How stinkin' cute is the packaging. I loved that the gift was wrapped up in a map and tied with a precious ribbon.
The thoughtful packaging let me know that there was something inside that was good…like really good! Kim and her momma make amazing bracelets from recycled books, maps, and sheet music. They hand roll the book pages into beautiful beads. How cool is that?
I absolutely love the packaging. Can you believe it, the bracelets were made from the pages of Cinderella. That explains all the fun pinks and blues.
I tried out my jewelry during a beach day. I didn't want to take it off but it's not waterproof people…so I left it in my beach bag while I frolicked in the waves.
I can't get over how cute they are {notice that they match my logo, they're so me}!
This close up seriously melts my heart. Look how gorgeous these little beads are. I can't get over the fact that they're paper. I love that these bracelets tell a story…literally.
According to Kim, “Everyone
has stories, and connects with them so well, the reason we continue to create
recycled book beads, map beads and sheet music beads is that when people
purchase a set at a local craft show or online they have a story behind what
they wear…. Perhaps they went on a road trip across the country, and that map
bead bracelet they wear reminds them of the fun they had, or they had a band
teacher that taught them to play an instrument, so they give them a sheet music
bracelet as a token of appreciation… or even a gift for a mom or teacher that
read you a book as a child that connected with you and stayed in your memory to
this day. As humans we all connect
universally with stories, and it’s a beautiful thing to throw away, so my Mom
and I plan on fighting the good fight and continuing to turn old books into
beautiful, wearable works of art.”
“My Mom Helen and I gather the books from a lot
of different places, sometimes we find them in cardboard boxes outside of
library’s, in thrift stores on the clearance shelf or in the bins, and even get
books, maps or sheet music donated from folks that love and support our
mission.
Once we gather all of the books we measure and hand cut the book pages
into long narrow triangle strips and roll them one at a time onto lollipop
sticks. Once they are on there we coat
each bead 3-5 times depending on the thickness of the paper. Once that is done we spray them with a matte
finish and then we start to make them into the finished jewelry. We purchase damaged necklaces and bracelets
from the local thrift store and strip them apart to repurpose the beads. We create the jewelry with a mixture of the
paper book page beads we made along with the repurposed beads. Once that is
finished, we hand cut recycled cardboard bracelet holders and place the book
labeling on to each set so folks know what book their bracelets were made from.”
Brenda Frady says
These are so adorable!!
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Susan K. says
I'm in love with this jewelry – what an amazing idea and way to recycle/reuse old books!
Splish Splash Ms. Lander's Class says
These are amazing!! Wonder if I can order specific books for my daughters?
Kim says
Hi There, Kim from Trashy Crafter here, you can have a custom order made for your bracelet set, we LOVE doing custom orders just go to my website and send me an email 🙂 http://www.Trashycrafter.com
Melissa says
I love your items. They are so cute.
Melissa says
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cindy winkler says
The bracelets are beautiful! I can se why you love them! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73816881367707209/
Breanne Simons says
What a fabulous giveaway!! 🙂
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Breanne
Tamara says
Love, love, love! <3 What a beautiful way to recycle treasured books and create new treasures!
Tamara Simons
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luckeyfrog says
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Charlene Sequeira says
These are beautiful. I love the special meanings behind them too.
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Charlene/Diamond Mom
Amber Calderon says
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I LOVE this!
I want to give these as gifts to my new teacher team! 🙂
–Amber
PeppyZestyTeacherista
Susan K. says
Here's the link to my blog post about these bracelets:
http://pinkwatermelons.blogspot.com/2014/07/findingwinningthinking.html
The Fabulous Life of an Elementary Teacher says
I love these bracelets! Shared the giveaway on my Facebook page (The Fabulous Life of an Elementary Teacher) – I'm mobile so can't post the link 😉
~Lacey
Melanie Morgan says
Here's Lacey's link: https://www.facebook.com/TheFabulousLifeOfAnElementaryTeacher/posts/750601018330666
Melanie Morgan says
I pinned this giveaway! I love it! I will post it on my blog, too. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/254805291392487725/
Melanie
Posh Primary
Elie says
I shared on my FB page… here's a link
https://www.facebook.com/enicewonger/posts/10203059388740442
Elie says
This jewelry is beautiful. What a great use for all those lovingly read books.
Katie Nussbaum says
I shared on pinterest! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/339458890636812991/
Melissa Dailey says
Here is the pin! 🙂 http://www.pinterest.com/pin/477522366713228230/
Melissa
dbednars says
Your jewelry is beautiful. How special to make it using beloved books! dbednarsk@yahoo.com
dbednars says
Here is the pin:http://www.pinterest.com/pin/191051209167566936/
Julie Davis says
These are beyond adorable!!!! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/47639708533538129/
Sara B says
Love them. What a great way to reuse damaged books.
Mrs. Brown Loves Bookworms
Jen says
I had a necklace like these bracelets. I think I made it from magazines in summer camp when I was a kid. https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.agolino/posts/10152547188784114
Kim says
I adore these! Perfect for so many people who have had a favorite picture book for their whole lives!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/18858892164938328
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
hsease says
I love the idea!! This would be amazing to win!! Here is my pin:
Shana Grooms says
What a wonderful idea!! What a great way to save our books, earth, and look awesome all at once! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/10414642863201960/
Splish Splash Ms. Lander's Class says
I love these bracelets!!! My oldest daughter is expecting her first child, and I definitely will be needing to special order her a bracelet! (In the tall, tall grass by Denise Fleming) The other two daughters will need bracelets too. (Kate will need Bam! Bam! Bam! — I may have to help you find that one! and Libby will need Where the Wild Things Are.) klanderwa@gmail.com
Splish Splash Ms. Lander's Class says
http://instagram.com/splishsplashkim?ref=badge I instagramed!!
teaching fashionista says
this is so adorable what a clever, lovely idea- love it!
Kristal Shanahan says
#EasyTeachingTools is an awesome blog for teachers! I tweeted this. 🙂
Jules N says
Really cute idea. I've seen paper beads from Africa, but I'm glad someone is doing it here as well. The bracelets look fabulous!
Mary New says
Absolutely love the idea of these bracelets!
Anisa says
I love the idea of taking well loved words and putting them on the wrist to carry with you everywhere!
Anisa @ Creative Undertakings
Anisa says
Pinterest link!
Heidi KL says
Pinned it! Love these! http://www.pinterest.com/pin/324892560591804544/
careyec says
LOVE LOVE LOVE, so cute!!
Carly Kaczmarek says
This is such a wonderful idea to do with old books! I love that you are rescuing them and giving them new life.
tccam71 says
Love this idea… so very cute.
tccam71 says
pin…http://www.pinterest.com/pin/271271577530116374/
Nicole from Teaching With Style says
These are so adorable! I'm going to go buy some now!
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