It’s that time of year again – I’m older, wiser and have embraced a few more laugh lines! What would I tell that future DIY diva above? Trust your instincts about everything, they are 99.9% …
A Gorgeously Green #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always been partial to the colour green so I was surprised to discover so very few emerald-toned clothing items in my wardrobe. I do have quite a collection of thrifted & handmade accessories in varying shades …
My Upcycled Curtain Skirt
Create an adorable floaty skirt from that sheer thrifted curtain with my quick & easy tutorial: Grab all of my tutorials for gals here and for more sustainable DIY style goodness check out my Confessions of a Refashionista …
A Quick Blazer Embellishment Tutorial
Need to add a quick bit of snazz to a boring blazer? Here’s how to take those jackets from dull to delightful in minutes! + how to make your own lovely lace front tee
A Simple DIY Dress Refashion
My kiddo wanted to dress to impress for her birthday party at pre-school and oh-so-politely asked that I make her something “bootiful and vewy strong”. I puzzled over her vague request for a bit and came up …
My DIY Tailored Top Refashion Tutorial
Remember that lovely lurex glitzer tunic I created in 2013? I finally got around to refashioning the blouse from that vintage set and it is A W E S O M E! Here’s what I did: …
My Upcycled DIY Pinata(s)
If you follow me on instagram & facebook you’ll already know that I had planned to create a glorious Lumpy Space Princess pinata for the munchkin’s 4th birthday extravaganza. However, as the wonderful world of upcycling never goes …
A Glamazonian Vintage Dress Refashion
I discovered that phenomenal vintage dress and jacket set in Tante Uschi’s treasure chest! The only problem? Measuring 150cm from shoulder seam to hem, it appears to have been originally created for a gorgeous glamazon – …
DIY Pet Rock Party Favors
Need a quick and quirky mini-gift for your guests? Create some adorable pet rocks & present them in groovy upcycled wrapping with my quick tutorial! *Including my fab free printable Pet Rock Care instructions in …
The Delightful DIY Dinosaur Costume
Has anyone else spied a dinosaur in the parking lot? Here’s how to create your own fast moving stegosaurus from items you may already have around the house: