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Hair Tie Ribbons
There are many, many ways to tie your hair back, or up. You don’t just need to use ponytail holders or scrunchies. There’s an easy,...
Oct 12 min read


Creating Patterns
There was a shirt I’d been waiting to upcycle. I didn’t know what to do with it, but, after having it sit in my drawer for months, I...
Sep 302 min read


Bathing Suit Tops As Bras?
I was looking in my drawer the other day, and I realized I only had one real bra. It had padding, support, and fit perfectly. All of my...
Jun 262 min read


Easy Shorts
It’s that time of year again — the time of year where shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, and mini skirts are worn. Sure, you can wear these...
Jun 252 min read


Missing An Earring
Everyone, male or female, who wears earrings, has gone through this: missing an earring. It doesn’t matter who you are. It doesn’t matter...
Jun 242 min read


Fixing Shirt Necks
Everyone has a specific type of neck that bothers them the most. Yes, we are talking about shirts. For me, it’s a crew neck, cowl neck,...
Jun 232 min read


Mason Jar Ring Bangle
There are many random, household objects that can be made into jewelry. Some of them, don’t have to be labeled ‘garbage’, they just need...
Apr 243 min read


From Garbage To Rings
I was at my father’s house, tossing at least two plastic bottles of water in the garbage per day. Watching so much trash be trashed over...
Apr 232 min read


Jewelry From Fabric Scraps
Every time I upcycle something that involves fabric, especially something like clothing, there are tons of scraps left over. Sometimes,...
Apr 222 min read


If A Necklace Breaks
Everyone has those times when a necklace, or another piece of jewelry they’re wearing, comes off in their hands. You’re left there,...
Apr 212 min read


Hair Clips For Shoes
Back in the 1950s, and other times around there, women were known to have what were called ‘shoe clips’. It was a way to add to a pair of...
Feb 272 min read


From Cassette Tape To Business Card Cases
I was going through junk in my grandfather’s basement, and I came across cassette tape cases. There were a few of them, but not too many....
Feb 263 min read


Updating Old Purses
Everyone has things in their closet that are no longer of use to them, or that they bought on a whim, believing they’re going to use or...
Feb 252 min read


Easy Pendant Necklace
Almost anything can be turned into a pendant. An old straw can slide on a piece of string, and can be knotted in the back. A singular...
Feb 242 min read


Acrylic Paint And Shoes
This might sound weird, but if you have any shoes in your closet that you never ever wear, giving them a fresh coat of paint could...
Jan 232 min read


Rematching Pajama Sets
Everyone loves a good pajama set. They’re comfy, and they make climbing into bed fun. But, what happens when we grow bored of the same...
Jan 223 min read


Easy Custom Canvas Pouch
Pouches are useful for many different reasons, and, if you’re like me, you can’t get enough of them. They’re good for makeup brushes, and...
Jan 212 min read


Easy Jewelry Creation
The easiest way to create jewelry is with stretchy cord and beads. There’s no bending of wire, no needing to learn how to use...
Jan 202 min read


Easy Custom Canvas Tote
This might sound dumb, but there is always an excellent way to personalize your shopping trips from any time to any where. You might...
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Fun Wallet Update
Sometimes, I wander around thrift shops, looking for things to upcycle. My favorite, nearby, is a reuse store. There are two: one on a...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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