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| Vintage Tie Collection from MyraMelinda |
I love recycling. More specifically "Upcycling".
Wikipedia defines Upcycling as "the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value."
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| Gadget/iPod cases from handmadepretties |
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| Purse from ynnedowns |
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| Purse from aShareedesign |
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| Bow Pin by DeathbyDiamondNPearl |
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| Wristlet Wallet by vintage180 |
I define Upcycling as finding a way to use something that would otherwise go to Goodwill or the dump.
With my own limited scope of creativity, I'm always astounded to see the ways artists find to upcycle.
Go to any Goodwill store or search your dad's closet. You'll probably find neckties from the last five decades. If you don't want to face the crowds at your thrift store or the mothballs in dad's closet, there are scores of vintage ties available online.
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| Wool Ties from TheNewtonLabel |
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| Mint Green Tie from reconstitutions |
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| Emerald Green Tie from CuteOldThings |
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| Satin Red Tie by ArmorOfModernMen |
13 comments:
Hi, Cool collection. Let's not forget their original use, too. These ties look great worn with a vintage shirt and blazer. It is the fastest way to jazz up a not-so-exciting jacket or suit.
Thanks for the feature. I like the site and want to check in again soon.
William Z.
Oh my, never thought about upcycling neckties! That's so creative! I love the bow pin! Great post, Moody!
Mr. Moody, Upcycle tiecycle. Great blog! Thank you.
I love all these creative uses for vintage neckties, which so deserve a new life as something awesome!
Simply fabulous...reuse, recycle and create something fabulous! Great post Moody!
Terrific post! Those purses are adorable! I passed up an entire suitcase of ties at a sale last week and now I'm wishing I hadn't!
I love those ipod cases! What a fun idea to recycle ties this way! Thanks for the post!
Wow, who knew? Love those purses. I so wish I was more gifted crafter. I do try but I stuff doesn't look like that (lol). Thanks!
Great post Moody! Those tie recycling ideas are amazing, love that black bow pin!
Love these ideas Moody ~ great article, interesting read!
Diane
Fourth Coast Vintage
Great post! Love the purses!
Anytime anything can be recycled to make something else it's fabulous! Great post!
There are so many great textiles available in ties. Limitless upcycling potential!
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