Repurposed Broken Jewellery and more...

unapam · **Posted: 11-03-2010 , 10:32 PM** #1

Don't throw out any odd earrings or broken costume jewellery. With some satin ribbon and oddments of lace they can be made into corsages that are so popular at the moment.

Just lay out all your bits and bobs and start trying putting things together until you get an arrangement you like.

These two were made from scraps of leftover lace, ribbon etc. The one on the left has an old brooch that had lost its clasp and the one on the right has an odd earring and part of a broken necklace. Stitch a pin to the back and off you go with a unique corsage.

Leftover scraps of wool? If you can do basic crochet you can whip up this nursery wall hanging in a couple of hours, small circles for ears and muzzle, larger circle for face, some pompoms and stitch them on to a long ribbon.

*please note...this is NOT suitable as toy as the pompoms pieces could come loose if played with. Looks great on a wall though.

maggied · **Posted: 11-03-2010 , 11:53 PM** #2

hi unapam , have just made a couple of these corsages too will post soon , i love yours very feminine. my pics aren,t turning out great will have to do a photography class !!! will pm you about meeting tomorrow afternoon
regards
maggied

Gormal · **Posted: 12-03-2010 , 12:42 AM** #3

That's an interesting idea! I used to repurpose odd bits of jewelry as handbag charms, bit like decorated kilt pins, or using safety pins which could be a bit more punk or goth for teens.
Not got anything like that at the moment though

Mandolin · **Posted: 12-03-2010 , 02:48 PM** #4

Stunning! You're a genius. Thanks for all the great ideas. Mandolin

Eibhlin ni Sheambrai · **Posted: 13-03-2010 , 08:16 AM** #5

Unapam, these are lovely. Specially like the teddies--made me feel all broody!! and my 'baby' is heading for 21!! I love how you do the photos, all misty . and romantic round the edges. Is it a special program or just your amazing skill at computers? Keep up the good work, Eibhlin

unapam · **Posted: 13-03-2010 , 12:38 PM** #6

Thanks to you all for the lovely comments. Much appreciated.

Eibhlinn, I use Photoshop to enhance the photos as I submit them for sale on a handmade/craft site in USA.

It is not difficult to do and just takes a couple of minutes. I'll show you how in summer when I see you for a break with hubby.

kildarechick · **Posted: 13-03-2010 , 01:26 PM** #7

Awwww there grgeous. Im makeing jewellery out of odd bits atm i will post pics wen i finish.

But omg teddys sooooooooooooo cute!!

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	Posted: 11-03-2010 , 10:32 PM #1
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Repurposed Broken Jewellery and more... Don't throw out any odd earrings or broken costume jewellery. With some satin ribbon and oddments of lace they can be made into corsages that are so popular at the moment. Just lay out all your bits and bobs and start trying putting things together until you get an arrangement you like. These two were made from scraps of leftover lace, ribbon etc. The one on the left has an old brooch that had lost its clasp and the one on the right has an odd earring and part of a broken necklace. Stitch a pin to the back and off you go with a unique corsage. Leftover scraps of wool? If you can do basic crochet you can whip up this nursery wall hanging in a couple of hours, small circles for ears and muzzle, larger circle for face, some pompoms and stitch them on to a long ribbon. *please note...this is NOT suitable as toy as the pompoms pieces could come loose if played with. Looks great on a wall though. Attached Images

	Posted: 11-03-2010 , 11:53 PM #2
maggied Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cavan Posts: 244	hi unapam , have just made a couple of these corsages too will post soon , i love yours very feminine. my pics aren,t turning out great will have to do a photography class !!! will pm you about meeting tomorrow afternoon regards maggied

	Posted: 12-03-2010 , 12:42 AM #3
Gormal Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Kerry Posts: 686	That's an interesting idea! I used to repurpose odd bits of jewelry as handbag charms, bit like decorated kilt pins, or using safety pins which could be a bit more punk or goth for teens. Not got anything like that at the moment though

	Posted: 12-03-2010 , 02:48 PM #4
Mandolin Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newcastle, Co.Wicklow Posts: 124	corsages and pink teddies Stunning! You're a genius. Thanks for all the great ideas. Mandolin

	Posted: 13-03-2010 , 08:16 AM #5
Eibhlin ni Sheambrai Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Posts: 1,037	teddies etc. Unapam, these are lovely. Specially like the teddies--made me feel all broody!! and my 'baby' is heading for 21!! I love how you do the photos, all misty . and romantic round the edges. Is it a special program or just your amazing skill at computers? Keep up the good work, Eibhlin

	Posted: 13-03-2010 , 12:38 PM #6
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	Lovely Comments Thanks to you all for the lovely comments. Much appreciated. Eibhlinn, I use Photoshop to enhance the photos as I submit them for sale on a handmade/craft site in USA. It is not difficult to do and just takes a couple of minutes. I'll show you how in summer when I see you for a break with hubby.

	Posted: 13-03-2010 , 01:26 PM #7
kildarechick Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: kildare Posts: 584	Awwww there grgeous. Im makeing jewellery out of odd bits atm i will post pics wen i finish. But omg teddys sooooooooooooo cute!!