14. Cherished Clutter

Day 14 was spent getting my discards posted, so again...just a discard. But! It was a rough one.

I almost pulled it out to keep today; but, the truth is: as long as I have had it (years), it has never warranted a prize place on my wall. It's been tucked on shelves, hung to fill space, and it was never used what it was intended for.

Maybe it will make its way into another creative discard before I drop the bag at the Salvation Army.

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

Coming Soon!

I've still been creating.  I just haven't had time to post due to a last minute backpacking adventure.  Come back tomorrow and I should have them posted.

Coolin' off the toesies after 4.5 miles.

9. College/Collage Text Books

I wanted something somewhat quick and easy today so the leaded glass candle holders (that I refuse to destroy) that I have been contemplating for a week were not good targets; and, the old dead markers that I thinned from the markers designated for the visiting Say Say (neighbor baby--well toddler) weren't inspiring me at all--even with a ready glue gun--so I decided to get rid of the college text books that cluttered up Say Say's toy shelf.

Once I opened one of the three books that I chose for discarding I was inspired.

Two collages today.

I tossed the markers.  There are plenty more pens for me to play with later. 

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!

7. ART!

Day 7 was spent building my photo light box and then snapping photos of my fused glass pendants, so the day's discard was simple.

I used the trash from the making of my light box to make a little art sign. Then I pumped a little more creativity and made a photo collage.

  

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.