tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12781084053414378202024-03-13T07:19:05.915-07:00Break + RemakeEvery month I show you how to create a fun project that is both useful and beautiful. The best part is all the materials are thrifted or vintage and are easily attainable. In-between the craft projects we let's talk about how we as crafters can help the world, be better to ourselves and get that bargain.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458943458439951851noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278108405341437820.post-79000849875043949472017-04-16T10:54:00.000-07:002017-04-20T10:54:47.624-07:00Bead weaving - part 2 - finish weaving and making a closure<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/55kHe8FWkUc" width="640"></iframe><br />
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For episode 1 and setting up the loom go here:<br />
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This is the second and final part to DIY bead weaving! In this episode I'll teach you to take your work off the loom and weave in any ends. You'll see how I make my closures too, it's just a vintage button!<br />
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For more bead weaving tutorials check out this playlist:<br />
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The beads in the video are upcycled paper and from Outreach Uganda<br />
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I got the evening sky mix<br />
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The beads are upcycled paper made by women, who are oftentimes the sole income earners in their household.<br />
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This episode is the first part, where you'll learn how to set up your bead loom and how to start weaving. The beads in the video are upcycled paper and from Outreach Uganda<br />
https://outreachuganda.org<br />
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I got the evening sky mix<br />
https://outreachuganda.org/zencart/regular-paper-beads-c-48_92/evening-sky-mix-p-1326.html?zenid=b23e1b1a7dfe13bbaa3ff5fba404e0c0<br />
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The beads are upcycled paper made by women, who are oftentimes the sole income earners in their household.<br />
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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet OverfieldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458943458439951851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278108405341437820.post-71661705932983636912017-04-02T14:13:00.000-07:002017-04-14T14:21:27.196-07:00DIY Upcycled Garden Markers<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/O5M7f9uJP0k" width="640"></iframe><br />
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These DIY Upcycled Garden Markers are pretty easy to make. Make sure you bring you pun game when writing out your markers too!<br />
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Jar lids<br />
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Awl or nail to poke holes<br />
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Hammer or mallet<br />
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Self healing mat, or other item to protect from awl or nail holes<br />
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Paint brush<br />
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Acrylic paint<br />
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Palette for paint<br />
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Wire - 18 gauge will work best, but use what you have<br />
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Wire cutters<br />
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Your pun game<br />
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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet OverfieldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458943458439951851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278108405341437820.post-91017979449429795102017-04-02T14:12:00.000-07:002017-04-14T14:21:53.456-07:00Tea Painting in Joshua Tree - pack your friends and make art in the desert<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DTNy_0SI-8E" width="640"></iframe><br />
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My lady squad and I took our art out-of-doors for tea painting in Joshua Tree, CA. Natalie @lesswastemoreadventure used our orange peels to make an organic rough edge. Maddie @folkdreams made a texture piece that represented the desert floor. I drew the organic peaks by layering the tea to make darker areas.<br />
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Brewed tea - I used expired Thai tea<br />
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Container for tea<br />
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Where would you take tea painting? Let me know in the comments.<br />
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If you would like to make art in the desert come join us April 7-9! https://ladiesadventureclub.com for more info<br />
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I read The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo and it helped me understand how I should be cleaning. My whole life I've been a messy person, but after the book I felt I could tackle my stuff with a better outlook. However there I knew there were some rules and guidelines in the book I couldn't follow. So I made up some of my own guidelines.<br />
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Let me know your experience with Marie Kondo's Spark Joy Method. If you use her book as a guide for Spring Cleaning I think your place will get tidy and stay manageable for sure!<br />
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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet OverfieldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458943458439951851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278108405341437820.post-63120007015602380902017-03-12T14:14:00.000-07:002017-04-14T14:20:59.156-07:00Magic Bruschetta Recipe - helps fight colds - super tasty!<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/17q_Nzez9fI" width="640"></iframe><br />
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Here's the recipe for making the yummiest bruschetta:<br />
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3-4 tomatoes<br />
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approximately 3/4 C basil<br />
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approximately 1/2 C red onion<br />
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1-2 cloves if you are just starting on your raw garlic eating adventures, 2-3 if you are used to raw garlic or Italian<br />
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A splash of olive oil<br />
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A splash of Balsamic vinegar<br />
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Salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Chop up everything and add into a bowl, add rest of ingredients and stir! Eat and feel better.<br />
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Quick note: raw garlic is SPICY! It is very yummy, but it has a kick.<br />
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Megan @megmodels the conceptual artist and body positivity advocate, had an event at The Plus Bus. It's a really cool plus size clothing shop in LA. They take trade-in used but still nice clothing, and will give you store credit. They both were so kind and generous, and let me film some of the event.<br />
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I found Megan's IG a few years ago, when I was just starting Break + Remake and feeling like I needed to change how I looked to be on camera. At the time I knew that fashion magazines were not healthy for me to look at, so I had already stopped. But I was still looking for a guide, I guess that's what you would call it, to help me see I could be in frame and in focus. Megan helped me see this. Follow her on IG and buy her prints!<br />
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Selina was performing at the event, and was super chill and let me talk to her about body positivity too, and her quote was the best. "Love you some you" -Selina Carrera. Tweet it, write it on your mirror. If you are an artist make prints and give Selina some love.<br />
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Show my people some love!<br />
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The Plus Bus: http://www.theplus-bus.com<br />
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Megan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/megmodels/<br />
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Selina Carrera:https://www.selinacarrera.com<br />
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I invite you to share your story with me, how is your journey loving yourself? If you feel better sharing privately DM me on FB or IG.<br />
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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet OverfieldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458943458439951851noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278108405341437820.post-60190855344834854802017-02-26T14:17:00.000-08:002017-04-14T14:19:56.048-07:00DIY Rosewater Witch Hazel - great face toner - from frozen rose petals<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lnXW5LF8dLs" width="640"></iframe><br />
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Did you know? DIY rose water is super easy to make. And this rosewater witch hazel is great to use in the evenings, it makes a lovely toner.<br />
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Fun tip: I froze my rose petals from the last batch of rosewater I made. It worked out GREAT! So if you buy roses - try to get local to you and organic - get a dozen and freeze half of the petals.<br />
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Keep your left over rose water in the fridge, or give it to a friend. It spoils pretty fast if it doesn't have witch hazel in it.<br />
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When caring and giving people treats, don't forget yourself! This is as much for you as it is for me, I've been juggling a lot of projects and need to remember. How about you? Are you taking care of yourself and your artist?<br />
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Here are some links to self-care tips and tricks<br />
7 Self care tips:<br />
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Self care in stressful times:<br />
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Boost creativity:<br />
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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet OverfieldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458943458439951851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278108405341437820.post-62675671138555590242017-02-12T13:25:00.000-08:002017-02-14T13:25:31.359-08:00DIY 8 bit heart card - use upcycled materials - paper craft - card making<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JVn_CRMKFXM" width="640"></iframe><br />
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Get your craft knife and your scissors, this DIY 8 bit card is a great treat for your favorite gamer. I'm giving mine to Mr. Remake! Use an old cereal box, or a frozen food box. Even a thicker junk mail flier will work.<br />
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Music composed for Break + Remake by Janet OverfieldAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09458943458439951851noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1278108405341437820.post-32646743062263415852017-02-05T14:24:00.000-08:002017-04-14T14:24:52.654-07:00DIY Makeup Remover Wipes - replaces cotton rounds - quick sewing project<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yfn02sqDzk0" width="640"></iframe><br />
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DIY Makeup remover wipes! These will replace the cotton rounds in your beauty routine. It's a quick sewing project, so you can whip a bunch up in an afternoon.<br />
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I really like the exfoliating towel scrubbiness on my face. However after I had been using the wipes for a few days, I realized the towel was too rough around my eyes. So I backed the towel with flannel. So soft! These work great to take off face makeup!<br />
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Threading the top of the machine:<br />
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Filling and threading the bobbin:<br />
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This is episode 2 of Threading a Sewing Machine, where we talk all about bobbins. I walk you through how to insert the bobbin in to it's case, where the tension disks are, and how I put the bobbin in the machine. Remember, it's all about slowing the thread down and controlling it, otherwise you make thread art. For the Wall of Shame.<br />
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For tips about threading the top of the machine watch here: https://youtu.be/BLBg_UNiYzw<br />
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ALWAYS CHECK your sewing machine manual for the right way to do anything for your personal machine. I'm working on a Bernina 1008, and I love Berninas, not even sponsored.<br />
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DIY Upcycled Tassel Necklace. I used a shirt that was 100% silk and over 5 years old. It finally shredded in the pits! You can use what ever item you'd like, just make sure the weave of the fabric isn't too loose. If it's too loose you'll fray forever. I do have stragglies on my clothes after I wear it but I don't care, I work in a costume shop.<br />
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Shirt - you can use whatever though<br />
Wire cutters<br />
Eye pins<br />
Chain - I wanted a long dangly necklace, so I grabbed a long chain<br />
Jump ring<br />
Chain nose pliers - or use round nose pliers, or just whatever you have around<br />
Embroidery floss<br />
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Jewelry tree! Did your grandma have one of these? Mine didn't, but I know other grandma ladies who had them! If you use thrifted and vintage materials, this is definitely a more sustainable craft, but what about the hot glue?<br />
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This is a super simple DIY for you and all your baking friends, DIY vanilla extract! Who knew it was so easy! I'm going to give some of mine away as gifts. The rum vanilla extract is going into Grandma's Rum Ball recipe. That's the extent of my baking ability. I'm a cooker, not a baker.<br />
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During Christmas 2015 I made a gingerbread recipe that looked fine to me on paper, but after I made them I realized they tasted like dog biscuits. Dad, bless him, said he liked them but it was a fib. My sister, who does bake, took a look at the recipe and noticed it called for too much flour. Well maybe this Christmas, with a recipe vetted by my sister, I can make non-dog biscuit gingerbread. Fingers crossed.<br />
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Vanilla beans - grade B, the dry ones<br />
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Grab yourself a thrifted t-shirt, or one from the bottom of your closet and get cutting for this easy DIY Halloween costume. Or just wear it as we get closer to Halloween. Or just bring it into your everyday wardrobe ;)<br />
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Make this tiny sketchbook to go with your traveling watercolor tin! This project also has really easy bookbinding tricks, for a simple and cute traveling artist kit.<br />
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Watercolor tin<br />
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Sturdy cover material<br />
Binder clip<br />
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This is the cutest water color palette you will ever see. It's so easy to make and super portable. Make it out of any mint tin or thing you have around that closes nicely. And it helps to check if your watercolors will rewet after they have dried. Becuase I didn't and just got lucky. A-whoops!<br />
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Cloth for alcohol<br />
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OodleBaDoodle is a sustainable business that makes super cute pillows and home decor. Rebecca makes everything with reclaimed materials. She was kind enough to open her studio to me and let me ask her tons of questions.<br />
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This thrifted rehab has been sitting in my To-Do pile for so long that I decided to make it into an episode. The picture had some water damage, so it needed a new back. I tried to put the picture in a new frame, but the frame was too small! Boo! But the original frame is cute, so it's not a total wash. Let me know you have any projects that have been sitting around.<br />
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Thrifted picture<br />
New frame (possibly)<br />
Acid free backing board - I used heavy weight drawing boards from the art store<br />
Ruler<br />
Writing utensil<br />
Cutting tool<br />
Acid free tape<br />
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