Dolce and Gabbana for Less! I love upcycling. You can have a lot of fun and create all sorts of amazing things while you save money and go green. Here are some of my favorite recycling and upcycling projects. 1. Create a Dolce and Gabbana denim bag for nearly nothing instead of paying over $1200 for it. Of course you don't get the label, … [Read more...]
Should You Color Your Own Hair? Part 1
Should You Color Your Own Hair?As I type this, I am sitting in my kitchen on a wooden chair with my head wrapped in plastic wrap. I look a little bit like a creature from outer space--I certainly wouldn't answer the door like this. Yes, I've colored my hair and I'm waiting the 45 minutes until I can wash the coloring lotion out. A hair coloring kit … [Read more...]
Sharpie Projects for Decor, Style, and Upcycling
Stencil and WallSharpie permanent markers do more than make signs. Get creative with colored Sharpies for some amazing effects for very little money. Here are some great tricks to try:1. Draw your own wallpaper! A Sharpie and a stencil are all you need. Here they just did one wall with a wall paper design and I think it looks great. If you have a … [Read more...]
5 Great Jeans Recycling Projects: Pretty Amazing!
Easy DIY Jeans Purse I love recycling jeans. The fabric is sturdy and seems to have 9 lives. Here are some of my favorite projects using old jeans. 1. DIY Bean Bag Game from Jeans Pockets: These are almost no-sew. Just cut the back pockets from jeans (including the fabric underneath), fill with dried beans or split peas, and sew up … [Read more...]
Make a Cute Sun Dress from a Man’s Shirt
This is a cute project that takes very little time. You need a man's long-sleeved button down shirt & some thread. If you don't have a shirt to use, check the thrift stores for one that will work for you.The idea is to wear the shirt backwards using the folded down collar as the top of the bodice of this strapless dress. You tie the sleeves … [Read more...]
Tattoo Your Shoes, Easy Tutorial
Mama's got some new shoes. Actually they are my old sandals that I love to wear around the house. They are just too comfortable to throw out. I have newer sandals that look great, but they are nowhere near as comfy as my old ones. You'll see in the photo just how shabby my old sandals were. Some of the original camel color had worn off and … [Read more...]
30-Minute Tank Dress to Sew for Spring and Summer
Ooh, I have some tank tops that are a little on the short side & they would be so comfy with a loose skirt. Aaaah, spring!This looks pretty easy to make. Just take a tank top and add a piece of fabric for the skirt. The only problem I can think of is that the seam where the tank meets the woven fabric might not be real smooth because of the … [Read more...]
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