Repurposed Stuffed Sweater Animal

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So I decided to try my hand at the pretty common (at least at craft fairs) repurposed sweater animal.  I made this one for my friends' baby girl's first Christmas.  I used a reclaimed angora sweater so it is extremely soft and cuddly.  I stuffed it with fleece scraps that I bought at SCRAP and made the design from felt that I also got from SCRAP.  I didn't want to use buttons because she might chew them off and choke on them.  I very securely sewed the felt to the sweater and there you have it, a one-of-a-kind stuffed animal that was healthy for the environment.

Hearts, Bece

SCRAP Birthday Parties

Pin It Now! I host birthday parties at SCRAP almost every weekend.  The age ranges vary, but the creations are all pretty cool and the kids always have a great time.  This last Sunday a birthday party of girls made SCRAPpy bracelets and here are a couple of the more daring ones.  Actually, all of the girls made great bracelets and they all made more than one.  The party was a hit.

If you haven't heard about SCRAP before I will briefly tell you what it is all about.  I will also include their link so you can check it out for yourself.
SCRAP is a non-profit organization and its main focus is on reuse, specifically reuse of creative materials.  If you are an artist or a crafter or a little person that loves to create it is a great place to go and find unique inexpensive materials for your projects.
I hope you check it out if you haven't already.
www.scrapaction.org

Necktie Neckerchief

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A few months ago I came up with this stylish new way to wear a funky reclaimed necktie.  I had made a few of these for gifts, but I now have posted one of them in my Etsy store!  The one that I was working on in the photo I actually messed up on.  Those darn snaps.  I think I will need to work on a couple more to perfect the method of making these, but I love how they look and I plan to make a lot more.  They serve a nice neck warmers, too, in those chilly months that are just around the corner.

where to put the snap?

Hello.

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My name is Bece.  I have never had a blog before so bear with me.
With this blog I hope to share and inspire others with items I am working on and different ideas that I have.  Everything that I craft is made out of reused, recycled and repurposed items.  Please post comments.  I love to hear from people.  Together we can make beautiful creations and save the world!