Recent Upcycle Projects

I have been in a very productive mood lately and got several of my inventoried items finished. I love finding old wooden jewelry boxes or storage cabinets at tag sales. Here is a photo of a few of those, plus a trio of wooden frames with butterflies, and a glass paperweight. The tall tower of shelves has sold already, and the rest I should list for sale very soon.

OMGosh! Look at this necklace! and there's more...

My friend, Liz, has just opened a second etsy shop, GYPSYOLOGY. She fashions the most gorgeous jewelry designs from vintage pieces and parts. I was her first sale. I just had to share this gorgeousness with you. This isn't the necklace I bought, but mine is equally beautiful. I've been buying from her other shop for awhile; GYPSYFEATHER, where she sells the most fabulous vintage embellishment kits that she coordinates by color - per her shop announcement: Specializing in vintage jewelry and jewelry tidbits, findings, found objects, trinkets, lace and trims, buttons and beads ...

I have a huge stash of these beauties that I love to use in my artwork. I admit I have been selfish and keeping her lovely offerings to myself, not wanting anyone else to discover her...am I not just awful?!!!! Anyway, I am so glad I met Liz via her etsy, she is the SWEETEST gal. Hop on over and see her offerings.