Recycled Vintage Record Notebooks

What to do with those vintage record albums you have in your home? Give them functionality and recycle them into a super-cool note book!

This is a one of a kind vintage the BEST of the DOORS record album that has been upcycled/recycled into notebook/journal/sketchbook is filled with 50 sheets of wide ruled notebook paper and 50 sheets of plain paper for your sketches and doodles. Handmade from an independent crafter who has lot of passion for the art of record album covers and from it has found a fun and creative way to carry the love for your favorite band's album.

This item and many more are for sale at www.doti.esty.com and if you have a favorite album collecting dust on a shelf at home, you can send it to the maker of these to be recycled into a notebook for you, pretty cool!

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Recycled handbags made from old leather Jackets and vintage scarves

ReMade USA is a San Francisco based company that found the way to "upcycle" used materials (namely leather) to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind handbags and clutches. The company's mission "is to create beautiful, long-lasting, well-made products that positively impact the environment, our users and our makers".

All products are hand-crafted by designer Shannon South who takes each worn jacket, deconstructs it, does all the cutting and stitching, and lines the inside of the bags with vintage scarves. Only 1o-14 bags are made at the time which makes it even more special.

I really love that the bags have this worn leather look to them and are super roomy. They also come in great colors such as chocolate brown and vibrant red. Each handbag is very unique and tells its own story.

Photo credit: ReMade USA