Friday, January 16, 2015
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Handmade Button Jewelry: Statement Necklaces, Pendants and Earrings Made With Buttons, Upcycling
Button Jewelry
Check out my handmade repurposed button jewelry on Etsy! From cute button pendants, unique earrings and rings for everyday to one-of-a-kind statement necklaces and bib necklaces. I love to create colorful jewelry with new or vintage buttons making interesting color combinations that go with casual, modern and retro fashion styles. All my upcycled jewelry is super fun, stylish and easy to wear, you will get lots of compliments wearing it too.
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| Button pendant for everyday |
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| Button statement necklace with zipper flower |
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| Vintage necklace with buttons and zipper flower |
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| Button cluster dangle earrings |
Be sure to check out my fun button magnets too, they make great gift sets!
Which is your favorite? Like the idea of using buttons in jewelry? Comments welcomed below.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Wearable Art Jewelry – Wire Wrapped Fabric Necklaces and Earrings
Check out my new line of fabric or fiber wearable art jewelry on Etsy! I make these using scrap fabric, ribbon, lace and even pipe cleaners then wrap with wire and sparkly glass beads! So colorful and loaded with texture, also lightweight and fun to wear!
To keep up to date with my new designs please like and follow BluKatDesign on facebook.
I would love to see your comments on my new line of jewelry below!
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| Fiber art jewelry heart pendant |
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| Fuzzy blue earrings |
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| Mint green fabric necklace with buttons |
To keep up to date with my new designs please like and follow BluKatDesign on facebook.
I would love to see your comments on my new line of jewelry below!
Friday, December 26, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
Simple Repurposed Bulb Fabric Ornaments DIY
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| Repurposed bulb ornament with scrap fabric! |
Repurpose old and ugly glass or styrofoam bulb ornaments into something new! A super easy project using scrap fabric, ribbon and old ornaments.
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| Upcycle old ornaments |
Depending on the size of the bulb, you might start with an 8x8" square piece of scrap fabric. Make sure you have a cord attached for hanging then form the fabric around the bulb and tie a bow! Carefully trim the excess fabric off without cutting the hanger and you have a super simple upcycled ornament!
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| Upcycled fabric ornaments |
Be sure to see my upcycled jar lid photo ornaments and follow my Pinterest board: Christmas Ornament!
Do you upcycle at Christmas? Comments welcomed!
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Sunday, December 7, 2014
DIY Upcycled Photo Christmas Ornaments
DIY Christmas Ornaments, holiday crafts made from upcycled jar lids, scrap ribbon and mini metallic Christmas trim with photos of friends and family. You can also find cool free vintage prints online to download or recycle old Christmas cards! I especially like the gingham lids from jam.
Materials:
jar lids
hot glue
Mod Podge
glitter or fairy dust
various trims, ribbon and cords
bells or something fun to dangle
tiny ornaments
photos or prints
Tools:
glue gun
drill
scissors
1) Figure out the diameter you want for the photos using a photo editing program ( I used Mac Pages) I made extra in slightly different sizes just in case they didn't work. Leave enough space for any trim (about 1/4" ) print and cut out the photo so they are circular and will fit in the lids.
2) Drill holes in lids; one on the top and one on the bottom; thread the cord you are going to use to hang them ( I like the stretchy gold ) add the bell then tie an knot on the inside of the lid and hot glue it. Do the same with the hanger, I tie a knot on the outside too.
3) Using Mod Podge, paint the lid on one side and a trick is to let the Mod Podge slightly dry by blowing on it for a minute or two then place your photo on it....this should keep the paper from crinkling and keep it nice and smooth. Repeat on the other side and do all your other ornaments. I let mine dry about 1/2 hour before putting a coat of Mod Podge over and dusting with glitter or fairy dust.
4) When dry, you can add the trim, hot gluing it in place and adding other ornaments like a bow.
Here is one I did for Abby, from the The Vintage Inspired Passionista Blog made from the last pickle jar lid in my house:
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| Upcycled ornaments with free vintage printables on the backs |
These look even better on a tree! Next year maybe I can save enough lids for my own tree!
Do you like upcycling Christmas ornaments, what do you make for Christmas? Comments welcomed!
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