Paper Bead Bobby Pins - Upcycled Coach Advertisement

Coach "Poppy" Perfume Bobby Pins

Handcrafted Bobby Pins

I created these bobby pins from a Coach Fragrance advertisement found in a fashion magazine. If you like the stylish Coach "Poppy" advertisements, you will like these hair pins. These "designer" hair clips are sure to add some fun and interest to your hairstyle. If you like the color red or use "Poppy" perfume, these are the perfect hair accessories for you.

You can find these bobbies in my Etsy Store.

Upcycled Magazine Page - Bobby Pins

Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Bright colored hair pins

These floral paper bead bobby pins are full of spring and summer colors. There are shades of red, orange, green, turquoise and purple. The images were found in fashion magazine pages. You don't have to be Drew Barrymore to rock these bobbies. The hair clips will add a touch of summertime fun and creativity to your hairstyle.

You can make the paper bead bobby pins yourself, or they can be found in my Etsy store.

Paper Brooch - 3D PopUp half globe Handcrafted Brooch

Blue Floral Brooch

This colorful pop-up 3D brooch is ecofriendly. The pin was created with upcycled and re-purposed materials. This brooch was made from magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. The design is embellished with three black seed beads.

You can create your own paper brooch by using these step by step instructions.

This brooch is also listed in my Etsy Store. 
 

Handcrafted Paper Brooch - Vincent van Gogh "Arles at Night"

3D Pop Up Paper Brooch

Vincent van Gogh painting Brooch

This Vincent van Gogh "The Cafe Terrace on the Place Du Forum, Arles, At Night" pop-up 3D brooch is eco-friendly. The pin was created with recycled and re-purposed materials. This brooch was made from a clip art circular, magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. The design is embellished with three diamond rhinestones.

For step by step instructions, see here. You can easily make your own brooch or this one and others are available in my Etsy Store.

Paper Bead Embellished Bobby Pins - Animal Print Designs

Animal Print Hair Pins

These fun paper bead bobby pins were created from animal and snake skin images I found in magazines. Animal print fashions and accessories are still popular for Spring and Summer 2012. If you dare to be a little wild and outrageous, these are the hair accessories for you!

You can make your own rolled paper beads and attach them to bobby pins or you can purchase these at my Etsy Store.

Bobby Pins - Paper Bead Embellished - Summer Colors

Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Summer Colors Hair Pins

These handcrafted paper bead bobby pins are bright and colorful. They were created from magazine page images. The yellow, orange and green in these abstract designs will add some summer zest and whimsy to your hairstyle.

It's fun to go through old catalogs and worn magazines looking for colorful designs that can be used for paper beads. I don't always remember to wear jewelry but when I style my hair, I like to add a little bling.

You can make your own paper bead hair clips or purchase this set at my Etsy Store.

DIY Paper Bobby Pins

Orange, Yellow & Red Set of Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Handcrafted Paper Hair Pins

These handcrafted bobby pins were made with some colorful magazine page images. One design is derived from a sweater, another is part of a necklace and the third design is a polka dot print. I love to use paper sources that are destined for the trash bin.  These hair pins will add some color and pizazz to your hairstyle.

You can make your own rolled paper beads or this set of three is listed in my Etsy store.

Ceramic Tile Pendant Necklace

This vintage brown and white doggie design was altered and collaged by me. It is decoupaged onto a 1 7/8 x 7/8" white ceramic tile obtained at the home improvement store.

If you are a dog lover or know one, this would make a great addition to your jewelry collection. This necklace is listed on my Etsy Store.

DIY Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Anthropologie Catalog Rolled Beads

These handcrafted paper bead bobby pins were created from an upcycled Anthropologie catalog page. They are bold and colorful. They will add some excitement to your hair while taming your tresses.

You can make some pretty bobbies for yourself or these are availabe in my Etsy Store.

Paper Bobby Pins - Handcrafted

Bobby Pins made with Paper Beads

Bobby Pins

These hand rolled paper bead bobby pins are bold and colorful. They were created from magazine pages. The abstract designs contain shades of orange, green, red, golden yellow, black and white. These hair clips are very eye catching. If you like unusual and unique hair accessories, these are the bobbies for you.

You can try your hand at making your own paper bobby pins or they are available in my Etsy Store.

Brooch - Handcrafted Upcycled Magazine Page

Folded 3D Paper Brooch

Bright & Bold Brooch

The bold tangerine colored flowers on this handcrafted paper brooch are very eye catching. The brooch also has "peek-a-boo" holes, letting you see the lively green design underneath. This colorful pop-up 3D brooch is eco-friendly. The pin was created with recycled and re-purposed materials. This brooch was made from magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. The design is embellished with three orange seed beads.

I have created a tutorial for making these 3D brooches. You can find it here.

This brooch is available for sale in my Etsy Store.

Paper Bead Bobby Pins - eco friendly hair accessory

DIY bobby pins

These bold and colorful paper bead bobby pins were created from magazine and catalog page images. Making these hair pins an eco-friendly hair accessory. One design is a gray background with a darker gray abstract floral, another is a gray, white and yellow background with darker grey lines. To compliment the other designs, the third design adds some turquoise, yellow and orange to the color mix. The bobby pins are unique and one of a kind.

You can try your hand at making your own paper bead embellished bobbies, or you can purchase this set from my Etsy store.

Bobby Pins - Handcrafted Paper Bead - Anthropologie Catalog

Handcrafted Paper Bead Bobby Pins

I made these paper bead bobby pins from an upcycled Anthropologie catalog page. The hair pins are eco-friendly. You could use junk mail, old magazines, catalogs, etc. to find colorful images for bead making.

The paper bead is 2" long. It is varnished to help resist moisture. You apply the bobby pin to your hair the same way you would an unadorned hair pin. You can wear one, two at a time or all of them at once. It's up to you. It's a creative way to add some color and bling to your hairstyle.  Have fun!!!

The pictured paper bead bobby pins can be purchased in my Etsy Store.

Bobby Pin - embellished with paper bead

Paper Bead embellished Bobby Pins

I've been having so much fun creating these paper bead bobby pins. It's fun to go through discarded magazines and catalogs to find images that are colorful or have an interesting design.

The blue and orange bead is created from a sweater advertisement. If you look closely you can see the knitted stitches. The other blue design is cut from a skirt. The swirly gray, white and black design is from a background.

You can wear one, two or all three hair pins at the same time. They add an element of surprise to your hairstyle. You can have fun with them. The above pictured bobby pins are available in my Etsy Store.

Bobby Pins made from paper beads

I handcrafted these paper bead bobby pins from colorful images I found in fashion magazines. There is a flirty orange geometric pattern, a purple marble-look pattern and a multi-colored brush stroke design. These colorful hair pins will add some fun and flair to your hair.

You can make your own or purchase this set of bobby pins at my Etsy Store.

Handcrafted Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Bohemian Vibe Hair Pins

This set of paper bead bobby pins have a bohemian vibe. The prints are fun and kind of hippy dippy. The paper beads were created from colorful magazine and catalog page images. The design colors include various shades of orange, light blue, yellow, and brown. The hair pins are made from upcycled materials so they are an eco-friendly hair accessory.

You can make your own paper bead bobby pins or you can purchase this set of three at my Etsy Store.

Recycled Magazine Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Paper Bead Bobby Pins

You can add a splash of sunshine to your hair with these handcrafted paper bead bobby pins. I created the paper beads from colorful magazine and catalog page images. The design colors include orange, turquoise, yellow, green and light brown.  Using junk mail, old circulars, catalogs, etc. in your crafting makes you eco-friendly.

This set of three colorful hair bobby pins is available in my Etsy Shop.

Animal Print Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Handcrafted Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Animal prints are still trendy for 2012. You can find them in clothing, shoes, purses and my favorite, hair accessories. I made these paper beads from images I found in fashion magazines. All the prints came from purse photos. The purses were very nice but cost uber dollars. You can inexpensively add a little bit of "wild" to your ensemble with these bobbies.

You clip the bobby pins in your hair the same way you would an unadorned bobby pin. You can wear one, two or all three at once. Anyway you wear them, they are fun and unique.

This set of three bobby pins is available in my Etsy Store.

Handcrafted Paper Bead Bobby Pins - Ed Hardy Designs

Ed Hardy Paper Bead Bobby Pins

I love the old school tattoo designs by Ed Hardy. If I was to get a tattoo myself I would choose something similar. They have a vintage appeal that is timeless.

I found these designs in advertisements for Ed Hardy Perfume and Cologne. I hope the fragrance is as nice as the packaging, lol! The bobby pins are definitely recognizable. If you like to make a statement, these are the hair accessories for you. You will find them in my Etsy Shop.

Hair Pins - Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Paper Bead Bobby Pins

Abstract Design Hair Pins

This collection of paper bead bobby pins focus on four colors: turquoise, black, white and yellow. The hair pin designs contain some flowers, polka dots and circles. The images were found in fashion magazine pages. If you love the color turquoise, these are the hair clips for you! You don't have to be Carmen Diaz to pull these off, you just need to live out loud!

The paper bead is 2" long. It is varnished to help resist moisture. You clip the bobby pin to your hair the same way you would an unadorned hair pin. You can wear one, two at a time or all of them at once. It's up to you. Have fun!!!

This set of three is available in my Etsy Store.

Paper Brooch - Anthropologie Catalog Floral Design

Paper Brooch - Anthropologie inspired

This Anthropologie inspired pop-up 3D brooch is eco-friendly. The pin was created with recycled and re-purposed materials. This brooch was made from an Anthropologie catalog floral plate photograph, magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. The design is embellished with two blue rhinestones.

The brooch is a 1 5/8" circle. Four different designs have been sewn together and folded to create a dimensional half sphere. Instructions for making your own brooch can be found on my blog. You will have fun going through your junk mail and old circulars. They contain all kinds of images that you can use to make a brooch of your own design.

If you would like to own this brooch, it is available in my Etsy store.

Upcycled Magazine Page Paper Brooch

Dolce&Gabbana-Eggplant Print Brooch

This eggplant print is from a Dolce&Gabanna advertisement for a dress that I found in an Elle magazine. It is quirky and fun. It's the only way I'll be able to wear D&G.  This pop-up 3D brooch is eco-friendly.  This brooch was made from magazine page images, pages from a damaged hardcover book and a cereal box. The design is embellished with six green seed beads.

The brooch is a 1 5/8" circle. Four different designs have been sewn together and folded to create a dimensional half sphere. For complete instructions, see my blog post. If you like to play with paper, you can make a brooch out of papers and designs that you like.

If you like this brooch, you can buy it at my Etsy Store.

Wooden Spool Necklaces

Coach Poppy Perfume Spool Necklace

Wood Spool Art Nouveau Abstract Altered Spool Necklace

Wooden Spool Necklace - Bohemian Vibe

These three spool necklaces had expired in my Etsy Shop. I decided to revamp them before re-listing them. I added the smaller spools to the arrangement and wrapped them with the fibers that had previously been tied directly to the chain.

I like how the necklaces turned out. Hopefully, someone who likes quirky jewelry will see them and just have to buy one.

Cat Model?

My cat Hunter decided to get in on the photography session. Actually, he just likes the burlap base I use for photos. If I wanted him to pose like that, he would not do so gracefully.