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simple maths

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

bag for sale – click here for details
how did I make it???
40 plastic bags
plus…
2 audio cassette tapes
plus…
a macrame belt
plus…
some kitchen string
plus…
some fabric remnants
and…
a length of scrap wool
… and there’s even a pocket inside

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recycling an old belt

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

Thanks for all your responses to my last post. I do love to hear feedback from you… it’s always of interest to me to hear what your experiences are… and also the ideas that you have
I especially love the idea of fusing the woven plastic (thanks frill.friend)
Also… I hadn’t ever thought of adding beads [...]

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