Holiday season is here! Time to stock up on pinterest ideas and DIY
gift ideas! I made these simple gifts last year for my family, and they
loved them!! Whether you're a regular Picasso or just a good scribbler, you can make something nice.
What you need
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint brushes
- Wood photo frame, jewelry box, planks, etc
- String for hanging
- Hot glue or screw to attach string
- Stencils (or you can DIY some!)
Some Other Ideas
For the month of September, I'm featuring yet another upcycler from Etsy! Let's give Melanie from TrashyCreations a virtual round of applause and thanks for sharing!
When did you know you wanted to create and sell handmade items?
About a year and a half ago, I started to play around with jewelry. I really enjoyed the things I came up with using recycled material, I guess it grew from there. People seemed to really like what I was creating, I wanted to share it with everyone.
Where does your inspiration come from?
Definitively from my materials. I pick a material to work with and let it guide me.
What’s the most memorable custom item you’ve created?
My first pair of earrings. I just remember how I had that Ah Ha moment, and I knew that this was going to work. It just all came together.
Besides creating things, what do you do?
I'm a stay at home mom. I love that I get to have the time to work on what I love. I don't take it for granted, I'm very grateful.
What is the most important advice anyone has given you?
A quote a friend told me. "Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do."
What is the most important advice you'd like to give to other etsy sellers?
Get to know other sellers around etsy. Network a lot, and be involved.
Love it! Short & sweet! Show Melanie some love and check out her links!
My newest obsession, turning fuggly old jeans into cute frill summer shorts! It's simple and easy. All you need is a sewing machine, scissors, bleach, fabric pain or markers, and some embellishments (ie sequins or scrap fabric)!
The best part about it, you can make daintiest frilliest cute shorts or the grungiest craziest pair you've ever seen. Depends on the mood. and supplies of course! :P
