# Upcycled Hearts Recycled Beer Can Jewelry and Starbucks Keychains by KatieAnnCreations By Bianca | Published 2009-06-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-jewelry References: [KatieAnnCreations.etsy](http://KatieAnnCreations.etsy.com) KatieAnnCreations consist of upcycled can jewelery. Using old soda cans, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-valentines-day-merch) cards or beer empties, Katie Ann makes eco-friendly jewelery from one man’s trash to create another man’s teasure. Her [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) store includes a Starbucks card keychain, soda can necklace pendants and charm bracelet with heart-shaped cutouts from a can of Arizona Green Tea. For beer lovers there are [Heineken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fields-green-with-grass-not-glass) heart earrings, and for energy drink addicts, there are star shaped keychain trinkets made of Red Bull cans. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Jewelry:** Creating jewelry using recycled materials presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. - **Etsy Market:** The growing popularity of Etsy as a platform for selling unique and upcycled products offers a chance for artisans to reach a wider audience. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The increasing demand for environmentally conscious products creates a space for innovative fashion designers to create unique pieces with sustainable materials. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore incorporating upcycled materials to create unique and socially responsible products. - **Sustainable Retail:** Retailers can leverage the trend of upcycled products and promote sustainable retail practices to attract environmentally conscious customers. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces can tap into the demand for upcycled and eco-friendly products by providing a platform for sellers to showcase their unique creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Conversation Candy Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zales-x-sweethearts.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Reloadable Contactless Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reloadable-contactless-keychains.md)