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Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Brooches WOYWW 361


After  missing a couple of weeks I am back on the blog. Today I'm just adding the brooch backs to zip brooches and the felted knitting flowerbrooches made using oddments of wool from the stash. A couple of weeks ago someone at the Wednesday Crunch group asked if I could do anything with old zips - and thanks to pinterest I have been able to oblige. Fortunately a friend had got some old zips so I did not have to buy anything I have added fabric to three and the fourth has needle-felting. I prefer the look of the metal zips so I will be on the scrounge for those methinks.

Another friend also gave me the challenge of making something using her medicine dosage cups ( on the right) and here is the result which I will show her later today - it is a pincushion using a couple of old socks. The ribbing was glued in place with a hot glue gun as were the socks which were rolled together (minimal sewing required) and cut to a depth to fit the cup. The plastic headed pins look like 100s and 1000s - not bad for only about 10mins work.

Happy upcycling - I'm now checking other folks desks now so if you want join us click on the link for Julia's blog here.

Jackie

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20 comments:

  1. Lunch Lady Jan4 May 2016 at 00:37

    That cupcake pincushion is GENIUS!! It's so effective for relatively little work, I love it! The felty flower are really pretty too - felting is something I'd like to try but never had a go at.
    And thank you for teaching me a new word in your comment at my blog - Bostin is fab, I shall be using that a lot from now on. I'm allowed to as an Honorary Midlander, being born in Birmingham :-)
    Hugs, LLJ 2 xxx

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  2. sandra de4 May 2016 at 00:42

    This is amazing and absolutely so clever. Any chance of posting a little "how to" for the technically challenged??
    sandra de @14

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    1. Inside the artists shed4 May 2016 at 03:23

      Thanks I must do more of that online - pity you don't live in Solihull x

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  3. glitterandglue4 May 2016 at 01:09

    Brilliant, Jackie! Great idea - I'd never have thought of anything like that. Congrats to your friend on giving you the challenge!!
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #5

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  4. Christine4 May 2016 at 01:33

    Thanks for the early visit - you must get up with the birds!! Trust me not to be where the action is!
    You amaze me more each week!!! Just love that pincushion, will have to sort through my 'odd sock' basket.
    Take care
    Christine

    Bishopsmate #27

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  5. Mrs.D4 May 2016 at 01:52

    Jackie, I love the felt flowers and zip brooches, and the pin cushion, such imagination. If you really are in the market for zips, I have loads, email your address to me and I will send you loads.
    Thanks for visiting my desk and your nice praise, and Yes the finger are still purple, even after a long scrub at them and a shower this morning.
    Chris #10

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    1. Inside the artists shed4 May 2016 at 08:30

      You are so kind Chris - the ladies would be most grateful. The group is run as a freebie and no one charges because we want this to be accessible to folk irrespective of income xxx

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  6. Diana Taylor4 May 2016 at 02:53

    Wow, what a clever gal you are! I love the cupcake, that is so brilliant and it sounds so easy but I bet it's quite difficult getting the colours to 'swirl' so neatly! I also love your little felt brooches, aren't they cute. I'm a bit stumped as to how you used the zips, looks very effective but very tricky. I'm super impressed by the whole lot!
    Have a great week,
    Diana #20

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  7. Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith4 May 2016 at 05:07

    How creative! I love the zip heart and the cup cake is just fantastic! I bet your friend was very impressed! Thanks for visiting eralier. Have lovely week! zsuzsa #32

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  8. Julia Dunnit4 May 2016 at 07:54

    I know you'll be modest now, but this short post is an exercise in genius,frankly.......the cupcake pin cushion is just sweet and the brooches are marvellous!

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    1. Inside the artists shed4 May 2016 at 08:28

      You are too kind Julia but thanks - you should see what I've been given as a challenge this week - much trickier x

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  9. Sharon4 May 2016 at 08:11

    I LOVE the cupcake pincushion! What a wonderful use for 'old' things. The brooches are really pretty.

    Happy WOYWW
    Sharon K #39

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  10. Lynn Holland4 May 2016 at 10:16

    I've included a zip as part of a gift voucher and a money voucher before now. I used photographs of my own work, cut one in half then attached the zip. Then stitched a 2nd photo to make the whole thing into a card. I'll send you a pic if you like
    Lynn 16 xx

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  11. Helen4 May 2016 at 10:50

    Love the cupcake pincushion!! look forward to the next challenge.. Helen #1

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  12. ToadilyDiane4 May 2016 at 11:05

    What an awesome idea using a medicine cup. How cute!!!
    Have a great day.
    Diane - WOYWW #30

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  13. Felix the Crafty Cat4 May 2016 at 15:16

    I love the cupcake pin cushion. Have a great woyww and happy crafting,
    Angela x 24

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  14. LisaDV4 May 2016 at 17:12

    LOVE the cupcake pin cushion. How clever! Also, your zip brooch is so beautiful! Happy Wednesday, LisaDV 36

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  15. Scrapthology5 May 2016 at 10:15

    That pin cushion is absolute genius, love it.

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  16. peggy aplSEEDS5 May 2016 at 21:42

    whooooa, I love the cupcake! so cute!

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