I must have an addiction to repurposing sweater sleeves. It could be worse, I guess, but it is making me wonder.
Remember my repurposed Sweater Sleeve Mittens? How about Repurposed Sweater Sleeve Gift Bags? Or the more recent Sweater Sleeve Travel Shoe Bag?
Well, now I have a new sweater sleeve project to add to my portfolio and it all started when I saw this cute sweater at the thrift store.
It’s purple so it caught my eye, of course. And I love the ruffle around the bottom and the sleeves. It doesn’t show in the picture but is has a stain and it was discounted. I have a hard time buying a sweater to cut up that could be worn by someone. But if the sweater makes it to the discount rack and has a stain, then I don’t feel badly at all taking it and giving it a new life.
I brought it home, gave it a good washing (Mom), and cut the sleeves off.
I’d been saving these yogurt cups for a while. Don’t know why, but I liked the size and shape of them.
Then I simply slipped the yogurt cup inside the sleeve so the ruffle faced up. I tucked the cut side of the sleeve under and voila!
These would be adorable on your Easter table as treat cups or any time throughout the spring. Just find your favorite spring-y colors and have fun embellishing them.
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Homemaker Audition says
What a cute idea! Would be perfect for hosting a party for kids. Pinned! Visiting from 733 Link Party!
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Judith says
I love your obsession with re-purposed sleeves – I gotta trust a gal with healthy obsessions!!
Cranberry Morning says
How very cute! And who doesn’t also love those little chocolate eggs??!
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Barb @ A Life in Balance says
I love it! I wish I was a bit craftier. Sigh.
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Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says
What a cute idea! I love a good upcycle! I popped over from Tatertots & Jello– thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
bonniegetchell says
This is an amazing project! I write for Crafting a Green World and we do a Green Crafts Showcase every month to showcase awesome upcycling/recycling projects like this one! You should enter it if you’re interested!
http://craftingagreenworld.com/green-crafts/
Visiting from Tatertors and Jello! 🙂
-Bonnie @ Revolutionaries
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Susan @ homeroad.net says
Adorable! I love it when something can be reused in such a great way!
Susan
Susan@Organized31 says
I’m so with you, Susan. It also helps me not feel as bad when I’m using recycled materials if the craft doesn’t go well (which does happen on occasion 😉
Cynthia Landrie says
You are just so crafty! I love this idea! You were so lucky to find a sweater that is a lovely color and one that has those cute sleeves!
Thank you for sharing at the In and Out of the Kitchen link party. I look forward to seeing what you bring next week!
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Rose :: Fine Craft Guild says
love these cups and love the roses too! Thank you for linking them up at our linky party!