I just love the thought of taking something that has lived it's life, served it's purpose and may even be looking at, GASP!, the trash, and giving it a new life. I'll admit it, I'm a trash collector. My family and friends know well enough to bring it to me. "Do you want to keep this"? And I loving take it in a give it a home amidst all of my other finds until it's day comes. And then I bring it out and breathe new life into it, so to speak. In my opinion, that is crafting in it's highest form. Like these:
I call them I Used to be a Sweater Slippers! I love these! They are so soft. They used to be a wool sweater then I fulled (felted) them. And now they are one super cosy pair of ladies slippers. I actually got a few really great ideas about these from some fellow Etsyers. Hmm, that's a funny word. Anywho, tonight I'm gonna work on a pair that is fully lined and with a leather bottom, suede side facing for traction. Another thought from shop owner Sweiky Siggies was to take custom orders using customer's own sweater. Love that idea! So if anyone's interested please let me know. Now go upcycle something!
Those are so cute... what a great idea.
Alisa
Posted by: Alisa | April 22, 2008 at 09:36 AM
what a great idea!!! i bet they keep your feet toasty warm too:)
Posted by: Lori | April 23, 2008 at 11:08 PM
Those slippers are just so darling!
mary
Posted by: hoganfe handbags | April 24, 2008 at 03:15 PM
I love these and the whole idea of them! I love reusing things, it is such a great challenge! Thanks for the doll love!
Posted by: michelle | April 25, 2008 at 01:22 AM
these are too cool! what a good idea! Hope they keep your toesies toasty!
Posted by: lily boot | April 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM