27 Mar

Fabric Scrap Bracelet

*Project by Shannon @ Shannon Makes Stuff*

Upcycled. Recycled. Multi-Functional. Big. Bold. Beautiful. That’s what it’s all about. With Jewelry these days anything goes. I took an old belt and some fabric scraps and created a stunning bracelet.

The best part is that the flowers are detachable. You can exchange them in and out with many many others that I will show you how to create in the winning tutorial.
It doesn’t stop there. Take the flower off of the bracelet and add it to your favorite ball chain to create an elegant necklace. Or take that flower and add it to a hair elastic to create pony tail jewelry. Or take the flower and add it to your favorite headband for a gorgeous hair jewelry piece.
It’s amazing what you can create with items you have around the house. And with my interchangeable bracelet creation and scrap flower the possibilities are endless. At least 4 jewelry pieces in one!

27 Mar

Shine Through The Rain Necklace

*Project by Emily @ iCreate With Love*


I wanted to come up with a cute necklace out of felt that symbolized one of my favorite things. Not only do I love rainstorms, but they are even better when it’s sunny out! I also the meaning that shining through the rain holds for myself. I love how this necklace turned out and I love that it means something to me too!



27 Mar

Upcycled Bracelets

I bought this handbag at the thrift store a while back. I loved the color. The shape of the bag wasn’t my style, but I knew I could do something else with it.

These are my creations.

Other than the bag the only supplies I needed were a few beads, a needle and thread.

My favorite thing about repurposing things is that most of the hard work is done for you. I was able to use parts that were already finished at the edges making my job easier.

Now I just have to decide which one to keep and which to give away.

27 Mar

Jewelry – Week 8

Craft #1 – Upcycled Bracelets

I bought this handbag at the thrift store a while back. I loved the color. The shape of the bag wasn’t my style, but I knew I could do something else with it.

These are my creations.

Other than the bag the only supplies I needed were a few beads, a needle and thread.

My favorite thing about repurposing things is that most of the hard work is done for you. I was able to use parts that were already finished at the edges making my job easier.

Now I just have to decide which one to keep and which to give away.


Craft #2 – Shine Through The Rain Necklace


I wanted to come up with a cute necklace out of felt that symbolized one of my favorite things. Not only do I love rainstorms, but they are even better when it’s sunny out! I also the meaning that shining through the rain holds for myself. I love how this necklace turned out and I love that it means something to me too!


Craft #3 – Fabric Scrap Bracelet

Upcycled. Recycled. Multi-Functional. Big. Bold. Beautiful. That’s what it’s all about. With Jewelry these days anything goes. I took an old belt and some fabric scraps and created a stunning bracelet.

The best part is that the flowers are detachable. You can exchange them in and out with many many others that I will show you how to create in the winning tutorial.
It doesn’t stop there. Take the flower off of the bracelet and add it to your favorite ball chain to create an elegant necklace. Or take that flower and add it to a hair elastic to create pony tail jewelry. Or take the flower and add it to your favorite headband for a gorgeous hair jewelry piece.
It’s amazing what you can create with items you have around the house. And with my interchangeable bracelet creation and scrap flower the possibilities are endless. At least 4 jewelry pieces in one!

20 Mar

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Here are the 2 winners of the $25 gift cards to This & That from Japan!


If either of these ladies are you please email me so we can get you your prize. Congrats!

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Have any of you ever heard of This and That from Japan? I had, but never went over to take a look until a few weeks ago. It’s awesome! They have all sorts of fun fabrics, books, stamps and clay stuff. And guess what? They want to give away 2 $25 gift cards, to use on anything (but you can’t combine it with any other offers)!!

Just look at some of their great stuff!


To enter, just go have a look around their shop. Then come back here and share your favorite! The giveaway will be open until Friday night.

20 Mar

Family Tree

*Project by Shannon @ Shannon Makes Stuff*

I have been wanting a family tree in my home for quite some time! So this was a perfect opportunity for me to create one! I decided to put it in our play room so my children can see it often.

Using fabric was the perfect choice because it is really soft to the touch, visually stunning, and is extremely durable against active kids.
The rolled metal photo frames are small and light weight so they will not be knocked off or broken. And the shine really catches your eye and accentuates the photo’s!

The frames can be hand stamped with tiny letters with the relation of the person on the front so your children can be constantly reminded of who is who.

And the best part is that as your family grows your tree can grow too, just add another frame or two!

20 Mar

Switch It Up Pillow

*Project by Kristin @ Pea Pod Creations*

Which pillow to choose?
Ever asked yourself that same question?
The ‘Switch It Up’ Pillow gives you several different looks….. so your home can have it all this year.


The pillow features several ‘panels’ that can be interchanged, as fast as your mood changes.

Store the additional ‘panels’ in the zipper compartment in the back.


Take one out, and attach it to the front.

The front has been stitched with the word “SPRINGTIME”


Now you can have the fun ‘Switch It Up’ pillow too. My Panels include a flower, a bumble bee (with a ‘flappy’ wing) and an Easter egg. You can use my patterns or make your own panels for your pillow. Your sure to make a statement with your original pillow.

20 Mar

Etched Glass Window

I have a lot of short windows in my home. The kind that are awkward to hang curtains from. Not that I would want curtains anyways. I love having a lot of light. The problem is that I live in the city where all the homes are really close together. I don’t love looking out my windows and straight into my neighbors. I needed something that could give us privacy, but didn’t block the light.

I’ve been looking at stained glass for a while, it’s not in the budget and I was having trouble finding the right colors. That is how I came up this etched window. Using a store bought frame and etching gel I have the perfect window coving for all my trouble spots.

It works great above our coat rack, a place where curtains obviously wouldn’t work.


I love how it hides the ugly view of the apartments next door.

20 Mar

Argyle Pillow

*Project by Emily @ iCreate With Love*

Who doesn’t love argyle? And if it’s in felt…WOW! I just love pillows and I’m always trying to come up with new and funky pillow designs for my home. I love to embellish them with felt because they look so soft! This pillow came to me one night while I was sleeping and I had so much fun making them! The back of the pillow is envelope style so that you can take them off and change them out to fit your mood!


It will look great on your couch…

or on a shelf…


my kids love them too…



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