For example, I love these charms but I waited for awhile until I (luckily) found them on sale and in a clearance bin! Woohoo! But I am not always lucky....
So I have learned how to improvise. One of my favorite things to do is to go to garage sales, flea markets, etc. and find things that I can "rework" to use on my cards/scrapbook pages.Here is a look at some recent finds (note: everything pictured below was purchased for $2.50!)
The snowflakes and sun charms were once dangling off of earrings--I simply removed the earring hooks and now have some cool winter/summer embellishments. The middle pieces are beads from a necklace. On the right are two pieces (similar to the ones above) that were clip on earrings. They had a yucky worn pearl center that I removed and I also removed the clips on the other side. The center circles will look great with a build-a-brad or another accent adhered there. I even found some pretty (blingy) rhinestone snaps that will look awesome in the middle of a flower!
Whola!!! From trash to treasure. (Sorry about the dark photo--but you get the idea!)
After I get home, I am sure you will be seeing some of these on a few cards!Keep your eyes out - you never know when you are gonna find a great "treasure" for your hobby!
Thanks for stopping by!
11 comments:
I have been on the same track this past week. Can't wait to see what you do w/ your finds!
This is awesome!! I think I need to start hitting up more garage sales! :)
Cool finds! I love going to thrift stores and finding things to reuse in my crafts. I find a lot of great organizational things, but also the occasional embellishment etc.
Take care,
Shawn
These are Fabulous finds...I agree seems like such a waste to spend so much on charms. I really like the idea of taking them off earrings....Thanks for sharing!!
What a great idea. I'd never thought of that. My DH is a sucker for yard sales, so now I have something to look for. Thanks for sharing!!
Love this idea! I think I should look through my old jewelry now...I bet there is something in there I can use! Thanks for the tips and I can't wait to see what you create with them!!
This is one of my faves too!! I just posted a scrapbook layout using metal sunflowers from an old lamp!! You can see it here
http://scrapsbym.blogspot.com/2008/07/butterflies-and-sunflowers.html
Earring parts never occured to me though, thanks for the tip!!
I feel the same way!
LOVE your find,
~Eve
The bargain hunting really IS part of the fun! These are fabulous finds! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Wow you sure do have an eye for embelishments!
What great ideas for embellies!!!! I'm so addicted to bling....my hubby will appreciate some tips on saving $ on them!!! LOL
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