Yay 4 upcycling-paintbrush into loop lifter
March 25, 2009 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under notions and accessories
Upcycling, recycling, reclaiming, re-using, re-purposing…. whatever you call it – it rocks!
I have several little loop lifters that came with red plastic spool knitters. They are really uncomfortable to work with, as they are too short and have a sharp sawed off end.
BUT… today I had a brainwave!
I often use sponge brushes in the studio.
I use them until they give up the ghost and squeak and crumble into tiny woebegone little bits.
I never throw away the wooden handles, as that would be a terrible waste, wouldn’t it?
The handles pop off quite easily, as, luckily, they are not …read more
Fabulous re-fashioned swirlie skirts
October 4, 2008 by Noreen Crone-Findlay
Filed under eco projects & green projects & recycling craft
When I was in Portland OR, my friend Jorel found a fantastic craft market.
She discovered a booth where a terrific designer sells re-fashioned skirts that are just too wonderful for words.
Lizzy Originals of ShabbyKnapsack.com takes clothing that can no longer be worn, washes it, cuts it up and creates skirts to die for.
Did I buy one? oh, yes, you betcha! I loooooooooooooooooooooooove it!
Here I am, with my editor, Jenni Claydon, at the photo shoot for my new book.
I’m wearing my new favorite skirt!
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