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upcycle
Christmas 2005 was the holiday of the "book stuff". I churned out book clocks (something I'll post about one day) and what I called "book-Its" by the dozen, both as gifts and to make a little extra cash. Turns out those book-Its started to show a little wear towards the end of 2011 and a few friends have asked for another one... because it's their "go to" bookmark. Since I'm making them anyway, here's a little how to. They could not be simpler to make! So here goes ... (Hit "Read More" for the full tutorial)
I've decided that Elsie Larson is the inspiration behind "The New Girl" ... every time I visit her lovely blog (A Beautiful Mess) I think of Jess. Go take a look .... tell me I'm wrong. And while you're there, learn how to put a spring in your step!
Who knew pipe-cleaners were still out there? I'm not going to pretend that this is real upcycling. But it's an interesting way to turn something mundane into art.
This gorgeous garland is inspired by Tord Boontje's Until Dawn curtain. Find the tutorial on Design Sponge.
