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New tag! "Magpie Art" is upcycled junk to make art.
DIY beaded denim bracelet (will also work for ribbons)
http://www.usefuldiy.com/es/diy-old-jeans-bracelet/
Make easy rectangular paper beads by slathering the back of a strip of paper/fabric/tissue in glue and rolling it around a drinking straw. Cut to size. Embellish as desired. Can get a porcelain look if dipped in clear nail polish.
http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/techniques-for-art-quilting/ (scroll down)
As above, consider also other forms of paper, as these stamp beads:https://www.etsy.com/listing/94571325/vintage-postage-stamp-earrings-nederland?ref=sr_gallery_32&ga_search_query=%27paper+bead%27+paper&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade
Instructions for various paper bead shapes
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/basic-paper-beadsinstructions
Making your own fancy paper with watercolors, sharpie and gel pens, and correction fluid:
http://peonyandparakeet.blogspot.com.es/2010/11/how-to-make-your-own-patterned-paper.html
(Reminder from my costuming days: you can get a fabulous marbelized pattern by wetting down paper or fabric and spraying it lightly with a variety of colors, then flicking it with metallic paint using a paintbrush or toothbrush)
That kind of thing can also be used to paint these embellished corks
http://rustyroostervintage.blogspot.com/2011/10/meet-kimberly-madson-art-and-design.html
Sewn fabric beads and embellishment (not a bad craft-on-the-go project)
http://buatkalunggelang.blogspot.com/2010/09/playtime-rolled-felted-beads-tutorial.html
Quilt layout (all squares, would make a good mitered square afghan)
http://lucysquilts.blogspot.com/2009/12/denim-quilts.html
Can use the same pattern for these instructions on felted sweater throw:
http://yellowsuitcasestudios.com/2011/10/31/felted-wool-sweater-blanket-tutorial/
The original blogpost is gone, but the basic math for a roughly 60 x 60" throw still exists at:
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/46/43/be/4643bea92a7c093abed784a2b4e14aea.jpg
DIY beaded denim bracelet (will also work for ribbons)
http://www.usefuldiy.com/es/diy-old-jeans-bracelet/
Make easy rectangular paper beads by slathering the back of a strip of paper/fabric/tissue in glue and rolling it around a drinking straw. Cut to size. Embellish as desired. Can get a porcelain look if dipped in clear nail polish.
http://blog.shopmartingale.com/quilting-sewing/techniques-for-art-quilting/ (scroll down)
As above, consider also other forms of paper, as these stamp beads:https://www.etsy.com/listing/94571325/vintage-postage-stamp-earrings-nederland?ref=sr_gallery_32&ga_search_query=%27paper+bead%27+paper&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade
Instructions for various paper bead shapes
http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/basic-paper-beadsinstructions
Making your own fancy paper with watercolors, sharpie and gel pens, and correction fluid:
http://peonyandparakeet.blogspot.com.es/2010/11/how-to-make-your-own-patterned-paper.html
(Reminder from my costuming days: you can get a fabulous marbelized pattern by wetting down paper or fabric and spraying it lightly with a variety of colors, then flicking it with metallic paint using a paintbrush or toothbrush)
That kind of thing can also be used to paint these embellished corks
http://rustyroostervintage.blogspot.com/2011/10/meet-kimberly-madson-art-and-design.html
Sewn fabric beads and embellishment (not a bad craft-on-the-go project)
http://buatkalunggelang.blogspot.com/2010/09/playtime-rolled-felted-beads-tutorial.html
Quilt layout (all squares, would make a good mitered square afghan)
http://lucysquilts.blogspot.com/2009/12/denim-quilts.html
Can use the same pattern for these instructions on felted sweater throw:
http://yellowsuitcasestudios.com/2011/10/31/felted-wool-sweater-blanket-tutorial/
The original blogpost is gone, but the basic math for a roughly 60 x 60" throw still exists at:
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/46/43/be/4643bea92a7c093abed784a2b4e14aea.jpg
