These necklaces made from old brooches and earrings are whimsical and romantic. The monochrome color palette makes them especially elegant. Take a look at the free tutorial from MarthaStewart.com and learn how to make one of your own.
Etsy find – Pretty Brilliant
These feathers aren’t from an exotic bird but plastic that was headed for the landfill. Eleanor says her upcycled plastic jewelry aims “to encourage people to see the beauty inherent in plastic packaging and its possible applications to fantastical adornments.” … Read More ...
Free upcycled necklace tutorial
Swoodson Says shares a tutorial for upcycling thrift store jewelry into chic, modern necklaces like this one. She also makes adornment for your favorite shoes. Take a look at her shoe clips on Etsy!
Etsy find – White Owl
White Owl is “two sisters who love vintage and appreciate handmade things.” The Detroit based pair confess to rescuing object from estate sales, flea markets, and even their own Grandmother! The women behind White Owl are certainly doing a good … Read More ...
How to make cuff bracelets from old records
Jocelynn Brown of The Detroit News reported on Painted Lady Trashions and her fabulous cuff bracelets made from recycled vinyl records and comic book images. Check out the tutorial in Jocelynn’s article and then head over to Painted Lady Trashions… Read More ...
More jewelry from nature
Remember when I showed you Maya Kuzman’s tutorial for making organic jewelry from melon seeds? Look at what she’s done with a fir cone! If you haven’t been there lately, head over to The Little Treasures to see Maya’s … Read More ...
Flatware critters
Aren’t these flatware critters created by Kathryn Riechert the cutest things? Created exclusively for the Etsy Metal Charm Swap 6, she crafted these adorable animals from vintage silver flatware. Nice way to upcycle! They’re all so quirky and full … Read More ...
MapleXO – Recycled Skateboard Jewelry
Lindsay Holmes says, “Wearing MapleXO means more than just having good style. It means that you believe in your creativity, believe in your individuality, and believe in your power to impact the planet.”
Her work saves landfill space and turns … Read More ...
Kathleen Nowak Tucci
AL.com has a very interesting article about Kathleen Nowak Tucci and her upcycled rubber jewelry. Since one of her pieces appeared on the August cover of Vogue Italia and more in its pages, she’s been a very busy lady. You … Read More ...
Upcycled spoon pendant tutorial
Violetta at the Violet Elephant shows you how to make a pendant from an old spoon. Her tutorial is easy to follow and has lots of pictures. I love the cute frog prince pendant!
Paint chips get a new life
Joanne shares her easy, fun idea for making a necklace from paint chips. Check out her blog for details!
Organic jewelry from melon seeds
Maya Kuzman at The Little Treasures shares her tutorial for making organic jewelry from melon seeds. The necklace above is just one variation of this clever idea. With the bounty of nature, a little marker ink, and a bit of … Read More ...
DIY Button Necklace Round Up
1: Nikki in Stitches shares this Video tutorial for making a button necklace.
2: Craftbits.com Vintage button necklace tutorial.
3: Handmade Portland has a tutorial for Susan Beal Buttons.
4: YellowBlackBird has this beautiful piece.
5: CraftWerk has a rustic … Read More ...
Support MzuriBeads
Handmade, ethically sourced, recycled beads, You can’t get better than that!
Mzuribeads paper beaders live in the village of Ndejje, Uganda, where they roll paper beads from strips of recycled magazines and posters.
The director began this business with the … Read More ...
DIY Akela Necklace
Beverley from Flamingo Toes (interesting blog name) wrote a tutorial on this beautiful elegant piece that was described as being an Anthropologie knock off.
Check out her blog for the full tutorial as well as detailed step by step … Read More ...