Monthly Archives: August 2011

Recycled cards and gift tags

August 22, 2011
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My Aunt made these card from old Birthday cards, I think they are lovely and what a good way to recycle!  I think we should all get into it super cute cards & gift tags, save money and give people unique cards! LOVE THIS!

Crochet table topper

August 22, 2011
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Yet again my Mother in law sends beautiful work to make my home look beautiful and unique!  I wish i could make things like this.

Paparazzi Hell

August 19, 2011
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This is one of my original paintings. It is called  “Paparazzi Hell” I used acrylic paint. It is painted on a piece of  plywood. I examine the wood prior to painting and see a picture in the grain. Then I follow the grain of the wood to bring my vision
to life. I hope you like it. :)

Submitted by @ktconcoctions

Cross stitch witch.

August 18, 2011
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his beautiful completed cross stitch door hanger/ornament features a witch on her broomstick along with her cat. It is bordered by a green vine with orange flowers and has jack-o-lanterns in each corner..

I stitched this on 14 count beige Aida with DMC floss. The door hanger is backed with a homespun green and beige checked fabric.

Submitted by @Stitchcrafts        Visit the Etsy store

Drinks can mirror frame.

August 17, 2011
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This mirror frame was made using empty drink cans, this one took about 35 cans. when I’d saved up enough, I cut out hundreds of 4cm x 4cm squares… If you’re planning on having a go at this be warned…it will ruin your scissors! to make the squares safer to handle, I folded all the corners into the middle to get rid of the sharp edges. Each square was then nailed onto the frame. The mirror with it’s wooden frame where bought from a charity shop, I painted the frame black before nailing the squares on. This project is quite time consuming, but the results are worth it, the photo don’t quite show the full effect, it’s lovely when it caches the sun and fills the room with little patches of multi-coloured light!

Submitted by Helen visit her blog.

Quilt.

August 17, 2011
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I’ve recently only been making gifts for others so I wanted to make something that was just for me! This was my own design, a very simple layout of half square triangles, machine quilted and handstitched binding. The light blue floral fabric also features on the back as I love it so much!

Submitted by  @rubiesandtigers      Visit the blog

Paper Beaded Earrings

August 17, 2011
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I’ve partnered up with Women of Kireka – a jewelry coop based in Kampalan, Uganda. They are a group of 19 internally displaced women who’ve come together to produce sustainable income. I’ve purchased paper beads from them that are absolutely gorgeous! So I made these earrings with their paper beads and Turquoise natural stones. Hope you enjoy!

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Turquoise Necklace

August 8, 2011
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I came across some turquoise beads while sorting through some drawers, and decided to make this necklace.  It is a classic style of a single strand of beads which makes it very easy to wear.

Submitted By @ibeads_co_uk     Visit the Blog

Cute teapot tote bag

August 6, 2011
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I based on my favorite necklace. The gorgeous red and white polka dot fabric was a gift from my friend  for my birthday. She had brilliantly wrapped my other presents up in the fabric! Amazing. The buttons were made my simply covering some plain ones with said fabric.

Submitted by @robotichippo               Visit the Blog


Amethyst star necklace

August 6, 2011
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When I saw this gorgeous cut Green Amethyst star, I just had to have it! I wire wrapped a necklace of green & pink Tourmaline and Citrine for it with sterling silver wire – and this is what came out. I love it! :)

Submitted by @OC_Designs      Visit the Etsy store