I have to confess.... I definitely have the hoarding gene.I keep every bit of useable scrap that I possibly can - I have containers and shoeboxes and baskets full of various bits and pieces that I've collected.
So what to do with the little scrappy bits of jumper that I cut off to enlarge the armholes of my felted vest (see those bits that were constricting the bloodflow to my arms)?
They're now lovely turquoise felted wool brooches (with a little bit of crazy stitching thrown in for good measure).
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Oh they are just lovely, I *heart* your style :)
Gorgeous colour. They make perfect brooches. And I love the way you reuse and recycle.
I love the vest, I love the brooches... adorble, both!
Fabulous...there are no craft "fails" at your place.
Oh you are so clever Cam. Waste not want not is a great philosophy to live by.
Beautiful scraps :)....
It looks great and so do the little flowers - well done
Waste not means coming up with some really lovely things in your house! Such a pretty colour - perfect for spring :-)
How cool! Armpit-flower brooches (hahaha)! I love the colour.
Just gorgeous, Only a couple of hours til the secret is exposed !
Love the colours in your vest/brooches. One of my faves! Are they for sale lovey?
K xx
Oh how gorgeous are they! You are a clever a Curlycraftypops aren't you!
Yummy!!
Ooh the brooches are so pretty!
gorgeous! I'm a bit that way with scraps of paper. I keep even the tiniest little bit that I love.
p.s is that waist coat you are wearing made of felt?
ooh, I just love these Cam, I love that colour.
Hi Widge - couldn't find your email to reply. It's a woollen jumper that I felted and made into a vest.
Cam
Love the colour!! They look fabulous :) And yeah for using up lots of scraps!
Hmph! No failures at your place...well wish mine was the same. I have a few, but one in particular in mind....and I'm thinking that maybe I have a personal challenge for you.
Mmmm, will be in touch.
LOVE the brooches! the colour is amazing.
AH you are but preaching to the converted. Though I'm beginning to wish a little less converted - things are getting cramped! Lovely latest addition to the broochery collections...
Wonderful idea! I am always looking for ways to do my vintage buttons justice!
i love that colour :D wish I wore brooches :)
It is so hard to throw things out and you have just vindicated why! Nice work Cam.
yummy brooches
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