Crocheted Brooches With Vintage Buttons

These are not the, over the top, unusual,  accessories that I typically make.

They are simple crocheted flower brooches embellished with vintage buttons.

Something that anyone could feel comfortable wearing.

I think they might look nice to dress up a jacket or maybe pin one on a cool weather scarf.

All were crocheted with lovely wool yarn and backed with recycled wool felt.

I love the antique glass button on this ivory one.

I think most of these will end up as gifts, but I'll probably keep at least one for myself .

I made a simple necklace as well.

I felted the wool beads myself. First I needle felted them and then followed that up with some wet felting.

There is a glass bead between each of the felted ones and the clasp is copper.

Once again, not my usual, over the top, kind of thing.

Perfect for Fall, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by!

Karen

Recycled Wool Strawberries

I know it's not strawberry season yet, but I've been looking through some old Victoria magazines that I found in my craft room, and was inspired to make some.

They remind me of summer and I thought they might look pretty displayed in a basket or bowl in my kitchen.

I used some recycled garment wool to make them and stuffed them with poly fill.

There are ivory ones and red ones.

I think I like the ivory ones the best.

Keep thinking Spring everyone!

Before you know it, we'll be  picking berries and making jam.

Hope you have a lovely day!

Vintage Finds

Two pretty vintage finds available at http://www.reconsidered.etsy.com/.  I found this pretty heart shaped apron just in time for Valentines Day and the beautiful ivory wrap is the perfect thing for keeping you cozy and looking stylish.

Stay warm everyone and thanks for stopping by!

Upcycled Decorating

As winter approaches, I am compelled to change the look and feel of my home to something warm and inviting. You can create a whole new look without spending a lot of money just by moving things from one room to another or upcycling something old into something new. I've been finding some interesting pieces at my local thrift store for next to nothing, as well as some forgotten treasures packed away in boxes in my basement. Crafting with things found in nature is another way to freshen up the look of your home and it doesn't cost a thing. I'm having a lot of fun with this idea...a sort of challenge to do a home makeover for free or almost free. I'd like to share my ideas, so I'll be posting some of my decorating tips here on my blog. I'd really like to hear about your upcycled decorating ideas as well.

The first project I'd like to share is a new set of kitchen curtains that I made from some old muslin tab panels. The panels were my living room drapes about ten years ago and were stashed away in a box in my basement. I cut off the tabs and hems, stitched two of them together end to end, then folded the top down to form a casing for the rod to go through. That's it. Fresh new curtains that didn't cost a thing.

The windowsill needed something new too. I filled 4 thrifted spice jars with some moss and pebbles from my backyard to create some tiny terrariums. They will keep me thinking Spring during the long winter months ahead.

Total cost for these window makeovers was about 50 cents for the thrifted spice jars. I love the new look and it inspired me to wash those dirty windows.

Recycled T Shirt Scarf

I found these great t shirts at the thrift store for 29 cents each. I washed them, cut them apart and made this interesting scarf. I think I'll make some for my etsy shop.

Hand Stitched

• Recycled Wool Bag
• Recycled Wool Pillow
• Recycled Wool Pouches

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