Month: August 2016

Back to School Organization

Back to School Organization and a Giveaway!

Giveaway?  Why yes, I am having another giveaway!  Make sure to read all the way to the bottom so you get all the details!  First, let’s talk about back to school organization. Whether you have one child or a crew resembling the Brady Bunch, this time of year can be filled with disorganized chaos.  I’m […] Read more…

Super services and great deals!

I really need one of my energy boosting drinks today!  I wanted to do another refashion of sorts for today’s post, but things are just not working out.  Instead, I’m going to share some super services I use and love!  I hope they will be helpful to y’all as well. Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate […] Read more…

Multipurpose Dog Bed

Multipurpose dog bed from pillow stuffing and blanket

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen this picture: This is my other dog, Lucky.  I took this stuffing out of an old pillow to use in a new cushion.  The leftovers were in the floor and this is what I found when I came back into my studio!  He likes to […] Read more…

Leggings into yarn

Making old leggings into yarn and dog toys

Remember the old leggings I used to make a pattern for new leggings?  I kept them and turned the leggings into yarn and dog toys!  Here’s how I did it… Making Old Leggings into Yarn and Dog Toys The first thing I did was cut off any remaining hems and seams. Then I cut the […] Read more…

Finishes, firsts

Finishes, firsts, and fabulous deals!

Since it’s finally Friday and I love alliteration, I decided to show you some recent finishes, firsts, and fabulous weekend deals!  This will be mostly pictures with some descriptions and just a little story at the beginning.  There will be links in the descriptions for patterns I used.  Make sure you go all the way […] Read more…

Pants into a skirt

Pants into a Skirt – a Refashion

Today I’m going to show you how to refashion pants into a skirt, in case you couldn’t tell by the title!  I had this pair of brown dress pants that never fit quite right.  They were really snug through the hips and thighs.  Rather than toss them into the giveaway pile, I decided to convert them […] Read more…

Movie memories picture frame makeover

Movie Memories Picture Frame Makeover

I know I hinted at a refashion for today but my weekend did not allow for it!  Bummer!  I do have a quick picture frame makeover for you today, so yay!  Hopefully I’ll get to do some more refashions/sewing this week.  I’m getting my son and myself ready for school, which starts Friday!  Eeek!  So […] Read more…