Ahhh…vintage glitz, how I love to collect thee…my latest acquisition? …this glittering piece of wearable art from the 1970’s Created for someone with Glamazonian proportions (= not at all moi), I sliced off a chunk …
Two Easy Sweater Refashions
Here’s a couple of incredibly quick fixes for those old damaged sweaters hibernating at the bottom of your stash. A bit of leather + some pretty patchy pockets = my two easy cardigan refashions let’s …
Zipperdeedooda! DIY Upcycled Zipper Accessories
Remember that sensational sequin top that needed a wee bit o’ love? Take a gander at what I created with the broken zipper: Grab a busted zip & let’s get making my Zipperdeedooda! DIY Upcycled …
How to add DIY Sleeves to any top
Make a summer shirt fit for all seasons with my easy fix for a sleeveless top: 2020 update: I’ve been slowly but surely redesigning all of my old video images and this shirt is …
The Stay Put Scarf – a kiddo DIY
As Old Man Winter continues to rear his frosty head in Berlin I’m having to come up with sneaky methods to keep the neck of my scarf-scorning tot wrapped in warmth. My latest savvy solution? …
the daring belt rescue – upcycled buckles
Two sad little belts salvaged & saved in under 10 minutes…here’s how to rescue your own:
Jazzy Jars: Upcycled Diy kitchen storage
What do you get when you cross inexpensive Ikea Förvar storage jars with a cheap n’ cheerful plastic zoo? take a peek at my latest webisode and find out…
A Sensational Sequins Top Fix
Lately I’ve been seriously digging vintage sequins, the older the better, so when I saw this stunningly unique 1960’s top for sale online I snapped it up immediately: Unfortunately it arrived in somewhat worse condition …
bistro to boho – the DIY lace top
How gorgeous did this turn out?! Can ya figure out what that beauteous boho creation once was? Make your own in about an hour with a lil’ something pinched from a 1950’s cafe…
The DIY Upcycled Scarfigan & my new channel!
That’s right my lovelies, I am now the proud producer of my very own series of diy refashionista webisodes! In addition to my regular crafty blog posts I’ll be sharing my adventures in upcycling with …