Showing posts with label Upcycled. Show all posts
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Friday, April 20, 2012

1 Top, 16 Ways to Wear it

Today has really been a day of 'how to see things differently'. And in the process, I landed on some great videos that really have me rethinking how to use my wardrobe. And there's a bonus - no sewing!!!

In this first video, the super cute video host shows 1 sweater and 16 ways to wear it! But I'm quite sure this could work with a nice long top as well - at least I'm gonna give it a try!






She also shows 30 ways to wear a button down shirt. I'm more keen to try the sweater, but what's more important here is that she really has me thinking about what's possible in a new way.






I absolutely loved seeing this example from a young lady who inherited a top from her dad. When I see someone this young that is willing to experiment with repurposing, I have great hope for the future!





There are so many examples out there - now I just need to get some pieces out and experiment! How about you? Would you wear any of these styles?

Until next time...
Mike



Saturday, February 4, 2012

50 Ways to DIY Your Valentine - Recycled and Repurposed




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It's time for a Valentine's showcase, Blue Velvet Chair style! That means recycled, repurposed, upcycled, and ridiculously simple low-to-no-cost DIY. We've got 50 inspiring ideas that cover nearly every material you can use. And if you aren't ready to DIY your own, there are plenty of artisans in the list below who will sell you one of theirs. Let the show begin!


whatever...


Bookity


The Lonely Heart on Etsy


Apartment Therapy


Fun in the Making


Pei San Ng via Inhabitat


Big Brown House on Tumblr


Lynn's Mix on Etsy


John Bender on Etsy


Transcendent Treasure on Etsy


M West Designs on Etsy


Jim Healy via JunkMarket Style


Letandas


P.S.


Ta-Dah


Bombus


Para Noire


Rust & Sunshine


inbaLimor


Home Eclectic


CloneHardware


Martin Adlington


Lovely Morning via Blue Velvet Chair


Sewn Natural via Feelgood Style


Cozy Home Blog


Artyzan Crafts


Sweet Anne


Michael at Blue Velvet Chair


Daydream Parlour


a super cute table or mantle piece (these are made with felt)
Life is Good via DaDeeDum


Heart Black Market


this is a print, but the original was a bunch of 
Paul Octavious


Can Love


Secret Pie Shoppe


Shiztastic


Ella Waite on Etsy


Stylizimo


Blue Moss


Artstuff


79 Ideas


Jim Healy via JunkMarket Style


The Letter 4


Le Souk


Grietjekarwietje


Canadian Living


Rainy Roots Studio at Etsy


The Lonely Heart on Etsy


this one is free! have someone take a 'heart' photo for you.


Common Ground


52 Mantels


I made a couple of Valentine projects myself this year if you missed the posts for my 15-minute recycled T-shirt heart and the forest glam twig Valentine.

And if you've got a fabulicious Valentine creation and you want to share it with the world, hop over to this Valentine party with Kate at Cheap Crafty Mama.


Don't forget to share this collection with your friends!


Until next time...
Mike



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