felixandpaco

Brooklyn, NY, US
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They say one man's trash is another man's treasure. Using found objects, recycled paper and repurposed materials like vintage fabric, wrapping paper, old magazines, ribbons, and ordinary household junk, Felix and Paco create unique, stylish eclectica for home and person.

craft interests: fashion, gifts, holidays, home decorating, jewelry making, paper crafts, restyle, sewing, decoupage

my etsy page:
http://felixandpaco.etsy.com

Member Since: 06/28/2009

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Framed necklace - Forest

Jul 11, 2009

This necklace features a quiet tropical forest resting in a green, hand-painted frame. Wear a little piece of nature around your neck. A black and white gingham ribbon serves as the hand-tied bail...

Red decoupage mirror - Superhero

Jul 11, 2009

This hand-stained red decoupage mirror, "Superhero", has been decorated with pieces of a single printed paper napkin featuring a modern yellow and blue finger design. The combination of colors gives...

Upcycled liquor bottle with cork stopper - Crazy plaid

Jun 28, 2009

This upcycled liquor bottle with a cork stopper was headed for the recycling bin before I rescued it from destruction. After cleaning it thoroughly, I carefully applied a plaid pattern of various...

Blue wooden keepsake box - I've got a secret

Jun 28, 2009

This blue wooden keepsake box is perfect for stashing earrings, cufflinks, necklaces, baby teeth, souvenir coins, shells, beads, or just about any small precious thing you can imagine.The chest and...

Clear plastic napkin holder - Red, white, and black floral decoupage

Jun 28, 2009

This decoupaged napkin holder has been adorned with a pretty black and white floral piece on the outside and a two-sided black and white modern botanical piece on the inside. Acrylic paint on the...

Upcycled napkin rings - Red and white floral

Jun 28, 2009

These upcycled napkin rings in red and white floral are made of a cardboard paper towel tube. Each ring was carefully hand-cut and then coated with thick layers of black acrylic paint. Then I wrapped...

Decoupage wooden mirror - Wildlife

Jun 28, 2009
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This hand-stained decoupage mirror, "Wildlife", has been decorated with pieces of a single printed paper napkin featuring sparrows, penguins, frogs, elephants, and twee little mushrooms. Gently...

Silk headband - Green floral paisley

Jun 28, 2009

This glossy silk headband is covered in repurposed vintage silk and textured with non-toxic glue and acrylic gloss for a soft yet shiny finish. Although the fabric is dry to the touch, the glossy...

Decoupaged jar - Victoriana - SALE!

Jun 28, 2009

Free form circles of decorative paper adorn this cute little decoupaged apothecary jar. Each piece of paper was hand-cut, carefully applied to the glass with multiple coats of permanent adhesive, and...