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Repurposed Paperback Apple Sculpture Art

by Andi on February 4, 2009

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Repurposed Paperback Apple Sculpture Art

Originally uploaded by udandi

This project started one afternoon when I saw the paper apple sculpture on Creature Comforts [via Cheeky Magpie] so I called over my coworker and said, we can try this!
Using our 15 minute break and loosely following the directions at Cheeky Magpie, we split a paperback book [...]

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Make It: Felted Sweater Purse

by Andi on January 28, 2009

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felted purse

Originally uploaded by udandi

Inspired by Redux Designs Sweater Purse project I wanted to make a purse from a sweater.
I thought I would use the red sweater body that I had, but since it was really wide and worked better as a pillow I needed to find another sweater. I had put out a [...]

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Make It: Felted Pillow

by Andi on January 22, 2009

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Since I made wine cozies from the sleeves of a felted wool sweater, I had the body left and was trying to figure out what do with it. I considered a hot water bottle cover but I was not totally sold on the idea. I think because I like to put my feet on the [...]

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Make It: felted wine cozie

by Andi on December 29, 2008

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felted wine cozie, originally uploaded by udandi.

In college, my roommate had a wool sweater that another roommate borrowed, ignored the care instructions, washed and shrunk. Since it fit me, the first roomate gave it to me. I wore it and wore it out, so I decided to give it new life by felting it.
I [...]

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