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designer green handbags from upcycled materials
The early 2000s was the era when many companies were making purses and messenger bags from recycled materials. Some of these companies are still around but many of them are out of business. Here is our homage to the original...
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zaldy goco costume designer for lady gaga rupaul and michael jackson
There's a genius behind the 2024 Victoria's Secret fashion show reboot -- his name is Zaldy. Destined to become a fashion designer from infancy, Zaldy gained notoriety first as a fixture on the New York club scene of the 80s...
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soda tab necklace how to make a
Create a stylish pop top necklace with this fun and eco-friendly DIY project. You can make this unique accessory with a simple nail clipper and an emery board -- professional jewelry-making tools are not needed for this project.   Materials:...
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Crochet a Flower With Pull Tabs Want to learn how to crochet with pull tabs? Here are step-by-step instructions with photos. Use the crochet flower as a tabletop coaster,  a Christmas ornament, or as part of a bigger project. If...
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'I blew out my flip flop, stepped on a pop top; cut my heel, had to cruise on back home'. - Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville For those of us old enough to remember, soda cans and beer cans from the 1970s...
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