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MORE Upcyled Aluminum from Energy Drinks, Coke cans, Etc making Charms for Necklaces, Earrings, Etc



These Charms are dipped in Polycrylic for safety from sharp edges and backed with foam craft sheets for sturdiness.

Mark Montano's Rolled Magazine Vase



http://markmontano.typepad.com/mark-montano/2010/06/rolled-magazine-vase.html 

Next on my upcycling agenda is to create Mark Montano's Rolled Magazine Vase from his book The Big Ass Book of Crafts. The vase is so beautiful! And Mark Montano's The Big Ass Book of Crafts is loaded with many, many wonderful ideas.

Upcycled Cardboard with Coptic Stitching to Make a Journal

My first attempt at Coptic Stitching with waxed linen thread. I'm excited to upcycle some Cereal and Cracker Boxes I've been saving to make more journals.

Magazine Pages Upcyled into Containers for Office Supplies, Treats, Etc
























































I love upcycling magazine pages into containers. I've made too many to count - all shapes and sizes. They're coated with layers of Mod Podge so they're extra sturdy to last forever...

Upcyled Aluminum from Energy Drinks, Coke cans, Etc to make Charms for Necklaces, Earrings, Etc

These Charms are dipped in Polycrylic for safety from sharp edges and backed with foam craft sheets for sturdiness.

Upcycled plastic grocery bags (grocery bags cut into 'plarn' and then crocheted into containers)