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:

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 …

The (instant) DIY Needlepoint Clutch

I absolutely love the look of needlepoint, the older the better! I’d been on the lookout for a vintage needlepoint bag for months but my usual thrifting Kismet seemed to have escaped me…luckily I discovered …

Confessions of a Refashionista: Life on the ZigZag

Hooray! My fancy schmancy revamped Confessions of a Refashionista: Life on the Zig Zag e-book is now available! Creating your own fabulous fashions doesn’t have to cost a penny! A closet de-clutter + a few snips …

Easy Upcycled Stone Necklaces

Create these quirky necklaces with a few pulchritudinous parking lot pebbles & bits you’re sure to have lurking about the house!

Scrap Happy Refashioned Armbands

Remember my Amazing Apron Top? I made these groovy scrap happy refashioned armbands from the leftovers: Here’s how to make a few for yourself in a flash:

The 10 minute diy camera strap

Meet my early birthday present to myself: Isn’t it dreamy? A glorious new bridge camera that will (hopefully) help me take kick-arsch photos for this humble blog & my continuing Confessions of a Refashionista series. …

(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 …