I know I posted months ago that I was finally going to open a Charming Ink Etsy shop to sell my handmade, upcycled laminate earrings. Well, I finally did! Each pair is hand cut with a jeweler's saw and then carefully sanded and assembled with anodized aluminum and stainless steel findings so they're hypoallergenic.The laminate (what countertops are made of—well the old ones before the marble and granite countertop craze) is very lightweight so you barely notice you're wearing the earrings.
Upcycled toilet paper jewelry tray
Now this is a really clever re-use of spent objects. Using a tissue box and used toilet paper rolls, Claire of "blah to TADA!" created this upcycled jewelry tray. Check out the full step-by-step tutorial on her blog.
Mermaids, original collage
I've really been enjoying the process of making collages. I've started using stretched canvas as a base and I'm pleased with the texture that shows through the paper from the weave of the fibers. I've also been experimenting with resin which looks like water droplets. This piece titled "mermaids" is now in my Etsy shop.
Sassy sashes
Love thes sashes made by Lindsey in her Etsy shop at LostPemberlyDesigns. If you or a bride might want one, contact her ASAP because she's shutting down the shop on May 25 for a mission trip abroad.
Upcycled faucet necklace
The Charming Ink Etsy shop is finally open and here's one of the pieces I recently finished. It's an upcycled faucet necklace made from reclaimed plumbing parts with rhinestone/button details and a brass-finish link chain. I chose to let some of the imperfections in the paint remain because I like the character it gives the piece.
DIY cupcake liner lamp
Check out the DIY cupcake liner lamp tutorial at Design Sponge. A round paper lantern, some cupcake liners and hot glue turned a ho-hum orb into a conversation piece.
Upcycled cabinet pulls jewelry holder
Finally finished a project with my hubby this weekend. My necklaces were getting to be a tangled mess so we created this jewelry holder using cabinet pulls and a leftover piece of cedar board. Ed put a decorative edge on the board with a router, but simple reclaimed wood looks great as well.
1. Cut board to desired length.
2. Stain or paint desired color (I used Minwax stain in "ispwich pine")
3. Drill holes for the cabinet knobs. Usually 3/16 drill bit size.