upcycled jewelry

Ideas and tutorials for upcycled jewelry

How to Reuse Playing Cards to Make a Bracelet.

How to Reuse Playing Cards to Make a Bracelet.

Playing cards are becoming a versatile material in my house these days. I just finished turning two cards into an arm cuff/bracelet sort of thing. The cards are awesome on their own with their lovely flower bouquets and lavender and blue color. But, they are even cooler sewn together to make a unique upcycled...

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How to Reuse a Silk Tie to make a Bracelet.

How to Reuse a Silk Tie to make a Bracelet.

I had a bit of a silk tie left after using part of it as a handle for a Don’t Forget Door Hanger. I love the colors and patterns on it and thought it would make a great bracelet.  Plus, I’d like to expand my knowledge of jewelry making.  I had a great deal...

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How to make earrings out of playing cards.

How to make earrings out of playing cards.

I hate when I go to play poker and realize that a card is missing from the deck.  It’s like when you are about the finish a puzzle and you finally notice that there are some pieces missing.  Man that really gets me going. (:  Well, rather than tossing the whole deck of cards...

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