Handmade Spotlight - Burlap

Crafting and decorating with burlap is very popular right now. Check out all these wonderful items I found made with burlap.

myadobecottage $35.00	julierais $47.00
VintageDrawer $62.00	lesliejanson $22.00
JolieMarche $35.00	lblaswich $68.00
Wrapitupllc $26.00	theBolsterQuee... $40.00
RamonaOwenDesi... $22.00	tickingandtoil... $28.00
NaturesCabinet $10.75	AngelaMuir23 $20.00
yiayias $139.00	BlueLaReve $23.95
NutfieldWeaver $10.00	lisawinestudio... $36.00

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Tuesday Tutorial --- Denim

One of my favorite things to recycle is denim.    Friends usually keep me well supplied with their old jeans but you can find them at yardsales and thrift shops pretty reasonably priced.

Today I thought I would share some unique items I found online made from recycled denim.

Isn't this apron cute?   It is made from the back of a pair of jeans.    The tutorial can be found here.
http://blog.betzwhite.com/2007/07/by-seat-of-my-pants.html

Now this is really useful for all those electronic goodies you can't live without.   The caddy instructions can be found on here.    http://www.instructables.com/id/Protect-the-Tech/

This denim rug is made from lots of squares of denim from shirts and skirts and other lighter weight denim.
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/denim-rug.shtml

And finally here is a pillow made trendy with ruffles around the middle.   I don't know where this came from but the picture is self explanatory.    The pillow can be made from part of a pants leg,  just sew both ends closed after filling with stuffing.   Gather a long strip of fabric for a ruffle and attach to the middle of the pillow and finally,  stitch some vintage lace around the middle of the ruffle.

Hope this sparks some recycling ideas for you.  

Thanks for visiting today.
Bette

Wrapping Paper Ribbon Wall Rack

Please welcome our guest poster today, Alissa of www.33shadesofgreen.blogspot.com.  She's sharing how to make this...

Wrapping Paper & Ribbon Wall Rack

What you'll need:

- 36" x 24" open back frame (Mine came from Hobby Lobby and was 1/2 off)

- (5) 28"-48" cafe rods ($2.99 each @ Hobby Lobby)

- spray paint

- mounting hardware for frame

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The cafe rods came with brass hardware that I wasn't too crazy about.

So my first step was to spray paint the ends of the rods and the included hardware.  I used Krylon in Dover White.

Before:

And after:

Much better, don't you think?

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To paint the rods I stuck them in the ground so the spray painting would be easier.  I think my neighbors may have wondered if the rods were a new, permanent fixture!

Here's the open back frame I used:

Next, attach the mounting hardware to the back of the frame.

Attach cafe rod hardware to the front of the frame.

That's it!

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Here's the frame hanging in my craft room:

And here it is with wrapping paper and ribbon:

I think it would be fun to do this with a smaller frame and use it to only for ribbon.

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Thanks for reading - I hope you enjoyed this project!

Alissa - www.33shadesofgreen.blogspot.com

Blog Party Sunday ---- Show Off Your Handmade Products

Welcome to our blog party today. Do you have your shop filled with wonderful things for the lover of handmade art? Just add your links below to show us what you are selling this season.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops.

The rules are simple:

1. Follow our blog

2. Handmade items only.

3. You may list up to 3 items.

4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops, post about it on your blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.

Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.

And if you would like to add a link to the party you can grab this button below.

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Handmade Sampler Giveaway -- Snowman Gift Box DONE

Welcome to another Handmade Sampler Giveaway. Today's giveaway is sponsored by Sharon of Sharon Neth's Treasures.

Enter to win this adorable gift box made by Sharon.  The snowman head is made from paperclay.

It is perfect for any small gift that you might want to give to that special someone during the holiday season or tuck a gift card inside. It is also perfect for that special ring that you have in mind to give that special someone!

You can earn up to three entries by doing the following...

1. Visit Sharon's Artfire shop, http://www.artfire.com/users/smidgen and come back here and post a comment with your favorite item in her shop. Be sure and leave your email address so we can contact you if you win.

2. Earn one extra entry by becoming a follower or reader of this blog. Already a follower? Just let us know so we can give you credit.

3. Earn an extra entry by posting this giveaway on your blog along with a link to this blog. Be sure and let us know you have done this.

(USA entries only, please)

The giveaway will start today, Saturday, October 9. The last day to enter will be Oct. 28, 2010 and the winner will be announced on Oct. 29, 2010. We will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left.


Have fun and good luck!

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We would be happy to send you the details. byyourhandsblog@gmail.com