BIY by KDNY

BLING IT YOURSELF!

I will soon be selling design kits (including patterns and supplies) for your cell phones and other electronic devices! Keep your eyes peeled!

Etsy Favorites 03.18.08

Today I decided on featuring a few recycled, reconstructed, Trashionista items from Etsy!



I really like this fork bangle from joyrog's store! It is hand-crafted from antique EPNS cutlery(at least 100 years old). I believe that joyrog is new to etsy (just joined in Jan.), and from Australia! Aussie Aussie Aussie OY OY OY! Haha. Make sure to check out all of her other recycled "jewellery" soon to become very popular around here.



Check out this handmade Thank You card from hoipolloi! It is completely, and I mean COMPLETELY recycled! Not only is this beautiful photo stitched onto handmade paper (made from eggcartons and toilet paper rolls),

"It will be shipped to you sewn up in sheets of re-used birthday tissue, between several layers of cardboard cut from cereal or granola boxes, with love."

You can also take a peek at Amanda's blog to see a few snapshots of her paper-making process: HERE



Here is what KateBlack likes to call a "Trash Book". It has been reconstructed out of a 1960's childs encyclopedia book! The cover features a violin & bow, a photo of moon craters, stained glass and more. This hand bound work of art is perfect for writing poems, songs, or journal entries, as well as sketches, designs, and photos!



Okay, I know it isn't Christmas anymore, but this reusable Bodywreath really made me laugh! It's funny because almost all of the dolls that I had growing up somehow managed to become naked and/or headless somewhere around my room. If only I had thought of this idea first, huh? Haha!



This bracelet is made from non other than recycled Black & White grocery bags! Arnym also has gorgeous clutches and purses made from this seemingly endless medium. The colors she uses are wonderful and can be made to match practically any article of clothing you have. This just goes to show that you really CAN reuse almost anything and in the most incredible ways!



Don't be fooled by the magnitude of this photo. These are tiny little gold, silver, and copper colored rings made by folding what looks like little strips of metallic paper! UNBE-WEAVE-ABLE! All rings are made to order so make sure to specify the size you'd like. Also don't forget to have a look at the rest of FrucciDesign's shop, full of many a wonderous paper things!

Bat Necklace

Etsy Favorites 02.11.08

Cuff Cult makes leather cuffs like this rockin winged star cuff by recycling vintage belts! This is my favorite cuff at the moment and im happy yet sad that it sold already, because I was planning on getting it for a certain someone I know.

All the way from Italy, these handbound journals are unique and hip. All the paper has been ripped and cut sheet by sheet and each book is glued and sewed with care. Kurberry has a very fresh personality and I know this just by looking at her colorful shop! She has prints available for purchase as well.

Samaria Project's precious little birdies can now guard your precious jewelry! Each paper mache box is hand painted with love and care (awwww). She also has jewelry, scarves and Rockies for sale.

Can you believe this electric blue tote bag is made out of duct tape?!

I can't either! It's got a very fashionable look, and has a magnetic closure, you can also get one custom made with pockets and pen holders if you choose. KMC Designs also sells really funky wallats and purses. There is a wicked Snoopy wallet that Im eyeing right now....

Have a nice day folks,

Peace, love, and sales!

~MD

HANDMADE NATION

I think I wasted a good 3 valuable hours today on YouTube.

But it was all worth it because I found this kick as video clip!

This is A sneak peak of selected footage from a crafty documentary called

Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY Art, Craft & Design.

Learn more here: http://www.handmadenationmovie.com/

Creative Glass Guild of Etsy

If you are into glass, and havent already joined the guild, you NEED to!

I just checked out their website and I am in awe already!
There are plenty of tutorials, chock full of pictures, tips, suggestions, and plenty selfless advertising!

CLICKIE

♥M

HOLIDAY GREETINGS!

What better way to compliment a gift with a HOLLYRIFIC greeting card??

(click the photos to view more of these brilliant cards)

♥Michelle

LEARN HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BEAD CAPS

(click on the banner)

I found this beautiful tutorial today on etsy.

If you are an intermediate, or an expert in wire-wrapping,

this would be a very interesting project to look up.

Not a wire-wrapping expert?

CLICK HERE for beginner tutorials and more

♥M

Its Cyber Monday! Are you shopping??

Pull out those credit cards folks, it is officially the biggest day in Internet Shopping!
Now I could sit here and tell you all the HOT deals at Best Buy or Amazon.com (which I totally recommend you doing), but I'm not here to talk about electronics, I'm here to talk craft!

So lets go on over to Etsy.com where you can buy and sell handmade goods. Here is just a taste of all the SWEET things you can buy today. It's so sweet its already giving me a cavity!

Each of these craftsters have amazing talent, as well as GINORMOUS potential!

I am honored to be sharing that talent with you all today. Please check out their shops, and if you see anything you like, buy it! Or you could add it to your wish list, and demand that Santa get it for you With The Quickness!

Have a wonderful day everyone

♥M