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Neon Vintage Ornaments

SparkleGlitterGlow, member | December 24th, 2012

Inspired neon glitter ornaments reminicent of a bygone era. Created for a handmade ornament exchange. Materials used came from remanants of prior projects and the glass ball ornaments were...

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Thimble Pendant Statement Necklace - Handmade

Wingsofflutter, member | November 13th, 2012

A silver antique sewing thimble, white vintage pearls, and a broken Sarah Coventry necklace are a few of the items used in this one of a kind statement necklace. Measuring 31.5 inches it is a...

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Cork Coaster

ElizaK, member | October 23rd, 2012

Make a cork coaster using leftover cork and crazy glue. Check out my blog for the full tutorial! Eliza K Prints

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Handmade Vintage Lace Bracelet

Wingsofflutter, member | October 18th, 2012

A snippet of vintage lace, a vintage fabric yoyo that was saved from a torn quilt, and two vintage pearls come together to make this wonderful handmade bracelet. Would be lovely for a "Country" or...

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Gray and Yellow Upcycled Dress

delightw, member | October 10th, 2012

A flirty dress that is made from refashioned materials.The lower skirt is a pale yellow crinkle silk and the bodice is made from vintage silk scarves and neckties.The back is stretchy.

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Autumn Decorating: Falling Leaves Art

KirstinTherese, member | September 15th, 2012

On a recent trip to the dollar store, I came across some faux fall leaves. I picked up a couple packages thinking I would make a garland. By the time I got home I had an even better idea, a...

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Unique Tooth Fairy Box Created from a Thrift Store Music Box

KirstinTherese, member | August 27th, 2012

My oldest daughter recently lost her first tooth! In anticipation of this milestone, I repurposed a vintage thrift store music box into a unique tooth fairy box. Read more about it here!

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Tri-Color Ombre Bottle Vase

KirstinTherese, member | August 26th, 2012

Autumn is near, I can feel it in the air! After an unbearable summer of miserable heat and drought, I am yearning for the cool, brisk breezes of fall. Inspired by the colors of the shifting seasons...

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Business pencil skirt

dinosaur5oup, member | August 24th, 2012

Because I was in need of more fashionable business clothing, I upcycled my mother's dress that she had sitting in the closet into a fashionable pencil skirt using my own measurements and drawing to...

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Tennis Racquet Press String Art

KirstinTherese, member | August 17th, 2012

A few months ago, I found a tennis racquet press at the thrift store. I'll admit it, I had no idea what it was. I thought it would make a neat picture frame and bought it. My husband enlightened me...

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Nautical Rope Lamp with Openwork Globe Shade

KirstinTherese, member | August 17th, 2012

This lamp revamp is a fusion of two very different inspirations. I'm enamored with nautical rope lamps also love all of the openwork iron sphere lanterns that are available right now. Check out...

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How to Make a Wood Shim Crate Without Power Tools

KirstinTherese, member | August 17th, 2012

We don't own any power tools other than an electric drill and a Mouse sander. My husband doesn't see a need for anything more. I wanted to make some "wood crates" for storage in our office and had to...

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How to Upcycle Jewelry

kibblesnknits, member | July 10th, 2012

I started making my own jewelry a little more than a year ago. I didn't like what I was finding in the stores so I started looking at Goodwill and garage sales. Again, I found a lot of things...

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My First T-Shirt Skirt

Ravendas, member | April 11th, 20121 comment

This is actually my first sewing project in about 30 years! I saw a skirt similar to this in a eco-friendly boutique and decided I wanted to try my hand at making one myself since I have a ton of...

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Ki-miumiu

FullThreadle, member | February 12th, 2012

I needed an obi belt to go with this Kimono/Miumiu dress that I upcycled. See it here. I came across these instructions for a wide obi belt and it seemed like the perfect finishing touch to my...

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Monet Vintage Brooch and Pearl Necklace

Wingsofflutter, member | October 25th, 2011

Long double strand black faux pearl necklace featuring a beautiful MONET vintage upcycled brooch. To view more photos and to read a more detailed description of this necklace, click here To learn...

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Handmade Vintage Sea Horse and Pearl Dangle Earrings Recycled

Wingsofflutter, member | October 14th, 2011

Charming and whimsical are two words that come to mind when I look at these earrings. These handmade dangle earrings were made using recycled vintage pieces from a vintage charm bracelet that...

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Handmade Necklace Pale Purple Vintage Pearls with Antiqued Silver Flower Pod

Wingsofflutter, member | October 13th, 2011

This beautiful handmade necklace features two recycled vintage pearls in a pale purple hugged by a filigree flower pod which is in an antiqued silver finish. This pendant hangs from an 18 inch...

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Hip Retro Handmade Necklace Featuring Recycled Vintage in Lime Green

Wingsofflutter, member | September 27th, 2011

This super fun hip and retro handmade necklace features recycled vintage components in lime green. To learn more about this one of a kind necklace please click here To learn more about me and to see...

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Refashioned Watercolor Tunic / Jacket

mamaslittletreasures, member | September 10th, 2011

The watercolor print on the top was my inspiration! Shades of rosey peach, lilac, and muted greens on a soft white background create the perfect romantic watercolor background for this gorgeous...

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