If you entered the last South-Africa-related giveaway, then you know RSA is home for me ... and I recently returned from a month of summer! In my last SA-upcycling post, I focused on crafts consisting, primarily, of repurposed soda cans. In this post, I want to show a more varied mix of "art"and craft. Work that pushes the definition of "repurposing" ... work that highlights color, street-art sensibility, creative mixing of media and, yes, includes a whole lot of "found" materials.
Like wood scraps. I love this kind of mixed media stuff... so I was delighted by these coloful pieces of continental drift ...
Scroll down for much more, and a chance to win a hand-made piece of your own!
Forgive the irreverence, but the face of Madiba (Mandela) is used (and re-used) everywhere. Bottom right is the Mandela Capture site Memorial... a breathtaking installation.
Out and about in Cape Town and the peninsula ... I loved the color everywhere!
Repurposing old appliances and bathroom "pieces" outdoors is popular - everywhere I think! Bottom right: glass-bottle garden borders.
I fell in love with these tables! Especially the multi-level mishmash coffee tables created using old wine crates, silverware cases, mis-matched table legs etc.
I saw lots of great upcycled jewelry and interior accessories ... how about that chandelier??!!
Fun with playing cards. From store displays to a little SA slang (howzit!)
Repurposed books and maps! The "I love chaos" pieces are constructed using old maps and clock mechanisms... so they move.
I wouldn't be South Africa if I wasn't tripping over tons of wire and bead work. I bought myself a bouquet of flowers bead flowers and a few local creatures ... one of which I'm giving away:
Here he is! Enter below for a chance to win the wire and bead ostrich pictured above! ($25 value)
Giveaway opens 12:01am EST Mon, 2/25 and ends Sat, 3/2 at midnight. WINNER announced Mon 3/4. It's easy to score multiple entries and increase your chances of winning - see below for details... (Open to the citizens of the wolrld, 18 and older.) Yes, I'm happy to send a bit of South Africa anywhere USPS ships! This quirky ostrich measure approx 5"H x 4"W. He's very solidly made and bends rather than breaks - that means he'll survive in a home with kids!
Such great ideas, I love the stove with the 4 plant pots in the burners! Repurposing is fantastic and unique. Love the beaded ostrich, thanks for the chance to adopt him!
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jbmthill
Beth H
great fun gifts
ReplyDeleteThe ostrich is so awesome! My Dad used to have an ostrich ranch, so I'd really love to win this for him.:)
ReplyDeletei repinned http://pinterest.com/pin/287737863664666314/
ReplyDeleteI love all of them, especially the hand-made wire and bead ostrich looks so so creative and awesome! I really love it! ("fingers crossed")
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Fiona N
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the ostrich is so cute... would go great by my elephant that i got for christmas
ReplyDeleteI love everything!! The Ostrich is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea.
ReplyDeleteSo creative! <3
ReplyDeleteI Love the ostrich!!! Everything is amazing, I enjoyed taking my time looking close at all of the little details and unique quirks. Thank you for the giveaway, I'm glad I 'found' you :) (Raine on the rafflecopter)
ReplyDeleteI love up-cycled & handmade items. The ostrich is so cute!!!
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I love the art so unique and creative and the ostrich how awesome
ReplyDeleteI really like it! Some amazing unique gift ideas!
ReplyDeletechris.baylorbear (at) gmail (dot) com
The ostrich is certainly striking. It will make people do a double take I think. Thanks for the giveaway. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
ReplyDeletei love your work,,original and simple,,just great,,would make great unique gifts for family etc
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Thanks so much for the chance!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful artwork!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the beadwork.
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I like the flower beads bouquet - so colorful and cool.
ReplyDeleteI love those beaded flower pots in the picture! I wonder if I can convince the kids to try it as a craft project...
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing creations!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful little ostrich!!
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what a fabulous piece of art...i love it
ReplyDeleteThis is a very unique piece of art!
ReplyDeleteontariohappychick at gmail dot com
That is so neat! I love how each item is unique, who doesn't love something that is unique :)
ReplyDeletea really great piece of art
ReplyDeleteI love recycle/upcycle art! I absolutely love things that are made form bits,pieces, and scraps. I will be redoing a small bathroom soon and am looking for these kinds of ideas---maybe a floor made of pennies or cracked plates? Maybe beads from old jewelry set with the tile work?
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These are such great and unique gift items. sweetbettysue@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteVery cool. And a great piece to add to my classroom.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented!! I love the work you do! The little ostrich is 100% adorable!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the old stove. When I was a kid we had my great-grandparents' old stove outside and my siblings and I used it to plant seedlings on.
ReplyDeleteI love your entire concept, your overflowing (abundance!) of imagination and your endless creativity! I adore the old old oven turned planter
ReplyDelete(We once had an old convertible sports car with a missing TOP - it sat in the back yard for several years through all four season. After a year or two it GREW into a funky planter all by itself! I was hard to part with when he had to have it towed away (some neighbors complained...)
Anyway, thank you for the lovely giveaway - and sharing all of your wonderful photo. Just looking at your post make me feel more alive and spurs my imagination!
Jesselyn A/Jesstinger
Jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com
So cute! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeletethat is such a cute idea...thanks for the chance to win
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What fun stuff you have! I love all the unique ideas...especially the mirror with the butterfly.
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