I have gotten to be really great at not wasting anything. Sometimes I find left over bits of wire or leather and dream of ways to use them effectively. Take this necklace and bracelet for example. In trying to use left over bits and pieces, I have come up with my new series of rustic and casual jewelry designs.
The necklace is made of leather cord braided with some silk cord (left over from my Kumihimo necklace). Wire is then used to attach a multitude of different gem stones to both the bracelet and necklace. Ah yes, I also used a left over button as the bracelet clasp. So, do you like? These days I find myself looking at just about everything as something to be used in making jewelry. Last week, I was about to toss an old pair of shoes when I noticed these round rings that were attached at the top. Yep, got those off the shoes. You never know when they will come in handy.
Hmmm.....I just realized something, I am sounding more and more like hubby these days (grin). The man who never throws anything away!
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I love the colors!!! You have an amazing talent and imagination.
That is just stunning, well done you. I love the whole recycling/upcycling thing, you have oodles of talent :0)
Nice creations!! I love the color combo.
Love...I always like the leftovers best!!!
Very creative! Recycling things for art seems to be a huge deal right now. I think it is just smart art! I like that!
I looove the colors! And it's great that you are recycling, it helps the environment and you are making something gorgeous!
xo
Sophie
Love your jewels & your blog! Thanks for posting in the forum! =)
Elizabeth
Crafty Addictions
Beautiful beading! :) Love the colors of blue..
those are so pretty! I love that you used "leftovers" to make something else beautiful! :)
I think it's great. Waste not want not. Irv was laughing at me the other day because I am a saver...I said you just never know when you might need one of those thingies!
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