New Uses for Old Things: Clip Earrings Reborn

New Uses for Old Things: Clip Earrings Reborn

I hope you folks have been enjoying my “new uses for old things” ideas, because I’m kind of obsessed with the concept.  I like the idea of living in a…

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Broken Brooch to Striking Necklace DIY
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Broken Brooch to Striking Necklace DIY

At the last minute I decided not to pack this necklace that Hubby & I had made before I left for Hungary.  It was too glittery, I thought, but I…

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Treasure Hunting Report: Vintage Jewellery

Treasure Hunting Report: Vintage Jewellery

I think I was a bit of a gloomy-Gus yesterday.  Prepping for my research trip keeps reminding me how behind I am.  Especially as I keep unearthing (and returning) unread…

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DIY’d Silk Ribbon Embroidery + I Need a Portable Craft
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DIY’d Silk Ribbon Embroidery + I Need a Portable Craft

My Mom, artisan-extraordinaire, makes these gorgeous, one-of-a-kind silk ribbon embroidery brooches: They are the perfect portable craft: she has a small container of the silk covered bases, that she makes…

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DIY Agate Pendant – How to Turn an Agate Slice into a Necklace
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DIY Agate Pendant – How to Turn an Agate Slice into a Necklace

Like my new DIY agate slice pendant necklace?  After ogling and pinning a slew of dyed agate necklaces, I started to really want one.  I actually had a pretty agate…

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New Uses for Old Things: Serving Dishes in the Jewellery Box

New Uses for Old Things: Serving Dishes in the Jewellery Box

While in Thunder Bay last week (I only just revealed that tidbit yesterday), I made a mess of my parents’ house while setting up shop with my Mom.  Their living…

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