Recycled Christmas Ornament Bejeweled

Wednesday, December 17, 2008




I had some left over chains from my junk jewelry projects and some left over ornaments and fine glitter as well never knew what to do with them all this is what I did and I plan to make many more
Please tell me what you think are they to simple?

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Patriotic Framed Christmas Tree

Saturday, December 13, 2008



Made of old vintage jewelry pieces, some other found parts.
Measures 8X10.
This was a tree spoken for but not picked up I can paint the frame for you if you would like.

Asking $18.00

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Sea Shell Framed Tree

Saturday, December 6, 2008



This is a huge framed tree this is why I could not get a good close up of it I think I will make a tree out of nearly anything

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Friday, November 28, 2008



Ovarian Cancer Vintage Jewelry Framed Christmas Tree
Frame measures 12 inches wide and 15 inches tall. Wood Frame which I did purchase at a local Thrift Shop so it is not new but I feel it just adds to the beauty of the tree. I embellished the frame with teal and pearl like buttons to match my colors in the tree.
When I was trying to design the tree I never knew how hard teal is to match up with another color, I decided on faux pearl and gold tone vintage jewelry.
The backing on the tree is Ecru felt and underneath the jewelry you will see where I layered Ecru lace. I used a Vintage faux teal pearl necklace to form my frame.

A Tribute to every Woman who has had to find the strength and faith to face this horrible disease..

$25.00

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Button framed Christmas Tree




Frame on Outside measures 14 X 17 Inside measures 11 X 13.
Beautiful Gold Frame, I did the Background in Green Velvet.
Embellished with over 150 Buttons. I really did clean out the old buttons making this one.

Asking $20.00

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Red and Green Rhinestone Trees

Wednesday, November 19, 2008



Red and Green Rhinestone Trees Set of 2 Frames each measures 5¼ X 5¾ inside measures 4¾ X 3¼ Silver Frame with intertwined hearts on the center of the bottom. I used once again brushed red suede foam, on one frame I did the outline of the tree with Green glass rhinestones, and on the other I did the out line in Red glass Rhinestones. All glass rhinestones used to make tree I brushed with snowflake sparkle dust. Has Easel Back

This set is for sale $12.00 set

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Red and yellow Rhinestone Trees


Red and yellow Rhinestone Trees Set of 2 Frames each measures 5¼ X 5¾ inside measures 4¾ X 3¼ Silver Frame with intertwined hearts on the center of the bottom. I used once again brushed red suede foam, on one frame I did the outline of the tree with yellow glass rhinestones, and on the other I did the out line in Red glass Rhinestones. All glass rhinestones used to make tree I brushed with snowflake sparkle dust. Has Easel Back

This set is for sale $12.00

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Birch Paper Framed Ornaments



Vermont Birch Paper framed Christmas ornaments I picked up these little silver frames at Michael's and thought they were so cute and just perfect for Rhinestone trees. I used Handmade Vermont Birch Paper for the background of my tree, and then I applied a colorful collage of glass and acrylic rhinestones to form a assortment of flowers, this is so colorful and unusual. The frame measures 5¼ X 5½ Inside measures 4¾ X 3¼ This frame has it’s own easel back.

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Trivet Framed Style Christmas Tree



Trivet Framed Style Christmas Tree These frames I found at a local Estate and they had old Trivets in them so hence the Trivet frame. How and what I used to make the tree. I first framed in with brushed red suede foam. I used green glitter Rick rack to form my tree, I tried to use mostly red, green, and gold Vintage Jewelry. No Garland used on this one. Frame measures 8 X 8 Inside frame measures 5.5 X 5.5 This is best displayed on a Easel

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Gold Framed Red Garland Tree





Gold Framed Red Garland Tree This is so beautiful in person you can not see the loveliness in the pictures. Frame measures 12.5 X 14.5 Inside frame measures 11 x 13. I used green wool felt as my backing , the items used to embellish this tree include: Gold Vintage Jewelry Gold Braid to make the from Red Sparkle Garland Snowmen, snowflakes, candles, trees, and some stars. You can add a saw tooth on the back for hanging however I have designed it to be used on a easel.

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Chocolate Raspberry Mulberry Tree


Frame measures 8 X 8 inside frame measures 5.5 X 5.5 I used Chocolate Raspberry Mulberry Paper for my Backing. Using silver and white rick rack braided by me together to form the outer shape of the tree. I embellished this with Vintage White, Yellow, and Silver beads. I also added some clear faceted stars to dress up the outer side of the tree. You could add a saw tooth hanger on this frame however it has the ability to rest on a Easel.

This item is for Sale $7.00

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Vintage Jewelry Wreath top Christmas Tree

Monday, November 17, 2008


Wreath top Tree Wood Frame Measures 12 X 10 Picture measures 7½ X 9¼ I used red felt foam for the backing, hand braided rick rack to form the tree, White sparkle garland on each row of the tree. Embellished with Vintage Jewelry and some Christmas items. I used a old earring for the trunk. Designed to be displayed on a easel however you and add saw tooth hanger for the wall..

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Red Shadowbox Vintage Christmas Tree


Red Shadow Box Christmas Tree Shadow Box measures 7½ X 7½ I painted it red and did add a coat of sealer. I used green Mulberry paper as the backing of the tree. I braided tiny silver and white garland to form the shape of the tree. All adorned with Vintage Jewelry, at the top I used 2 green loop earrings and formed a loop like design on the inside in the middle I put a small vintage star button. This is signed by me and dated #5 of my 2008 Holiday Collection Hangs on wall or can be set on a shelf.


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Snowflake Framed Vintage Jewelry Tree

Sunday, November 16, 2008


Snowflake Tree Wood Frame measures 11½ X 9½ Picture measures 9¾ X 7¾ I used Blue Mulberry paper as the background with snowflakes displayed about. Large Vintage Silver tone Door Knocker as the tree trunk. I layered lace to form the tree and embellished the lace with sparkle garland. Embellished with Vintage Jewelry and at the top of the tree I added a cute Angel. Signed and dated by me #2 in my 2008 Holiday Collection Can be hung on wall or displayed on a easel.

This tree is for sale $15.00

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Pink and Silver Vintage Jewelry Tree



Pink and Silver Tree
Frame measures 12 X 10
Picture measures 8 x 10
I think this came out just beautiful. I first painted the frame Silver and then used Pink Mulberry paper as my backing.
I braided white and silver garland to form the frame, and embellished it entirely with silver, white, and pink Vintage Jewelry.
I looked all over to find the proper vintage pieces to make this work of art. It took me about 21 hours to complete this tree. I spend a great deal of time setting out my design and when I get it just right I then permanently attach the pieces.
This is signed by me and #3 in my 2008 Holiday Collection
Has Easel on back however can hang on wall also

This item is for sale $15.00

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Vintage Childs Play Fan in Shadowbox





Small Fan in Shadowbox I found this old fan when I was going thru some toys of mine that I had at my Parents house I must confess it has been years since I brought these home. I applied gold colored lace to the top curve of the fan, embellished the fan with faux pearls and green rhinestones. This cutie sits on green velvet inside a shadowbox frame. This can either be hung on the wall or displayed on a table. Shadowbox measures 8½ X 6½.

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vintage Jewelry Framed Heart

Saturday, November 15, 2008

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Lovely Large Vintage Jewelry Framed Heart What a looker !!! The frame measures 18 X 14 with the inside measuring 15½ X 11¾. The frame I purchased at a local Estate Sale. I braided gold garland to form the design of the heart, then filled it with all lovely Vintage Jewelry, mostly gold and pink colors. This does have a saw tooth hanger on the back however it also looks nice displayed on a easel. This is truly a one of a kind piece of art. Signed by me #4 in my 2008 series of framed Holiday Art. I have over 23 hours invested in this work of art I searched high and low and anywhere I could to select just the right pieces for this I hope you find it as attractive as I do.




Gingerbread Framed Jewelry Tree

Friday, November 14, 2008


Gingerbread Tree Frame measures 11½ X 9½ Picture measures 7½ X 9¾ I used Brown Mulberry Paper as the background I layered lace and hand braided rick rack to form the tree. I embellished this cutie with Vintage Jewelry and Christmas items. Brown Pearl from Vintage Earring was used for the trunk. Designed to be displayed on a easel however you and add saw tooth hanger for the wall.

This is for Sale $15.00

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Dog Framed Christmas Tree



This is a really nice tree for any Animal Lover. I formed the tree with white lace and trimmed the sides with braided gold rick rack. I embellished this with dog themed items and a few clear and blue stars. Then I took some bottle caps and inserted some pictures of different breeds of dogs, on the top for the topper is a gold ribbon with a little dog resting on a present. All proceeds from the sale of this item will go to the D.A.R.E. Rescue.



$35.00

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Small Card framed Jewelry Christmas Tree


Small Card Christmas Tree This is a split wooden frame designed to either hang on the wall or display on a flat surface. On the left side I have a gold embellished Christmas Card of a Poinsettia. On the right side is the jeweled tree made with all Vintage Jewelry.

This tree is for sale $12.00

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Breast Cancer Framed Christmas Tree


Breast Cancer Tree Frame measures 11¼ X 8¼ Frame is shabby chic pink color. Picture measures 9½ X 7¾ I used White lace and hand braided pink and white rick rack to form the tree. I embellished this beauty with pink faceted and pearl beads. I have 4 Rhinestone pink ribbons throughout the tree they are hard to see but they are in there, I also added a couple of butterflies and the prettiest of all is the Crocheted Pink Angel at the top. With the purchase of the tree I will give you one of my Queen Latifa Brest Cancer Pins with the Rhinestone High Heel.

This tree is for sale $18.00

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Lizard Pin

Saturday, October 25, 2008


Measures 6" long, a plastic lizard adorned with copper accent beads and wrapped in turquoise and copper wire

This Guy was given as a RAC

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Lace Christmas Tree



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I am beginning to think I am the recycle Queen I just love it. As you can see these are made with ¾" lace I just took some that was in my stash and cut it to make the shape of a tree. Then I embellished it with some old jewelry

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A framed Fan

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If you can believe this I made this with some spare wallpaper I had on hand, then went through my junk jewelry and found this beautiful round disc that once was a earring, the center pearl item is a button.

Another Framed Jewelry Christmas Tree


I am having way to much fun with these
This tree is for sale $18.00
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Patriotic Framed Christmas Tree

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I gathered a bunch of red white and blue buttons and anything I could find and madethis colorful tree.

Lighthouse Coffee Pot Lamp

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

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I had a extra coffee pot left when I purchased a New Coffee maker and I hate to throw anything away so I made this light

Old Hags Boot Halloween Card

Monday, October 6, 2008




I made these using the template provided from Lindsey at http://linseyrickett.blogspot.com/2008/10/witchs-boot.html

Chicken Wire Covered Candles

Friday, October 3, 2008




No Rhyme or Reason for the making of these. I had made some bracelets using the chicken wire and had a couple pieces left over and did not want to throw them away so I came up with this idea.
And Yes I am a Lizard Fan

Recycled Bowling Balls




I made these earlier this summer in fact I made several for my front yard garden. Lady bug one,one with lizards,one with frogs,and one with tea pot and cups graphics.
Easy to do just clean well I clean mine with alcohol. You can find used Bowling Balls at the Thrift Stores some times the Bowling Alleys will give them to you.
After I cleaned them I spray painted them the color I wanted and then I applied the graphics in some cases I used stickers but I would not use stickers if you plan to use outside. The last thing I did was spray it with a good polyurethane sealer.Sorry about the sponged bowling ball picture I think the sun was shining the wrong way..

These are sold but I will take special orders
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Sea Shell Tree

Monday, September 29, 2008




I had so much fun making this it took a bit of time to collect the sea shells most are from the Florida Coastline and some I purchased I really am happy with the finished product. It is 15" tall and I even put lights in it

This tree is for sale $55.00

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Cone Shaped Jewelry Christmas Tree


I finally finished my Cone Christmas Tree I even found a string of Miniature Christmas Bulbs. This was fun to do

This item is for sale $12.00

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Joy Thank You

Friday, September 5, 2008

Button Necklaces

Wednesday, August 27, 2008







Another great way to use up one's button stash..
Directions can be found here:
http://www.crafterschoice.com/doc/crc/TemplateData/images/SetPanel/pdf/button_necklace.pdf
These are 3 different ways to make them
Comments welcome

These Necklaces are for sale $8.00 each

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Glass Block Light

I finally finished this it has been a work in progress project for some time. I first drilled a hole in the block to run the lights I then put all my Velum Papers on then I decoupaged the flaming I painted on the glass block.
Then just this past weekend I put some Blue aluminum foil in the front of the block on the bottom hoping to give the allusion of water, put my string of lights in and added some aquarium stones all around the lights to help hold them down.

Last thing I did was put some very wide canvas ribbon all around the side of the Block just for added dimension.

I would love comments

This item is for sale $45.00

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What I did during the Tropical Storm

Monday, August 25, 2008


We survived the storm. Jacksonville as a whole got 20" of water, many homes damaged from wind. We lost a tree in the back yard and had some major damage to our fence but all in all we faired well.
Anyway I got a order for a Purple Wreath from a Lady and this is what I made. I had made the same thing last year for another Lady I never think of Purple for the Holidays but when I went to Michaels I had no problem finding accessories.

Hurricane Fay

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

As I am sure you are all aware we are expecting a Hurricane in the next couple days I will be busy preparing my home for that event. When times allows and the storm passes I will be back sharing my ideas with you.

Gift Card Purse Pin

Thursday, August 14, 2008




My friend Joy was so kind and got me some expired gift cards. I made a small template of a dome shape. I cut 2 cards and glued them together, punched 2 holes in the top ran a wire and wrapped it and shaped it adding beads then secured it by wrapping the other end. This serves as the purse handle. I then cut out a heart shape and glued it to the purse and embellished it all with old broken jewelry. Glued a pin on the back and that was it.

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Zuni Earrings Handmade

Wednesday, August 13, 2008





I actually found the facings for these off a hanging ornament for the wall. I brought them home with no idea what to do with them. A couple days ago I pulled them out and realized they would fit over a silver concho so I glued them on added a clip on, then added blue seed beads all over the outside and I think they are kinda nice earrings. Measuring at almost 2".

These are for sale $8.00

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Remember When Framed Art

Friday, August 8, 2008


I made this with many different items. The heart in the center is rick rack sewed into a yo yo embellished in the center with a tiny pearl from a broken necklace.
The clock, Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triumph, luggage tag, and passport are all chipboard..
The pictures are royalty free images I found on the Internet, the frames I used my sizzix for them.
The Key and other items are from broken Jewelry I found.
I put some scrap grosgrain ribbon down on the right hand side and added 2 rick rack yo yo's on each side.
The watch I took from a broken watch my daughter gave me, I put a round finding around it to add some depth it fit perfect.
The purse and eyeglasses I found at a dollar store.
The frame I bought at a Church Sale.
I put many hours into this but I do like the results.
Comments Welcome

This item is for sale $45.00

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