An exotic ribbon yarn made from recycled, Indian, silk chiffon sari fabric. Each skein of yarn is unique. The strips are hand cut and hand sewn together by artisans to form a continuous strand. The skeins combine a harmonious mixture … Read More ...
Dozens of Doily ideas
I love doilies. As the post over at The Idea Room shows so many ways that doilies can be reused, upcycled, repurposed and altered I could be making everything there. These wrist cozies happen to be one of my faves … Read More ...
Innovative sweater closure
I know we are in hot weather right now but sometime air contitioning can be chilly and hey, sweater weather will come around soon enough. This idea for transforming traditional button sweater closures with chains and beads makes this so … Read More ...
How to make pretend play bird wings
I think everyone smiles when they see pretty birds flying around, both real and pretend. These fabric wings made from all different fabrics look like they would be a blast to make with all sorts of fabric and clothing scraps. … Read More ...
Upcycle a t-shirt with easy hand embroidery quote
It’s no secret I love quotes and this t-shirt embellished with a fun and snarky quote, “More issues than Vogue” is right up my fashion alley. It is done in a simple hand drawn (with a standard pencil) block type … Read More ...
How To Paint Truck Art Design-old shoes refashion DIY
When a recycled crafter sends in a link referencing something that I don’t know about I simply have to google it and that is where this photo comes from. It is an example of Pakistani truck art. This is what … Read More ...
How to Ice Dye to upcycle old clothes
I have tie dyed in the past and it can be so much fun when you unravel the t-shirt to see what you get. It is always a colorful surprise. I never thought of using ice in the process but … Read More ...
How to cut a skull t-shirt
I have always wanted to make one of these t-shirts. Maybe this year I will! Pop on over to the blog All Day Chic for the tutorial on how to cut a skull t-shirt. This would look so fun … Read More ...
Die cut duck tape flowers are perfect to embellish flip-flops
Every summer I like to get new flip flops and of course that means new opportunities to embellish them. Duck tape is the perfect material as it holds up so well to the elements. And it die cuts like a … Read More ...
How to paint a watermelon hat and flip-flops
Painting some new summer accessories like a wide-brimmed hat and flip-flops with Testors craft paint can be a fun project as each summer can have a new theme and color scheme – this year it is watermelon for me! If … Read More ...
How to make Princess Leia yarn hair
It is generally agreed that crafting helps with sadness and dealing with stress. So as we morn the loss of Carrie Fisher I thought I share this tutorial featured at the blog As The Bunny Hops for how to make … Read More ...
How to make a recycled scarf wreath
This wreath is made with a woven scarf but I happen to have gone a little crazy knitting skinny scarves and I still love them but I don’t wear them. This is a perfect re-use and best yet I can … Read More ...
How to make a recycled denim pennant banner
Denim is such a versatile material and what I like most about this project is that it uses the side seems as a decorative element along the top of the triangles. Pop on over to the blog Skip to my … Read More ...
Giveaway- $150 of Folkart Milk Paint
Giveaway- $150 of Folkart Milk Paint
Leave a comment in today’s post by July 28, 2016 and you are in the running for this amazing collection of paint!
Open to U. S. residents only please.
Looking for some inspiration on … Read More ...
How to paint shoes with stripes
This is a dramatic transformation. These shoes were a basic tan and with a bit of red, white, and blue paint they are now a stylish and festive fashion statement. Pop on over to the link Cindy sent in to … Read More ...