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Lisa Kettell recycles cat toys into the cutest little ballet dancers

October 13, 2009 by Stefanie Girard

lisa kettell recycled cat toy jewelryI don’t think I would have ever thought of cat toys as crafting materials but Lisa Kettell did and boy look what she can transform them into! In addition to cat toys she made some great recycled jewelry pieces too!

Lisa is the author of the book

Altered Art Circus:

Techniques for Journals, Paper Dolls, Art Cards, and Assemblages

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To see some inside peeks and more projects from the book pop on over here.

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