Recycling Looks Good On You: Earth Purse

by Lauren Soponis on 2/08/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Here at Handmade Spark we love finding new artists and venues for all things Handmade.  Recently we stumbled upon something called the Earth Purse. What we love even more is that they’re made from completely reclaimed materials.

From the Earth Purse Website:
TURNING IDEAS INTO ACTIONS
You are unique.  Our mission is to …

Tutorial: Florida Wrap Skirt by Handmade Spark Member Sarah of Florida Scarf

by Handmade Spark on 2/01/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

When you are a creative personality it can be hard to stick to one craft. I pride myself in how focused I have been lately. In order to release some holiday stress I decided to let myself branch out. Using my same materials and tools I created a new fashion …

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 …

I Recycle Clothing, Do You? Guest Post from Tales from the Tub

by Handmade Spark on 1/20/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

My Mom is the queen of finding me cool little things and she recently sent me a care package from FL (yes I’m an adult with a family and my Mommy still sends me care packages and I love it). Inside there were some new sewing notions to try out …

10 Easy, Thoughtful Gifts to Make for Crafters – Pin Cushions: Guest Post Series by Julie Anne Eason

by Handmade Spark on 11/14/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Handmade gifts are appreciated so much by other crafty-type people. They understand the gift is an expression of your regard for them. They know you spent time thinking about them while you made the object and that each stitch and every cut is filled with warm wishes and creative spirit. …

Eco-Spark: Old Jewels to New (with a bit of inspiration!)

by Pepe Newton on 10/18/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I just simply adore the gorgeous enamel costume jewelry produced from the 1920’s to 1960’s, and it seems there are a lot of ‘Etsians’ out there that feel the same way. There are many jewelry designers on Etsy who take the old and make it new with a nod to …

Tutorial: Recycled Film Strip Earrings, Guest Post by Mandy of Something Monumental

by Handmade Spark on 10/09/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I think recycled crafts are great!  Some ordinary objects can be transformed into incredible new things.
I happen to have a lot of 35mm film negatives.  I’ve been working on my film strip jewelry series and thought it would be cool to use actual film.  So, I came up …

Eco-Spark: Recycled Wood

by Pepe Newton on 10/09/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Well, when I started writing articles about recycled things I thought maybe 3 or 4 would be the limit, but we’re already up to 7!! And I just keep finding more and more amazing recyclers. This week I have been searching high and low through Esy shops to find people …