Recent custom order

As usual, it's been forever since I've blogged. But that is going to change!

This week I completed a custom order for Christmas presents. The customer and I had a lovely chat, and after discussing several options she decided to order 8 felted coin purses, and 7 "manly" duct tape keychains.

I ended up making extra keychains, so she could choose which ones she wanted. I designed the coin purse pattern, and then crocheted them in 100% wool yarn. Next I felted them in the washer & dryer, then crocheted them shut and added the vintage button clasps.

Here is a collage of the duct tape keychains in production, and the completed items. The customer was thrilled with how everything turned out!

Interested in placing a custom order? Let me know, and we can work something out! I would love the opportunity to make your holiday season a little less stressful.

Cheers!

Hello, y'all!

So, I've decided that I need to stop making excuses for not blogging. I mean really, it's not terribly difficult - and is only time-consuming if I make it that way. I hope y'all are ready to start seeing more of me!

I wanted to share one of my plarn creations with you today. Plarn stands for PLastic yARN - plastic shopping bags that I turn into yarn so I can crochet them! I make all sorts of things out of plarn, but one of the cutest has to be these plarn flower ponytail holders. 

It's like a little eco-friendly garden!

I'd love to hear what you think of them.

Happy upcycling!
~ the PLARNSTAR

PL☆RNST☆R's 2012 Earth Day Giveaway Extravaganza ~ Week 3 ~ GRAND PRIZE!

It's time for week three of my three-part Earth Day Giveaway Extravaganza! 

Week 3 - April 15-21 - grand prize winner announced on Earth Day, 04/22/12 - custom sweater monster, sweater zombie, or skirt purse!
BONUS prize: plarnstar desk calendar

The winner will receive a custom sweater monster or zombie, or a custom skirt purse. I'm also awarding a bonus prize to another lucky winner - a plarnstar desk calendar! 

Entering is easy - no purchase required, no hoops to jump through. Simply leave a comment on this blog post, and be sure to include your email address so I can notify you if you win! Winners will be chosen via http://www.random.org/.

If you entered in previous weeks, don't despair - it's ok to enter again.

Thanks for stopping by, and good luck!

~ the PLARNSTAR 

p.s.: if you're having trouble commenting, send an email to plarnstar@gmail.com with your name and comment, and I will post it on your behalf. Thank you!

Upcycled Button Rings by Dovetail Originals

I have been a very naughty plarnstar! Life got more than a little crazy, and I've been neglecting many things, including this blog. Well, not any more.  :)

A while ago Kathleen from dovetailoriginals.etsy.com purchased some shank buttons from my etsy shop, which she upcycled and turned into these fabulous rings:

 

Visit her shop to see all her other lovely creations:

 dovetailoriginals.etsy.com 

And thank you for upcycling, Kathleen!

Take care, and don't forget to smile,
~ miss chris
aka the PLARNSTAR

Facebook Fan Page Raffle Winner

One of my dearest friends from High School won my recent Facebook Fan Page Raffle!

She chose a plarn button bracelet as her prize. She wears a lot of black, grey, and purple, so I made her a bracelet out of a Kohl's bag from West Springfield, MA and a big purple vintage button. Here it is!

I haven't seen her in years, so I think I'm going to tell her she has to meet me for coffee in order to collect her prize!  :)

Stunning Swirl Vintage Button

I hit another vintage button jackpot recently, and just listed this one on Etsy today. It's so cool, I wanted to share it with you all!

It's goldtone plastic, with a black plastic swirl insert. Isn't it amazing?

You can find this vintage button and lots more in my Etsy shop ~ http://www.plarnstar.etsy.com/

Thanks for looking!
~ the PLARNSTAR

Eco-Friendly Etsy Shop Feature ~ grimmlynn!

Waste not. Want not. Create more.

That wonderful sentiment comes from one of my favorite eco-friendly etsy shops ~ http://www.grimmlynn.etsy.com/!

Grimmlynn has so many great items, from vintage buttons and beads to craft books and fabric and more. Reclaimed fabrics are some of the most unique products you can find there. Fun and funky designs, all rescued from vintage linens, and available in fat quarters, full yards, and entire sheets.

Reclaimed fabrics are sure to help your next sewing project stand out from the crowd. They just don't make 'em like they used to!

 Be sure to cruise through grimmlynn's entire lineup of high quality products at discount prices at http://www.grimmlynn.etsy.com/.

Thanks for offering eco-friendly options, grimmlynn!

~ the PLARNSTAR!