What are some good ideas on how to take an old craft and turn it into a new craft?

Question

If you were given a homemade gift (i.e. a doll, or a candle, or a sweater/scarf, or a rug-hooked piece) or if you made something yourself and have grown tired of it, how could you take that item and turn it into a totally new craft? Any ideas?

Answer 1

My hobby is writing down the funniest jokes, words of wisdom and gems gleaned from the internet. maybe turn old typing paper into a book someday.

Answer 2

Think of it with a different set of eyes. Instead of seeing a sweater or scarf - see some leg warmers or a hat. Instead of a candle - see it as an object with holes (an icepick) that will hold a flower arrangement straight in a large vase. Instead of a hooked rug - see a placemat for a centerpiece, see a framed piece of art, see a XMas tree skirt, see a tapestry wall hanging, see an ottoman cover when sewn with a skirt of fabric. A doll? Put her in a different setting. Chair, wagon, shelf. Change her clothes. Touch up her makeup (if it's not vintage). Make her into a punk version with tattoos and spiky hair.

Answer 3

Like Knitting? I like knitting crazy socks and hats for Winter :)



Edit: You could take a cross stitch or knitted design and make a top or a bag and sew the design on to it.



For a rag doll you can make a little hammock for her and put her in your car... or give her to a child.