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Lula woman transform tubers into stylish spuds

One-of-a-kind costume jewelry made out of potatoes

Linda Shubert began making potato jewelry in 2008 after a series of health issues left her little money to purchase Christmas presents for friends and family. Instead, she made jewelry out of potatoes and now sells her pieces at festivals and local farmers markets. - photo by Kelsey Williamson

1111potatojewelry1 — Linda Shubert began making potato jewelry in 2008 after a series of health issues left her little money to purchase Christmas presents for friends and family. Instead, she made jewelry out of potatoes and now sells her pieces at festivals and local farmers markets. - photo by Kelsey Williamson

Potatoes are one of the most versatile foods in existence. They can be cooked into hash browns, mashed potatoes, French fries and soups. And now they even can be made into jewelry by creative minds like Lula resident Linda Shubert.