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Hipcycle Fan Mail: Bring back the passionate, responsible Maker!

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Andrew

Hipcycle recently received some fan mail from an enthusiastic fan, and I thought I’d share some excerpts from the letter: ——— Hipcycle – from a different angle I have been thinking about the history of the American economy and what … Continue reading →

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Sources for Free or Cheap Upcycling Material

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Leanna Reece

Whether you are new to upcycling or a seasoned artisan, sometimes it can be difficult to find sources for material to upcycle. With that in mind, I’ve gathered up a number of ideas to consider for your next project. Your … Continue reading →

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Magazine Coaster Tutorial

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Leanna Reece

A recent posting on my local Freecycle offered a bunch of magazines for free, so I jumped on the opportunity to upcycle them. These fun magazine coasters are the result, and while the project is time consuming, it is incredibly … Continue reading →

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Auction Fun!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Leanna Reece

As a young child, I remember going to a few local auctions with my parents. My memories are generally limited to the fact that I knew my dad would buy me a hot dog and soda, and otherwise he and … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an upcycler

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Leanna Reece

I’m addicted. I admit it. Ever since I learned about the concept of upcycling just a few months ago, I can’t get enough of it. Whether I’m surfing the Internet for new ideas, admiring Hipcycle’s upcoming products, or contemplating what … Continue reading →

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I’m cheap. I’m dirty. And, I’d like a table made out of a basketball court.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Susan Tucker

I’m cheap. There, I said it. I. Am. Cheap. My home is filled with furnishings from thrift stores, my children only wear “gently used” clothes off Craigslist and I’d rather stab myself in the eye than pay full boat for … Continue reading →

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