The Delightful Doily: part one

Lovely lacy doilies are an integral part of any Refashionista’s arsenal. However, one must not simply stitch a doily to a shirt (or anything else) & pronounce it ready-to-wear as all you have then is …

a Refashionista wastes nothing: the diy pant leg bag

Anyone who’s ever reconstructed a garment knows the importance of hoarding stockpiling squirreling away neatly storing the excess bits & pieces for possible future use – even if those around you think you’re completely nuts …

An Advent gift from me to you…

I’ve been working my little arsch off to get my Christmas-gifts-for-those-faraway completed & as I’m nearly ready to get everything posted off I thought I’d share one of the little bits of cleverness I came …

The DIY Upcycled Denim Rug Rat Backpack Tutorial

What does every munchkin need to tote around their goodies? A fancy schmancy personalized backpack of course! Create one for the tot on your list with bits you’re guaranteed to already have in your stash …

Instant Upcycled Bracelet DIY

Here’s how to make your own funky chunky bracelet in less than 2 minutes with my Instant Upcycled Bracelet DIY:

My stunning personalized necklace from Spain

Squeee! My congrats-to-me-for-creating-my-very-own-book-all-by-myself gift has arrived from Spain and it is stunning! This gorgeous necklace was created exactly to my specifications by Yolanda, the über talented artiste behind Al Margen Artesania. Each of her amazing …

the DIY (worry-eating) monster in a tin

Remember when you were little & teeny tiny sized toys were simply the best things ever invented? This year as my list of special gifts to make contains the most adorable 6 year old girlie …

Easy DIY wrap top to kiddo dress refashion

What do you do with a groovy wrap top that you just know you’ll never properly fit into again? Make an absolutely fabulous 70’s inspired outfit for the munchkin, of course! Easy DIY wrap top …

Gluten and Lactose Free (no-bake) Macaroons

a disclaimer before we start: this is a recipe for macaroons not macarons Some of the best memories I have of my Grandma involve these super fast, super fun to make, no-bake mounds of deliciousness! …