Tutorial: How to Make Mittens From Felted Sweaters: Guest Post by Marcie of Mossy

by Handmade Spark on 2/27/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

If you’ve perfected The Tiny Birdhouse and are considering enhancing or refining your newly-acquired skills, or you are simply looking for a more practical way to shamelessly debut your crafty accomplishments, you should consider making old sweater mittens—in our house, they are called Swittens.

Like The Tiny Birdhouse, this project requires at least …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Payton Woodcraft Jewelry Design

by Handmade Spark on 2/18/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

“Beautiful wood, recycled leather, semi-precious stones, wood beads and sterling silver pieces make up the unique collection. All of our items are made from beautiful pieces of reclaimed and/or reused wood, natural stones, recycled leather, nature-inspired pieces & some unique vintage finds whenever possible…” ~Payton Woodcraft Jewelry Design

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Rock Around the Clock: Repurposed Guitar Tutorial from Gail of My Repurposed Life

by Handmade Spark on 1/23/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

I don’t remember when I’ve been so excited to show you a project! You know I love a good repurpose, and saving stuff from the garbage. This might be one of my all-time favorites!

This clock was a curb find several months ago. I tried to do another …

Romper/Sleeper Tutorial: A No Snap Solution: Guest Post from Amy of Life on Willowdale

by Handmade Spark on 1/08/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

So I’m forbidden from sewing pretty dresses for my son and I’ve already sewn a bunch of pants and a few sweaters but there is also the one piece sleeper left to sew and it can be infinitely cute and done so many different ways. But I don’t want to deal with …

How To Make an Earring Display

by Lauren Soponis on 12/18/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Winter Sparkle Earrings | $48 | Nancy Nelson Jewelry
If you’re anything like me you hoard earrings.  Not only do I get them as gifts, find them at flea markets but I MAKE them too!  There definitely never will be an earring shortage in my house.  What there is a shortage …

How to Make a Jewelry Tree

by Lauren Soponis on 12/11/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Red Rose Necklace | $34 | Frosted Willow
Jewelry trees are wildly popular and, if bought in a store, can be very expensive. I decided to poke around my house and create one from things I already have.
Here’s what you’ll need: A cool looking branch. I used one …

Upcycled Jewelry Tutorial: From Handmade Spark Member Catherine Ivins

by Handmade Spark on 11/27/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

For this year’s recycled holiday gift countdown let’s make some easy, peasy jewelry!
If you are like me you probably have a drawer full of buttons and another drawer filled with those hard non-recyclable (until now) plastic bottle caps.
With some black cording from the craft store and a few metal pipe clamps …

The Art of Recycling (Part Two): Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

by Jennifer Schulting on 8/25/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

When I first wrote this article I came across so many talented Etsy artists, that I knew it would lead to a part two, three, four, etc.   I try to work in my own clever ways to recycle within my Etsy shop and here are a few more that do the same.

DebbyAremDesigns, …