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A bit of pink yarn and recycled plastic transform into a Barbie -tastic necklace craft

July 27, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

This pink and orange necklace sure makes a statement and is so easy to make! I bet it would look great in all sorts of color combinations but this one is Barbie -tastic! Pop on over to the blog Pink … Read More ...

How to make a marble pattern in recycled plastic for jewelry making and more!

July 25, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I love the fact that I keep learning new ways to work with recycled materials. It seems endless! So today I learned that you can marblize recycled #2 plastic. Pop on over to Instructables to read the verry detailed step … Read More ...

Negative film strips make great modern style earrings

May 19, 2023 by Stefanie Girard

I’ve seen some great projects that use the whole negative film strip but I’ve never seen a project that just uses the side edges. These are so delicate and look so cool! Pop on over to the blog The Refab … Read More ...

Recycled jewelry retro Christmas trees make the perfect holiday decor

October 17, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

If you are into retro decor, especially during the holidays why not add one of these amazing recycled jewelry Christmas trees to your collection? These Recycled jewelry Christmas tree decorations are made by Etsy Seller Lovelies By Leela. She … Read More ...

How to make “junk” art beads and necklaces

August 9, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

Are you the type of person who sees the beauty in junk? I am. And when you gather up a bunch of it in a semi formal way like stringing it on a cord it transforms into a modern art … Read More ...

Two ways to make recycled button scarf rings

June 25, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I was recently gifted a fabulous print scarf that I really want to wear, problem is I am not really a scarf person. I started hunting around for ideas on transforming it into a shirt, tank or dress and came … Read More ...

Fun way to feature an enamel pin from the Craft Gossip Shop on a necklace charm

May 17, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I scored this timely “Grow a Pair” ovary pin on the Craft Gossip Shop. I loved the design and I want to wear it all the time so I wanted to convert it into a pendant for a necklace. … Read More ...

How to make adorable recycled cork Tiki necklaces

March 8, 2022 by Stefanie Girard

I’ve painted Tiki faces on recycled palms that were really big so when I spotted these tiny Tiki I fell in love! Pop on over to the blog Sophie’s World for the tutorial on how to make recycled cork Tiki … Read More ...

How to drill into pebbles and stones

June 1, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I have been doing a lot of rock painting but I bet it might be cool to turn some of these into charms for a necklace. This tutorial on how to drill into stones and pebbles is very detailed and … Read More ...

How to make a beaded rainbow DNA design

April 26, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

With science and medicine in the news practically every day on every channel I was looking around for elements that might be fun to incorporate into art and craft projects. I spotted these rainbow DNA beaded earrings. I was thinking … Read More ...

How to make high end looking cast pendants with gold leaf accents

April 18, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

Are you into casting like I am? I have worked with plaster, clay, resin and more. These pendants with gold accents are just beautiful I bet all sorts of things could be embedded and they could be embellished with all … Read More ...

How to melt pony beads in silicone molds

January 6, 2021 by Stefanie Girard

I think pretty much everyone knew you could melt pony beads in muffin tins but I never thought about all the silicone molds I have that could be used to make melted shapes. I can’t wait to try making colorful … Read More ...

Fun way to upcycle binder clips into necklace pendants

October 26, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

Office supplies can be one of the most plentiful supplies to have on hand for both their intended purpose and alternative uses. So if you need a break from your office work and want to make a new necklace why … Read More ...

How to make recycled book page and tissue paper pendants

September 27, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

This project is so versatile and fun to make! You can get creative with the color combinations and add anything you like to the resin, such as dried flowers, glitter, or even your favorite quotes. The end result will be … Read More ...

Awesome collection of repurposed Lego jewelry

September 15, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

The range of projects featured go from super simple DIY creations to extravagant and eclectic art pieces. All of the recycled lego jewelry is amazing. Pop on over to the blog Lego People to check out the crazy variety of … Read More ...

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