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Giveaway: 3 copies of Upcycled Jewelry: Bags, Belts, and More

January 28, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

upcycled jewelry bags belts moreToday I have an extra special giveaway, Cico Books has provided 3 copies of the book Upcycled Jewelry: Bags, Belts, and More by Linda Peterson to giveaway to you lucky Craft Gossip readers. Leave a comment in today’s post by February 14th, 2015 and you will be in the running for this super creative and innovative book.

I have seen a lot of recycled jewelry and accessories in my day as it’s one of my all time faves to make but in this new book there are a whole bunch of projects that feature really innovative techniques. There are quite a few projects as well that feature materials I have never seen used in such unique and pretty ways! If you like this kind of thing I bet you will be as inspired as I am.

More about the book:

Upcycle to create 35 stunning pieces of jewellery and accessories. Discover how to take something that was destined for the rubbish bin and give it a new purpose, transforming it into something beautiful. Expert crafter Linda Peterson shows you 35 creative ways to upcycle ring pulls from drinks cans, zips, plastic, bike chains, tyre tubes and more. From a stylish ring pull belt to a pretty gold zip bracelet, and from stamped plastic earrings to a chunky bike chain bangle, there’s plenty here to inspire you to get crafting. Every project has clear step-by-step photographs to guide you, and a basic techniques section covers all you’ll need to know.

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Comments

  1. Heidi leeck says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    Would love a chance to win. Love the idea of making
    Art from trash!

  2. Kris Kelley says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    I’d love to have this book! I already make some upcycled jewelry, and would like to learn how to make more.

  3. shannon says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    very cool!

  4. Kathryn says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    This looks like a fantastic book!

  5. Bonney says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    I’m always looking for ways to use all these bits I have laying around. This book looks perfect!

  6. Janet Cobb says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    A girl can never have too much inspiration for Upcycling projects!

  7. amy dodaro says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    Would love a chance to win thanks I love to recycle trash to treasure

  8. H Stanger says

    January 28, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    I love to use belts as embellishments on the bags I make. Vintage shops are my new go to place to find some great ones. Would loved to see how they are used in the book.

  9. Staci Pollock says

    January 28, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Love everything Linda Peterson makes! It would be awesome to win this up cycle book!!!

  10. angie says

    January 28, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    This book speaks to my heart. I’m always looking to re-purpose items I come across.
    I hope to win a copy.
    Angie

  11. Autumn Crawford says

    January 28, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Love the ideas.i make crsfts out of recycled objects..and everything in my home or or in our yard is made from refurbished items..

  12. Kathy Nethken Daniels says

    January 28, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    I am always searching for new things, new ways to upcycle, recycle, updo, redo, haveto, gotta do, etc… lol, hope I win one of them! Good luck everyone!

  13. Kari Thompson says

    January 28, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    Upcycling is such a great way to repurpose items and create such unique and individual treasures. I’d love a copy of this book!

  14. lynneweinberger says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:44 am

    This is right up my alley! Intrigued.

  15. Christina M. says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:52 am

    This book is totally up my alley! Thanks for the chance to win it!

  16. lindarumsey says

    January 29, 2015 at 4:39 am

    Great idea for a book!

  17. Malisa Davies says

    January 29, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I’m in charge of the craft during VBS at St. Paul Lutheran Church every summer. Every year I make sure we make a craft from recycled items. The kids love to see what we can make out of what they call junk. Would love to win your book!!!!!

  18. Jerry Wyrosdick says

    January 29, 2015 at 6:34 am

    I am also throwing my hat as one of those vying for this book. It would be amazing to learn more from Linda.

  19. priyanka says

    January 29, 2015 at 6:35 am

    I would love to win this cos i have a whole lot of junk in my house n i love recycling 🙂

  20. Meiko Lucas says

    January 29, 2015 at 6:47 am

    I also want to learn these innovative methods to create jewelry from Linda. I hope I am not too late and would be considered as one of the contenders.

  21. Virginia Griffiths says

    January 29, 2015 at 6:51 am

    I love to recycle and this book looks like it has some great new ideas

  22. Gina says

    January 29, 2015 at 6:56 am

    Thanks for the chance to win this book. I love upcycling.

  23. Donna H says

    January 29, 2015 at 7:36 am

    This book looks like it is full of creative ideas and projects. Thanks for another great giveaway!!

  24. Kim Limbaugh says

    January 29, 2015 at 8:07 am

    I would love to win this book!

  25. Jennifer Pereira Obillo says

    January 29, 2015 at 8:20 am

    This is a great idea! Thanks for the giveaway!

  26. Vicki Weinhld says

    January 29, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Sound likeso much fun, I use od ties & incorporate into clutches and other items, love to see what else can be done with cast-offs (treasures).

  27. Brenda Young says

    January 29, 2015 at 9:43 am

    Tutorial on pop top art, Always wanted to create some pop top upcycle!

  28. Adrienne says

    January 29, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Nice!

  29. retrosandie says

    January 29, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Thank you and Cico Books for the chance to win this interesting book!!!

  30. Your Friendly Home Economist says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Love upcycle and reusing so this would be a dream book! Thank you for the giveaway!

  31. marla albertson says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:22 am

    such a great book to own!

  32. Mary Mac says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Fantastic book, would love to have.

  33. Eileen Hughes says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:35 am

    Would be great to recycle more into useful items.

  34. rrjane011749 says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Junk to jewels–my kind of fun!

  35. PHYLLIS BIESECKER says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:40 am

    There is no such thing as trash. Only art waiting to be unearthed.

  36. Flo L says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Would love to make things while recycling products…this book is awesome!! Thanks for the chance to win!

  37. Linda Knappenerger says

    January 29, 2015 at 11:54 am

    I’ve been recycling all kinds of stuff for years, but this book takes it to an higher level-JEWELRY-love to win a copy!!!!!!

  38. Nancy K. says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    What a fun and intriguing book! Thanks for the lovely giveaway!

  39. Julie Henderson says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    Ooo – what a fun book this has to be! I am SO in my happy element when upcycling cast-off stuff, of all kinds. I grew up w/ a creative mom who did this & taught it to us. I’d be so blessed to win a copy of this cool book. Thanks for the giveaway & Happy Valentine’s to all!! 🙂

  40. Peggy says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    I love to upcycle and always looking for new and different crafts. Thanks

  41. Denise Swanson says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    Would love some new ideas for upcycling crafts.

  42. Bonnie Mazar says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I love the concept of reusing things I already have and would love the book for more ideas. Thanks for the chance

  43. Becky says

    January 29, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    I loooove upcycling! It’s both economically and environmentally responsible, and it allows a crafter to flex different creativity muscles than crafting from scratch. Would love a chance to win this book!

  44. Dianne McIntyre says

    January 29, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I am a recycling crafter and newbie to this site. I am really using all of this site’s ideas to motivate and inspire me. Thank you Craftgossip.

  45. Isabell Sandoval says

    January 29, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Would love to make the belt on the cover. Have Pop-tabs ready!!!

  46. Duane says

    January 29, 2015 at 1:54 pm

    This looks like a really useful book to share with the family.

  47. Join Hudson says

    January 29, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    I am getting in to crafting and I am a jewelry/ bling kind of girl. Need direction!

  48. Bobbi says

    January 29, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    The book sounds really interesting. I love learning new ways to upcycle.

  49. P says

    January 29, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I love making jewelry, especially with upcycled materials. I even made a crocheted pull tab belt once.

  50. marlene strarit says

    January 29, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Always looking for new ideas!!! This sounds perfect

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