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Recycled Zipper Pulls and Luggage Tags

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

I posted a version of this over on CraftsUnleashed.com- but I have a few extra ideas and pointers for you here! It’s a new school year and new backpacks and jackets have been purchased- but it’s only a matter of time before my kids yank the pulls right off of the zippers! So I’m getting [...]

Recycled Necktie Coffee Cozies

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

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Little known fact: my #1 search term that brings people to my blog is “Necktie Crafts.” Really. And I don’t know WHY I have such a fascination for old neckties…but well, I do. And here’s another craft to get you scouring your grandpa’s closet and thrift stores! These coffee cuffs are also a NO-SEW project- [...]

Recycled Domino Craft on CraftsUnleashed

Friday, April 9, 2010

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As many of you know, I’m the Editor over at www.CraftsUnleashed.com, the blog that ‘s sponsored by ConsumerCrafts. I got to post one of my favorite crafts over there, altered dominoes. I love reusing game pieces, and you only need a few supplies- some alcohol inks, a black ink pad, and stamps, plus some paper [...]

Fun Kid’s Craft: Nature Prints with Solar Print Paper

Friday, August 21, 2009

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Here at the Casa of Crafts we are trying to squeeze as much out of the rest of summer as we can; and while the sun is still shining brightly, we thought we’d try out some Solar Print paper as a fun science/nature craft. This quasi-educational project can be done over a few different stages, [...]

Soldered Memory Glass Pendants

Sunday, March 29, 2009

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Jenny is teaching soldered glass memory charms at Grand River Beads in Rocky River, OH.

Button Crafts, Part Two

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

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The Craft Gods keep sending me button goodness to share….must be some kinds of harmonic convergence in the crafty universe! I got online today and found this FAB-U-LOUS button coaster craft at CraftStylish for a button coaster. Wow! I LOVE the way it looks, and you could create all kinds of designs if you used [...]

Button Crafts

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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I love buttons- both the functional, keep-your-sweater-closed variety, as well as purely decorative/design elements. Yup. Love buttons! So, since it’s National Craft Month in March I thought I’d share a few resources with you! Make a cute button-covered tote…I reposted it from Martha Stewart a while back. Great way to use up those funky buttons [...]

Craft Ideas Using Recycled Cards

Sunday, December 7, 2008

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So I wasn’t sure if I should share this now, or wait until after the holidays. I figured that if you’re like me, you still have last year’s holiday cards, or if not, make sure you don’t toss them on December 31st! Here’s the deal: Aileen from Aileen’s Musings came up with the idea of [...]

Recycled Necktie Scarf from CraftStylish

Friday, September 12, 2008

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Ok, I love me some recycled neckties! So I’ve taken a moment from sewing up little necktie purses to share this nifty scarf from CraftStylish. I won’t give it all away here, but the gist is that you’ll need 8 gutted neckties. (Gutting them is when you slice open the back seam with a seam [...]

Rockin’ Around the Clock!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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My kid’s daycare had a bunch of scratched records that they wanted to recycle into art. So I thought spin-art record clocks would be just the ticket! We first took a little sandpaper and scratched up the records even more- that way the tempera and acrylic paints that we’d be using would stick better to [...]

Polymer Clay + Bottle Caps = Cool!

Monday, July 7, 2008

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I was making my blog rounds this morning, and ran across this idea from Crafty Goat. And since I love polymer clay AND bottle cap art, this worked for me! (Alternatively, I could use my polyclay and then have a brew. That also works for me!) Anyhoo, she suggests making your own molds from cool [...]

Crafting Classes with Kids!

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

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So, I’ve been really busy this last week with kid’s classes, too, and I’ve got a few more classes lined up to share with you…. or inspire you to do yourself with your own (grand)kids! First of all, I have one more class at Grand River Beads on July 2nd. We’ll be doing washi-paper beads, [...]

Recycling Sweaters into Cardigans

Thursday, April 17, 2008

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Ahh, spring is here and it’s time to put those sweaters away. Or is it? Maybe it’s seen it’s better days. Or your weight has changed, and it doesn’t fit like it used to. Or you’re just itching to go thrifting and engage in some Earth Day craftiness. Well, I’ve found an idea for you! [...]

Gorgeous Paper Bead Necklace

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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I was doing my regular surfing, and ran across this GORGEOUS paper bead necklace from Mazel Tov Jewelry. Really transcends paper beads into high art. Tell me it’s not fabulous and I’ll call you a liar!

Polymer Clay Covered Tins

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

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Well, I’ve been working on a new set of classes, this time covering old Altoid-style tins with polymer clay. I also was playing with a new cane, and came up with these. I think they look like orange poppies!