Hippyshopper offers some great links and ideas for upcycling your junk into some unique jewelry!Looking for jewelry-making supplies? Check out our favorite supplier BeeBeeCraft… Read More ...
Tap Shoe Necklace
If you’re like me, you’ve got more memories of dance studios than classrooms from your growing up years. And while I may not miss the pointe shoes or the tens of thousands of leotards I had to own, I definitely … Read More ...
Eco Artist Claudia Garzesi
Amazing artist Claudia Garzesi makes beautiful jewelry out of recycled wood scraps covered in glossy magazine pages! Featured at eco-artware, her work is also featured through the Recycled Planet Store, a Newy York based company.… Read More ...
Jungle Warrior
Jungle Warrior
Originally uploaded by Tangerine Sunshine
What a great way to use some pieces from old comic books! This great necklace takes a piece of kitchy history and lets you wear some super power around your neck!… Read More ...
Polymer Clay Disc Chic
Polymer Clay Disc Chic
Originally uploaded by Iris Mishly – arcoiris.co.il
This great necklace is made using salvaged parts from a computer, embellished with holiday-themed crafty supplies! While this one is holiday-themed, you could rock this necklace with any variety … Read More ...
Marjorie’s Cracked Plate Jewelry
I’ve never been someone who has wanted china in my house, as I tend to break things way too often! But if I ever did have china, Marjorie would be who I’d send my broken pieces to! Marjorie’s Cracked Plate … Read More ...
Sorry For The Long Absence!
Hey there all! Sorry I’ve been offline forever and a day … I got engaged last Wednesday and sort of fell into an engagement hole of sorts. But I’m back online now, and have some great reader-inspired links to share!… Read More ...
Mani Designs
I love getting e-mails from readers, showing off all the great crafting they do with recycled materials. So when Amber e-mailed me about her shop Mani Designs Jewelry, I was super tickled.
Featuring a variety of jewelry types, she … Read More ...
Next Generation Computer Key Necklace
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Originally uploaded by Capitola Girl
Continuing the trend of posting all the lovelies you’ve been posting to the Craft Gossip Flickr Pool, here’s a gorgeous necklace, thanks to Capitola Girl.
I love that she took computer keys and upcycled … Read More ...
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 … Read More ...
The Naughty Secretary Club Book – Review and Giveaway!
I’m always on the lookout for craft books that emphasize reusing and recycling unique materials, so when Jennifer Perkins, not only the writer of Craft Artist Life here at Craft Gossip, but also owner of the Naughty Secretary Club … Read More ...
Knitting Needle Jewelry
Nancy of Sassafras Creations combines two of her loves — knitting and recycling — to make beautiful jewelry, like this striking pendant. First, she drills into and cuts up the needles by hand, tiny piece by tiny piece, using a … Read More ...
Hardware Jewelry Book
If you’re looking for some alternative materials to add to your jewelry projects, I encourage you to take a look at Nicole Noelle Sherman’s new book, Making Designer Jewelry from Hardware, Gems, and Beads. It’s packed with funky designs … Read More ...
Postage Stamp Earrings
I love the idea of recycling postage stamps — artwork in miniature — into earrings. The fact that I’m a Frank Lloyd Wright fan doesn’t hurt, either. C.D. Childs offers a number of vintage postage stamp jewelry items, each … Read More ...
Vintage-Inspired Bobby Pins
Found & Made Designs is exactly what it sounds like — a studio that creates handcrafted items using bits and pieces of vintage, recycled or repurposed materials found at estate sales, thrift stores and junk piles. In this delightful Etsy … Read More ...
