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Recycled Bicycle Art by Joseph Dull

Posted on 22. Aug, 2009 by Jenny.

When your creative juices dry up a bit, one of the best things to do is to visit an arts and crafts venue. I had my lovely friend Nicole as a houseguest last week, and we did just that at the Open Air in Market Square in Ohio City.  While I took in some fabulous [...]

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Soldered Memory Glass Pendants

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Jenny.

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

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Button Crafts

Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Jenny.

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 in [...]

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Craft Ideas Using Recycled Cards

Posted on 07. Dec, 2008 by Jenny.

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 recycling [...]

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Recycled Necktie Scarf from CraftStylish

Posted on 12. Sep, 2008 by Jenny.

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 ripper [...]

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Recycling Sweaters into Cardigans

Posted on 17. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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! Over [...]

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Gorgeous Paper Bead Necklace

Posted on 26. Mar, 2008 by Jenny.

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!

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Polymer Clay Covered Tins

Posted on 25. Mar, 2008 by Jenny.

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!
    

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Tie Bag Swaps Received

Posted on 14. Mar, 2008 by admin.

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 [...]

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More Recycled Necktie Crafts – Necktie Daisies!

Posted on 25. Feb, 2008 by Jenny.

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 the [...]

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