Vinyl Record Bowls

I wanted to show a recent project:

Vinyl Record Bowls

They could be used as bowls (non-food) 

or could be hung as wall art!

Pin It Now!

Goin' Bananas with Kindness

I love opportunities to bless people!  Don't you?

I have an elderly customer who is a regular at my store.  She loves monkeys and had planned an outing to the zoo.

She always wears a lanyard to hold her keys, and it was getting quite worn out.  So, wouldn't you know it, I came across some cute monkey ribbon, and got to crafting.  I thought she'd feel special to have something new to wear to the zoo.

  I want to show you this project, because I thought it turned out really cute.

I made a lanyard and a hair bow.

I added some shiny beads.

(She's gotta have bling!)

I hope you are inspired by this project.

It was easy to make, and she loved it, too!

Pin It Now!

DIY Tutu Ballet Bags

Here's an idea for your little ballerina:

A bag to carry her ballet shoes.

I prefer to make my own bags, but I made this an altered bag project.  They are plain canvas bags, to which I attached tulle.

I sew-on my embellishments for extra durability, but know many people who just use their hot glue gun.  Do whichever you prefer.

Pin It Now!

DIY Headbands

My Latest Creations: Headbands

Now if only I could stop making them long enough to list them on Artfire!

Pin It Now!

Embroidered Cloth Bookmarks

I have spent the day free-hand embroidering some bookmarks with happy words.

I added a charm to the top of each bookmark!

Now to spread the happiness to some book-lovers who can make good use out of these handcrafted bookmarks!

Pin It Now!

Upcycled Jean Purse

I made this cute little purse out of the leg part of a pair of jeans.

I added some tulle, lace, and a flower (of course).

I'm thinking I'll have to make some of these for Priceless Samples!  I love making crafts to support a good cause!

Pin It Now!

Bedazzled Canvas Bag

Here is another way to dress up reusable bags.

Bedazzle.

I cannot believe I didn't own a Bedazzler sooner.

I just (finally) purchased one (half-price!!!).

My intentions are to dazzle-up my handmade bootie bags.

I practiced first on a canvas bag (as shown), and was pleased with how easy it was to create my design without using a pattern.

I will keep having fun with this, and will have to post more designs to inspire you crafters out there!

Pin It Now!

Reuse Designs Off Old T-Shirts

Some upcycle inspiration for your day!

Reuse those fun designs off old t-shirts!

I made this bag for my niece's birthday.

She has a Pug, so I went with the Pug theme.

I found a really cute "Girl and her Pugs" design on a child's t-shirt.  The shirt was for a much younger girl than my niece, and it had a few stains on the sleeves.  But the design remained in perfect condition.  So I cut out the design and attached it to a bag by sewing it into place.  I also added some other hand-sewn embellishments.

Normally I make my own bags, but this time I used some pre-made bags someone had given to me.  I chose black for the outside, flipped the pink bag inside-out and inserted it as a lining, then stitched them together. 

I did a fun hand-sewn stitch with pink thread to attach the bags together.

Here's the finished product!

Pin It Now!

DIY Jewelry Display Cards

Here is my first attempt at paper-backed jewelry display cards.

Previously I've used jewelry boxes, pouches and tins.

For these, I cut thicker glossy scrapbook paper to the desired sizes.  Then I attached my jewelry with ribbon.

I also used stickers to explain the product, and for branding.

Baby Announcement Jewelry:

For the Mother to wear to announce her baby's gender.

Also can be given to a grandmother as a gender announcement.

It's difficult to see in the photo, but each card says, "It's A Boy!" or "It's A Girl!"

 Jewelry for Confirmation and Communion:

So there's an easy idea for your jewelry displays!

If you have fancy paper, use it!

Pin It Now!