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Giveaway- Mobile Art: 35 Beautiful Hanging Decorations for Your Home

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Leave a comment in today’s post by Saturday June 20th 2015 and you are entered to win a copy of

Mobile Art: 35 Beautiful Hanging Decorations for Your Home

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Clair Youngs

Open to U.S. residents only please.

This is a super fun book filled with great, easy-to-make projects perfect to decorate your home in your favorite theme or material.

More about the book from the publisher Cico books

Follow Clare Youngs’ instructions to make your home a magical place, with these fluttering, softly spinning works of art. Whether you hang them in your window or from the ceiling, these mobiles add a charming, colourful touch to your interiors. There are bronzed paper leaves to hang in the autumn, a delicate floral filigree mobile and a cute elephant mobile for a child’s bedroom. The designs use a variety of crafting techniques – from sewing to origami and macrame – and each project comes with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step artworks. There’s also a helpful techniques section at the back that will be of real use to first-time crafters, handy time-saving tips that more confident crafters will appreciate, and a templates section.

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  3. Just the crafting book for a long hot summer! I have piles of beads and charms and wooden shapes that would make a boffo mobile. Thanks for a chance to win this wonderful book!

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Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

What better way to mark a special occasion than with a little bit of recycled luxury? These Veuve Clicquot Champagne bottle earrings are a fabulous way to add a touch of glam to any celebration—and they’re made from upcycled Champagne bottles! I can already picture wearing them to a dinner party or popping them on for a glass of bubbly to really feel like you’re celebrating in style.

The clever use of recycled glass from such an iconic brand brings a fresh, fun twist to your jewelry collection. I absolutely love that these earrings turn something so familiar and extravagant into wearable art, while keeping sustainability at the forefront. It’s such a cool, chic way to repurpose something that’s already had its moment and give it a new one.

Why they’re perfect for you:

  • Made from recycled Champagne bottles, these earrings bring eco-conscious style to your jewelry collection

  • A unique accessory that turns everyday luxury into wearable art

  • Ideal for special occasions, wine lovers, or anyone who enjoys adding a bit of sparkle to their outfit

Whether you’re attending a wedding, a special dinner, or just want to add a little pop to your day, these earrings are sure to make a statement. A stylish way to bring sustainability into your wardrobe—cheers to that!