Christmas in July - April Theme Eco Friendly Crafting
The April theme for the Holiday Handmade Crusade was "eco-friendly crafting." The challenge was to re-use, revamp, recycle and upcycle! It was a bit of a slumpy crafting month for the crusaders, so I only have one favorite project to share today. It's a brilliant one though! Hope this inspires you to hit up the Goodwill instead of the mall this Christmas!
Okay, ready to fall off your chair in a fit of cuteness overload?
MUSTACHE MUGS!!!
Craftster user LrsChic writes: I made mustache mugs for my Dad, myself, and either my brother or my boyfriend. I can't decide which of them would enjoy this more. Yes, I did say there's one for me! I love these mugs.
I found the mugs at the dollar store, already with the black circle around the top. I thought some black mustaches would look wonderful on them. Since Michaels craft store was having a sale, the ceramic paint pen only cost me $1.99. Hooray!
The adorable action shot:
Project variation: Awhile ago, on Craftster, I saw a fun project where the crafter had personalized mugs with a ceramic paint pen by putting the recipients coffee preferences on it. For example if I were making one for myself I would write: Milk only, no sugar.
There are so many coffee mugs waiting to be embellished at your local Goodwill or Salvation Army for 50 cents and up. This idea is eco-friendly, affordable and unique! Thanks LrsChic!
If you would like to learn more about the Holiday Handmade Crusade, visit this post. Otherwise, join me for more Christmas in July goodness tomorrow!
Okay, ready to fall off your chair in a fit of cuteness overload?
MUSTACHE MUGS!!!
Craftster user LrsChic writes: I made mustache mugs for my Dad, myself, and either my brother or my boyfriend. I can't decide which of them would enjoy this more. Yes, I did say there's one for me! I love these mugs.
I found the mugs at the dollar store, already with the black circle around the top. I thought some black mustaches would look wonderful on them. Since Michaels craft store was having a sale, the ceramic paint pen only cost me $1.99. Hooray!
The adorable action shot:
Project variation: Awhile ago, on Craftster, I saw a fun project where the crafter had personalized mugs with a ceramic paint pen by putting the recipients coffee preferences on it. For example if I were making one for myself I would write: Milk only, no sugar.
There are so many coffee mugs waiting to be embellished at your local Goodwill or Salvation Army for 50 cents and up. This idea is eco-friendly, affordable and unique! Thanks LrsChic!
If you would like to learn more about the Holiday Handmade Crusade, visit this post. Otherwise, join me for more Christmas in July goodness tomorrow!
Labels: christmas, Christmas in July, craftalong, eco, economy, handmade christmas gifts, holiday handmade crusade, recycled, upcycle
posted by Geek+Nerd at 7:00 AM
3 Comments:
Wowee - I'm catching up on your Christmas challenge posts this morning, and had to say: Amazing projects! It's so cool to see so many people getting such an early start on their holiday gifts. And I love the diversity of ideas.
Thank you so much for coordinating this effort! You are making a huge difference in so many peoples' holiday seasons. XO
Haha! I checked your blog before Craftster today and was so surprised to see my mustached face. ;)
These are great! I love the clever mustache AND the green gift idea.
Would you mind if I re-posted one of these pictures and a blurb about it on my blog with a link back here? The blog I'd like to re-post this on is: http://passitonplatesblog.blogspot.com/
Thanks!
-Pam
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