Etsy Shop for MaxineDear

Adventures of a Country Boy book belt buckle

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:47:12 -0500

$32.00
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

Kathy's Little Sister book belt buckle

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:25:40 -0500

Plaid Boy book belt buckle

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:22:07 -0500

All About Fish book belt buckle

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:44:44 -0500

Beef Production book belt buckle

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:49:41 -0500

$32.00
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old textbook which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale (a pretty rural library, obviously!). The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

America Travels book belt buckle

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:08:45 -0500

Nancy Drew book belt buckle

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:06:25 -0500

$32.00
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old Nancy Drew book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

SALE Reg. 64 Eco Wise Custom Hand Dyed Leather Belt

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:27:22 -0500

$48.00
In celebration of Thanksgiving, black friday and general holiday merriment, we are running a special on our belts now through black Monday, 11/30. Its a $16 savings, so knock a few people off your list while you can!

**Our belts are now made exclusively with water based eco-wise leather dyes!

These belts have been dyed and distressed using a process that we have been perfecting over the last two years. Each belt we make has a unique soft aged look as a result of several runs of dye, wax, and hand distressing. If you would be interested in seeing how a certain color of belt will match a particular buckle, just convo me for a picture of the two together.

Custom sizing available- this belt will be cut specifically for your size!
Size is based on most pant sizes. They are as follows in inches (please note that our buckles will add 2 inches to the length of the belt)

25: from the end to end, the belt is 33 inches with holes every inch between 26 and 31.
26: from the end to end, the belt is 34 inches with holes every inch between 27 and 32.
27: from the end to end, the belt is 35 inches with holes every inch between 28 and 33.
28: from the end to end, the belt is 36 inches with holes every inch between 29 and 34.
29: from the end to end, the belt is 37 inches with holes every inch between 30 and 35.
30: from the end to end, the belt is 38 inches with holes every inch between 31 and 36.
31: from the end to end, the belt is 39 inches with holes every inch between 32 and 37.
32: from the end to end, the belt is 40 inches with holes every inch between 33 and 38.
33: from the end to end, the belt is 41 inches with holes every inch between 34 and 39.
34: from the end to end, the belt is 42 inches with holes every inch between 35 and 40.
35: from the end to end, the belt is 43 inches with holes every inch between 36 and 41.
36: from the end to end, the belt is 44 inches with holes every inch between 37 and 42.
37: from the end to end, the belt is 45 inches with holes every inch between 38 and 43.

Please let me know what size and color you would like in the notes section of the purchase page. Generally, we can have the belt made to your color and size specifications in about a week.

1 1/2" wide; will fit all of our buckles perfectly.

((Please note that the a buckle is not inlcluded. It is just there to show you how our buckles will fit this belt.))

All About the Human Body book belt buckle

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:38:53 -0500

Honey Bear book belt buckle

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:43:16 -0500

English Textbook book belt buckle

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:40:36 -0500

Hunting book belt buckle

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:40:32 -0500

$32.00
Yep, a beautiful children's book about hunting. How the world has changed.
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

Exploring Nature book belt buckle

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:51 -0500

Squirrel book belt buckle

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:03:02 -0500

$32.00
I'm such a sucker for scruffy dogs. I have two of them. There's a picture of my June on the bottom of the listing. Pretty cute, eh?
Anyway.
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

The Hunted book belt buckle

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:34 -0500

$32.00
We created this incredible buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. Its an amazing image, right? One of my favorite! Anyway, the book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

The Beggar book belt buckle

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:56:30 -0500

$32.00
I am so in love with the colors from this book cover. I squeezed ever last inch that I could from it, so you will see a few more buckles with the same color scheme to come. This is my favorite, though.
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

All About the Atom book belt buckle

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:51:05 -0500

All About Butterflies and Moths book belt buckle

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:12:53 -0500

Raking book belt buckle

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:44:20 -0500

Thinking Boy book belt buckle

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:38:46 -0500

Scruffy Dog book belt buckle

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:46:16 -0500

$32.00
I've said it before; I'm a sucker for scruffy dogs. One of my own (Rufus) is sitting with me while I list today (you can see him at the bottom of the listing).
Anyway
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

Native American book belt buckle

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:04:24 -0500

Hand Dyed/Aged Leather Belt in Mustard Sizes 25-37

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:53 -0500

$48.00
Our most popular belt color! Because this deep tan shade is somewhat neutral, it makes the perfect compliment to almost any shade of buckle.

All of our belts have been dyed and distressed using a process that we have been perfecting over the last two years. Each belt we make has a unique soft aged look as a result of several runs of dye, wax, and hand distressing.

If you would like to see a certain buckle on this color of belt, please just send us a convo and we will send you a picture of the two together.

1 1/2" wide; will fit all of our buckles perfectly.

Size is based on most pant sizes. They are as follows in inches
25: from the end to end, the belt is 33 inches with holes every inch between 26 and 31.
26: from the end to end, the belt is 34 inches with holes every inch between 27 and 32.
27: from the end to end, the belt is 35 inches with holes every inch between 28 and 33.
28: from the end to end, the belt is 36 inches with holes every inch between 29 and 34.
29: from the end to end, the belt is 37 inches with holes every inch between 30 and 35.
30: from the end to end, the belt is 38 inches with holes every inch between 31 and 36.
31: from the end to end, the belt is 39 inches with holes every inch between 32 and 37.
32: from the end to end, the belt is 40 inches with holes every inch between 33 and 38.
33: from the end to end, the belt is 41 inches with holes every inch between 34 and 39.
34: from the end to end, the belt is 42 inches with holes every inch between 35 and 40.
35: from the end to end, the belt is 43 inches with holes every inch between 36 and 41.
36: from the end to end, the belt is 44 inches with holes every inch between 37 and 42.
37: from the end to end, the belt is 45 inches with holes every inch between 38 and 43.

Please disregard sizing on the tags that are pictured. Also note that the a buckle is not included. It is just there to show you how our buckles will fit this belt.

((Please let us know which size you would like in the "note" section of your order))

The Art, Science and Spirit of Nursing book belt buckle

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:44:41 -0500

Honey Bee book belt buckle

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:14:20 -0500

Geometry Textbook belt buckle

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:20:20 -0500

Swine Production book belt buckle

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:13:03 -0500

$32.00
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale (rural area.. swine production is honestly an area of study. Someone need to learn how to make bacon I suppose). The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

Unified Social Studies book belt buckle

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:53:36 -0500

Jim Forest book belt buckle

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:05 -0500

Math Textbook belt buckle

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Loved is the Lee book belt buckle

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:15:10 -0500

The King and Queen book belt buckle

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:20:39 -0500

Modern Tree book belt buckle

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:15:55 -0500

God Created Me book belt buckle

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:45:38 -0500

Giraffe book belt buckle

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:19:47 -0500

Cherry Blossom book belt buckle

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:28:08 -0500

Peppermint Forest book belt buckle

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:08 -0500

The Goose Woman book belt buckle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:37:19 -0500

Ginn Basic Reader book belt buckle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:34:29 -0500

Thistle book belt buckle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:18:31 -0500

Nancy Drew book belt buckle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:14:53 -0500

One Up the Tree book belt buckle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:09:29 -0500

Esquire's Handbook for Hosts book belt buckle

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:05:55 -0500

$32.00
We created this one of a kind buckle using a section of the cover of an amazing old book published by Esquire which we found at our local Friend of the Library sale. The book was being taken out of circulation because the pages weren't in great shape. We saved the book's cover art from being thrown out and set it in a buckle to be preserved and enjoyed for years. The pewter buckle and a thick layer of resin offer great protection to the image. So feel free to beat it up a bit, it can take it.

It measures 2 1/2" by 3 1/4" and will fit either a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" belt. If you need a belt to go with this buckle, be sure to check out the hand dyed/distressed belts in our store!

FAQ:

Q: Isn't ripping up old books a morally bad thing to do?

A: If we were going into schools and stealing textbooks from children's lockers in the middle of the night and making them into accessories then, yes, we would be bad people.
The truth is, once schools no longer have a use for their books, they send them to recycling centers where they recycle the pages and have the covers mulched and sent to dumps.

Q: Why don't schools just donate the books to people who need them?

A: Sometime they do, but most charities will not even accept school discards. It is the policy of most of the Salvation Army's and Goodwill's in our area to just throw out books that they receive from schools and libraries because the pages are generally in such bad condition. They do not want to take the time to even sort through them since they can keep so few.

Q: So you are actually repurposing something that would otherwise end up in a landfill?

A: Exactly. We find new uses for the parts of the book that are not recyclable and then take the pages to our local recycling center.

Q: Wow, you sound like really great people. I'm sorry for doubting you. (Not actually a "Question")

A: That's okay. (More of a "Reply" than an "Answer" really)

Color Photography for Amateurs book belt buckle

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:22:45 -0400

Cherub book belt buckle

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:01:29 -0400

Butterfly book belt buckle

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:39:03 -0400

Sleeping Baby book belt buckle

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:26:40 -0400

Mushroom book belt buckle

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:16:34 -0400

Gulliver's Travels book belt buckle

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:38:36 -0400

Happy Living book belt buckle

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:04:38 -0400