Tag Archives: DIY

About the Woodlands I Will Go

About the woodlands I will go To see the cherry hung with snow. A.E. Housman I am a snow person. Always hoping for that one big snow fall. The one that quickly covers everything with white so deep that everything … Continue reading

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Upcycle a few gifts this year

I am one lucky kindergarten teacher. Each year I have so many wonderful parents who offer to donate some of their precious time to help in our classroom. I appreciate their generous support and commitment. When Christmas comes along, I … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Powdered Sugar

I had NO idea you could do this. I seriously thought it was some specially formulated product. Available only in a plastic bag purchased from the grocery store. It’s amazing what I’ll do to avoid a trip to the market. … Continue reading

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A Monday Morning Epiphany

Five bags of clothes in the car ready to go to the thrift store. WHAT, you ask?!!!??? Why is a refashion girl such as yourself taking clothes back for resale? Don’t you sew up all of  your unwanted things into … Continue reading

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Guest Appearance on Club Chrissie???!!!?

Kim, over at The Creative Addiction Blog, just introduced me to Club Chrissie. I gotta say, this YouTube craft show is so refreshing and fun. In Kim’s opinion, Club Chrissie is “what would happen if Martha Stewart Living and Pee … Continue reading

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Let Your Footwear Take Center Stage

I love shoes! Flats. Wedges. Heels. Pumps. Sandals. Boots. I love them all! Let your footwear take center stage by refashioning some of your bootcut jeans into skinnies. Believe me, your shoes will thank you. First, cut the jeans to … Continue reading

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A Perfect Day After Thanksgiving Skirt Refashion Tutorial

Found this sweater when I was digging around my refashion stash and for a moment considered it’s roomy comfort might be perfect, as is, for lounging around and sleeping off the turkey induced coma on this day after Thanksgiving. But … Continue reading

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A special note to all of my subscribers

Health. Family. Friends. Job. Neighbors. Just a few of the expressions of gratitude swirling about this week. I, too, appreciate each special day I’m able to happily jump out of bed, greeted by my family and head out the door … Continue reading

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Shirt Refashion Tutorial and a Few Thrift Store Shopping Tips

Quite often, my subscribers mention that they wish they had an “eye” like mine for finding thrift store clothes to refashion. I certainly don’t claim to have any special thrift store magic but throughout this tutorial I would like to … Continue reading

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Felted wool clutch purse

Today’s tutorial has a simple beauty. A refashion, using natural fibers and vintage buttons. Start by washing a 100% wool sweater in hot water and drying it in a hot dryer to cause the fibers to become tight so they … Continue reading

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