I'm grateful for the artisans who, through some mystical combination of imagination and magic, find ways to "repurpose" jum vintage ephemera into treasured works of art. bled piles of whatnot
I'd bookmarked these favorites a couple of weeks ago, during a (memoir-related) scavenger hunt for images. And when the birthday fairy dropped a few $$ on me, I hit the "order" button three times.
Blue Chip Trading stamp, behind the lens of an old Brownie camera:
Via MySalvagedTreasures
Nancy Drew book cover (Secret of the Old Clock), affixed to a Scrabble tile:
Via CoastalPendantDesign, eBay seller
Remington typewriter keys, nestled into an art deco setting: 
(I bought the M key, of course.) Via MySalvagedTreasures, etsy seller
It's trendy right now to layer multiple necklaces of various shapes, sizes, and lengths…hmmm, I wonder how they'd look together?
Awesome!
I love seeing other people’s creativity made visible. Bonus round: I get to wear it! 🙂
The Nancy Drew one is perfect for you and the third one is perfect for any writer.
Exactly so. And how much do I love that the ND pendant is affixed to a Scrabble tile–the M, of course. 🙂
Oh, I like those (especially the last ones — typewriter keys) 🙂
So much fun, aren’t they? I like that they’re pretty in their own right, but that they’re also conversation starters.
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Me, too! It’s too small for a necklace, I’ve decided, so I’m going to figure out how to attach it to a bracelet.
“Repurposing”, especially when done well (as in these three pieces), is a great thing.
I think my favorite is the second one — at first I thought it was a funky handbag, until the scale became apparent to me. Cool! — PL
*head smack* When you mentioned not knowing what it was right away, I realized I’d forgotten to add the brief descriptions. Fixed now, thanks to you. 🙂
I like the ND pendant, too. Wearable art is so much fun–it’s meaningful to me, and a really fun conversation starter.
P.S. Someone on FB referred to “repurposing” as “upcycling.” Same concept, I suppose, but I’m not sure I like that phrase as much.
“P.S. Someone on FB referred to “repurposing” as “upcycling.” Same concept, I suppose, but I’m not sure I like that phrase as much.”
Hmmm… me neither. Sounds too much like chucking stuff in an “Upcycle” bin, whereas these pieces of wearable art you have displayed are clearly carefully thought out aesthetic uses of disparate elements that might otherwise be considered “junk”.
I think we should stick with “repurposing” — it’s much more accurate.. and just FEELS better, too. — PL
I agree with you 100%!
🙂
P.S. Is it cold enough to snow yet?
snow
“I agree with you 100%!
🙂
P.S. Is it cold enough to snow yet?”
Thankfully, not here, not yet. But Jeannine and I took a trip to the seacoast of New Hampshire this weekend, and on the drive, there were several places (at higher elevations and further north than where we live) which sported a light dusting of that foul white powder. I’m sure we will be inundated once more, sooner that we’d prefer.
Why — are you planning another visit? — PL
Re: snow
Eric and I were just talking about snow over dinner. He likes to tease me by suggesting we buy a “romantic” getaway in Stockbridge, Mass…it involves snow-shoeing and ice skating and bundling up in thick outerwear for long walks in winter wonderlands. It terrifies this weather wimp, and he knows it. 🙂
We’re not planning a trip anytime soon, but if we did, I’d be sure to let you know, as I’d dearly love to see you & Jeannine again.
Beautiful!
Fun pieces, aren’t they? I have a friend who repurposes ephemera into customized necklaces & then donates the proceeds to doggy rescue organizations.
That Nancy Drew piece screams MELODYE!!!! These are all lovely and great fun. Wear them well, friend.
Thanks, Tracy. I was reluctant at first to “flash my wealth,” so to speak, but in truth, none of the pieces is costly. I do like the idea of repurposing–AND I like the idea that we don’t have to go all retail, all the time…that we can choose, instead, to support the efforts of other creative spirits.
ENVY ENVY ENVY!
You can borrow them anytime. Or better still (Miss Handcrafted Everything), you could probably customize your own. 🙂
You are very sweet to say that!
I licked more Blue Chip trading stamps than I could possibly count. Sad thing (maybe common?): We never did cash them in.
Re: Necklaces
You’re so welcome! I’m glad I found your site, and feel fortunate to own those pieces. 🙂
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I love that a childhood memory has taken deep root in you — very cool 🙂