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Monday, July 28, 2008

Alchemy

My friend Sherrie pulled a black pseudo suede coat out of the garbage and brought it to me - as a gift. Garbage as a gift! That means so much to me. I LOVE it! She said she knew that I would be able to make something of value with it. 

Base metal to gold, baby! Base metal to gold!

My upcycling efforts began with a small gift of gratitude for her. It needs a detail, but is almost done. But that's for her. This morning I was inspired to create something for me. ::squeal of delight:: Something to enable my paint brushes to travel easily with me. And so I followed through on that inspiration . . . 
It's very rock-n-roll-n-rough around the edges, but it is highly functional! I'm pleased.

As I surveyed and cut the old coat I spotted a pocket. A pocket already made for me. A pocket with snap closures. A pocket that is a perfect size for my Spirit Cards . . . 
That's what I made today. Base metal to gold! And the day is still so young! 
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12 comments:

  1. AnnJuly 28, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    Wow! What a great way to upcycle and make use of the coat!

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  2. Scott Bulger PhotographyJuly 28, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    Brilliant re-use of the gift from your friend. She certainly was right about you being able to use it.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Oh wow! That's really inspiring! I love it when people upcycle things, and it was so creative!

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  4. Rosebud CollectionJuly 28, 2008 at 1:07 PM

    What a great carrier for brushes..Darn, your clever. Like the pocket idea too..The cards look really lovely..Good job..

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  5. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    Not that I need an extra anything to visit your sites, but most definately there was a little extra pull today, so I came, and now I know why....
    I am SO GLAD you enjoyed that coat!!! Im so glad I listened when I grabbed it... and I shall keep listening for those whispers. (especially the loud ones!! LOL) and I am excited too... a surprise! yeah!!
    (((hugs)))

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  6. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 3:40 PM

    wonderful, what a great way to use that coat, I love the paint brush holder!:)

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  7. AmandaJuly 28, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    Thanks for the comment on my blog! Looks like this was a great coat! And those zucchini pickles look interesting... I've never had anything like that before.

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  8. UnknownJuly 28, 2008 at 4:08 PM

    you are truly amazing!!!!

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  9. SaraJuly 28, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    I too get excited by garbage! haha. Great post.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 28, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    The brush case is awesome - definitely have to make one for myself!

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  11. JulieJuly 30, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    Wow, very nice!

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  12. SuzeesJubileeZAugust 5, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    I really enjoy your Blog and your resourceful ways. It makes me smile Thank you. Susan

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