Day 79 - Paper and Pebble Pendants

Another use for my paper scraps! I just cut out the paper circles and used a little Modge Podge to keep them in place. I sealed them with a coat of resin and then added the bead on top to put them on a chain.

Day 78 - Single Yarn and Plastic Necklace

I really like the way that the Day 77 necklace turned out. Here's another version.

Day 77 - Trio Yarn and Plastic Necklace

I saw something just like this online, but the rings they used to wrap the yarn on were made of plastic needlepoint canvas. I just used some recycled plastic and wrapped the yarn around. I attached to a store-bought chain.

Bad blogger

So-I am good at making my crafts everyday, but bad at posting them. I always put it off for the end of the night and then forget.

I will try to catch up this weekend.

Day 76 - CD Coasters

More Cd's today. I covered these with cotton yarn to make drink coasters.

Day 75 - Mini CD Chalkboards

Like most of us, I have a ton of old CD's that I can't bear to through away. I spray painted a bunch of the with chalkboard paint to make small chalkboards. I had a thought last night that they might look good grouped together, so I will try that for another day.

Day 74 - Book Page Wreath

I saw a similar wreath in a magazine and thought it would be great for my house. I am a bibiliophile, and my house if filled with books. The pages came from an old volume of Shakespeare that I was going to take to our local used bookstore. This is just a start on the wreath. I want to add some embellishments, but haven't found the right thing yet.

Day 73 - Wedding Dress Rosette Headband

The rosettes on this headband came from the same wedding dress I used for Day 72. I pulled off a few of the rosettes and attached them to a headband for my daughter.

Day 72- 1st Communion Veil

This veil is made from the frills of a Salvation Army wedding dress. Our friend Piper is going to wear if for 1st Communion this weekend.

Day 71 - Doily Bowl Retry

So-my starched doily bowl was not successful. I had a feeling when I set it to dry that the doily was too big. After if dried it was just too big to hold its shape.

So, I cut off half the doily and started over. Hopefully when it is dry tomorrow I will have a success story.

Plus, I already have an idea for the part I cut off!

Day 70 - Day Off

I have decided not to feel quilty when I don't get a project done for the day. I don't want this project to be a burden; it is supposed to be fun and inspiring. So-another day off today. I'm still really proud of my accomplishments.

Day 69 - Crocheted Doily Starched Bowl

This project will take a few days, but here it is drying. This is an old doily my Nana made. I soaked it in starch and formed it over a metal bowl. It will take a few days to dry. I will post the finished result.

Day 68 - Recycled Bottle Donation Jar

This was originally a girl scout project. I made another one to give to a friend's daughter. It is a lemon juice bottle covered with old material scraps. The letters are from a board game.

Day 67 - Bridesmaid Dress Flower Brooch

I made this flower brooch from material left over from my bridesmaid dresses. The dresses were made for my wedding almost 19 years ago! My step-grandmother made one of the dresses and my step-mom recently gave me some scraps that were left over. I think I will also make a headband for Ella in the future.

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Day 65 - Belt Cuff Bracelet #3

Expect these to keep coming. I have a lot of belt left, and I just picked up a few more at Goodweill this week!

I added some beads to this length of belt. This one is for TJ.

Day 64 - SPREE Plastic Bead Necklace

Okay IHS friends, here's one for you.

We went to a fundraiser for the school this weekend and they had these pretty orange plastic beads scattered on the tables. So I grabbed a handful, drilled holes in them, added a few store-bought spacers, and slid them onto an old chain I had. Very stylish.

Thanks to SPREE for the inspiration!

Day 63 - Jewelry Box Mini Prayer Altar

I made this pretty little prayer altar from one side of a cardboard jewelry gift box. I got the idea while shopping in a Mexican home store in Tucson. I saw some of these little icons in round cardboard frames.

My kids made them as well, but gave them to Grandma Marilyn before I took the picture.

Day 62 - Belt Cuff Bracelet #2

This is another bracelet from a belt. I didn't add anything but a snap to this one. I have enough belt left to probably make 4 more cuffs.

Day 61 Belt Cuff Bracelet

I made this cuff from an old belt, my stash of string and some beads that I bought. I just haven't figured out how to attach a clasp or closure. I think I need some snaps.

Day 60 - Napkin Table Runner

I'm finally back on track!

I made this table runner by tacking together a set of antique napkins that I have from my Nana. I think they need a little more sewing to keep them flat, but overall I think they look pretty.

Day 54-59 VACATION

We were off on vacation in San Diego this week. Back to crafting tomorrow.

Day 50-53 SICK FAMILY

We all were sick for days with a horrible cold. I was pretty much in bed the whole time.