Upcycle accessories

Hi, all! What was it Elvis sang about Christmas - I'll have a blue Christmas without you? Well, it's not like that around here - you guys have been showing up in droves for the 12 Days of Christmas in July blog hop and I'm so glad! It's wonderful to hear about what you have found and what inspires you and especially to hear that some of you are following along with the quilt-along! There's only three more days of the hop, but don't expect all the inspiration to ease up - there's lots more to…

Every fashionable post-apocalyptic person needs something decorative for their bag, right?

Lots and lots of jewelry-making... that's what I've been up to lately! Since I had all my jewelry stuff out from a recent custom order, I figured I would take that momentum to build up my inventory for an upcoming art show. And suddenly... I got on a roll... This "official" Junk Dealer's badge became a whimsical necklace with all kinds of junk (I mean that in a good way) on display. This fabulous flea market find turned into a real statement piece. At a recent church sale, I found these…

DIY upcycled denim bracelets with lace and button details – add a touch of handmade charm to your accessories collection.

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BAG from SHORTS So, these shorts have a story. (Not an interesting one. Sorry. So I’ll make it short at least.) They are too small. I bought them “knowing” they would fit me, but they never did. And thus they...

If you have some old neckties and some denim scraps laying around then you’ll have to try the denim tie DIY. You will end up with a denim accessory that can go with any outfit!

Brr, it’s chilly outside! Sweater hats and sweater gloves and sweater scarfs to the rescue! Why sweaters? Anyone who has seen my sweater coats (autumn sweater coat, winter sweater coat, and spring sweater coat) knows how much I love to play with old sweaters. I’ve been collecting sweaters for a while now and I have quite...