Monday, November 9, 2015

Just Made at ReInnovations: Recycled Marvel X-Men Comics on an Upcycled Handbag Crossbody Purse





Our artists at ReInnovations have been working hard to keep up with our local Roadshows. Lately, we've been showcasing our items at local shops, coffee shops and the Hotel Indigo here in Asheville, North Carolina.  Thus far, it's been exciting meeting our fans in person.

Here is one of our newest freshly made mutated upcycled creations...


Mutant superheroes meets our mutated upcycled handbag crossbody purse. The scenes are upcycled from a X-Men comic book. It makes a great gift for the comic book aficionado. It's also a fun piece to wear on a night out, or during a comic book convention.

The scenes come from a Marvel X-Men comic book, and are carefully designed and assembled on the bag. The images are then sealed with an acrylic gloss finish to give the bag a seamless look. 


This is a upcycled bag so there may be some very gentle wear to the bag. We obtained this bag in good condition with no mending needed. The dark blue strap has a gentle worn look. There is one side zip pocket on the inside of the purse. We select bags that are in good condition with little to no need for mending for our upcycling projects. The measurements are 7 1/2 inches in height and 9 inches wide and 6 1/4 inches deep. The strap is approximately 48 inches long and adjustable. This handbag can be worn as a crossbody bag.ReInnovations looks at trash as a natural resource. Our artists are presented with the challenge of making something useful and beautiful from waste instead of letting it be lost forever in landfills.We do bulk custom orders on all of our clothing, jewelry and accessory styles at a discounted price. Send us a message if you are interested in a bulk order of any of our items. We work with recycled materials, so while the style and materials will be the same – each piece will also be unique and one of a kind in its detail. Let us know the style you are interested in and the number you'd like to order, and we'll reply with a quote.




Make this Piece Yours!




Sunday, June 21, 2015

Upcycling Old Torn Comic Books Into Something New

Giving New Life to Old Comics

Comic-Con International in San Diego is just around the corner on July 9-12. We've been having a blast upcycling old ripped comics onto pre-owned shoes, purses, wallets, cigar boxes, paper beads -- and whatever else we can dream up.

We carefully assemble pieces of comic books together, and then seal them with mod podge and acrylic gloss sealer over the used items. We find items at thrift shops, garage sales and second-hand shops.

We inspect and select items we intend to upcycle carefully to make sure they are in tip-top condition. We tend to select vintage purses, clutches and wallets. We'll even do some repair work if it is a special or unique vintage piece. We also select items with a nice flat surface that will hold the comic pieces well. We like to select shoes that have some kind of unique quality that catches our eye.

The artists at the ReInnovation Upcycle Shop love to work with pre-owned items. Many of these items may go unnoticed for years on the shelf of thrift shops. However, we work to breathe new life into them so old unwanted items become wanted again.

Check out the ReInnovations shop on Etsy or Ebay to see all the new items in our comic upcycle collection. We just added new comic book purses, wallets, cigar box purses, cigar boxes, shoes and paper bead jewelry.


Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Just Released: Upcycled Comic Book Purses & Wallets


     We just released a collection of upcycled comic book purses and wallets in our Etsy and Ebay shop. There will also be more to come during the next month. Keep an eye out for these wonderful creations.

    

Monday, March 30, 2015

Paper Bead of the Month Subscription Box

Monthly or Yearly

Subscriptions

Gift yourself or a loved one with a surprise package of paper beads each month!


Each month we'll send you or your loved one a box that includes a package of the paper bead of the month and 1 to 2 surprises. Surprises may include paper strips and instructions for making the featured bead, a handmade item made from the paper bead of the month, or a sample of new or special items to try from our shop. We create each box so that it has a minimum value of at least $30 each month. The amount of beads in each subscription box will vary dependent on the size and value of the bead. Our Paper Bead Box subscription is a great way to experience the world of paper beads.

Subscribers will also be the first to sample new bead designs not yet listed in our shop. Check out our paper bead shop to get an idea of the different kinds of paper beads we currently carry.

Subscription Box -- Paper Bead of the Month

The contents of each subscription box is designed to make your eyes dance with excitement. We use upcycled materials to layout the inside of each box. For instance, we may lay your brightly colored beads and surprise items on a nest of shredded vintage dictionary pages like little birds eggs. On the other hand, we may have your beads popping out of an extra large cocoon with paper butterflies (yes, it can be done). Each months subscription is designed in 4"x4"x2" box.

Choose between paying for your subscription monthly or receive a discount for purchasing a 1 year subscription. Subscriptions auto-renew monthly or yearly until cancelled.

Each Bead Box is mailed between the 1st & 15th of each month for the period of your subscription. If you purchase a subscription before the 20th of the month your first box will be shipped between the 1st and 15th of the following month. If you purchase your subscription after the 20th of the month there will be a 1 month delay.

Example:
Subscriptions purchased on January 20th or before will have the first box mailed between February 1st and 15th.

Subscriptions purchased on January 21st or after will have the first box mailed between March 1st and 15th.

Let us know if your subscription is a gift. We can add a special note card in the first delivery. Also, remember to change the shipping address in your order to the location where your gift subscription will be mailed.

Your subscription also helps our small family green business grow -- and for that we thank you!

Shipping is free for US orders. We ship internationally, as well. However, there are additional costs for shipping. Please contact us with the subscription level you are interested in purchasing and the location the subscription will be shipped. We will send you an estimate for the shipping cost.

You can unsubscribe from subscriptions before the auto-renewal date here at any time. Use the "Unsubscribe" button to cancel renewal. Subscriptions already purchased and paid for are nonrefundable.



ReInnovations makes paper beads from magazines, newspapers, comic books and other paper items that have been found or donated. All paper we use for beads was previously used and not bought new. Paper beads are an exciting way to recycle unwanted paper products. They were made by artists as early as the 1800s in Victorian England. We roll each bead by hand, secure it with two coats of non-toxic glue, and finish the beads with non-toxic varnish to add extra shine and strength. Some finished beads have a glass-like appearance. Contact us if you have a stack of magazines you'd like to donate.

ReInnovations looks at trash as a natural resource. Our artists are presented with the challenge of making something useful and beautiful from waste instead of letting it be lost forever in landfills.

We do bulk custom orders on all of our clothing, jewelry and accessory styles at a discounted price. Send us a message if you are interested in a bulk order of any of our items. We work with recycled materials, so while the style and materials will be the same – each piece will also be unique and one of a kind in its detail. Let us know the style you are interested in and the number you'd like to order, and we'll reply with a quote. 



Friday, March 20, 2015

One Week Only 50% Off Sale on Ebay: Handflower Bracelet Made from Scrap SpiderMan Comic Book Pages


This handflower slave bracelet is made from the scrap pages of an older style SpiderMan comic book.  The handflower doesn't show images of Spiderman, but the effect of the comic book colors on the smaller paper beads is still stunning. This piece is on sale now through March 27th.

The handflower is one of the few we have left from our comic book collection. Get it now before it is gone forever!

Check out the listing on Ebay to purchase this stunning web for your hand!









Saturday, March 14, 2015

One Week 50% Off Sale: Incredible Hulk Handflower Slave Bracelet

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marvel-Incredible-Hulk-Upcycled-Paper-Bead-Handflower-Slave-Bracelet-/221705316638

This week only we have a half off sale on one of the last pieces of our comic book handflower bracelet collection. This piece features Incredible Hulk.  The beads for the bracelets are paper beads handcrafted from an old Incredible Hulk comic book. The sale ends on March 20th.

Also, we will custom make any comic book theme in this bracelet style at our regular price. Send us a message in our Ebay or Etsy shop to get a quote on the theme you desire.

Check out our Ebay listing to purchase this incredible piece!

Saturday, January 10, 2015

The Transformation of a Cigar Box into A Super Guitar

 Right before the holidays we were working on this Superman Cigar box for Vanstory Guitar in Mississippi.



We've always admired cigar box guitars and thought it was a great and fun way to upcycle an old cigar box. So, we are super excited to see the transformation Vanstory Guitar did to the Superman cigar box.



The guitar not only looks awesome, but sounds awesome.  Check out Vanstory Guitar on Facebook to see a video of how the guitar sounds. Keep an eye out for future Superhero guitars rolling out of Vanstory's workshop.



  

Also, we have a large selections of various DC Comics, Marvel and even some Vertigo and Dark Horse comics waiting for new life on a cigar box. If you have a favorite Superhero you want to see on a cigar box -- or cigar box guitar... contact  us or Vanstory Guitar.  We'd love to do it for you!








Check out the ReInnovations Upycle Shop on

Etsy

or

Ebay