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DIY Flannel Mittens: Your Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Upcycling an Old Shirt into Cozy Winter Accessories

Posted on December 2, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

Flannel mittens made from a flannel shirt Continue reading →

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Hot Water Bottle Sweater Giveaway

Posted on November 30, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

The Renegade Seamstress, known for her creative upcycling projects, is entering the digital world, specifically on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. To celebrate, she’s holding a hot water bottle sweater giveaway, an opportunity for her followers to win handmade chic items. Participants increase their chances by liking, following, and commenting on all her social media platforms, sharing personal stories about their DIY or upcycling experiences. This step marks the Seamstress’s intention to spread the upcycling concept to the digital world. Continue reading →

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Rockin’ Around the DIY Advent Calendar: A Fun and Sustainable Holiday Project Using Upcycled Materials!

Posted on November 30, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

We’re talkin’ about a DIY Advent Calendar made from upcycled materials. That’s right, folks – we’re turning trash into holiday treasure! Ready to deck the halls with boughs of eco-friendly creativity? Let’s sleigh this project together! Continue reading →

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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Homemade Snow Globe Ornaments

Posted on November 29, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

We’re about to dive nose-first into a step-by-step guide that’ll make these DIY snow globe ornaments as easy as pie. And not just any pie, I’m talking about grandma’s secret recipe apple pie. Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, DIY, gifts, Tutorial, video | Tagged Christmas crafts, crafts, DIY, ornament, snow globe, snow globe photo ornament, tutorial | 3 Comments

DIY Delight: Transform an Old Sweater into a Super-Cozy Hot Water Bottle Cover – It’s Snuggle Time!

Posted on November 28, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

We’re talking about upcycling: Taking that old, unloved sweater – you know, the one with the coffee stain or the moth hole – or maybe a kitschy little number you nabbed from the thrift store, and turning it into a hot water bottle cover. Continue reading →

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Craft Your Own Festive Countdown: DIY Advent Calendar Apron

Posted on November 26, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

Picture this: you, rocking an apron adorned with all the whimsy and wonder of a winter wonderland, while eagerly awaiting the unveiling of daily surprises leading up to Christmas. It’s like having Santa’s workshop right at your fingertips, but better (because let’s face it, Santa’s got nothing on your crafty skills). Continue reading →

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Crafting Holiday Magic Week: Unwrapping the Joy of DIY Christmas Creations

Posted on November 25, 2023 by The Renegade Seamstress

Let’s pick up our needles, dust off our sewing machines, and dive back into the world of limitless creativity together! Continue reading →

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DIY Spring Welcome Mat

Posted on March 27, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

The birds are starting to sing again, days are getting warmer and there is a light green wash covering the trees and the ground. It must mean spring is just around the corner! This is a great time to brighten … Continue reading →

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How to Make Wool Dryer Balls From an Old Sweater

Posted on March 26, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh no! You reached for your favorite wool sweater and realized with heartache that the moths have gotten to it, and now there are holes. Maybe your treasured alpaca wool sweater has been unraveling, and you’ve been wondering what to … Continue reading →

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DIY Photo Snow Globe Ornament

Posted on November 23, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

Who knew the whole time I was making these Photo Snow Globe Ornaments I’d be smiling? And, who knew “dashing through the snow” could be so much fun? This season, trim your tree with these “make and shake” personalized ornaments … Continue reading →