Upcycling: Vintage Jewelry Projects

Do you have any vintage costume jewelry laying around? Or, perhaps you’ve seen piles of this type of jewelry at the thrift store. Well, it’s time to gather up those pieces of costume jewelry and put them to use. Here are twelve inspirational diy projects that you can make using vintage jewelry.

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From my archives ~ Air Mail Jar

Hello friends - I'm so happy you're here. It's time to share your creativity and be inspired by all the wonderful linked projects. If you are new to homework and The Inspiration Board I'm so glad you found your way to my little corner of the crafty world. Feel free to link up, stay awhile and most importantly, pop in anytime. If you're a regular visitor, I can't thank you enough for coming back week after week.

Now on to the creative party. I can't wait to see what you've been working on.

Upcycling: Weathered Nautical cans

It’s not too late to get that beachy coastal look for summer and here’s a simple diy recycling project to add a nautical touch to your décor.

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Happy Friday everyone! It was another fun and creative week here on homework. I thought I was going to be on jury duty starting next week but I postponed it for a few weeks because of other family commitments. I had prepared some fun round up posts in case I got on a jury and I’ll be sprinkling them in here and there. I hope you enjoy them. How about you? Do you have more time to be creative in the summer or less time because of other commitments?

In case you didn’t have a chance to stop by this week, here is what I shared.

Cookies & Milk  |  Teen Room Sign  |  Ice Cream  |  Popsicle Round Up

Now on to the features from The Inspiration Board Creative Party. Thank you to each and every one of you who took the time to stop by, comment or share your creativity!

Extra Credit: It’s almost Back-To-School time

This post brought to you by White Cloud. All opinions are 100% mine.

I know we’re only a little over halfway through summer but it’s starting to happen. The words “back-to-school” are starting to creep into my brain. If you have kids, is it happening to you? Are you starting to make mental lists or even written lists of what you need to get.

Good Taste: Homemade Popsicle Round up

There’s nothing as refreshing as a popsicle in the heat of the summer. I’ve rounded up some of the prettiest and I’m sure tastiest homemade popsicles that I could find.

Good Taste: We All Scream For Ice Cream

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Unilever Ice Cream. All opinions are 100% mine.

We love ice cream year round but it’s especially good in these hot summer months. I usually keep the freezer stocked with some type of tasty frozen treat. It’s such a quick and easy way to satisfy that sweet craving. I recently got to sample six types of ice cream products. I know… it was rough.

UPCYCLING: Shopping bag to teen decor

My son has reached the age where he likes to pick out his own clothes. Long gone are the days of cute matching clothes that I would pick out. He typically likes the beachy surf and skate shop type clothing stores that are everywhere here in Southern California.

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From my archives ~ Fabric Swatch Book

 
Welcome to The Inspiration Board Creative Party. I'm so happy you could join me today. If you're new to homework, I'm so happy you found your way to my little corner of the creative world. For those of you who stop by all the time, from the bottom of my heart I am so grateful for you. So, what have you been working on? I've been baking, trying new meal recipes and crafting. Yesterday I shared some yummy cookies and I have a fun teen boy project coming up this week.

Now it's your turn, I can't wait to see what you've been working on.

Good Taste: Cookies & Milk

Today I’m sharing with you my son’s new favorite cookie. These are Mom’s Ultimate Mocha Truffle Chocolate Cookies. It’s a mouthful to say and a yummy mouthful to eat.

Homework ~ Extra Credit: Daily Deals

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ToAdorn. All opinions are 100% mine.

Friends, I have a new daily deal website to share with you. I love daily deals and this one is so fun. It’s called ToAdorn and it features fashion, accessories and home décor. The neat thing about ToAdorn is that they team up with some of the best sellers around and feature their products which of course, are usually the latest trends. While I was shopping on ToAdorn, I saw stamped metal, burlap, chevron and more. All the things we love and see on our favorite sites and blogs.

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Happy Friday everyone! We’re more than halfway through July – how did that happen? A big thank you to everyone who came by this week, whether you dropped by, linked up, left a comment or stayed awhile, I’m truly grateful. I hope you’re all having a great summer. It’s flying by and it will be back-to-school time soon.

In case you didn’t get a chance to stop by, here’s what I shared this week.

Classic Southern Chocolate Pie  |  Fabric Gift Wrap & More  |  Free Personalized Posters

Now on to the projects in the spotlight this week….

Inkling: Free Personalized Posters from Vertbaudet

I have such a treat for you today. Free personalized posters from Vertbaudet. Vertbaudet has been a favorite with parents in France for over 40 years and launched in the UK in 1997. They have adorable children’s clothes and furniture and are offering these posters that your can personalize and download for free.

It’s a wrap: Fabric & Garlands

I love pretty packages but I have to confess, I do use and reuse gift bags now and then. But when I have time, I like to make gifts extra special. Wrapping paper can be expensive. I don’t like expensive – especially when it’s something that’s going to be ripped open and thrown away. One of my favorite ways to wrap gifts is with things that I have around the house. Leftover fabric, paper, recycled materials… it can all be used to make a package pretty.

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From my archives – brown bag faux bay leaf wreath

Hello friends - I'm so happy you're here because, it's Tuesday - time to share your creativity and be inspired by all the wonderful linked projects. If you are new to homework and The Inspiration Board I'm so glad you found your way to my little corner of the crafty world. Feel free to link up, stay awhile and most importantly, pop in anytime. If you're a regular visitor, I can't thank you enough for coming back week after week.

Now on to the creative party. I can't wait to see what you've been working on.

Good Taste: Classic southern chocolate pie

I tried out a new recipe. This is a Classic Southern Chocolate Pie. I’ve had Chocolate Cream Pie, Mousse Pie, Brownie Pie, Pudding Pie and Boston Cream Pie (ok, that’s not really a pie), but I never had tried this classic southern dessert.

Little crafts: MARTHA STEWART CRAFTS FOR KIDS & A GIVEAWAY

Get your little crafters ready for some fun, fun, fun because Martha Stewart has done it again.

Be My Guest: Fox Hollow Cottage

Hello everyone! I’m still working on getting caught up and I have one final guest today. Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage always amazes me with her beautiful diy home projects and spot-on décor. Today she has us dreaming of the islands with this adorable summer beachy project.  

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Aloha Homework Readers!

I'm Shannon and I'm sharing a little island style Aloha Wreath with you today!

Summer is officially here.. and who doesn't love Hawaii?

In celebration of the season and my love for the islands, I whipped this up!

And you can too.

The base is a Pool Noodle. Secured in a circle with clear packing tape.

Then wrapped with strips of fabric, secured with a glue gun, with all seams on the back.

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From my archives – crepe paper jellyfish

Happy Tuesday everyone! Is it hot where you live? We had a heat wave last week and oh boy was it hot. When I was traveling I was in 102 degree dry heat and when I returned, I came back to 90 degree very humid weather. Hmmm, I'm not sure which is worse. It's cooled off since - thank goodness - so I can get back to crafting and creating. In the meantime, I can't wait to see what you've been up to.

Be My Guest: Cupcakes and Crinoline

Happy Monday friends. I’m back but of course, so behind on so many things. So while I unpack, read through hundreds of emails and work on some projects, I’ll let the sweet Mary Beth of Cupcakes and Crinoline share her beautiful Vintage Pin Cushion.

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Hello sweet friends of Carolyn and her inspiring Homework. I am so excited to be here today. Carolyn is one of my favorite bloggers and I always find myself oohing and aahing over her lovely creations and beautiful photography. For those of you who don't know me {and that's probably most of you!}, I'm Mary Beth, the author of Cupcakes and Crinoline where I share recipes, crafts, my love of vintage style and easy, small DIY projects. Today I wanted to share one of my favorite oh-so-easy to make vintage crafts with you~ this Vintage Pin Cushion.

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Happy Friday everyone! I’m back but still getting caught up. Life moves at such a fast pace that it’s amazing how far you fall behind when you’re away for awhile. I’m slowly digging myself out and will be back with some creative projects soon. In the meantime, today I have double features to share with you. Features from The Inspiration Board [108] and [109]. So today’s post is absolutely brimming with inspirational projects. 

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit or share their projects in the past few weeks. Enjoy!

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Did you know that Sharpies now come in metallic colors? They do and aka design didn’t miss a beat by creating these stunning animal print bowls.

Be My Guest: The Silly Pearl

Happy Fourth of July everyone! I hope you all enjoy the holiday - if you’re here in the U.S. If not, well, happy Thursday to everyone else. Today, while I’m still away, I have the wonderful and adorable Steph from The Silly Pearl holding down the fort.

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Hello! My name is Steph and I write over at The Silly Pearl about the crafts I make and the thrifting I do in between cuddles with my six year old twin girls. I am so honored to be posting here on Homework today, as Carolyn is such a wonderful friend and great supporter of her fellow bloggers! And you all know about her amazing style, of course!

Is it the 4th of July already? Time to make a new wreath for my front door. I’m so excited to share it with you my Patriotic Sunburst Wreath today.

I had recently made a larger sunburst wreath in more pastel-y colors for the spring, and I had just enough wood pieces left (game pieces from the thrift store) to make a smaller version of it in patriotic colors. I used a small wreath form from the craft store to anchor everything together.

Be My Guest: Mrs. Hines’ Class

Happy Wednesday everyone! I’ll be back soon – do you miss me? Probably not with all the fabulous guests that I’ve had. Today I have a different type of post for you. The wonderful Mrs. Hines from Mrs. Hines’ Class is here to talk about time management. Whether you work outside the home, blog (or both), have a family, pets etc., we could all make better use of our limited time.

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Hello, Homework readers! I am Mrs. Hines, the author of the blog www.mrshinesclass.com I am so very honored to be here with you.

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From my archives – Granny Square Birdhouse 

I hope you've been enjoying the guests that have been sharing their projects here on homework. I'll be back soon but it wouldn't be Tuesday without The Inspiration Board. I'm so happy you stopped by today. I'll have a double dose of features up this Friday (features from last week and this week). Woot - there will be tons of inspiration.

Now on to the creative party. I can't wait to see what you've been up to.

Be My Guest: Will Cook for Smiles

I’m still on a little break but have such a treat for you today. Lyuba from Will Cook For Smiles has been a regular contributor to The Inspiration Board creative party for quite awhile. Her dishes and goodies are always amazing so I’m thrilled that she’s here today to share with you.

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Hello to all of you, lovely readers of Carolyn's Homework! I'm Lyuba From Will Cook For Smiles! I'm happy to be here, giving Carolyn a little summer break! While I got your attention, I might as well share an awesome recipe with you.

Today, I'm sharing an amazing cookie recipe that I've been making for years. I love these cookies so much because they are not just chewy but also crispy! How, you ask? They are nicely chewy in the middle but sweet and crispy on the outside.