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. Upcycled Hair Scarves...

...from a favorite shirt that just doesn't look good on me. (The rest of it is going to Salvation Army.)



I made these with only a pair of scissors-no sewing or glueing.

Oh, and the polka dot tie looks great as a band around my new black hat.  

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

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.