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Giveaway- Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper

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Paper jewelry

Enter to win the beautiful new book Paper Jewelry: 55 Projects for Reusing Paper

by Barbara Baumann by leaving a comment in today’s post by July 30th, 2015.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

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Beautiful and creative contemporary designs abound in this book. They are very do-able for virtually any level crafter. If you like making jewelry and looking for a good tutorial book on working with paper this will surely give you lots of directions and ideas for your designs. If you are a paper crafter or mixed-media artist looking to get into jewelry making this would make a great guide.There are some astounding new concepts and ideas in this book like using cigarette filters as beads!!!!! I will be running right out to try this new material to work with. There are some other really innovative combinations of materials and construction techniques that I look forward to trying as well.

More about the book from the publisher, Schiffer Publishing:

“With detailed instructions, templates, and colorful photography, this book shows how to craft 55 paper jewelry projects. Colorful and graphic designs range from necklaces, brooches, earrings, and bracelets to hair accessories. Learn how to find inspiration in a wide variety of recycled papers. Projects re-use maps, stationery, comic books, cardboard, magazines, and even candy wrappers. The various projects appeal to a wide variety of aesthetics, from the more traditional and refined to the more contemporary and flamboyant. There are also projects for a wide range of skill levels, making this an inspiring and practical book for everyone from beginners to established jewelry artists.”

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Comments

  1. Have been making paper beads for a while and how fun would it be to do so much more.

  5. As a beginning jewelry maker and a dedicated upcycler, this book would make my crafting and upcycling easy and fun. I’m so impressed with this book and would love to add it to my crafting library … thanks so much for the chance!

  13. I love learning new ways to repurpose would-be trash into something new and functional & a book like this would be perfect. It would also be fun to learn & share with my kids.

  14. I would love this- it would be fun to play with as one of my intended projects this summer is paper beads.

  15. I would love something to use my scraps – I never throw anything away! Thanks for the chance to win!

  22. How wonderful! I can’t imagine how much fun it would be to own this book. The book earrings are perfect. I can see high school and college girls craving them. How creative!

  24. I’d love to win this! Making things with paper is one of the most fun things to do, and this book looks like it has a lot of neat ideas. Thanks for the chance!

  27. So exciting! Love the post and the book looks awesome. I love paper and thanks so much for a chance to win!~kim

  31. I’d love to win this book – it sounds like a great way to use my “extra” scrapbook paper 🙂

  34. Hope I win this. I have been wanting to try making paper jewelry. Thanks for a chance to win this book.

  42. What a fun book! I enjoy working with paper, and making jewelry is part of that pleasure. Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

  46. I love the look of reusing old music, but there are certain pieces I don’t dare touch. I should get a old book from good will or somewhere for projects. This looks like fun.

  49. I love paper crafting and recycling items, so this sounds like a very interesting bookThanks for the chance to win.

Have you read?

DIY Review: Handmade Wooden American Flag – Rustic, Patriotic, and Perfectly Imperfect

 

I don’t know about you, but there’s something extra special about dĂ©cor that’s both meaningful and made by hand. That’s exactly what drew me to this gorgeous DIY wooden American flag from Reinvented Delaware. It’s rustic. It’s bold. It’s brimming with character. And the best part? It’s made using reclaimed wood, which gives it that perfect weathered look that screams vintage Americana.

This isn’t one of those quick, cookie-cutter craft projects. It’s the kind of DIY that feels like a labor of love—in the best possible way. Cindy walks you through the whole process with easy-to-follow steps, and I found myself nodding along, thinking, “Yes, I could totally make this.”

Using scrap wood from previous projects (we love a good upcycled decor idea, right?), she cuts, paints, and assembles each stripe with care. What really makes this piece shine is the attention to the little imperfections—the uneven brush strokes, the subtle distressing, the real wood grain showing through. It’s that handmade touch that gives it soul.

And let’s talk about those stars for a second. Instead of using a stencil or printed decals, she goes full-on old-school by hand painting them—flaws and all. It’s not about perfection here. It’s about capturing that raw, rugged beauty that makes patriotic farmhouse decor feel real and lived-in.

Once assembled, the flag makes a statement—whether it’s displayed on a porch, hung in a cozy entryway, or propped on a mantel. It’s bold, but not flashy. Americana, but not tacky. Just honest, beautiful handmade home decor with a patriotic twist.

Personally, I love that this project honors not just the flag, but the idea of reusing and recycling materials to create something new. It’s a subtle reminder that old things still have value and that a little creativity goes a long way.

So if you’ve got some extra lumber lying around (or you love haunting the scrap bin at your local hardware store like I do), this is the kind of weekend project that satisfies your creative itch and leaves you with something meaningful to display. Bonus points if you already have red, white, and blue paint in your stash.

Bottom line: this DIY is a winner. Whether you’re crafting for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or just love a good rustic statement piece, this DIY reclaimed wood flag is a project with heart.