Spool Ottoman/Bookshelf
I was walking through my alley one day several months ago on my way home from work. I don’t usually take this way home, preferring not to walk by peoples’ garbage cans, but on occasion, if the sidewalks seem … Continued
Fishtail Braid T-Shirt Scarf
Winter is coming. No, I’m not getting all Ned Stark on you, I’m being serious. It has already started snowing here in Chicago, and the temperatures have dropped. While going through my closet and getting out my hats and … Continued
Upcycled Washi Tape Magnets
If you’re anything like me, you save random stuff with the hope that it will one day be used for crafts. So every time we get an advertising magnet that’s stuck to the free phone book on our door mat … Continued
High-Waisted Pillowcase Skirt Tutorial
I’ve been on a mini summer vacation for the past couple weeks, so I’ve been knocking out some projects. When I revamped my old hippie skirt, I found some of the old pillowcases I set aside when I made my … Continued
Hippie Skirt to Sundress Refashion
In high school, I was all about the hippie skirts. Okay, so it continued into college too. But anyway, I accumulated a lot as birthday presents and as a result of my thrift store obsession (come back on Free For … Continued
T-Shirt Yarn Tutorial
Sometimes ideas for saving money can get a little crazy, and when it comes to old clothes, I’m a bit of a hoarder. I save old jeans with holes in the crotch, t-shirts with pit stains, and anything with accidental … Continued
Dreamcatcher Earring Upcycle
We’ve all had this happen…our earrings become tarnished, or the cheap materials they are made of chip and turn funny colors. If they aren’t real gold or silver, chances are we can’t do anything to fix them, and so … Continued
Pillowcase Apron Tutorial
When I’m cooking or baking, I like to have something to wipe my hands on and I recently decided that something should no longer be my pants. So I needed an apron, but, as we all know, I’m super cheap … Continued
Upcycled Storage Containers
This Free For All Friday is dedicated to two quick and easy ways to upcycle jars and cans into cute storage containers for your pantry, desk, or craft room. You’re seeing this now because soon I’m currently in the process … Continued