Fun Skirt for Kids, Too!
I have made at least five of these skirts so far! They are SO easy and quick to make. I can make one faster than I can go to the mall and back! :) I will try to get pictures of the ones I made...
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How Spray-Paint Stencils Saved a Tablecloth
6 commentsBeautiful tablecloths get stains. When the spots start to add up, use some spray paint to cover them up and transform your beautiful tablecloth into a work of art!
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Newspaper, Plastic Bags, Dog Hair...Upcycle Them into Yarn
8 commentsInstead of buying yarn, try reusing what you already have. Here are eight unusual materials that have been upcycled into yarn.
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Cosa Verde: For Earth-Friendly Crafters
2 commentsEco-conscious artisans and buyers alike should check out the new Web site Cosa Verde, an environmentally focused marketplace.
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what to do with leftover yarn?
1 commentI always have scraps of yarn left over from big projects... I love to use them to create little critters for my children to play with or crochet around a cardboard box to make something new to hold...
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Crafters Will Save the World
1 commentIn this age of overconsumption, the world can learn important lessons from crafters: doing things yourself, reusing materials, and making heirlooms meant to last.
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Restyled Ruffly Cardigan with Alabama Chanin influence
3 commentsI combined the fabulous pattern from Cal Patch with the techniques from Natalie Chanin's (Alabama Chanin) book The Alabama Stitch Book. I met both of them at the Alabama Chanin workshop a year ago...
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Sweater remake
Two items from Goodwill, made into one cute sweater vest. Cut off the bottom of the men's shirt and sew it to the bottom of the too short sweater- all done!
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How to Make a Mantra Mirror
7 commentsWith a little red paint and some dry-erase pens, you can add some Feng Shui mojo to your home for Valentine’s Day and beyond.
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How to Use Draw-Cord Gathering to Give Your Curtains a Little Pick-Me-Up
1 commentDraw-cord gathering is a stable, easy way to create even gathers. Try this technique to recycle a floor-length curtain into a new valance!
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How to Make a Pinup Apron (from Table Scraps!)
Recycling things doesn't mean compromising cute, trendy style. You can make this cute, vintage pinup apron with one place mat and two napkins!
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Soda Pop, Soda Pop! {Art}
1 commentThis one-of-a-kind mirror was created using recycled soda pop cans. Hours of work goes into cut cutting each piece and hammering into place using tiny little nails.The mirror measures approx 12" X...
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Wardrobe Refashion: Dress to Shirt
3 commentsI made this top out of a striped jersey dress I had in my closet and haven't worn in years. I cut the front and back pieces of the shirt from the bottom of the dress, turning it sideways so the...
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Last Minute Gift Idea- 10 minute Charley Harper Notepad
Last week, while reading this post from Creature Comforts I discovered that Old Navy (of all places) was carrying a line of Charley Harper products! I was so thrilled, that I dashed out the...
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Pleated Tree Skirt
Need a quick holiday skirt for your tree? Try this pleated tree skirt and recycle a used tablecloth while you're at it!
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Refashion a Boring Cardigan
2 commentsI refashioned a boring thrift store cardigan into an eye catching piece of art. Easy peasy. The full tutorial is on my blog at http://bonnindesigns.blogspot.com
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The Un-Cosby Sweater
1 commentThis is the story of an epic garment refashioning. It started a week ago when I was at Goodwill looking for neckties to use for a different project. I decided to look through the sweaters...
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