Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist writes: This trombone cozy was necessitated by a skin allergy to certain metals. It is a rectangle of soft cotton material with velcro sewn on so that it wraps snugly around the portion of the horn that comes in contact with the trombonist’s neck. Problem solved– no more neck irritation […]
Shawnee of Life with Monkey turned a super-cute kiddy duvet cover from IKEA into a playful new jacket. Link.
Craftster posted its Super Ugly to Super Awesome challenge winner. The winner, LauPre, turned the$12 thrift store purchase on the left into the cute ruffly suit on the right. Link.
Claire Evans has been watching a lot of Project Runway and hacked up an old sweatshirt into a cute skirt. Link.
Dot of Dabbled has a tutorial on how to make this cute elephant purse out of recycled sweaters that she got from the thrift store to make as gifts for kids. Link.
Crafty Craftster ca_ca_im_a_seagull14 refashioned her oversized coat into a nice fitted double breasted number. Link.
One of my fave sellers at last Sunday’s Crafty Wonderland holiday sale was Maple XO, who create earthy yet sophisticated bangle bracelets and earrings using recycled wood from old skateboard decks. I also like their motto: “Save Landfill Space in Style!” Link.
