Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Repurpose



A few weeks ago I did a post on taking old, broken jewelry and creating new pieces out of it. (You can see the first post here.)

I decided that since I no longer wear this bracelet, that I would make something else out of it. It isn't that I don't like it. It is cute but it pinched my skin so it was slightly uncomfortable. It was too pretty to be sitting in my jewelry collection simply because it was painful to wear.

I found these little brown squares at Hobby Lobby for under $5.





Finished product.

I ended up using only three pieces from the bracelet, but I plan on making more pieces (earrings) in the near future. I like the idea of getting multiple pieces from a single unit as I did in my first jewelry-making post.

I also got all of the jewelry findings from Hobby Lobby. It is a great source if you are remaking jewelry.


                                                       
                                                          ***** Product Review *****


Have any of you tried the new (well, fairly new) concealer by Maybelline? The Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer (sheesh, what a long product name) says that it gets rid of dark circles and helps to reduce the appearance of puffiness. I have struggled with what I believe to be extremely dark circles for years now. My mom says that it's because I was too rough applying my concealer as a teen. (I would use my fingers and roughly blend the product in under my eye.) I don't know if that is true, but she is my mom and I have found that mom is always right...

I have tried several concealers over the years but decided to try this one not too long ago. I was tired of my current product (Mary Kay) because the concealer was too heavy and thick. This new product from Maybelline seems to be quite the opposite. It has a sponge applicator on the end so you just twist the tube until the product is released into the sponge and dab on as needed. A few twists to the tube goes a long way. The little sponge stays saturated with product for several days so there is no need to keep twisting the tube.

I think that I really like this concealer. It goes on smoothly and doesn't look or feel heavy to me. It also doesn't settle into the fine lines as much as other concealers have. If you are looking for a change in your beauty routine then I would definitely recommend this product.

Have a great day and don't forget to like my facebook page!






19 comments:

  1. I LOVE that necklace you made - so pretty Amy!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  2. You are so crafty! I have so many pieces that I need to do this with! The necklace turned out awesome!! Isn't Hobby Lobby the best...I get sucked in there every time I go!
    xo,
    Shanna

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  3. That necklace came out beautiful! So creative to turn the bracelet into a necklace, I never would've thought of it.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  4. That's a really nice idea. I never thought about making a new jewelry from old ones. Thanks for the inspiration :)

    Suzana
    http://www.zlittle.com/

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  5. I love that you repurpose old jewelry. The necklace came out so well!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  6. Wow great job Amy! Loving your new necklace! I need to try to do stuff like this with my jewelry! lol

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  7. A girl from Louisiana- my favorite! LOVE the new necklace you made- super crafty. I wouldn't have even thought to do that!

    As for the concealer, that is good to know! I hate cakey thick ones and am always on the market for a light one that does the job well!

    LOVE the blog! Keep in touch :)

    Amanda
    It's an Easy Life

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  8. Thanks for dropping by ! You are a very creative person. Love the neck piece , it is quite innovate in design.
    Have a nice day !
    Following you ,

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  9. Love the new piece! And thanks for the product review, I am in need for some new concealer and hate spending big money on makeup!

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  10. you are too creative! i would have never thought to even attempt something like this, but now i definitely have to try :) this blog you have here is flawless -- you have a true talent :)
    xoxo,
    tiana of l'esthetique

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  11. this is way too cool. you're so talented! xx

    www.beckspick.com

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  12. That is super clever - love how you transformed it! I have several pieces of old, sad jewelry that need new life - thanks for the inspiration!

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  13. I love your necklace! It looks amazing. I wish I was more creative like that.

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  14. Love repurposed things! So cute. I need to concealer in a bad way. Need to try it!
    Creamy

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  15. What a fun DIY Amy!! Also, i don't use concealer, but I'm thinking that when I start grad school- I'm going to need it! haha.
    xo, elle from Living in Color.

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  16. I love how you re-invented your jewellery, creative, cute & eco friendly

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  17. thank you for sharing

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  18. I love this DIY :) and its perfect because I have the same bracelet so I can totally do this :)

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