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Showing posts with label paper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label paper. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Paper Rose Bouquet
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Italian Inspired Upcycle
Upcycled Fashion In Italy
A little update about the use of recycled materials in fashion in Italy.
Maybe not everyone knows that Salvatore Ferragamo, aka “the shoemaker of dreams”, was one of the first designers to use recycled materials for his creations...he noted that candy wrappers were a strong material and braided them to create the upper part of his shoes in the 1940s. Due to the big economic crisis during the second world war, expensive materials were not available or affordable.
And what about today? Italians always prefer quite classic styles and it is hard to market unusual looking products here, in my opinion, if not connected with luxury and properly marketed with expensive campaigns. Here are some examples of high market brands that are surprisingly producing recycled materials collections:
Moma Boma creates bags using vintage newspaper, magazines , measure tapes, and (my favourite) pages from kids school scrapbooks, with maths or other subjects assignments and exercises on.
And what about today? Italians always prefer quite classic styles and it is hard to market unusual looking products here, in my opinion, if not connected with luxury and properly marketed with expensive campaigns. Here are some examples of high market brands that are surprisingly producing recycled materials collections:
Moma Boma creates bags using vintage newspaper, magazines , measure tapes, and (my favourite) pages from kids school scrapbooks, with maths or other subjects assignments and exercises on.
Momaboma arose from Maurizio Longati's passion who, in 2003, build up to little firm from the idea of creating accessories and objects obtained by recovering waste materials… smelling to bit like nostalgic. Nowadays Momaboma has become to successful firm with 300 dealers in Italy and 100 abroad. Its brand mark is now famous in fashion and design trade.
Recently to new service has been MYMOMABOMA, the virtual platform which permit everyone to realize one's own handbag personalized by regaining the farthest memories.
Recently to new service has been MYMOMABOMA, the virtual platform which permit everyone to realize one's own handbag personalized by regaining the farthest memories.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Upcylcle with Vintage Papers
Using Vintage Papers to Make UNIQUE Gifts
One of my favorite places to shop for vintage paper is an old barn that has been converted into little shops. Each of the old stalls is now a shop that sells vintage and new items.
The Barn is my go to place when I am needing something vintage, chippy and full of character.
I told the shop owners to let me know when their Christmas things were in because they are always wonderful at taking vintage items and creating something new and beautiful with them.
As we are packing away our fall decorations and bringing out our boxes of Christmas goodies I thought it would be fun to see how we can simply incorporate some vintage papers into our holiday decorating.
sprinkled with glass glitter and tied with "Noel" made on a printer.
I knew they would have perfect ideas for us to use!
My children will love finding their little surprise each day leading up to Christmas
I love papers...old and new a like.
So, incorporating vintage papers into my Christmas decorating is fun and easy.
and "dress" them up a bit for the holiday with vintage papers
Vintage papers can be easily used to make beautiful wreathes, banners, place mats...the uses are endless.
If you have wonderful ideas of how to incorporate vintage papers into holiday decor please leave a comment with a link to your blog...I know we would all love to see it!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Calligraphy Decoupage Cuff Bracelet
You Have My Heart ....
From uniquejewelrybynan
For the Young of Heart......One of a Kind.....Decoupage Cuff Bracelet.
Strips of Handmade Paper with Calligraphy, Tones of Pinks and Corals, Lace, and Flowers.
Strips were applied inside and out....giving it texture and dimension. When dried, 20 layers of a special varnish were applied, every five layers, the cuff was sanded....20th layer was sanded to a hard, smooth satin finish, then buffed.
A Delicate Lace Filigree Brass Heart was permanently added...then Heart Shaped Crystals to give it just enough Sparkle.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Upcycled Fabric & Paper Owls
upcycled fabric + paper owls
"Fall brings so many wonderful things. I love the holidays, beginning with Halloween. My family happens to have a bunch of birthdays in the fall, too, so it is definitely a season of celebration for us. Designing these owls began as an endeavor to deliver a Harry Potter birthday invitation — owl mail anyone? Lift the wings, and there’s a special message just for you. The result was so sweet, I wanted to keep a flock of them for myself. I love how they look hanging in my window. The kids adored playing with them, too. These little guys are perfect for a neutral, non-garish and endearing Halloween decoration. These are quite easy to make and use just fabric scraps, paperboard and some accessories. The cost for me was nothing, as I had all the little bits on hand. You may as well. It took a couple hours to make this collection. — Anne "
Materials
- paperboard (soda box, cracker box, cereal box)
- fabric scraps
- owl template
- coordinating thread
- craft glue
- round head fasteners (from office supply store)
- buttons
- sequins
- sewing machine
- scissors
- hole punch
Instructions
1. Collect different fabric scraps. I got these from fabric sample
books that were discarded by our local window-covering shop. I LOVE
those expired fabric books — they can contain such gems, and you’d be
amazed how many things you can make with them.
2. Cut out and trace the owl and wings onto paperboard with the template.
3. Trace as many owls and sets of wings as you intend to make.
4. Sew the paperboard pieces to the fabric scraps with a regular
straight stitch, following the contours of the paperboard shape.
5. Cut out the fabric-covered owls and wings with scissors.
6. Make the eyes by using craft glue to affix sequins to buttons. Use
what you have on hand; faux jewels or other shiny baubles would work,
as well.
7. Cut out a beak shape for each owl you are making (see template).
8. Glue the eyes to the owl with craft glue. Stitch the beak, folded in half, to the owl with your sewing machine.
9. If you want to use them as notes or invitations, cut paperboard pieces, as many as you need, sized 2 by 3 inches.
10. Write up your invitation or note and slip underneath the wings. I
added a special note on the back and fishing line to encourage the
recipient to reuse the owl. Don’t throw him away!!
You’re done!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Great Vintage Papergoods Finds on Etsy ~ Check them out!
$4.50 USD
$6.50 USD
$30.00 USD
$19.95 USD
$9.25 USD
$3.50 USD
$4.00 USD
$4.50 USD
$3.00 USD
$20.00 USD
$4.95 USD
$1.75 USD
Friday, June 17, 2011
Fun New Project - Upcycled Paper Purses, Baskets, Bags, Bracelets and more ...
So supper simple!
UPCYCLE, RECYLE, REUSE!
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