May 17th, 2008
How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art & Written Work?
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you think of the proposed Orphan Works Bill in the US Congress and how it will affect artists, writers and artisans.
Layers Upon Layers
The incredibly talented Judy Coates Perez has done an artist profile for Layers Upon Layers.
Make Embellishments From Aluminum Cans
If you have a die cut machine and some pretty cans, you can make your own embellishments. Just don’t cut yourself to ribbons while you’re making them!
Organizing and Storage of a Yarn Stash
Noreen has posted pics of some of the ways that she organizes and figures out storage solutions for her yarn stash.
Preserve Your Precious Photos
If you save precious photos on your computer, you need to know about Carbonite online backup subscription service.
Vacation Scrapbook Planter from Sour Cream Container (Mine.)
Reuse a sour cream container as a planter and scrapbook all in one.
1000 Journals Project
Links to the amazing 1000 Journals Project, in case you’ve missed it so far.
The Completed Memorial Textiles
Chloe, from Tangled Thread has finished the memorial textiles created in honor of her grandmother.
Image via flickr.
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May 16th, 2008
Oh, yes. It’s made from used, stained single-use chopsticks.
And features a hemp liner.
This unique baby of a purse is available from Eco-Handbags.ca. Their tag is “Helping the environment one handbag at a time!”
I do believe they’re trying. You can find handbags made from just about anything there. It’s all reclaimed and interesting.
Would you carry a chopstick purse? I think I would.
Image via Eco-Handbags.ca
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May 16th, 2008
Kate at Design Sponge has made some adorable cake stands from vases and plates.
Tina at craftstylish talks about knitting a pet cozy for animals in need through the Snuggles Project.
Diane at DIY Life is discussing fruit and vegetable carving as a competitive sport!
Tea at Make it Mine has a book review of Jean therapy: Denim Deconstruction for the Conscientious Crafter.
Crafting a Green World shows you how to upcycle old denim into a market tote.
Are you going to try any of these projects or the book?
Please visit the sidebar to take May’s poll about your favorite kinds of junk creations.
Image via Powell’s Books.
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May 15th, 2008
Instructables user randofo had a great idea on what to do with plastic water jugs. He made himself a modular storage system to clear up some clutter. And look on top — what a perfect place for a stuffed kitty.
Go to Instructables for the full how-to for this project.
Jennifer sent this link along. She was no doubt researching for Declutter It!
Would you use a storage system like this?
Image via Instructables.
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May 14th, 2008
This week with our Three Doors Down theme for May, we’re taking a look at a very helpful blog in the Lifestyles Channel — Mad Cropper. The blog’s author, Christine, isn’t mad in the sense that she’s angry. She’s just mad about scrapbooking.
Mad Cropper offers lots of help with traditional as well as digital scrapbooking. Christine even does scrapbook product reviews for you.
And right now, she’s having a cool contest to give away a Kodak Easyshare printer.
Visit Mad Cropper by following any of these links or clicking on the banner above.
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May 14th, 2008
Over at Tree Hugging Family where I co-blog with Jennifer, we’re in the middle of two fun giveaways.
These prizes are for kids and dogs! The smallest kids and all dogs don’t type, so you’ll have to enter for them. To enter, follow the links below or click on the photos to go to the contest posts at Tree Hugging Family.
To enter to win some cool toys made from recycled milk containers, go to the contest post.
Then, enter to win Skooperbox for easy doggie poo disposal on walks. They are made from recycled paper and biodegrade easily. Go to the contest post to enter.
Don’t miss out on the recycled fun!
Images via Green Toys and Skooperbox.
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May 13th, 2008
I never wear a watch anymore. I’m guilty of just checking the time on my computer or cell phone.
Back when I did sport a watch, I always liked faces like this one. I want numbers, please. No dots or black faces or (gasp) digital watches.
Junk artist JewelsofLuxury (also reader Michelle here) has created some unique jewelry from old watch parts. You can check her stuff out at Etsy.
My favorite is the Ladies Elgin Antique Steel Watch Face Adjustable Ring. Of course, that’s why I pictured it here!
Would you wear old watch parts turned jewelry?
Image via Etsy/JewelsofLuxury.
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May 12th, 2008
Things I learned:
Fortunes from cookies aren’t so great for decoupage as the ink runs.
However, thinner paper is much easier to work with.
Cat hair finds its way onto anything I try to paint, especially if it’s white.
Things I used: Read More
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May 11th, 2008
Moms, hope your day is beautiful!
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May 10th, 2008
A quick and easy market bag to crochet for ‘WOW MOM’s
Noreen Crone-Findlay designed a quick and fun market bag in honor of all the Wow Moms out there. And it’s good for dear old mother earth, too.
Decoupage a Byzantine Cross Pendant
Eileen shares instructions for a decoupage Byzantine cross pendant made from cardboard - of all things.
Digital Photomontage Demonstration
Links to a simple photomontage tutorial.
Layers Upon Layers
Take one cheap piece of felt and transform it into “leather”.
Gadget Wish List for Quilters
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you have on your dream list of quilting gadgets.
Spring-time felt flowers
Inspire kids to start sewing with this easy felt flower from Tangled Thread.
Wooden craft boxes as wedding favors
Chloe from the Creative Bride suggests painting charming and inexpensive wooden boxes to give as wedding favors.
Please don’t forget to vote in May’s poll about your favorite type of junk creation. It’s hanging out in the sidebar.
Image via flickr.
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