I spied this vintage evening gown in the charity shop window and was ecstatic when they sold it to me for only €1! This gorgeously coloured piece of historic glam was gathered and draped at every …
Quick & Easy Recycled Gift Boxes & Bags
With all of the excess paper and packaging we have in our recycling bins there’s absolutely zero reason to purchase gift wrap + presenting your gifts in fun, unique (& reusable) packages makes them even …
My DIY Upcycled Refashioned Christmas Blouses
The holiday season is most definitely the busiest time of year for we crafty divas and although there are never enough hours in the day, new DIY traditions always seem to sneak their way into …
My Fave Gluten & Lactose Free Christmas Treat Recipes
My diet has changed radically since being diagnosed with celiac, severe lactose intolerance and IBS (just a few of the less than stellar additions my body has decided to take on as it gets older). Unfortunately, supermarkets …
Easy upcycled DIY paper lanterns
Each year in Germany pre-schoolers take part in the Laternelaufen (lantern walk) to celebrate St. Martin’s day in November. This year I volunteered my DIY diva talents at my kiddo’s pre-school to help them create their …
My Easy Upcycled DIY Advent Calendar Wreath
‘Tis definitely the season for creative upcycling and as I wanted to do something a wee bit more special than store-bought for the kiddo’s advent calendar this year, I sorted through my hoarded cardboard stash, raided …
DIY Christmas Earrings: An instant last minute gift
DIY Christmas Earrings: An instant last minute gift! Create a pair (or three) of Christmas Ornament earrings in seconds with my upcycled last minute gift tutorial! Buying new is completely unnecessary when you have imagination …
My DIY (not so ugly) Christmas Sweaters
You can’t celebrate the holidays without a quirky Christmas sweater! Here’s my quick n’ simple scrap busting method for creating adorable seasonal pullovers that will be enjoyed year after year! Sift through your stash and get embellishing:
A Loud & Proud Thrifty Thursday: The Gift of Thrift
Say it Loud and Say it Proud: This year give the Gift of Thrift! It’s time to STOP consuming & giving in to unethically produced fast fashion and START re-using, refashioning, DIY-ing & supporting sustainable style. The absolute …
rockin’ upcycled wrapping
Why waste money on wrapping gear when you can simply raid the recycling bin? Here’s how to create a load of rockin’ upcycled wrapping from bits you already have around the house: