I scored an absolutely stunning vintage sequin dress at the thrift shop: Unfortunately it was backless, fit awkwardly, was super heavy and very uncomfortable. Fortunately transforming it into a fabulous skirt was pretty darn simple! …
No Sew Upcycled Long Underwear Canada Day Cardigan
You’ve already seen the tute behind the adorable DIY dress my kiddo is wearing for Canada’s 150th birthday but just what has this refashionista created for herself? I transformed a thrifted winter sale find into a …
Very Easy DIY Canada Day Dress
After over 2 decades living abroad I relocated back to Canada on July 1st/2016. We had just arrived so Canada Day celebrations were the furthest thing from my exhausted, stressed out mind however as this …
Upcycled Toilet Roll Bergen Bowling
My kiddo came up with a fab use for (some of) our stockpiled toilet rolls that fit perfectly with her Troll-themed birthday extravaganza: Grab your kiddo, raid your recycling bin and have a rousing game …
No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag
Whip up an awesome retro fanny pack in seconds without sewing a stitch! You just may have all of the ingredients for my No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag so raid your …
DIY Troll Birthday Cake Toppers
It’s super easy to create some cute and quirky fun to top off your next party edibles: Grab the easy how-to for my DIY Troll Birthday Cake Toppers + free printable graphics + a fab idea to reuse …
Upcycled Cereal Box Fuzzbert Troll Pinata
Hold onto your troll party hats because here’s another fab reuse DIY I created for the kiddo’s Troll-themed birthday extravaganza: (take a peek at all of my groovy scrapbusting-recycle bin b-day makes here) Raid your recycle bin …
Thrifty Easy DIY Faux Fur Bag Tutorial
Create a plush new purse from that thrifted vintage score in no time with my thrifty easy DIY faux fur bag tutorial: That fabulous bag cost less than $2 to make with a couple of bits …
Is it Spring yet on #ThriftyThursday
When I decided to return to Canada after over 2 decades living abroad I had no idea how challenging the reverse culture shock would be or how problematic, lengthy and bizarre the never-ending bureaucratic process of getting …
Simple No Sew Vintage Blouse Refashion
Thrift and charity shops are bursting with frumpy blouses just begging to be refashioned. Luckily most people don’t see the amazing potential and blow right past those dowdy retro beauties: Check out just how easy …