Jewelry making projects, clothing ideas and fashion.
How to monogram rain boots with a vinyl decal Ever since I was a little girl I loved to see my name on things. It was a special treat to get pencils with Kim engraved on them or find something cute from the Hallmark store with my name on it. Monograms and personalization were nothing…
How to Make Your Own Leather Earrings from Old Shoes I hope you guys aren’t tired of my purge to project series yet. Cleaning out closets is a great way to upcycle all the stuff you love but don’t use anymore and this project is one of my favs. I’m gonna show you how easy…
Make the perfect craft apron from men’s old shirts and closet cast offs The projects from the whole house purge seem to have no end! I have really been wanting a new craft apron. That may sound silly, but I’m a super messy painter that is always setting things down and losing them…I need protection…
Purge your closet castoffs and make them into a DIY cuff bracelet I am still in purge mode here and the closet has been a great source for new projects(you might have seen this picture already, but this is a different project from the pile!). It’s not that I hate the things in my closet,…
Our Christmas Tree Story Everyone has a Christmas story to tell. This year I am giving my daughter, Mae, a James Avery Christmas Tree charm to add to her growing charm bracelet as a reminder of one of our favorite holiday traditions, but first, the backstory. (make sure you stick around to the end…
Giving a gift that gives back is like the icing on a sweet cake! It’s wonderful to come up with an amazing present, but to know that your purchase keeps on giving is even better. I looked around to find some thoughtful companies that either donate items (like buy one give one campaigns), support fair…
One of a kind gift ideas that you don’t have to make yourself. Give a crafty thoughtful gift with the click of a mouse! When the holidays roll around and you want to give a one of a kind gift but you don’t want to have to make it…Etsy is your friend. This Etsy gift…
Once a month a group of us get together for the Junk Visionaries Challenge. This month the challenge is called Bits & Pieces. It’s about putting two separate junk things together to make a one new awesome thing. My project carried a lot of meaning and after you read all the bits and pieces that…
Soda Crate Jewelry Organizer The Junk ReVision Challenge this month is a good one! January is all about fresh starts, getting your house in order from the holiday chaos and organizing away…at least that’s what has been happenin’ around here! Please be sure to swing by the blogs of my junk loving friends below to…
DIY Brooch Bracelet I can remember a brief stint in the late 80’s/early 90’s when I wore a brooch on a scarf. It seems like the same time twistbeads were in style. Did you have those? The necklace where you would twist together a few ropes of beads held together with a fancy clamp. My…
This series usually goes out on Friday, but I really wanted to get this interview out before then, so I am changing up the week a little bit… This week in our Women and Their Gift series we are spending time in the closet with my dear friend Stacie. Stacie looks cute and put together…
How to Make Paper Flowers Old sewing patterns are awesome. They are cheap, easy to find and provide a touch and texture you can’t get anywhere else. Below are some simple steps to make a beautiful flower out of old patterns you can easily pick up at almost any thrift store, if not your own craft…