buxcurtaincall ([info]buxcurtaincall) wrote in [info]handmade_gifts,
2008-12-01 21:59:00
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  • Music: shrek

oooh handmade!!!

I love to upcycle/recycle.
 

I have been making Charm Bracelets, Boxes, Necklaces, Belts, you name it.. From Used Starbucks Gift Cards...

There are more pics on my LJ..come lookie.



Easy as pie  coffee
- cut cards into desired shape
- make hole
- place eyelet (there are tools for this at the craft store)
- add some beading (if desired)

Tadaaaaaaa
 

Tags: jewelry

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[info]raydance

December 2 2008, 03:12:45 UTC 3 years ago

That's really beautiful! Care to share a tutorial? :D

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 03:33:14 UTC 3 years ago

I put a quick a.b.c.d. instruction.

[info]raydance

3 years ago

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[info]buxcurtaincall

3 years ago

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[info]lindseymoongirl

December 2 2008, 03:13:04 UTC 3 years ago

That's really smart!

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 03:33:55 UTC 3 years ago

Thx. It actually started as a project to make a curtain. Then, this came about. (I started the curtain project to raise $$ for a childrens transplant charity)

[info]weirdwig

December 2 2008, 03:14:15 UTC 3 years ago

That's a cute idea!
Did you just hammer in the eyelets or do you use a machine of some sort?

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 03:34:34 UTC 3 years ago

I punch the holes, then add the eyelets. There is a tool that stamps them into place, or you can do it with a pair of flat pliers.

[info]livinluvinlife

December 2 2008, 03:22:32 UTC 3 years ago

That is so cool!!!!!!

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 03:35:46 UTC 3 years ago

Thx. Ive made tons of them. All shapes and sizes.

I've been trading some, gifting some, and etsian others..

But, it is a nice relaxing, stress reducing hobby. Plus, it prevents tond of waste from heading to the landfills.

[info]livinluvinlife

3 years ago

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[info]christine0701

December 2 2008, 03:40:55 UTC 3 years ago

omg, that is so cool!!! looks like something i'd buy from a store!

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 03:44:03 UTC 3 years ago

Aww, thanks.

I have more pics of my other pieces on my LJ.

[info]christine0701

3 years ago

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[info]dagrubbsta

December 2 2008, 04:25:40 UTC 3 years ago

where do you get so many starbucks cards?

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 12:46:39 UTC 3 years ago

I have them saved from various stores... and I also get them sent to me from all over the world. I just put out a call for bux cards and they started pouring in!

[info]lady_pamina

December 2 2008, 04:48:33 UTC 3 years ago

Oooo what a great idea! I can't stand to throw some of them away because I love the pictures. ^^; Now I can put them to some use. :)

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 12:47:08 UTC 3 years ago

thx. Some of them do have amazing art on them!!

[info]kenjikitten

December 2 2008, 05:53:31 UTC 3 years ago

i checked out your lj and love all the things you've made! i've been slowly getting into the make-old-things-new deal. you can end up with way better things than what you buy in the store brand new!

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 12:47:45 UTC 3 years ago

I know. I love to make old new. So quirky!

One of my friends LOVES these bracelets. I've made her about 7 of them!

[info]cantelop

December 2 2008, 06:38:33 UTC 3 years ago

clever!

that is awesome! I never thought of that:-)

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 12:49:23 UTC 3 years ago

Re: clever!

=-)

[info]blaze2242

December 2 2008, 08:41:26 UTC 3 years ago

awesome. I've been making a wall hanging out of old starbucks cards... mabye I'll pul lthat out and finish it..

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 12:49:06 UTC 3 years ago

I've been making a curtain. But, every time It gets too big .. it just doesnt hold together.

Then, I figured I would sew together two shower curtains and place the cards into it. (Kinda like a baseball card sleeve page)

It keep breaking my sewing machine needles.. But, I think it will work this time. (Once I get it done!)

[info]bettyray69

December 2 2008, 08:45:58 UTC 3 years ago

Theyre fabulous!!!

[info]buxcurtaincall

December 2 2008, 12:49:36 UTC 3 years ago

thank you!

[info]shutterbugbaby

December 2 2008, 16:32:15 UTC 3 years ago

That's awesome? Where do you put out the call for used cards? Don't want to cramp your space, but I'd love to ask for some myself!

[info]shutterbugbaby

December 2 2008, 16:32:25 UTC 3 years ago

*awesome!

[info]buxcurtaincall

3 years ago

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[info]ecca3me

December 2 2008, 18:26:52 UTC 3 years ago

Very cute! Nice, simple and stunning!

[info]venusjenntrap

December 4 2008, 22:34:05 UTC 3 years ago

thank you

[info]lomer

December 4 2008, 05:56:28 UTC 3 years ago

Do you coat the paper cards in something so it won't melt if it gets wet? The bracelet is beautiful and it looks like something I could make, I'm just worried about the paper desintigrating. Thanks for posting the picture! I may have a new holiday gift to give. *g*

[info]venusjenntrap

December 4 2008, 22:33:25 UTC 3 years ago

I do not coat them. But, I can tell you that I have worn my personal one for about 8 months now. Showers, handwashing, toddling twins.. and it is still in tip top shape.

[info]lomer

3 years ago

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[info]danaewinters

December 4 2008, 21:03:16 UTC 3 years ago

What a cool idea! They almost look like little guitar pick charms!

[info]venusjenntrap

December 4 2008, 22:33:48 UTC 3 years ago

They are guitar pick shaped. I make guitar picks as well!! heh

[info]linepau1

December 8 2008, 01:53:43 UTC 3 years ago

This is cute. I've been wondering how I could keep my itunes cards without them building up. I LOVE the images on those cards.
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