Monday, March 15, 2010

A t-shirt necklace

This is an easy recycling project for old t-shirts:

I just made this necklace from an vintage t-shirt and it only takes a few minutes:
I cut a few strips about 1/2 wide and the width of the t-shirt (you can also purchase t-shirt fabric)
When you pull the strips of fabric tightly, the edges curl inward and each strip forms a "tube"
I then gathered a few, tied a few knots, and tied them together in the back:
It is so lightweight and I plan on making a few more, adding beads and other embellishments to the side. I might also make a matching bracelet!I'm joining 2nd Time Around Tuesday at A Picture is worth 1000 Words
and Coastal Charm"s Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
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Patti @ Pandoras Box
Patti @ Pandoras Box

I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking

13 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    That's very creative! Great idea!

    Nancy

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  2. Keetha BroylesMarch 15, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    You are in the "credits" (your prize for the time being, until I can arrange for a better one) over at my post "One Cherry Blossom Lane"

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  3. JaneMarch 15, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    What an awesome idea!! I love this one and I have tons of t-shirts that I can use. Great idea.
    Jane

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  4. Kim, USAMarch 15, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Oh wow that is pretty and and awesome idea. Lovely!

    Candle shade

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  5. JaneanMarch 15, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    get out! that's really cool. kids & teens would get a kick out of doing that too!!! thanks for sharing.

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  6. Creations By CindyMarch 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Very creative. Be blessed. Cindy

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  7. CarlaMarch 16, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I made one of these for my teenage niece. They are so fun! I added some chunky beads and made the strands a bit thicker. Give it a try :o)

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  8. Fawnda@Fireflies and JellybeansMarch 16, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    very cute! I will have to make one! Thanks for sharing! : ) I love the idea of adding beads! I also think a couple of well placed flowers would be cute too!

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 16, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Patti,
    This is such a COOL idea...thanks for sharing it with all of us at NTT!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Pat HarrisMarch 17, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    I love this!! My granddaughter would have a ball making these. She's a real fashionista. lol. Thanks for visiting junkblossoms. Hope you'll stop in again soon. Pat.

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  11. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryMarch 17, 2010 at 1:44 PM

    This is a super great idea! I found you from your comment on Fireflies and Jellybeans. I will probably be trying this soon. Thanks!

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  12. Karyn @ Candarbry GardenMarch 21, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Very cute. I quit wearing jewelry because of an allergic reaction to all metal, but this is one that I can wear! Thank you for the idea! Karyn

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  13. Grannys AtticMarch 22, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    How cute! My granddaughters are going to love making this (and I'm sure all their friends) Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Vicky

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