3 days later… and I’m so proud of this one!
Made from 676 tiny butterflies, each cut from waste drinks cans and placed by hand to create a seamless rainbow gradient 🌈
Definitely one of the most detailed pieces I’ve made so far.
Now available on my website — link in bio.
#behindthescenes #workinprogress #studio #handmade #ecoart
It's certainly not always been easy but I regret nothing 🥰 When I started back in 2008 I thought I'd give it my all for a year and see how I go.. almost 18 years later and I still can't quite believe that I get to do my dream job 🥰 Chase your dreams folks!!!
#livingthedream #artist #artistsofinstagram #ecoart #handmade
From recycled plastic to a finished sculpture 🐦♻️
Thank you to everyone who added a feather and helped bring the bird to life.
#RecycledArt #CommunityArt #EcoArt #Preston #PublicArt
Salvaged Sunday ♻️ | Week 16
A slightly different kind of sustainable piece this week as we are excitedly preparing for the upcoming festival season! 🎪
These festival baubles are made from sustainably sourced plywood and designed to give old festival wristbands a second life as a keepsake, rather than leaving them forgotten in a drawer.
I love the memories tied up in festival wristbands — favourite bands, muddy weekends, brilliant friends and late nights — so it’s nice being able to turn them into something you can actually hang up and enjoy.
Available in a range of designs, ready for you to add your own wristband. This one is inspired by our very first festival of the season, Bearded Theory. Can't wait to be in the fields soon!
Available on my website and in my Etsy shop.
Links in bio ♻️
#SalvagedSunday #FestivalSeason #SustainableDesign #FestivalStyle #HandmadeUK
@earthy_stuff_ host Jessica Davanzo recently spoke to multi-award-winning artist and sculptor @sarahecodesign , whose work is truly striking.
Sarah takes everyday discarded materials and turns them into beautiful, varied works – from intricate light installations to large-scale sculptures.
Link to the full story in bio.
✨New Earthy Stuff episode tonight on @lichfieldradio ✨
Excited to share this conversation with wonderfully talented @sarahecodesign 💚♻️
Sarah transforms everyday waste into incredible works of art — from giant sculptures to beautiful framed pieces — proving that sustainability and creativity can go hand in hand. Her passion, honesty, and imagination made this such a special chat!
Tune in tonight at 7:15pm on Lichfield Radio for part 1✨
PLUS… we’ve got a very special GIVEAWAY 🎁
You could win one of Sarah’s beautiful recycled gift creations! ♻️
To enter:
💚 Follow @earthy_stuff_
💚 Follow @lichfieldradio
💚 Follow @sarahecodesign
💚 Comment: Lady Godiva
Winner announced Friday 15th May!
Hope you LOVE OUR CHAT 💚♻️✨
Salvaged Sunday ♻️ | Week 15
A souvenir of your beverage of choice or a thoughtful little gift 🍸🍷🍹🍺🥂🥤
These magnets started life as drinks cans, now cut and shaped by hand into colourful little pieces for your fridge.
There are lots of different cans to choose from. Available in hearts, butterflies and flowers.
£6 for a set of 3, presented in a recycled gift box.
If there’s a particular can you’d love included that you can’t see on the website, just pop me a message. If I’ve got it in my ever-growing can collection, I can make them for you.
Available on my website and in my Etsy shop.
Links in bio ♻️
#SalvagedSunday #smallbiz #fridgemagnet #EcoGift #HandmadeUK
Thrilled to bits to be the cover of this years Sherwood Art Week brochure!!! 🌳🥰
I'll be at the Secret Garden Craft Fair on the 6th June. See you then!
@sherwoodartweek
For those interested in our Gallery/Shop... building work has started already, eek it's definitely happening! 🤗
#Nottingham #bts #studio #studiolife #artist
Making Art from Waste with Sarah Turner 🎨
Nottingham-based eco artist and designer Sarah Turner held a special upcycling workshop during 2026 Egg Rolling traditions, creating a Crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) sculpture for our Japanese Garden in Avenham Park.
The sculpture contains around 500 individual feathers and handprints made from plastic bags, bubble wrap, a blind, a tent, a lampshade and much more! The handprints are decorated with Green Pledges from members of the public who made a commitment to living more sustainably every day. 🙌
The endangered Crested Ibis is a culturally significant and symbolic bird in Japan. The sculpture has been created to inspire change and recognise that small individual changes can have a wider positive impact on the natural world when we all join together to make a difference.
The Crested Ibis will be on display in the Japanese Garden for the next couple of weeks. Whether you want to admire Sarah's incredible work or try to spot a personal pledge you made during the egg rolling, come along and be inspired by what our waste can be turned into.
Salvaged Sunday ♻️ | Week 14
This week’s piece is my Rainbow Love design, inspired by the Pride flag 🌈
Each heart is cut from a reclaimed drinks can, then carefully shaped and arranged by hand to bring all the colours together.
I’m really excited to be at two Pride events this summer where I’ll be bringing lots of colourful pieces like this along.
£57 each, including your choice of black, white or grey frame, with free UK delivery.
Available on my website and in my Etsy shop.
Links in bio ♻️
#SalvagedSunday #UpcycledArt #PrideArt #LoveIsLove #SustainableArt
