Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

Bangle Stack

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Bangle Stack

Originally uploaded by alli_lucy

I said I’d bring you some great craft finds from the Craft Gossip Flickr group, and I wasn’t kidding! I’ve already got several photos flagged as favorites, like these decoupaged bracelets from “alli_lucy”.

From her description:

“Decoupaged bracelets – this is a great way to recycle junk mail and old catalogues. From top to bottom, these are made from an Anthropologie catalogue, scraps of handmade Japanese paper, and a vintage sewing pattern.”

And … if you head over to her blog, you can read a sweet tutorial for making your own!

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Comments

  1. I love the bangles, what a great idea. I bet they would even look cool with text on them…but this comment is coming from a journalism minor.

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