Forrage is a trade marketplace with a mision. And this is its radical blog.Tumblr (3.0; @forrage)http://blog.forrage.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/69dc3ed20983b51bcce126cf33be7eeb/tumblr_mhjsvzX01Z1ruo3o2o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>A little taste of future Forrage to wet your whistle.</p> <p>Test the beta: <a href="http://www.forrage.com" target="_blank">http://www.forrage.com</a></p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/42025209100http://blog.forrage.com/post/42025209100Fri, 01 Feb 2013 08:40:47 -0700forragetradeswapsustainableconsumerismshoppingsocial networkupcyclereuserecycleDIYhipsterstartup<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ac3a9b8e0ff84ba22ccc2e60757e2b84/tumblr_mhibbdOlLd1ruo3o2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boom Boom. Check out Forrage’s new look. And while you’re there, signup to test the beta. </p> <p><a href="http://www.forrage.com" target="_blank">http://www.forrage.com</a></p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/41963357118http://blog.forrage.com/post/41963357118Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:23:37 -0700forragetradeconsumerismrecycleupcycleswapsustainablegreensocial networkbeta<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/14438042910092d5a7ccca779b17f701/tumblr_mfv0i3AnsY1ruo3o2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Rubber-made-awesome. An innovative and reusable resource for DIY home planters: tires! Check out <a href="http://www.recyclart.org/2012/04/original-orchard-tires/" target="_blank">this simple tutorial</a> for how to turn your rubber rounds into beautiful garden decor.</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/39236166016http://blog.forrage.com/post/39236166016Sun, 30 Dec 2012 12:51:39 -0700rubbertirescardecorgardensucculentDIYprojectcraftSpringhomepatioyardrecycleupcyclereuseforrage<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4e03fb4073979ab656373552643715bf/tumblr_mezf2zKodT1ruo3o2o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>Attention holiday craftcyclers, upcyclers, and recyclers! Forrage invites you to add a little reusable love to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Forrage" target="_blank">FB page.</a> Please share holiday (or wintery) creations with our Forrage fans by posting on our wall. Posts must showcase reused or upcycled items only, please.</span></p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/37843835817http://blog.forrage.com/post/37843835817Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:23:23 -0700reuserecycleupcycletradeforrageholidaychristmascraftprojectsignwreathDIYshare<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/835832c3ce8296da5f9b1b648452b10b/tumblr_mezegzE4AK1ruo3o2o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s that time of year. Pulling out the sweaters and putting up the tree. Why not mix and match? Check out these awesome <a href="http://blog.betzwhite.com/2010/10/pine-cone-popularity.html" target="_blank">sweater pinecone ornaments designed by, Betz White.</a> A little fuzz for your fir. </p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/37843139505http://blog.forrage.com/post/37843139505Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:10:11 -0700ornamentscraftsprojectDIYsweaterwinterchristmastreepineconerecycleupcyclereuse<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7814a3bf1949e47222a5e44e3aacc490/tumblr_meyzjsSRzf1qmtb5vo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBASEproject" target="_blank">The BASE Project</a> was created by entrepreneurial twin brothers, Chris and Doug Akin. Their goal? To bridge the gab between developing countries and global business markets. Above, PVC pipe upcycled jewelry from Himba tribe artisans in Namibia, Africa. </p> <p>Fantastic!</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/37842425006http://blog.forrage.com/post/37842425006Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:56:29 -0700base projectchris akindoug akinafricacraftartisanartbraceletjewelryPVCpipeupcyclerecyclereusetribal<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdnerfmofB1ruo3o2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Well isn’t this the darndest idea. CD spindles transform your tabletops with an artistic glow. Tutorial for CD spindle lamps, <a href="http://www.craftstylish.com/item/45729/how-to-make-a-light-out-of-a-cd-spindle" target="_blank">here.</a></p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/35930242905http://blog.forrage.com/post/35930242905Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:11:39 -0700lampdecorhomelightcd spindlemusicrecycleupcyclereusereinventforrageDIYproject<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdl5vpIbfV1qc1uwbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A little sofa love with this feed sack, pallet couch creation. Reuse found fabrics to reinvent tattered cushions or try building furniture before buying. Thinking outside the box never looked so comfortably, awesome.</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/35928691589http://blog.forrage.com/post/35928691589Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:48:23 -0700hempburlapcushionscouchsofaexposed brickpalletinterior designupcyclereuserecyclereinventhipsterforrage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdjp5v6cm41ruo3o2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>TEN REASONS TO JOIN FORRAGE</strong></p> <p><strong>#3 - Because some things are not thrift worthy.</strong></p> <p>Thrift stores and donation centers are fantastic options for unneeded items. However, items like wood, piping, bricks, fencing, concrete, stones, or broken objects are often rejected from these business or trashed without second thought. These items are great finds! Help recirculate un-thriftable items by Forraging them.</p> <p><a href="http://www.forrage.com/" target="_blank">Sign-up to be a Forrage.com beta tester!</a></p> <p>Image reblogged from <a href="http://lecontainer.blogspot.com/2012/07/ulf_17.html" target="_blank">Le Container</a>.</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/35788883975http://blog.forrage.com/post/35788883975Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:05:55 -0700woodbricksstonesconcretebrokenhomedecorthriftdonatereuserecycleupcycleforragetradetrash<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mditelr1lz1r51ywxo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mditelr1lz1r51ywxo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Check out these fantastic “Wolf Den Coat Racks” by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cantileverandpress?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Cantilever and Press</a>. Each rack is custom made from a collection of reclaimed lumber. Lost, found, and awesome.</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/35787857593http://blog.forrage.com/post/35787857593Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:47:20 -0700lumberreclaimcantileveretsytreesbranchesrusticnaturenaturalwolf denwoodsycoat rackreuserecycleupcycledecorhomeforrage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcq491WbRO1raz4bgo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Go ahead. Make something out of nothing. We dare you. </p> <p>Awesome upcycled Pallet Nightstand, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/92842243/pallet-nightstand-reclaimed-wood-modern?utm_campaign=Share&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_source=Pinterest" target="_blank">here from, The Design Pallet</a>.</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/34768122184http://blog.forrage.com/post/34768122184Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:28:42 -0600environmentpalletupcycledesignartfurniturenightstandreuserecycledesktablehomedecorforragetradeprojectcraftDIYetsythe design pallet<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcs0hkb1091qg9k6so1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Before heading out to buy new and trash old, try rearranging a few items. Add a new vibe to any room by reorganizing, moving furniture, and reframing. Sometimes a good mix-up is all you need.</p> <p>Color coordinate your books to add a flashy pop to your shelves, reblogged from <a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://mymorningcoffeee.tumblr.com/post/34720433052/color-code-your-bookshelf" target="_blank">mymorningcoffeee</a>.</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/34767309482http://blog.forrage.com/post/34767309482Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:08:45 -0600colorrainbowrearrangediyreorganizeorganizehomedecorreuserecycleupcycleforragetradeshelves<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mcmkocCRGX1qzkumso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Add a little vintage to your shelves with these DIY retro phone bookends. Taking plastic on a second run. We love it.</p> <p>Tutorial from A Beautiful Mess, <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/10/diy-telephone-bookends.html" target="_blank">here.</a></p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/34766334302http://blog.forrage.com/post/34766334302Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:47:19 -0600phonerotaryplasticvintageretroreusereinventupcycleDIYrecyclethrifttelephonebookendsbookcaseorgainzebooksshelfhomedecoruniqueforrage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb8b95UcY51rcrv9fo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>“If it <em><strong>is</strong></em> broken, don’t fix it.” Finding uses for odds, ends, bits, and all those in between.</p> <p>From <a href="http://www.lilblueboo.com/2011/07/upcycling-broken-china.html" target="_blank">Lil Blue Boo.</a></p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/33839978089http://blog.forrage.com/post/33839978089Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:17:56 -0600brokenchinaplatevasekey ringupcyclereuserecyclereiventdecorhomevintagehipsterforrage<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mbbqp4twd51rpd1h2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Dutch mailbags transformed into stylish and secure device cases. Made in Holland by <a href="http://en.bliinq.com/webshop/ipad2-sleeves/" target="_blank">Bliinq</a>. Upcycling that deserves some iPlause (get it?).</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/33233734712http://blog.forrage.com/post/33233734712Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:36:01 -0600ipadipodiphoneimacmacbook prosleevecasemailreuserecycleupcycletypographyhipstertrendyburlapbliinqhollanddutchdesignart<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mb7zalFNkB1qzv12bo1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hello, Fall.</p> <p>Warm up your homes with these <a href="http://www.jillruth.com/2011/09/warm-n-toasty-pumpkins.html" target="_blank">DIY Sweater Pumpkins</a>. A great use of unworn sweaters or other odd bits of fabric. </p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/32681432721http://blog.forrage.com/post/32681432721Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:30:44 -0600pumpkinhalloweenfallautumnhomedecortabledecorationharvestDIYprojectcraftreuserecycleupcycleforragetrade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mamfg2K0Tc1qbe5tlo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Try adding a little personality to your entrance. After all, it IS the face of your home. DesignSponge showcases a <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2012/09/diy-project-stitched-screen-door-by-abbey-hendrickson.html" target="_blank">“DIY stitched screen door project”</a> that adds a little funk to an otherwise, mundane stoop. </p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/32203631510http://blog.forrage.com/post/32203631510Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:11:44 -0600hellostoopporchdoorscreenstitchDIYprojectcraftreuserecyclereinventupcycleartdesignwelcomedesignspongeforragetrade<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mahh83jAgh1qhbczco1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Glass, plastic, paper, whatever it may be, beauty supplies come in an assortment of containers. After each use, containers are tossed away, never to be utilized again. Here’s a <a href="http://www.henryhappened.com/pumpkin-spice-lip-gloss.html" target="_blank">DIY Lip Gloss tutorial</a> (which just happens to be, Pumpkin Spice. Hello, Fall!), which offers a great alternative to the buy-use-toss scenario. Great for gifts. </p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/31729376341http://blog.forrage.com/post/31729376341Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:23:00 -0600Lip glosspumpkin spicefallautumngiftpresentmakeupbeautylip balmDIYtutorialreuserecycletradeforrageupcyclelip stick<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma8vzmNhjL1ruo3o2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>An awesome before / after vintage chair facelift. Houzz showcases a DIY run-through for five “castaway” chairs and matching table. Give forgotten furniture a second chance.</p> <p>More <a href="http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/319828/list/DIY-Project--Sit-Pretty-with-Mismatched-Chairs" target="_blank">here.</a></p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/31403693356http://blog.forrage.com/post/31403693356Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:18:58 -0600houzzhousedecorchairdiningkitchendesignartrecyclereusereinventupcycleenhanceDIYhometablesewrefurbishforragetradeswapfindfound<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ma54f1r7p91roznw0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Binder clips. An underestimated, tiny hunk of plastic and metal with unlimited uses. Browse <a href="http://www.treehugger.com/cleaning-organizing/16-clever-uses-binder-clips.html#" target="_blank">Tree Hugger’s 16 Clever Uses for Binder Clips</a> for some awesome homemade solutions.</p> <p>- Team Forrage</p>http://blog.forrage.com/post/31275840916http://blog.forrage.com/post/31275840916Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:54:54 -0600binder clipscordswine glass markerssolutionreuserecycleupcycleforragetradeswapreinventofficeorganizationcleanhomedecordesignclevertree hugger