looking for cool upcycling

[BarefootGirl]

upcycling is what it is called when you take unused stuff and make it into something new and beautiful/useful right? 

for example my sister makes and sells beautiful jewelry out of vintage buttons. 

can someone point me to other cool upcycled stuff, maybe with etsy stores? 

[Chamomile Girl]

I think the sweater coats in this etsy store are amazing! All made with old felted wool sweaters.

[BarefootGirl]

those are beautiful!

anyone else?

[Softmama]

I've made a few of these hats and she includes a pattern.  They are so cute:

http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2010/08/upcycled-boy-hats.html