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 …

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 …

Craftypod: Let’s Make Flowers!

by Diane Gilleland on 1/03/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

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In this show:  Flowers, flowers, and more flowers: let’s make a ton of them!
- Some interesting ideas for felt and yarn flowers.
- A couple of paper flower projects.
- Turning lace into a versatile flower-craft material.

Not to mention, all kinds of flowery-tutorial links!
Paper Flowers:
- Wow! Big paper flower pomander balls, …

Magpie much?

by Delight Worthyn on 3/26/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Debbie at Baubles Buttons and Beads takes bits and pieces of vintage jewelry, buttons  and whatever strikes her fancy and handcrafts the most luscious pieces.
(Can you tell I am coveting?)
She says;
“I’ve been gathering baubles, trinkets and buttons for years and have finally found a time and place in my life …

Rainy Day Blues

by Delight Worthyn on 3/07/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Awoke to a miserable rainy cold day but it was half price day at my local Salvation Army store.Walked in to find renovations going on so there was not a lot of new stuff on the floor.I did manage to find a couple of things but not satisfied I drove …