Recycle - Reuse

As a crafter, I have a hard time throwing anything away (you never know what you can reuse).

One of my friends gave me an idea about using Altoid Tins for business card holders. Of course, I took the idea and ran with it!

I made mine to look like a little Steampunk suitcase!

It was super easy to make. Grab some fun scrapbook paper, a few charms, ribbon and modge podge!

To complete the suitcase look, I added a little pocket. 

My cards will be very accessible at my craft table and presentable!

These little guys can be used for so much more than just business card holders. You can use them as change holders (though they may jingle a lot), to hold bandaids, mini first aid kits, draw inside and make your own tic-tac-toe with magnets or secret boxes, etc...

Here's one with metal-looking paper. 

Hats Off To You

I love that Steampunk fashion is an open book. Pretty much anything goes.
Here is my creation of another new top hat.

And the best part about making your own is that you can make it look like whatever you want! 

I took some fun pendants and used them as the center focal point for my hat.

The pendant I chose for this hat is the Owl.

The owl represents wisdom and intuitive knowledge. They also grant you the ability to see what is hidden to most.

I added some fun gears to compliment the owl and add to the Steampunk vibe.

Look through your jewelry box and find anything that is broken or you don't wear anymore. Don't throw it away! Use it to embellish something like an awesome top hat.

Hats, HaTs, HATS!

Lately, I've been going a little crazy over the funnest Steampunk Project. 

Top Hats!

Top Hats can been seen all through Steampunk fashion and movies. Various sizes fit various costumes.

My personal preference is what I like to call, The Mini!

Mini top hats hold a special place in my heart because they can be worn with any hair style and pretty much any costume. 

I've even seen a few mini's made for brides! 

They're everywhere!

So, I put my creative juices to work and made a new batch of Mini Top Hats. 

(They'll be for sale on my Etsy soon ;) )

I make my top hats from scratch. True to my recycling ways, I use things that normally people would throw out. Such as, cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls and scraps of fabric.

It doesn't take much to make a mini hat. I shop at the scrap section of the store and always find more than enough fabric to cover my hats (for a cheaper price!)

                                

Since they are made from anything I can get my hands on, they each come out completely unique!

There are some people who think Steampunk is just slapping a few gears on something and calling it good.

I believe that Steampunk is an expression, and I try to add that expression to every work of art that I make.

Here's an example of a little hat that I made out of a toilet paper roll!

I have a few more toilet paper roll hats here.

Why not give it a try. See what you come up with!

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