This recycled denim beads tutorial from Amanda at Crafts by Amanda is such a fun way to upcycle jeans that have seen better days! Tween girls will love this project, so if you have one you may just want to give this a whirl. This could be really fun for a girl scout troop too! […]
There’s something about the juxtaposition of vintage material next to a pretty, pretty MacBook that is appealing. Vintage Chica made this laptop sleeve out of a foliage-print retro towel, and I think it’s quite nice. More: Self-Cleaning iPad Sleeve Hoodie Laptop Sleeve
Be still, my vintage-loving heart! This painting tutorial for creating faux antique card file drawers from Kristine at The Painted Hive is fantastic! She may have started with an IKEA drawer set, but she definitely finished with a work of home decor art! [Via Poppytalk] More: Turn Salvaged Drawers into Modular Storage @Craftzine.com blog Paper […]
Update last year’s oversized tank top with this braided collar crop top tutorial from Kinsey at Sincerely, Kinsey. It’s a quick, easy way to refresh your wardrobe for spring! More: How-To: Retro Two-Seam Top @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Spring Doily-Sleeved Top @Craftzine.com blog Shirred Pillowcase Top @Craftzine.com blog
This Earth Day weekend, get in the mood to upcycle with the latest podcast from CraftyPod! In the new episode, Creative Reuse and Crafting, with Michele Pacey, Sister Diane and crafty recycling guru Michele from Michele Made Me talk crafts, creativity, and how to make awesome projects using discarded items in your recycle bin. Creative […]
High heels are hot. And so are long ballet ribbons wrapped around the ankle. So of course the combination of heels and ribbon is to die for. You don’t need any fancy leather working tools to get the look. I used my eyelet setter and in about 30 minutes had this project all tied up!
Dress up a pair of boring shoes with this painted fabric flats tutorial from Alisa Burk. I love that she used bright colors on a more muted background—it really makes the design stand out! More: How-To: Cat Shoes @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Red Saddle Shoes @Craftzine.com blog Neon Toe Shoes @Craftzine.com blog
