20. Psych! Book Sculpture

Never gonna read it. So I turned it into a....something.

A craft book, The Repurposed Library, that has projects on what to do with old books, had patterns for vases. I made my own pattern. Can you tell what it is-or was supposed to be?

I need new blades for my craft knifes.  I didn't worry about making it perfect because I am just gonna toss it anyway.

19. Knick Knacky Book Art

Created this from one of those little gifty books.  

8. Cellophane Hat!

Started with this...

Cellophane wrappers from bouquets of flowers that I was going to use for some "creative wrapping."

Ended up with this!

A cute little hat!

5. and 6. Denim and Wax

Today is a twofer--two discards in one post, and two creations for one. I forgot to do the project on Saturday night.  I kept trying to figure something to to get rid of and then I got caught up in something else and forgot, so today I did two.  I picked the object for #5, but then I was having a tough time figuring out what to do with it, and finally came up with this:

Which used to be this: 

I have too many candle holders.  I love candles, but truly I have run out of places to put them (safely) so there will be more projects with candle holders--especially for those that I got by default because I sold Partylite.  The whale head is from a cherished teapot that broke and has been in my broken glass/dishware future project chest of drawers, and I now have a better idea of what I can do with it when I am ready.   

For Day 6, I chose a piece of clothing (as punishment for missing day 5).  It was either shape it into something and give it away, or make something new with it.

I decided to upcycle it, but that meant I had to clean off the kitchen table to sew.  (I know for sure that I don't need a dining table in an RV because it simply becomes a dumping ground for I'll put it away later.)  

I created two objects for this project and I took pictures during the process so I can do a tutorial for it on my other blog. I'll post a link here once I get the tutorial posted. (Those little flaps on the handle actually button to the handle and don't stick out.)

The liner is from an old drape for a sliding glass door that I made for my house in Colorado.  I have been dragging that around for 10 years and now it has a stain right about in the middle of it--so it is fabric again.  

Then, since I had the sleeves left, I thought I would make a wine bottle bag.

4. Funky Ear Shoes

Yesterday I started with something that I loved but hasn't fit into my decor for years. I kept her in boxes, shoved her in closets, and on my craft shelves where she is most always in the way. What I created--earrings:

This was my shoe shopper. Isn't-wasn't-she adorable?



I still love shoe shopping, but I live in flip flops and boots and am a little more practical these days.

I did keep her head, the shoes (which I took off her head) and the shoe shopper sign for future projects.