Maker Faire - October 18 - 19, 2008
Upcycling with Etsy Texas Crafters
Join members of the Etsy Texas Crafters for a variety of demonstrations and make-and-take projects featuring upcycling crafting ideas. Also, learn about Etsy.com and get tips on crafting as an online business, and pick up one of ETC's coveted mini Taste of Texas goodie bags!
Upcycling = The practice of taking something that is disposable and transforming it into something of greater use and value
Confirmed Demonstrations
- Reclaimed Flower Garden Necklace by Becky of http://beckymae.etsy.com - Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind necklace using new and vintage pieces
- Make 4 Bags from 1 Pair of Jeans by Danielle of http://fabfrills.etsy.com - Turn that old pair of jeans into four fabulous handbags using a few notions and a sewing machne
- Milk Carton Bird Feeder by Victoria of http://victoriab2007.etsy.com - Learn how to create a low-cost, bird feeder using a plastic milk carton and a few other items around the house
- T-shirt Pillows by Danielle of http://fabfrills.etsy.com - Turn your favorite old t-shirt into a soft and cuddly decorative pillow
Confirmed Make-And-Take Projects
- Bamboo Tile Decoupage by Waxela of http://spiritmama.etsy.com - A fun and easy miniature decoupage project on 1.5 inch bamboo tiles with recycled papers, magazines, and cards to create colorful magnets, necklaces, or beads
- Crackled CD Pendants by Milly of http://thistlecraft.etsy.com - Turn old CDs that have been given a crackled finish into unique and eco-chic pendants
- Denim Tote or Water Bottle Carrier by Danielle of http://fabfrills.etsy.com - Reclaim those jeans that no longer fit by turning them into a fab small tote bag or a one-of-a-kind bottle carrier for those hot Texas days
- Felted Wool & Fabric Brooches by Cathie of http://sweetwolf.etsy.com - Use felted fabric from upcycled sweaters to create brooches
- Folded Gift Boxes from Magazine Pages by Danielle of http://fabfrills.etsy.com
- Greeting Card Boxes by Jojo of http://jojovandiver.etsy.com - Learn how to make cute little folded gift boxes from all your old greeting cards
- Pillow Boxes by Jojo of http://jojovandiver.etsy.com - Turn post-consumer cereal boxes into interesting and sturdy gift boxes or mailers
- Puzzling Halloween Pins by Milly of http://thistlecraft.etsy.com - Turn puzzle pieces into one-of-a-kind pins for the Halloween season
- Quick Gift Box or Gift Card Holder by Danielle of http://fabfrills.etsy.com - Recycle shiny magazine pages, textbook pages, newspaper and more into gift boxes or gift card envelopes/holders
- Stemware Tags by Danielle of http://fabfrills.etsy.com - Reuse greeting cards or other lightweight card stock to make unique stemware tags for your next gathering or party
- T-Shirt Tote Bags by Danielle of http://fabfrills.etsy.com - Don't toss that old t-shirt that doesn't fit any longer; give it new life as a lightweight tote bag, perfect for all the great info you collect at Maker Faire
- Upcycled ACEOs by Cathie of http://sweetwolf.etsy.com - Use old books and magazine pages to create original ACEOs (art cards)