My husband’s ‘work around the yard jeans’ had reached new levels of distress, so I had to step in. See … More
Summer is in full swing here, and that means my sunglasses are getting a lot of use! I am constantly … More
I’m very excited to share with you the much-requested Hippitee-Do-Dah Bag tutorial. I taught this sassy t-shirt-upcycling project last April at the Craftcation Conference. … More
Take a peek at the pretty scarf Jo made from part of her vintage handkerchief collection, and enter to win the Indygo Junction e-pattern PLUS a $25 gift certificate for more. … More
When you clean out your closets and drawers to find worn-out or barely worn clothes that you no longer wear, what do you do? Here are some great ideas for what to do with your worn-out wardrobe! … More
I wanted something new to wear to an event, so I took a trip to our local thrift shop and found a beautiful fuchsia designer woven silk swing coat. But what to wear it with it? … More
Everyone has a basket around that could use some refreshing – it’s easy to update the liner following our instructions. Don’t forget Halloween’s just around the corner and baskets make great candy dishes or Trick or Treat bags. … More
This quick, easy, and fun project features pockets from your favorite worn-out or outdated jeans. Embellish pockets with crystals, applique, paint, or embroidery – express yourself! … More
I found these boots on the shelf of a thrift store. They were boring black with black stitching, but the price was right. Now they’re part of a fabulous western-style purse! … More
Gone are my days of wearing an itty bitty teeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini – yet summer has arrived and the beach calls my name. But who really wants to shop for a new bathing suit? Today I’m going to share a quick and easy teekini tankini bikini (say that 10x fast!) that can be made with materials you already have on hand – two t-shirts, a pair of scissors, elastic, and a needle with thread.
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Don’t you love this basket? Look closely; can you tell what it’s made of? Barb Lake, BERNINA at Fancyworks, Marissa, IL, recycled packing paper and stitched up a sturdy basket to use for displays. She told me, “I just couldn’t send all that good paper into the recycling bin!” … More
Do you have an old jean jacket that’s just a little outdated and boring? Kerry Finn tells how she used Rit Dye, frayed threads, embroidery, and a bit of serging to transform a plain garment into a boutique-stye jacket. … More
