You don't need to go out and spend a fortune each season on new items to fill your wardrobe... with a little imagination and creativity you can revamp items to inject new treasures into your wardrobe! According to an environmental report put out by The Australian Government, Australian's acquire an average of 27 kilograms of… Continue reading Treasure Hunt: In Your Own Wardrobe!
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Snow Bunny
How to be the cutest snow bunny when you hit the slopes With these cold winds blowing, I thought it was a fitting time to get out my parka. I have some extra time on my hands, and I thought my parka was too plain... so it seemed the perfect time to spruce it up!… Continue reading Snow Bunny
Hot Diggity Dog
While staying at home, I have been doing a lot of craft and sewing. I recently purchased a denim vest for my dog and decided to spruce it up and add a rockabilly twist! Here is what you will need: Dogs denim vest 2. Patches, buttons or cool fabric  3. Scissors 4. Thread 5.… Continue reading Hot Diggity Dog
Earrings as Art
I have a creative and practical way of displaying and storing my earring collection! I will show you the the steps of how to make this earring holder artwork. It is easy and only takes a couple of hours. Materials you will need: Picture frame Fabric of your choice Spray paint Chicken wire Small screwdriver… Continue reading Earrings as Art
DIY Retro Oven Mitt and Hot Pad
If you have been wanting to replace your old oven mitt and hot pad then why not make your own! I am going to help you through an easy step by step guide to making an oven mitt and hot pad in your favourite retro fabric to suit your retro kitchen. It is an easy… Continue reading DIY Retro Oven Mitt and Hot Pad
DIY Denim
Do you have pairs of jeans or denim jackets, and find that you aren't wearing them as often anymore? I decided to make some changes and up-cycle my denim to portray more personality. Here are some different ideas to make your denim extra fancy and express yourself! 1.Denim Jacket with Tulle HemlineI purchased this jacket… Continue reading DIY Denim
How To Revamp a Cork Memo Board
I mentioned before that I would show you how to revamp a memo board.... This is a quick and easy project and can be useful artwork in your room! Here are two that I created. For both, just purchase a cheap cork memo board in whatever size you require. 1. Cork memo board in a… Continue reading How To Revamp a Cork Memo Board
Get Crafty on a Vintage Suitcase
My daughter wanted to store her craft and sewing in a box, so I suggested we decoupage a large vintage suitcase with pictures that are inspirational to her. Here are the steps to decoupaging a vintage suitcase. What you will need: Magazines Scissors Craft glue Vintage suitcase Small paint brush Clear paint spray or decoupage… Continue reading Get Crafty on a Vintage Suitcase
The Many Uses of Vintage Suitcases
I absolutely adore vintage suitcases - the look of them and the history behind them. I especially love when you find a new suitcase and see the tags and names of the owner inside them, wondering who the bags owners were and which countries they had visited! There are many ways to use your suitcases… Continue reading The Many Uses of Vintage Suitcases
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