remaker
Feb
06
2012
Taking the Art Bead Scene Challenge
By remaker
I've been a (re)maker for a very (very) long time, but most of the work I show on the web isn't the really cool stuff that gets sent to my sales rep for museum shops and galleries.
This morning Lorelei of Lorelei's Blog shared her entry for the Art Bead Scene Challenge. Intrigued by her work and the challenge,
I went to check it out...
I went to check it out...
I follow the creative adventures of a few on my favorite blogs and find that what I love best is when they share their process. So, I've decided to do the same, starting with this challenge.
Fingers crossed... it may be a bumpy ride!
xo
Posted February 06, 2012 09:03 | read more
Feb
05
2012
Making Jewelry @NPL Weeks 1 & 2
By remaker
Chris makes a perfect eyepin!
I love making jewelry and my local library so much that
I decided to run a second round of Jewelry Making 101!
I have a fantastically enthusiastic group of (lucky) thirteen women
who are learning the basics. During last week's class
I decide to share our adventure and took a few photos.
Week 1: Mulit-strand Bracelet
Using cord and wire everyone created a single or multistrand bracelet.
Some people took to it more quickly than others, but in the end we'll all get there!
Practice, practice, practice!
Week 2: Dangle Earrings
We stepped things up in the second class and learned to make eyepins
which allowed everyone to make several pairs of fabulous dangle earrings!
It was really exciting when everyone started to get the hang of it.
But, my favorite part was when no one thought they'd be able to make their own
earwires out of headpins, "Are you kidding?!", and then they did!
Such a great group!
Today we'll learn to make wire wrapped loops and connectors.
Stay tuned for more...
Posted February 05, 2012 12:21 | read more
Jun
06
2011
Great Gifts 4 Dad: Rescued Rubber Belts
By remaker
This funky yet useful™ belt is made from rescued rubber roofing and aluminum posts. An eco-friendly vegan alternative! The C series of Rescued Rubber Belts feature a new classic styled nickel plated steel buckle.Only $24.95 plus $5.70 priority shipping!
C-series belts are available in 3 widths: 1", 1.25" and 1.5"
Each belt is punched to order. Please specify the waist size for the perfect fit!
Each belt is made individually from recycled materials so slight variations may occur.
This item will ship via Priority Mail in the U.S.Shop Policies
Posted June 06, 2011 07:10 | read more
May
24
2011
Rescued Rubber Belts A Great Gift for Dad!
By remaker
This funky yet useful™ belt is made from rescued rubber roofing and aluminum posts! Classic Rescued Rubber Belts features a new traditional style nickel plated steel buckle that measures 2.25"wide x 2"long.
Belts are 48" long and are available in three width sizes!
Each belt is punch to order so be sure to make a note of the waist size. If you're not sure then the belt can be punched to fit from 29-36" Belts can also be sent blank and can be punched at home with a quality 1/8" paper punch.
Each belt is made individually from recycled materials so slight variations may occur.
In the US: This item will ship via Priority Mail.
International Orders ship via First Class Mail.
Please see my Policies Page for more info.
| How wide? |
| What is your waist size? |
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Posted May 24, 2011 08:59 | read more
Jan
05
2010
Think Again Notebooks™ on Sale!
By remaker
Think Again Notebook™ from Trashion Palchemy Challenge.
Eat, drink and be Merry!
It's a New Year!
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It's also the perfect time to check out my Etsy shop
where all Think Again Notebooks™
are 50% off for the entire month of January!
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I'll be adding new upcycled notebooks daily.
If you don't see what you're looking for, just convo.
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It's time to get organized!
.
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Images © re-maker
Posted January 05, 2010 11:06 | read more
Jan
02
2010
The Wisdom of Fortune Cookies
By remaker
I recently discovered nifty packages of fortune cookies
in the produce section of my local grocer.
They are yummy & and only thirty calories each!
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The best part, however, is the fortune.
Some of them have me scratching my head?
But, others are little pearls of wisdom.
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Here are a few of my favorites.
I have them taped to my computer monitor and in my studio.
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."Don't Panic."
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"Only if you dive for pearls
shall you find one."
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"Believe in yourself and you will succeed."
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"The only way to enjoy anything in life
is to earn it first."
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"The way to get to the top is
to get off your bottom."
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Truly, words to live by.
Happy New Year!
..
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Images © re-maker
Posted January 02, 2010 16:46 | read more
Jul
20
2009
EtsyTrashion Summer Sale & Giveaway
By remaker
Summer Sale & Giveaway
The Etsy Trashion Team is having a Summer Sale and Giveaway
to promote Environmental Awareness!
For just one week... July 20 – 27
Visit the following Etsy shops from July 20~27
To save on fine and funky upcycled goods...
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http://www.remaker.etsy.com 20% off everything in shop
http://www.loneweever.etsy.com 15% off everything in shop
http://www.rikrak.etsy.com/ 15% off various items in shop
http://www.ecogeneration.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop
http://www.alexkeller.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop
http://www.auclairdelalune.etsy.com/ 15% off everything in shop
http://www.beachchicken.etsy.com/ 15% off everything in shop
http://www.bellavioletta.etsy.com/ doedoe birds with every purchase
http://www.junck.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop
http://www.lostandfoundobjects2.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop
http://www.palmfrondartist.etsy.com/ 10% off everything in shop
http://www.foundthings.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop
http://www.eyepopart.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop
http://www.westernartglass.etsy.com/ 10% off leaf collection
http://www.candycalamity.etsy.com/ "little yummies" magnets with purchase
http://www.misscourageous.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop
http://www.buckleup.etsy.com/ 20% off everything in shop
Find other promotions and participating shops
To enter the giveaway, visit one of our participating shops then comment on an item at the Etsy Trashion Team blog http://etsytrashion.blogspot.com/
You may make up to five entries.
Or…Make purchases in participating shops to receive
additional chances for every $10 you spend!
The prize winner will be randomly selected on July 28th.
Check back to see what Trashion Treasures are in the goodie bag…
The Trashion Team is a group of artists that creates art, jewelry, fashion and objects for the home from materials that were leftover, discarded, or found, and sells them on Etsy.
Posted July 20, 2009 09:53 | read more
May
01
2009
Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr... The Printer
By remaker
Did you see the Etsy blog about Mr. Paul Amos Kennedy, Jr.?
If not, you should check it out and be inspired!
The gals at Brown Finch Films
have created a wonderful documentary.
I was so intrigued by this man and his work I had to see more...
So, I checked out his website and
found a couple of posters I just couldn't live without.
They arrived today.
I've been smiling since.
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Images © Amos Kennedy Jr.
Posted May 01, 2009 14:01 | read more
Mar
04
2009
Indiespotting!
By remaker
Hey, check out my Rescued Rubber Skull & Bones Belt!
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I was a new wave chic back in the 80's, big white mohawk, and the greatest pair of Doc Martin™ skull & crossbones boots. Well, when they were finally danced to death and no amount of electrical tape could keep these babies together they had to be retired!
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In true Trashionista style I saved those skull & crossbones buckles.
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My funky yet useful™ belt is made from rescued rubber roofing, freecycled aluminum posts and the skull and bones buckles from the black leather Doc Martins™ I wore in the '80's.
I knew those buckles were too cool to throw away!
Posted March 04, 2009 11:54 | read more
Feb
27
2009
Think Again Notebooks™
By remaker
I'm really excited to have my first tutorial posted on the EtsyTrashion Team blog! Learn how to make Matchbook Notebooks!http://www.etsytrashion.blogspot.com/
I love working with paper, especially recycled paper. Sooo, I thought I might tell you a little about how I make my Think Again Notebooks™...
It all starts with the cover.
I'll use any printed card stock material that has an interesting graphic that's headed for recycling. Cereal, cat food and frozen pizza boxes are my fav's. I've found old BINGO! games and playing decks with cards missing that make great notebooks too! Sometimes I find bags of flattened boxes waiting for me on my doorstep. Too fun!
All of the potential covers get cut down on my handy-dandy paper cutter and filed so I'm organized and can find what I need when I need it. I have a giant 2 drawer office filing cabinet that I got from a local freecycler http://www.freecycle.org/ that's filled to the brim with covers just waiting to be made into books!
To make my covers more durable I drymount them to a piece of mat board scrap that I get from a local frame shop or onto chipboard which is a recycled material.
Now comes the paper...
I collect paper from a lot of different places. Most of my notebooks have plain paper. Some of it's collected from daily life... mis-prints, etc. (envelopes too!), and some of it is new 100%pcw recycled paper.
Some folks just have to have the lines!
So, that paper comes from mis-bound school journals.
It all gets cut down, by me, on my handy-dandy paper cutter.
As you can see in the photo sometimes the paper isn't just cut in half...thank you very much!
I'm often left with really odd sized strips of paper.
Like most trashionistas I take my upcycling very seriously!
Sooo, this is where playing cards and my Make A List!™ and Make A Note!™ notebooks come in to play!
If you're interested in making your own upcycled notebooks...
check out my shop for a do-it-yourself starter kit.
You can also have custom upcycled books made to order!
Posted February 27, 2009 09:55 | read more
