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...]
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...]
25 Things Older Kids Can Do This Summer that Teach Them Life Skills
Older kids can have fun this summer without a lot of money. There's more to do than just work on that tan! They can learn some life skills that they can actually use. They can broaden their scope to learn about others and give a helping hand to those in need. And they can chalk up some good activities to list on their college applications! 1. … [Read more...]
Stop Jeans and Other Clothes from Fading
I've heard of this before, but have not tried it. It makes sense to try it with new jeans unless you want them to fade. Obviously this is only for garments that you ordinarily wash. I doubt that these items willl never fade, but this method perhaps slows down the process.The linked article also has some ideas on those "color magnets" that are … [Read more...]
Make a Water Bottle Holder from Old Jeans
Another great project using old jeans! These would make nice gifts for teens or items to sell at a craft fair. You can use any color ribbon you want and add embellishments to personalize.The liner fabric can change the look as well.Click title for lnk at ChicaAndJo. … [Read more...]
DIY Bean Bag Toss Game from Jeans Pockets
This is so cute. The bean bags are super easy because 3 sides are already sewn up for you! This would be a fun game for a family get together at the park or your backyard. These bean bags are painted with a red star, but you could decorate them (or not) any way you like. Update: I made these today & they are fun & easy to make. … [Read more...]
Sew a Reversible Anti-Sun Hat with One Pattern Piece
This makes a cute hat to protect you from the sun. You can make it for yourself or even little kids or babies. It has a kinds of floppy tulip shape that really protects against the sun.You can make both sides of the hat from the same fabric or from different coordinating fabrics for a more interesting look. One person says they use denim from … [Read more...]