Steampunk'n Matchbox

A little while ago I participated in a swap on craftster.org. We were supposed to craft matchboxes into master pieces of our partners interest. Before I did this swap I didn't really know what "steampunk" was. It was really cool to create art that was outside of my comfort level. Here is the link to the Steampunk'd out Matchbox. I reused a broken zipper and wrapped it around the box to create a punk-ish feel.

I also crafted the key pendant hanging on the front.

Here is the box open. I thought it would be cool to make the box like an envelope.

Some more details.

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Octopus and its Treasure - Matchbox Swap

Recently I was part of this matchbox swap on one of my favorite crafting websites Craftster. You can see the ACTUALLY swap here. It was my first swap ever, so I was slightly skeptical on the idea of making someone else a wonderful creation, sending through the mail (yikes?) and then them receiving. But I figured that I would trust in the system and boy, I am glad I did! The Matchbox I got from my partner was WONDERFUL and funnily enough we both made each other the same sort of idea! So here is the matchbox I made for her. I'm so happy it is her treasure forever!

This is the actually Matchbox. Doesn't look like a matchbox anymore I know?!

And here is the inside of the matchbox drawer, my swapper liked Jane Austen so in involved some Austen'y elements.

The teapot earrings were inspired by Jane Austen as well, I made them from a plastic lid from a container and paint.

The matchbox all packed up!

I made the suction cups out of a book page, sequins and seed beads!

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Yarn Made From a T-Shirt

Well here I am, doing yet more recycling! So I got some quick inspiration today to do what I have always wanted to, make yarn out of a T-Shirt! I Stumbled Upon this great tutorial a while ago showing clear instructions of just how to do this. You can look at it here Recycling A T-Shirt - Tutorial. It does say that you should use a continuous shirt without seams, but I didn't. It turned out just fine though!

Here is a picture after the cutting.

My pup seems to like the yarn... NOOOOOO don't destroy that!

Oh okay, so now you think your a cat? I must admit my dog has a fixation for yarn!

Thanks for looking, and enjoy!

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Earth Day - Recycled Milk Jug

Spring has sprung! So has earth day and in tribute to recycling I am posting a tutorial on how to reuse a 1 gallon plastic milk jug!
Well where I live spring means that we still have many, many feet of snow! Leaving the ground frozen and plant life to a minimal. But this didn't stop me from growing apple trees indoors. After a few weeks of seedlings becoming full blown plants I had to replant my enthusiastically growing plants. Unfortunately the snow is burying all my means of bigger pot's for my plants. Being a creative thinking person I instantly went to the recycle bag. There I found a milk jug, perfect! With a few cuts I altered the jug into a wonderful recycled planter! Not only is it easy to make but it also is perfect for carrying and moving, because it has a handle! From now on I'll be using milk jugs as planters!

All you will need is a dish towel, a permanent marker, sharp scissors, a craft knife (optional; a X-ACTO Knife would work also), some water and of course a 1 gallon milk jug.

First off you should rinse out the milk jug with hot water. I suggest using a recently emptied jug so it is easier to wash out. If the jug has been slightly crushed you can just blow it out. After rinsing it out, dry the exterior off as best as you can.

Then I like to draw a line along the top ridge like so;

In the next step you will be cutting out the top outlined portion. Peirce the spot above the handle with your knife of choice.

You can then cut (with your super-de-duper sharp scissors) along the line.

After you cut the top off from the almost done planter it should look something like this.

Now, all planters must have an adequate drainage system in order to grow beautiful plants. Flip your cut jug over and sharpie out a line on the bottom of the jug. With the jugs I have, they have an odd plastic area that almost sticks out. I cut along this area. Having a X-ACTO or craft knife at this stage is EXTREMELY helpful!

 

It should look like this when finished!

Now you are all done! Your planter is ready to be planted in and grow amazing plants! With a few simple cuts this makes a great way to plant your plants and recycle at the same time! Happy Earth Day and hope you all enjoy spring!

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Welcome Aboard!

I just wanted to shout out a friendly welcome and hello! This blog will be where I have some cool tutorials and show some of the projects I have made and I've been working on. Soon I will be posting lots of cool things but in the mean time you should go check out the guitar case I made at this link. Enjoy!