tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post1100979022659171387..comments2024-02-12T14:08:11.018+01:00Comments on Blue Velvet Chair: Upcycle vs. RepurposeBlue Velvet Chairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531328414271223717noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-42770645140575148492012-09-02T01:56:21.809+02:002012-09-02T01:56:21.809+02:00So happy I found your concise definitions/comparis...So happy I found your concise definitions/comparisons. I wasn't sure what to call my latest post and wanted to make sure I used the words right! Thank you for a little Saturday evening clarity - a rare occasion in my house. :)Dori @ Bell Jar Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177825985568270764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-82239111591815817202012-05-22T19:26:23.175+02:002012-05-22T19:26:23.175+02:00I tried to define these terms too, as well as &quo...I tried to define these terms too, as well as "refashion" and "reclaim." <br /><br />(http://creativeupcycling.blogspot.com/2012/05/upcycling-vs-recycling-vs-refashioning.html<br /><br />I think I agree with the commenter above that "upcycle" implies you're starting with something usually considered trash.Claudia MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16129174274991976727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-28246364233358520352012-05-02T16:49:56.308+02:002012-05-02T16:49:56.308+02:00I want to see the jackets too! :) Great blog Blue....I want to see the jackets too! :) Great blog Blue. Love turning trash to treasure.Kelly: KA Styles Mason Jarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381793405408210273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-17375148303256759482012-04-24T17:33:57.847+02:002012-04-24T17:33:57.847+02:00That's a great explanation - thank you. The t...That's a great explanation - thank you. The transformation of the three top tables is incredible.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997152541694968825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-1495449761691793152012-04-24T01:47:17.171+02:002012-04-24T01:47:17.171+02:00You're welcome! I've been meaning to do it...You're welcome! I've been meaning to do it for quite a while...but it always slipped away. Now I can check that off my mental to do list.Blue Velvet Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531328414271223717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-24814867094104017512012-04-24T01:46:03.363+02:002012-04-24T01:46:03.363+02:00Thanks! Popping over now.Thanks! Popping over now.Blue Velvet Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531328414271223717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-55677521383353122162012-04-24T01:45:10.658+02:002012-04-24T01:45:10.658+02:00Joelle - where can we see your jackets?Joelle - where can we see your jackets?Blue Velvet Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531328414271223717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-46263902446036608462012-04-24T01:44:50.867+02:002012-04-24T01:44:50.867+02:00Not always, but certainly in the examples above. I...Not always, but certainly in the examples above. I'm a sucker for quick projects and shortcuts, so the examples I gave as upcycled probably wouldn't make it to my 'to do' list.Blue Velvet Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531328414271223717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-44580141169606073302012-04-24T01:43:52.804+02:002012-04-24T01:43:52.804+02:00When is the reveal for the new way to use it?When is the reveal for the new way to use it?Blue Velvet Chairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531328414271223717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-62656647339926942132012-04-23T18:38:06.109+02:002012-04-23T18:38:06.109+02:00My current project: upcycled plus art. :)My current project: upcycled plus art. :)Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-73762954634905792742012-04-23T03:28:38.337+02:002012-04-23T03:28:38.337+02:00Thank you so much for setting that out so simply, ...Thank you so much for setting that out so simply, when it can be simply confusing!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476181295259115670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-8072896354861819192012-04-22T14:51:32.150+02:002012-04-22T14:51:32.150+02:00I tend to think of "upcycled" as meaning...I tend to think of "upcycled" as meaning anything that would have been recycled or thrown away in its current form being made into something else that is useful or beautiful. Anyway, main reason I popped in was to share some blog love and let you know you are listed as one of "My Reads" on my blog. :)Freedom & Fairnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767878546906852372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-3757500937262298962012-04-22T07:59:51.504+02:002012-04-22T07:59:51.504+02:00Thank you! It does get confusing, as different peo...Thank you! It does get confusing, as different people use different terms. I am now confident calling my charity shop jackets - upcycled - they are still jackets..... or maybe waistcoats, but still clothing.Joelle Harrishttp://www.joelleharris.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218678013427074678.post-24307426321546759942012-04-22T01:25:23.350+02:002012-04-22T01:25:23.350+02:00So repurposing is less work. I like that one.! An...So repurposing is less work. I like that one.! AnnNutbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582321253031488710noreply@blogger.com