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    Braided fabric bowl

    January 8, 2010 - By 



    Funny story about this bowl…it started out life as a rug.
    What I mean is, I was trying to make a braided rug but somehow it started curling upward as I stitched the braids together. Instead of pulling it all out and starting over I punted and made a bowl. I really like the look of it. I may try to starch it so it has more stability or I’ll just choose what I store in it very wisely.

    I forgot to mention that a good share of the strips of fabric are from my dad’s old button down shirts. They were so worn that the only thing they were worth was rags…or a rug gone wrong. 🙂

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    Coupon caddy

    December 16, 2009 - By 

    My old plastic accordion coupon file just wasn’t working for me anymore.

    This tin had sat in an un-altered state for a couple years then with the Alcohol Inks in a haphazard ugly fashion for at least another year.

    I was finally inspired enough to do something about the eyesore.

    I think it turned out really cute. Just because it’s utilitarian doesn’t mean it has to be boring.

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    Thanksgiving morning necklace

    November 26, 2009 - By 

    I confess, I procrastinate. BIG TIME. Lucky for me, I work fast under pressure.

    I recently found this choker necklace at a thrift store and had to have it. Of course, I hate chokers. Heck, I can’t even stand a turtleneck collar but I saw the potential of it being repurposed.

    Now after my quick change up I have a necklace and pair of earrings. Only then did I realize that one of my earring holes had partially grown closed…OUCH!