(itsy) Bitsy Books: DIY upcycled mini book pendants

Our local charity shop has a take-it-or-it-goes-in-the-rubbish box just inside the front door. I usually avoid digging through it because if the charity shop thinks something belongs in the bin, it probably does. However, on …

The Patchwork Rainy Day Cap

We’ve been having one of the grossest summers ever. That has been our daily view at noon. 30°C + thunder storms = hot, humid, muggy ew = frizzy, huge hair for me – blech The …

Scrapbusting necktie tutorials

Remember those necktie wristlets I made? Well, they’re so quick & easy that creating them became a bit addicting: I think there’s a more than a few gals I know who’ll be receiving a wristlet …

family jewels – DIY wire wrapped pendants

I love the look of wire wrapped pendants but the prices for these bead-y baubles had me wondering if I might be able to create my own. Success? I think so. Cheap? Oh, most definitely. …

How to easily take in the sides of a shirt

I scored an absolutely gorgeous silk top for €1, the problem? My entire family could have comfortably camped out in it: This beauty went from tent to top in about 20 minutes with my how …

Suicide Blonde: DIY Blonding at Home

Raise your hand if you’re a suicide blonde or redhead or brunette or any other notfoundnaturallyonyourhead colour. For years my hair colour has changed at least 3 times a year – usually from blonde to red …