Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Upcycling a 45

My friend Eilleen and I very much enjoyed the Handmade market a few weekends ago here in Canberra. One clever possum was selling scrapbooks, journals, notebooks and photo albums made from old books. We were rather taken with these.

Eilleen bought several old records at the YMCA garage sale, and has done a great upcycle of these. One is blogged over here. I love the one she generously made for me -

It fits perfectly into my current handbag, with a pen snugly in the spine. I have my list of things to do on the page and my shopping lists, receipts, etc in the pockets. Thanks E - I have a pile of books ready to try my own!



The original EP is still in the back, which is a bonus if I can get hold of a record player! Master 6 wonders how to put it into the CD player.......


Our books ready for modifying! Where's that Stanley knife??

xx

5 comments:

Liesl said...

I love it - the perfect use for a Kamahl EP! Can't wait to see the ones you make.

CurlyPops said...

Kamahl is hilarious! great upcycle.

trash said...

'Why are people so unkind?' ;-)

Kirsty said...

Modifying sounds so much nicer than "hacked" or "sliced & diced". Nice finds.

Helen said...

So creative. I will email you soon.