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Mod Podge Boo-Boo Box, Part Two!

Friday, June 11, 2010

OK, so I decided to share my “original” Boo-Boo Box- the one I made about 5 years ago when my little guy was still little! This one isn’t as fancy as the one I shared yesterday, but it gave me the idea. The “Original” was made from mostly recycled materials- a cardboard box that I [...]

Recycled Can Brooches on CraftsUnleashed!

Friday, April 16, 2010

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When it comes to recycled crafts, I really kinda can’t help myself. I’ve got a bit of the magpie in me- I’m attracted to shiny things and I’m always trying to figure out how to use the little bits and bobs that attract me and reuse them into something fabulous. So now I’m using my [...]

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 Tissue Paper Crafts

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

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Here I am on the eve of Christmas Eve, planning out my New Year crafts! One of my resolutions is to use MORE of what I’d normally toss or recycle, and use up what I’ve got in my crafting studio before I run out and buy new. SO! With that in mind, I’m suggesting you [...]

Simply Screen Silk Screen by Plaid at CHA Summer 09

Thursday, August 6, 2009

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Jenny teases her coverage of the simply screen silk screen by plaid, and video demo.

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 [...]

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, [...]

Quick and Easy Kids’ Craft – Recycled Rainbow Crayons

Friday, June 6, 2008

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So my dear seven-year old is schlepping home his school supplies since they’re almost out for summer vacation, and his crayons were in a particularly sorry state. No fear! We can recycle them into fun rainbow crayons, and keep the kiddos occupied for a while, too. First up, sorting all of the broken crayons. (My [...]

Make Your Own Ponytail Holders!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

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This is not my original idea, but I had to share it with you. Jujubee over at KnotSewSmart came up with these easy and cute ponytail holders, a-la the Goody brand version we all wore as kids. (Hello, pigtails!) Visit this link to read her whole post- but basically you zig zag a big button [...]

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! [...]