Today 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.
I crochet plarn totes and would love some new ideas!
This looks awesome! Would love to win!
I’m always looking for new ideas for upcycling and reusing old and vintage jewelry. This book looks fantastic … I’d love to win! Thank you so much for the chance!!
Oh this would be awesome to win! I love creating with belts, so I’m always on the lookout for them when I go thrift shopping.
Looks like a fab book. I need it! Lol.
This looks like a lot of fun! Fun to make, fun to wear and fun to share!
ooh! choose me!
What a great book to win and I hope I get one of them!
I would love to make some cute stuff from the book.
I love to up-cycle purses, wallets and coin purses. I would love some new and fresh ideas. What a winning gift this would be!!!
Have been organizing my “treasures”, would love to win this and get some inspiration!
Sounds intriguing!
I have upcycled computer parts into jewelry. I would love to own this book.
I’m excited to see this book, can’t wait to read it!
I have two teen daughters that would love this, thanks for the chance! Have a great day!
The cogs are turning…. you’ve got my attention. OK gimme, gimme gimme.
Every time I go to the thrift store I look for items I can recycle; belts, sweaters, t-shirts, etc.; I would love to win this book so I can use up my stash! Thanks for the chance!!
Wow, this is a totally awesome book! I love upcycling/recycling things! That belt on the front cover looks amazing!
I would like to win a book. I am always looking for ways to re- purpose items around the house.
I too, just love upcycling items, wish we had a Goodwill close to me, although maybe that wouldn’t be a good idea, lol.
Love to have this book for my teen jewelry making class!
I love to try new crafting ideas and this would be right up my alley!
What a cool book! Would be awesome to win a copy
what a neat book. i hope i am one of the lucky ones.
Wow – what a neat book! would be lots of inspiration to someone! 🙂
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What a great giveaway! Thank you!
i would share this book with my mom.
This looks like such a fun book! Thank you for sharing with us.
Me, me, pick me please! 😉 sounds like a great book, would love to win it!
I love the belt on the cover of the book. If you haven’t purchased a belt recently you are in for sticker shock. Make your own and save money.
so awesome
What a beautiful book! I could have a craft raptus and try something new!
Looks like a great book!
I never knew it as recycling or upcycling; I always considered it making good use of found materials… 🙂
Thanks for a chance to win!
What a great idea for a belt! Would give hubby a reason to drink more beer…lol.
I am from Mumbai, India and would love to win this book as I firmly believe in saving the environment – reduce, recycle and reuse. Sabita Frances
Oh wow, this looks like a great prize to win, thank you!! 🙂
Upcycling is a great way to use things that are still useful and save them from the trash! I’m a total DIY-er and love ideas like this!
I’m always on the lookout for new up cycling ideas!
I’m always looking for new ideas and this would be a great book to find some.
Hi, I am always looking for new things to make and new ways of doing them. This book looks great thanks for a chance.
This book looks amazing, with good ideas to recycle. Thanks for the giveaway!
Love recycling. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love to recycle. Anything we can keep out of the landfills is better for Mother Earth and all of us.
I would love a copy of this book. I have been collecting old jeans, sweaters, belts and such to make some bags. I love the idea of refashioning. Thanks for a great giveaway!
My husband has terminal cancer and I am getting him into trying some new things. This sounds like it could have some good projects for us to do
I know just the person who would be so inspire by this book.
nifty book – I’d love to win it!
Count me in I love making something from “nothing” . One mans trash well you know how it goes. Thank you for the chance. Becky