Fall into Winter!

Tis the season to hurry hurry hurry and yet, it seems a bit overdone. Why go through another holiday season of rushing and buying.... why not try reclaiming?! Everyone has that drawer of broken items, that closet of unworn clothing, old vases, dusty picture frames. CHANGE IT UP. You will be amazed with a little bottle of paint, some super duty glue, a a tiny bit of time will get you. And Walla- you have Christmas handmade and ready for the relatives!

* Take an old picture frame and put a mesh screen or chicken wire  in the opening, and you now have a jewelry holder.

* That wool sweater that you shrunk last year that can now fit your 2 year old... sew the bottom shut and add an old tie or the felted sleeves for the handles and you have a new handbag. To make it fancy, add a brooch or two.

* Speaking of brooches and broken jewelry, take a styrofoam ball and create a brooch bouquet to use as a centerpiece for your holiday parties. Stick the jewelry pieces with the pins or a glue gun, and your sparkly creation will win many compliments.

Other great ideas for gifts- shop LOCAL. Forget Walmart and Big Lots this year, there are so many talented artists in your area who blow glass, create pottery, bead, refashion junk, paint, etc, and your family will love such a unique gift- that noone else can get!!! =)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Nov. 15: Steampunk Jewelry Class. Town of Farragut 6:30-8:30pm
Nov. 19: Market Square Farmer's Market

Dec. 3: Market Square Holiday Market
Dec. 4: Eco Make and Take it. Ijams Nature Center 1-7pm (great way to finish your holiday present making!)
Dec.10: Market Square Holiday Market
Dec.17: Market Square Holiday Market

If you would like a special order for your loved ones, please let me know and I will get it done in plenty of time for the holidays. Jewelry and painted hubcaps!!!