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Upcycle a t-shirt with easy hand embroidery quote

February 1, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

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

July 19, 2018 by Larissa Coleman

Every now and then, a recycled crafter shares something with me that’s completely new to me—and I love that. When someone sent over a project inspired by “Pakistani truck art,” I’ll be honest, I had to do a little digging. … Read More ...

Ice Dyeing Tutorial – Upcycle Old Clothes with Beautiful Tie-Dye Effects

May 16, 2018 by Larissa Coleman

Give your old clothes a vibrant new life with this stunning ice dyeing technique! This beginner-friendly ice dye tutorial shows you how to upcycle t-shirts, dresses, and fabric scraps into one-of-a-kind pieces bursting with color.

Using just ice, powdered … Read More ...

How to cut a skull t-shirt for Halloween

October 11, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

Transform an old t-shirt into edgy DIY fashion with this skull cut-out t-shirt tutorial! This easy no-sew t-shirt refashion project is perfect for Halloween, concerts, or everyday wear if you love bold, alternative style. Learn how to cut a … Read More ...

Die cut duck tape flowers are perfect to embellish flip-flops

June 15, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

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

June 13, 2017 by Stefanie Girard

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

December 28, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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

December 13, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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

September 8, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

recycled-jeans-pennant-buntingDenim 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

July 20, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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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.

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Looking for some inspiration on … Read More ...

How to paint shoes with stripes

July 8, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

6a00d8341e223753ef01bb091a2e7e970d-500wi 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 ...

How to make a no-sew t-shirt dress

June 16, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

IMG_7332 I love cutting up t-shirts as stretch fabric is so comfortable and the graphics on t-shirts are so fun. This link sent in by Petro to the blog Creative Homemaking where the step by step tutorial on how to make … Read More ...

Giveaway- Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids

February 1, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Giveaway-Sewing Dress-Up: 35 Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids

Leave a comment in today’s post by Feb 11, 2016 and you are in the running for this fun book that features all sorts of great ideas and tutorials on … Read More ...

How to make a spider web poncho

August 19, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

poncho copyWith Halloween coming up this would make a great project to make so it can be worn for the whole month….even longer if spider webs are your style year round. Pop on over to the blog Being Bianca for her … Read More ...

How to make a Keepsake upcycled baby onesie quilt

July 31, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

how to make a a baby onesie quiltBabies grow so fast and their little onesies are beyond cute. Why not get a lifetime of warm snuggly memories out of them by transforming them into a quilt! Pop on over to the blog Craft Buds for the tutorial … Read More ...

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