Just in time for the New Year I have a giveaway of the new book:
French General: A Year of Jewelry: 36 Projects with Vintage Beads
by Kaari Meng
Leave a comment in today’s post by Wednesday January 7, 2015 … Read More ...
Found object jewelry organizing and display ideas
I love when you can use what you have around to organize and display another collection of your stuff. That is just what Sadie of Sadie Seasongoods has done with spools, twine, plates and mystery objects. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a bling covered headband
Just in time for New Year’s Eve- a holiday I associate the most with bling, Allison sent in a link to the blog The Quiet Lion where there is wonderful photos and a great tutorial on how to make a … Read More ...
How to flatten bottle caps in your Cuttlebug
Sometimes the technique in creating a project is what really catches my eye. This is the case today. Bottle caps are a great recycled element to craft with and the way that Sara figured out how to flatten them with her … Read More ...
How to make recycled shoe jewelry
This photo is kind of a tease as the bracelet that Julita made from a recycled pair of shoes is so cool! If you have a bunch of summer sandals that won’t make it to next season here is the … Read More ...
13 Halloween Crafts from Recycled Items
Decorating for holidays is very fun, but buying new decorations from the store from year-to-year can be quite pricey. These 8 Halloween crafts are made from recycled items that you probably use on a daily basis in your home. Take … Read More ...
How to make popsicle stick bracelets
I had no idea you could boil popsicle sticks
and bend them into bracelets! Well you can and they make great surfaces to decorate with paper or fabric. I bet this would make a great group craft after preparing the … Read More ...
52 Krylon projects- Vote for your favorite!
Fave Crafts is hosting a contest where 52 crafters have designed a wide variety of projects all using Krylon. Pop on over to the Fave Crafts site to see 52 projects including the one yours truly submitted, this upcycled leather … Read More ...
How to make a recycled t-shirt necklace
T-shirts are definitely my go-to recycled clothing fabric, it is so soft and comes in great colors and often has a great graphic element that can be used in a fun new way. The idea of using it to make … Read More ...
7 Things To Do With Milk Jugs
Plastic milk jugs are something that most of us have in our homes on a regular basis. If you have a hard time throwing them away because you know there just has to be something more useful you can do … Read More ...
Winner of Angry Birds Friendship Bracelets Book and DMC Floss
Congrats go out to Terri H. of Las Vegas, NV. She is the winner of the book Angry Birds Friendship Bracelets and a pack of DMC Embroidery Floss. Thanks to all who entered! If you would like to see … Read More ...
How to make a jewlery display/organizer
I have a few necklaces that I have made that I don’t get to wear much as I work at home so I hang them on the wall to enjoy and decorate with. if you are in the same boat … Read More ...
How to make recycled milk jug earrings
Recycled plastic containers are such a great source of craft supplies. Check out these pretty white leaf earrings made from milk jugs. Pop on over tot he link Teena sent in to the blog Serendipitini for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make a recycled material jewelry storage container
I can’t believe the never ending ideas clever crafters come up with to use tp tubes and paper towel tubes in new and innovative ways. Pop on over to the link Nash sent in to the blog Craft a doodle … Read More ...
How to make recycled tp tube bracelets
It ‘s a good thing the tp tubes are a virtual endless supply as the ideas of what to make with them seem endless (and cute!). Pop on over to the post sent in by Michelle to Mollymoo where there … Read More ...
