Stylishly Stretchy

Thanks so much for checking out my recycling projects!

This week, I featured blahs from a bag of scrap

that I found at a New York City flea market:

After sorting through the "scraps", I've

made a number of accessories that

can jazz up the plainest outfits.

Today, I'm finding some practical use for

these scalloped metal adornments.

Tada! I made a belt!

It's made of black elastic & a metal closure

that I bought at a sewing store.

The gold "buttons" were attached

with hot glue.

It reminds me of art deco design that

can still be modern to this day.

Have a fun weekend!

Silver Darlings

As they say, "One man's trash is another man's treasure."

That saying best encapsulates these bags of scrap

that I found at a flea market.

Unwanted odds & ends, wanted by me.

Here are some of the "scraps" I found inside: metal

hardware for clip-on earrings & silver-colored beads.

How lucky am I that I found a pair!

From blah, they are now Tada!

I made them into a cool set of earrings!

The silver-colored beads made a few friends with beads that I

already own. I attached these to a piece of felt and

the felt was attached to the hardware with hot glue.

Aren't they pretty?

For Thy Waist or Neck

I love treasure hunting at flea markets!

During one of my trips, I found this bag of scrap

and this week, I've been transforming the "scrap"

from blah to Tada!

Blah: These metallic embellishments with a gold &

copper finish.

Tada! A statement belt!

It also doubles as a fashionable necklace!

A two-in-one accessory perfect for travel.

Tada!

Simply CHARMing

Happy Tuesday!

All this week on my blog, I'm turning odd items

from a bag of scrap from blah to Tada!

Today's pick: gold charms & a faux diamond bracelet.

Individually, they're quite blah.

But if you put them together, they're Tada!

I really like the weathered look &

how each charm tells a story.

Have a charming day!

The Bag of Scrap [Part Deux]

It's a fresh week and I've got new ideas

to turn blah stuff into Tada! objects.

Last year, I made this, this and this

all from a bag of scrap.

I got the bag of scrap from this

New York City flea market.

I had to go back to pick-up a few more!

I choose these three bags.

Then sorted & grouped the contents using

an empty egg carton.

Today's blah: a gold buckle with floral details.

Here's what the back looks like.

Tada! A nautical-inspired belt!

The stripped gross-grain ribbon, left over from

this project, keeps the overall look casual.

I hand-stitched the ribbon to the buckle and added

a jewelry clasp to keep the buckle in place.

Tada! I think this will look good with

a white shirt & chinos.

Have a good day everyone!

Inspiration is Key

Here's a final fortune cookie "fortune" idea:

Blah -- a collection of "fortunes" that could be gathering dust.

Tada! Turn it into a key chain!

It's mounted on a small piece of wood

decorated with gift wrapper scraps.

Everything is sealed off with Mod Podge.

I made a small hole with a nail & hammer,

then inserted a small jump ring that attaches

to the bigger ring that holds the keys.

It's a gentle reminder of

which fortunes really matter.

Have a sweet weekend!

On the Write Track

Whether or not you believe the "fortune" that you get

inside a fortune cookie, opening it is such a fun

way to end a Chinese meal.

I've accumulated quite a collection, and while

this doesn't make me rich in monetary terms, it has

sparked a few ideas to share my unique "fortune".

Tada! The plainest of pencils go from blah to Tada!

Simply attach the "fortune" onto the pencil with Mod Podge

{white glue works, too}.

Share the pencils with a child or co-worker.

It may just hold the answers he or she is looking for!