DIY Upcycled Denim Rain Boot Refashion

My thrifting karma brought me a pair of super comfy but terribly dull rain boots just in time for the arrival of the wet and windy days of April in Toronto. Thankfully my refashionista stash contained …

No Sew DIY Faux Flower Jacket Refashion

My first attempt to create something wearable out of faux blooms happened way back in the 80s when I dismally failed to make a floral top in high school. Unfortunately I had absolutely no idea …

Upcycled Unicorn Necklace

Is your house being overtaken by tiny little toys? Do you love combining old things to create fab new gear? If so, then you’ve come to the right tutorial! Take a peek at how easy …

Boxy Vintage Blazer Rainbow Refashion

Discover just how quick and easy it is to update that frumpy item at the back of your closet with my Boxy Vintage Blazer Refashion (+ how to remove shoulder pads & my best method …

Upcycled Easter Hat Wreath

Transform that colourful bit you found in the trash (or thrift shop) into treasure with a few bits from your stash and my quirky Upcycled Easter Hat Wreath tutorial: Grab the simple step by step below:

Best Friend Pom Pom Photo Frames

Create some adorable matching decor for your kiddo and her best buddy with this crazy easy tute:  These Best Friend Pom Pom Photo Frames are a cinch to make from items you already have in …

Upcycled DIY Zero Waste Handbag Kit

Trying to live sustainably can be a quite a challenge in a throwaway society. I seem to be given disposible, Earth-damaging items everywhere I go and am actively encouraged to simply toss those plastic bags, …

Green on #ThriftyThursday

With St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th and the first official day of Spring on the 20th March is definitely the month to wear green! According to the psychology of colour this is what it …

Upcycled DIY Rainbow Leprechaun Boots

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner I thought I’d try to come up with yet another funky upcycle for my growing collection of colourful bathpuffs: Success! Here’s how to quickly create your own pair of …

Refashionista Rules: No Sew DIY Shamrock Shirt

Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials and eco-lifestyle tips! Celebrate …