Don’t Return it, Refashion it!

Not every gift you receive is stellar and some can even leave you bemusedly scratching your head. This year, instead of feeling embarrassed and timidly asking for the receipt to return it or packing it …

My DIY Upcycled Refashioned Christmas Blouses

The holiday season is most definitely the busiest time of year for we crafty divas and although there are never enough hours in the day, new DIY traditions always seem to sneak their way into …

Easy upcycled DIY paper lanterns

Each year in Germany pre-schoolers take part in the Laternelaufen (lantern walk) to celebrate St. Martin’s day in November. This year I volunteered my DIY diva talents at my kiddo’s pre-school to help them create their …

My Easy Upcycled DIY Advent Calendar Wreath

‘Tis definitely the season for creative upcycling and as I wanted to do something a wee bit more special than store-bought for the kiddo’s advent calendar this year, I sorted through my hoarded cardboard stash, raided …

My Upcycled Vintage Hankie Wall Hangings

My second (and third) vintage handkerchief projects are complete and ready to share! First, I grabbed the three Gold Marie kiddo hankies, a small piece of bamboo, a bit of rick-rack trim & a needle …

My thrifty DIY munchkin room

When we moved in the kiddo’s room was in desperate need of an overhaul: That awful dark red & brown paint job and the moldy walls were soon taken care of with professional products and (about) a …

my DIY upcycled ladder climbing frame + trapeze

I am totally on a roll with my DIY outdoor munchkin toy challenges and have already successfully created an awesome playhouse and superb sandbox by upcycling wooden bits I had stored in attic. The kiddo was desperate …

Easy No Mess DIY Play MakeUp

Anyone with a munchkin has definitely had their makeup collection raided and also been on the receiving end of an oh-so-artfully applied makeover or two: Of course you look beautiful but letting the kiddo loose in your beauty …

The Upcycled DIY Sandbox

After the grand success of our scrap wood playhouse I thought I’d continue my upcycling challenge and try to create a sandbox for the kiddo once again using only what I could find in the attic: Another …