fashioned

from a repurposed Jagermeister bottle.

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Liquor bottles make sturdy lamp bases.

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