Inspired by Pinterest: Crafting with Vinyl Records

Join me as I rock out with vinyl records! Pick up a few at your local thrift shop and you'll be amazing at how fun they can be to craft with. Learn to melt and mold a vinyl record and create fun seasonal home decor projects.

UPDATE to original post 10/31/12: I completed the Snowman's Hat and created a 

separate post about it. Click here to see my step-by-step tutorial and tips about 

rockin' out a vinyl record into an awesome seasonal decor project.

Pins Referenced in Today's Episode

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Credits: Stars for Streetlights

Credits: Cool Planet

Credits: Craft Bits

Credits: Thread Sence

For other Vinyl Ideas, visit my "Vinyl Records & CD Recycle Projects" Board

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Still Mystified by Seattle Recycling

As you all know I recently ventured up to Seattle for a short family vacation. We enjoyed so much of the trip, but I have to be honest, I'm still completely mystified by Seattle recycling. We tried to get the hang of it and they do so much to try and education those of us unfamiliar with the program. They even go to the extent of putting images on the different cans like these at McDonalds. But still it was confusing and often times contradicted itself. You'll notice that there is a picture of a cup on the "recycle" bin AND one on the "garbage" bin...go figure!

 

Our cute Seattle family members tried to educate us as well as we stayed in their home. They handed me a 5 page booklet with more pictures in it, but one page would say to put solid tissues in the food/yard waste and another page would say to put solid napkins/tissues in the garbage...still confused! Also, those things you would think would be recycled...not always the case. And the whole "food waste" receptacle you leave on your counter for leftovers...a little disgusting at times. Heck I love my garbage disposal for those things!  

Don't get me wrong, I love the whole idea of recycling and wish we did it around here. But I will tell you from my point of view, it takes more then a five day vacation to get the program down! 

I took a picture of this sign in a bathroom, this made me pause and reminded me why I liked Seattle and how "green" this city is, even if I don't totally understand Seattle recycling!

Favorite Finds for the 15th Week of 2010

Mother's Day Idea: Etched Glass

The Idea Door Blog had this great Mother's Day idea on their blog...to etch glass. A vase, a cake pan or a plate...how great! I love personalized gifts and wouldn't any mom love something you make her?? Check out how easy it is on the Idea Door blog.

Dream Kids Room

HGTV did it again...I absolutely loved this room and was thinking I should talk my hubby into remodeling our bedroom to be like this...I get the top bunk though!! Check out more pictures on HGTVs website.

Zipper Flip Flops

Now these are original and creative, don't you think? Flip flops at the craft store are going to run you $1.99-2.99 at the most, the zipper a couple more dollars...and the end result, priceless. If you'd like to see how easy these are to make, check out this step-by-step flip flop tutorial.

Cupcake Liner Carnations

What a fun way to create flowers, especially for gift wrapping!! Martha Stewart will tell you how to create these fun cupcake liner flowers.

Silhouettes for Mother's Day

When I was about 7 years old my family went to Disneyland. I remembered one of the souvenirs my mom wanted for herself were our silhouettes. There was a little shop that they would "hand-cut" our head shapes out and frame them. I have no idea what she did with those, but I was so excited to see this tutorial online. But no hand-cutting here, it's all done on the computer. How fun would it be to have these of your children as they are growing up...even if you put them in a scrapbook. Be sure to check out the great tutorial posted at Crafty Chicks blog.

Awesome Crafting Table

I'm continually amazed at how small this world is...and a couple of weeks ago proved it. I was visiting a great neighbor of mine and I mention that I've worked in the scrapbook industry for these past 13 years. He was shocked and excited because the company he's working for has created this amazing craft table and is hoping to start marketing it soon. Here's a sneak peek of the first prototype table and with luck I'll be able to share more in the near future!!

Felt Rosettes

This post is for Amy...I thought you'd love those fun spiral roses made from FELT!! Found this one on the Mrs. Priss blog too.

Floral Ring Tutorial

I've made these before as hair clips and scrapbook layout embellishments, but never for jewelry...aren't they the cutest little things. And because I love step-by-step tutorials I couldn't resist sharing this post from Mrs. Priss blog.

Cardinal House Etsy Shop

I think part of the reason I add etsy shop finds to my blog is so I remember where I need to go back to and BUY from when I have money!! Loved this gals necklaces and how she packages her product...a definite must order from shop for me.

Recycled T-Shirt Bags
In honor of Earth Day, I found this cute idea on the Martha Stewart website on turning old t-shirts into bags. There is a video tutorial available, but you have to suffer through about ? minutes of Martha teaching you about gourds (fast forward to about 5 minutes into the tutorial to get to the t-shirt portion).