Greetings, friends! I propose that it's time to start thinking about handmade gifts. This recycled necklace gift can charm nearly anyone: a simple matchbox turned into a secret-compartment p...
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Check out my latest little brainwave! A cool metallic dreamcatcher that looks it's woven with wire. I've always loved dreamcatchers, but never tried one before. Probably because I didn't...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/07/woven-wire-dreamcatcher-made-from.html
Here's a five minute craft for summer! Something fun and creative from the brain of my husband. A psychedelic painted sun hat! The story: for 4 years, he has been wearing the same mesh ...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/06/colorful-spray-paint-sun-hats.html
Hi, all! This week I made two jewels from hardware store ball chain. I did it using a fun trick with a finding meant for a different purpose. First the jewels, then the trick! I ...
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Well hi! Today I thought I'd show you the quickest, simplest beaded home decor project evah. It's practical, it's pretty, it's economical - heck, there's even a little element of upcycling in...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/06/super-simple-beaded-scarf-display.html
Hello again! I used some kids' air dry clay (mine was Crayola brand from the drugstore) to make a fun and weird little creature skull pendant. Take a look! Want to try something like thi...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/05/air-dry-clay-creature-skulls.html
Hi! Today I have a frugal and easy makeover for you. First let me show you the end result: these pearly, coppery little necklaces. I've been wearing them a lot lately - they are subtle, s...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/03/quick-jewelry-makeover-refashion.html
You know those magnetic bookmarks, right? The kind with two flat magnets that stick to the edge of your page. Like these woodland cuties. They are always embellished with some type of ni...
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Hi, all! Check out these flittery, fluttery butterfly earrings. This design is really at its best when worn - the true effect is a little hard to capture in a photo. That's because they ...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/02/float-like-butterfly-earrings-tutorial.html
Hey, here's something I've been meaning to show you for a while. I have a lot of these ranged around my studio. Penny-pinching, earth friendly, practical jewelry displays...and they do bright...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/01/sweet-earring-display-frame-made-from.html
Today's craft: a DIY ring made from scraps of fleece and felt. A five minute craft for any age and skill level. I like it plain... And I like it patterned. Aw heck, I just like ...
http://www.michlinla.com/2017/01/the-very-cool-scrappy-fleece-dog.html
Somewhere out there exists a Scrooge or Grinch who would not think this is cute. All I can say to that person: Bah humbug. And I hope you are remembering to feed Max. For the rest of us, he...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/12/tiny-succulent-planter-made-from-jingle.html
It's the most wonderful time of the year: that month when you can buy jingle bells at the dollar store! (Okay, you can buy them other places too. So I'm told.) Why is this wonderful? Well...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/12/the-jingle-bud-tutorial-make-little.html
Today I thought I'd do a basic earring tutorial featuring a type of bead I adore: the chevron. They are always exciting to me...even more so when randomly assorted. Who needs matching bead...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/11/mixed-and-match-chevrons-easy-earring.html
Look - a teeny tiny cross-body purse! I've never been accused of being trendy (trust me on this). But little bitty mini bags - one of my absolute favorite accessories - are suddenly madly ...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/10/ten-minute-upcycled-mini-cross-body.html
Hi there! Today, a little light fixture makeover that made a big difference in my room. This project is kinda fun in that there are two 'before' versions. Here's the story. In my rusti...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/10/painted-glass-shade-metallic-makeover.html
Hi, all! Last week I posted a Guess The Mystery thing challenge. I wondered how many of you could identify the weird little found object in these upcycled necklaces: The Mystery Thing is...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/10/the-mystery-thing-revealed-antiqued.html
Hello! Ready for a new Guess The Mystery Thing challenge? Come one, come all! Test yourself against my fearsome powers of obfuscation! The challenge piece: this nifty dragon necklace. ...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/09/guess-mystery-thing-blue-dragon-silver.html
Hi again! While I'm on the subject of recycled denim jewelry (see last week's post with roses made from blue jeans ), I thought I'd show you an updated version of a different style of blue jean...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/09/hand-painted-denim-pendants.html
Hello, my friends! Today I have a fun and flowery upcycled jewelry idea to show you. Denim rose pendants! The unique thing about these roses: a secret metal structure underneath, that k...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/08/no-sew-recycled-denim-pendants-with.html
Once, long ago, I made some teeny little silver house ornaments , using recycled cardboard. These new ones are a bit bigger, with a fresh technique and several different uses. And...antiqued!...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/08/decorative-antiqued-silver-houses-from.html
Hi, guys! A little post with a little baby onesie. I thought I'd show it off because I have a bit of a mental block. See, I am convinced I am utterly terrible at free-hand painting! But ...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/08/make-easy-hand-painted-baby-onesie.html
Ain't nothin' but a hound dog... ...with a flower on her collar! I experienced a fashion emergency this week: a trip to Vegas was approaching, and because Matilda always gets so much ...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/07/repurposed-collar-flower-for-my-hound.html
This little box - formerly a grocery store cheese container - holds an awesome homemade gift for a kid! That's right, people, you can make a super fun, easy, crafty kit for some lucky child....
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/07/make-build-your-own-rattlesnake-kit-for.html
Here's a pair of lovely, lengthy earrings - along with a little mystery. Can you guess which inexpensive item I took apart, altered and reworked to make them? Now, don't be hasty! We are...
http://www.michlinla.com/2016/06/fantastic-repurposed-earrings.html