I found this to be quite an interesting collection of items and wanted to share for today's handmade spotlight. Hope it makes you smile! :)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Recycling Christmas Cards
Now that Christmas is over are you wondering what to do with those Christmas cards? Some of you probably still get lots of Christmas cards, but I am not one of them. I get a few, but then I don't send many out anymore so that could be the reason. :) If you are one of those that still gets a lot of them and were wondering what to do with them Karen over at Sew Many Ways has a wonderful way of recycling them. I love canning jars and the art of Christmas cards so it kind of makes me want to buy some Christmas cards! :)
Here is the tutorial from Karen of what to do with those Christmas cards.....
Save your Christmas cards or if you are like me you will need to buy some....this is a good time to get those 50%-70% off cards.
Screw on the lid and add a ribbon.
Thanks again to Karen over at Sew Many Ways for this tutorial. This makes a really nice gift idea! You can fill the jar with all kinds of different things. One thing I might use....is fill it with sewing notions. What a nice gift for that friend of yours that sews!
Here is the tutorial from Karen of what to do with those Christmas cards.....
Pick out a nice design you want to use.
Use the lid to trace a circle on plastic. She used an old notebook divider. I would probably use quilting template plastic.
Cut the circle out.
Place the lid on the jar first and then the card on the top of the canning jar.
Screw on the lid and add a ribbon.
Thanks again to Karen over at Sew Many Ways for this tutorial. This makes a really nice gift idea! You can fill the jar with all kinds of different things. One thing I might use....is fill it with sewing notions. What a nice gift for that friend of yours that sews!
Have a great day!!
Colleen :)
Monday, January 6, 2014
Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Game On!
What does one do with all those games with missing pieces and lost cards? These Etsy up-cyclers turn derelict games into fab and functional new goods!
PipingHotPapers offers paper goods for all occasions. Browse this shop for notebooks and pads covered in up-cycled game boards.
Score a sweet bunting made from up-cycled playing cards at OutOfTheBottle. Swing into this store to shop for one of a kind up-cycled jewelry and décor.
Tech gear and accessories take center court at MANIkordstudio where up-cycled tennis balls demand a second look.
For a unique up-cycled item head over to NoRulesArt. This Etsy artist uses game pieces to create everything from simple photo holders to whimsical assemblage art.
This sturdy croquet hanger is perfect for winter coat duty and summer towel hang-ups. See what else this Etsy artist plays with at GarMACcreations.
To find more brilliant gaming up-cycles, search up-cycled games on Etsy.
LOVE & UP-CYCLE NATION!!
Jacquie Wheeler
Hand of Bela Peck
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades
Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
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.
You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.
The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
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.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Today's Featured Shop -- Lucy's Lazy Dayz Primitives
Primitive Valentines Day Folk Art Hand Embroidered Cat
Bizzy Lizzy primitive folk art doll sewing pattern
Primitive rust spotted piggy piggie pig pull toy
extreme primitive snow man doll w birdhouse
Be sure and visit Lucy's shop to see all her handmades and patterns. https://www.etsy.com/shop/lazydayzlucy
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