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Tie Bag Swaps Received

Friday, March 14, 2008

Oh, my mailman has been busy! Among the many goodies that came yesterday was a package from CPS swap hostess Rachel, containing tie bag purses from Diane and Cindy. Whoo-hoo! I really love how everyone put their own spin on them. Diane constructed hers using the long skinny end on the back as a pen [...]

More Recycled Necktie Crafts – Necktie Daisies!

Monday, February 25, 2008

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Well, I sent off my Necktie Bags today to my CPS Group swap hostess today, and wouldn’t cha know, I ran across another necktie craft!! These are super cute, and kind of fall in with my yo-yo obsession, too. The tutorial was found on Craftster, and the idea is simple: take the small points from [...]

Recycled Tie Bags- Purses for Swap!

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

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A while ago I posted about the Tie Bag purse that uses recycled ties. Well, I got a-stitchin’ (and a-gluin’, and a-beadin’) and I’ve got 2 worked up for the swap. I’ve got another in progress, too…. so here’s what I’ve got so far:

Sewing- Recycled Tie Bag/ Purses

Friday, January 25, 2008

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Got some old neckties that are hideous? One or two with sentimental value? How about whipping up a quick little purse-lette with it? This idea came from the Sulky Company (makes thread and machine embroidery accessories) but I’m doing mine by hand. And with a little help from my hot glue gun. The link came [...]