This is actually my first sewing project in about 30 years! I saw a skirt similar to this in a eco-friendly boutique and decided I wanted to try my hand at making one myself since I have a ton of...
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I needed an obi belt to go with this Kimono/Miumiu dress that I upcycled. See it here. I came across these instructions for a wide obi belt and it seemed like the perfect finishing touch to my...
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Long double strand black faux pearl necklace featuring a beautiful MONET vintage upcycled brooch. To view more photos and to read a more detailed description of this necklace, click here To learn...
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Charming and whimsical are two words that come to mind when I look at these earrings. These handmade dangle earrings were made using recycled vintage pieces from a vintage charm bracelet that...
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This beautiful handmade necklace features two recycled vintage pearls in a pale purple hugged by a filigree flower pod which is in an antiqued silver finish. This pendant hangs from an 18 inch...
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This super fun hip and retro handmade necklace features recycled vintage components in lime green. To learn more about this one of a kind necklace please click here To learn more about me and to see...
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The watercolor print on the top was my inspiration! Shades of rosey peach, lilac, and muted greens on a soft white background create the perfect romantic watercolor background for this gorgeous...
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Rinny is a very sweet sock monster who was in charge of clean-up after a big party the monsters threw for International Monster's Day! Her dress is a vintage homemade dress from the 1970's made for a...
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Here is another easy way to make harem pants out of existing trousers. I already had these workout pants in my wardrobe. All I did was make a fold to decrease the volume at the hem on the outer leg...
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I had been looking for a bag for my yoga mat for a while. It's a bit of a mission getting it to yoga classes on my scooter. That got me thinking, why not use some rope I had lying around...
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St. Patty's day is less than a day away and you my friends need to be prepared! First don't forget to plan an outfit tomorrow that contains some green- and don't forget about the kids; they are more...
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A vintage (1940's ?) tablecloth is transformed into my new spring jacket! I love finding creative uses for vintage textiles and this is a great example. I restyled a Vogue pattern to make the...
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Here's my latest project...something for me! I have a collection of vintage tablecloths which I've gathered mainly to create tops and jackets with them. It's a fun project---a bit...
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Upcycled Crocheted Plarn Tote or Handbag with two 20" straps. 100% recycled, handmade. 12" wide x 11.5" tall.
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Crocheted Plarn Gift or Bottle Bag with drawstring, 100% upcycled, handmade. 6" wide x 10.5" tall.
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Lou, Fletch, Cathy, Cecil-Bob, Horst, Hadleigh, Sparky, Cosmo, Boxhead, and Charlie all belong to La Société des Monstres Célèbres, a group of monsters who began life in a...
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You don't have to be a spinner to make your own yarn! Cutting old tees into strips yields a super-bulky string that makes gorgeous rag rugs...
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Visit my blog ShyShirley for more pictures and tutorials! The Inspiration The Result The Materials Some source of leather. I used a sparkly mini skirt that I got for 29 cents at GoodwillAbout...
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About 2 years ago, I purchased this LOVELY apple green bag on eBay. It was vintage and it was new...still had the tag attached!I was as happy as a Lark. I loved it so, it inspired me to do a photo...
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Hi, my name is stephiejill18, and I am an admitted packrat. But my hording of random junk has made a recent pay-off! This is a card I made last night by recycling materials I...
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