In honor of Black Friday I thought I’d feature one of the coolest indi designers I have heard about so that if this strikes your fancy (or know someone who would get a kick out of an unusual piece of … Read More ...
How to make a cute elastic and ribbon headband
With elastic headbands all the rage right now you will definitely love this quick and easy video tutorial on how to make a ribbon and elastic band hairband over at the blog aptly names Cute DIYs.… Read More ...
Review: The Sparkle Factory by Tarina Tarantino and Halloween Bling I made with Prima Beads
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If you like making fun and pretty jewelry and experimenting with all sorts of jewelry making techniques you will love The Sparkle Factory: The Design and Craft of Tarina’s Fashion Jewelry and Accessories.
This book is packed with … Read More ...
Fun idea: Use a recycled cheese grater to display your earrings
Over at the blog Organized 31 there is this fun tip for turning a cheese grater into a great way to display your earrings. Hmm I think I’ll just have to go clean out that drawer I have of … Read More ...
How to make a recycled zipper bracelet
Making things with recycled zippers is just about my favorite recycled craft material (see last week’s beer can pin cushion post) so when the clever blogger over at Craft and Fun posted a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to make a vinyl watchband
Over at the blog Henry Happened there is a great way to upcycle a watch with a new watch band made with clear vinyl. This technique would be great with all sorts of broken bits of jewelry.… Read More ...
How to make a recycled embroidery hoop silk screen
I have been wanting to try this for so long! I had a hoop prepared but hadn’t figured out what I was going to use to “paint” on the screen to form the barrier. Well thanks to Tamara for sharing … Read More ...
How to make a recycled rubber glove brooch
I think this is a first for me! I don’t think I have ever shared a project made from a recycled dishwashing rubber glove. Well thanks to Linda of the blog Pan Amoreee Creativita for a great tutorial on how … Read More ...
Whitney Howard Designs- Get your own charms made from recycled lead free pewter
Ever thought of having custom charms made from one of your designs? Check out Whitney Howard Designs. They can make charms from your designs from recycled lead free pewter. They also have an amazing collection of their own designs … Read More ...
How to make recycled washer drop earrings
Today at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to make these cool drop earrings out of recycled washers and a bit of wire.… Read More ...
Recycled comics jewelry and enter to win a copy of the book Drawing Comics Lab
Do the classics, classic comic book images that is, make you smile? Then I bet you will love this recycled comic book jewelry and switch plates designed by Robyn Chapman author of Drawing Comics Lab. And speaking of Drawing … Read More ...
Duck Brand duct tape prom contest and bracelet how-to
Over at Craft Foxes there is a great video tutorial on how to make this cool Duct tape bracelet along with info on the Duct tape prom dress contest along with links to inspiration!… Read More ...
How to make an easy reacycled bracelet storage display
So you have a pretty stash of bracelets and you would like to keep them organized and display them. Check out how to make a bracelet display organizer over at the blog Once Upon Her Dream.… Read More ...
Feature: Recycled Jewelry Designer Josh Wagner
Now most people when they make recycled watch part jewelry us vintage gears and parts, I love the fresh modern look of Josh Wagner’s work since he uses 60’s and 70’s style watch parts.
Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out … Read More ...
How to make recycled plastic bag bracelets
This is such a fun idea! Check out how to make recycled plastic braided bracelets over at the blog Make It Easy Crafts.
Looking to make more bracelets? CHeck out these Bracelet making kits.
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