26. Pens

It may not look like much but it is sketch of an awesome idea for a layered mosaic.

I used the bad Pens from these cups to sketch it.

22. Kumbaya

I absolutely love this!

However it sits outside unused no matter where I go (got it years ago when I lived in Wisconsin). Much of the time it isn't even the centerpiece where it sits, and it doesn't exactly fit with the home decor.

21. Smell Good Thingy

Such a fight to get discard Partylite items but I've never been a fan of this style anyway, so away it goes.

Back in the Saddle 10-13

I got a little behind.  I had a backpacking trip come up last minute and it jiggled my schedule.  Although I still got rid of something everyday (except one) There were a few days I didn't do anything creative with my discards, and I am going to let that be okay on occasion--especially if I am still discarding things.

Here is number 10. Textbook Haiku

Cut from letters of an old beginning algebra book.  I only cut one of the books because the others can be freecycled.

Day 11. I got rid of some clothes. I didn't have time to do anything creative with them because I was preparing for the trip and finishing my alcohol stove.

I skipped a day while backpacking.

Day 12. Candle holders.

Day 13. Vases

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.

3. Fairybot

I went through a drawer today and just grabbed random stuff--including the bottom of fairy figurine that broke in half, which became the bottom of my little robot kind of girl. (I of course kept the top half of the fairy -- wings in tact --for a future project.)   

Although I started with everything in the top right frame in the picture below, I just didn't like anyway I put the spoon or the flower, so I stuck them back in the drawer--just kidding I threw them away. 

Oh, I almost forgot.  I did add the syringe pen to the girl and snapped a photo.  I think I like this expression best. I love those syringe pens, especially around Halloween, but the truth is, I just don't use them.  I have a pen fetish. 

2. Munching on Fairies

I can't help walking through my house thinking, what can I discard?  I find myself surveying bookshelves, wall decor, and furniture.  I know the couch and chair will go when I move, and also the cheapy  bookshelves, but I am not tossing them out now.  Since the furniture is off limits--for now (imagine doing something creative with a couch without destroying it for the next person)--I am left with all my other stuff, meaning things I have become attached to or they wouldn't be in my house. This may be harder than I thought; but maybe it will just be more cathartic than I anticipated.  

This is what I created tonight:

It was a treasured fairy fountain from Partylite that I just had to have.  Isn't she beautiful? 

I love fairies but as you can see from the picture their wings have broken off and I can only find one set of wings.  Unfortunately, most of my fairies are missing wings--I wonder if that means anything? 

Also, I love the idea of fountains, but the truth is, they mostly drive me nuts -- especially in my bedroom.  This has been gathering dust for many years and I have contemplated getting rid of it many times, but just couldn't.   

I will keep the wings, and the little wingless fairy for a future art project but the rest is being discarded.  

1. Makeup Under the Bathroom Sink

Today I decided to tackle the makeup under the bathroom sink. I had forgotten that I had cleaned out the makeup a while back, but still had enough to discard.

I created this...

From this.