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Thursday, 5 June 2014

Thrifty Thursday - 5 Upcycled Embroidery Hoop Projects

Following this weeks embroidery theme, here is a round-up of what to do with your embroidery hoops if you have a few extra or are wanting to upcycle them. I'm a fan of the Ribbon Chandelier which is so colourful and bright and super easy to make, which we like around here. Feel free to share any favourites that you may have found in your travels, share the link below in the comments.

Hoopla Storage by Rachel at Always a Project

Hoop Clocks by Lauren at Brit+Co.

Pendant Light by Jessica at Dear Emmeline

Ribbon Chandelier by A Kiss of Colour

Pin Cushion by Stacie at Yellow Spool

Happy Upcycling xx

Thursday, 29 May 2014

Thrifty Thursday - Upcycled Boot Cuffs

With Winter well and truly here, it's got me thinking of Winter Warmers and ways to 'cuteify' the Winter Wardrobe. Even though it's a bit cold and dreary some days, it's still nice to bring a little colour or something cute to accessorise the Winter Wardrobe with. This week on Tutes Cute Tuesday I shared a 30 Min Finger Knit tutorial - DIY Finger Knit Boot Cuffs.

If you aren't much of a Knitter and/or don't have the time then today on Thrifty Thursday I am sharing some different ways to use upcycled sweaters (or as we Kiwi's like to call them, jerseys) to make Boot Cuffs. They are pretty easy to make, with little or no sewing and they are such a cute way to dress up a pair of boots and keep warm at the same time. And let's face it, there's bound to be an old jersey (last seasons anyone?) just waiting to be upcycled into a pair of Boot Cuffs. If you don't have one just casually lying around at home, head to the Op Shop and find one for a bargain.

Thrift Shop Fashion – Recycle Sweaters Into Boot Toppers

DIY Boot Socks

How to make Leg Warmers from on old Sweater

What Can You Do With a Goodwill Sweater?

How to make Boot Cuffs from a Ribbed Sweater

For more Upcycled Clothing ideas check out my Upcycled Clothing Pinterest Board

Happy Upcycling xx

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Thrifty Thursday - 24 Upcycled Fabric Scrap Projects

Scraps, scraps, more scraps! They are no doubt, abundant in every craft, sewing or creative space everywhere. Cast aside for a rainy day, they tend to pile up quite quickly and are most often admired for their cuteness but not for their usefulness. Here are some cute scrap fabric projects to get you inspired to start using and upcycling some of those scraps (rainy day not required) to make them useful.

Fabric Stamps Tutorial
Fabric Scrap Gift Tags
Scrap Hearts Card
Bunting Card
Fabric Envelope Tutorial
Paper Clip Fabric Bookmarks
Bunting Gift Wrap Decoration

Pippa Cuff Tutorial

Scrap Fabric Bunting Necklace Tutorial
Happy Scrappy Headband Tutorial
Fabric Button Bobby Pin Tutorial
Recycled Scrap Necklace Tutorial

How to make a Dress Up Girl game
Matching Scraps Memory Game

Alphabet Set

Drawstring Bag Tutorial

Body Outline Fabric Collage

Fabric House Tutorial
Scrappy Bunting
Fabric Scrap Spool Bunting
Ticker Tape Canvas
Scrap Fabric Canvas Art
Scrappy Bunting Tea Towel

Vintage Sheet wrapped Frame Tutorial

For more scrappy ideas check out my Fun with Fabric Pinterest Board to get inspired.

Happy Sewing xx

Thursday, 17 April 2014

Thrifty Thursday - 28 Upcycling ideas for plastic Easter eggs

I don’t know about you but the week after Easter I keep tripping over those plastic eggs I used for the Easter egg hunt. And I’m sure there weren’t that many to begin with, it’s like they multiplied overnight!

I decided to find some uses for those sneaky eggs and found so many fun ways to upcycle them. I’m sure you will agree when you see how many fun ways there are that you will be saving those eggs and wishing they would multiply so you can use them for some of the ideas below.

Believe it or not, there are some great storage ideas using the plastic eggs, considering how small they are. But when you see the different storage ideas you can see how handy they are for those little storage jobs.

1. Creative Lunch box ideas

2. Popsicle holder and popsicle recipe

3. Snack containers

4. Keep jewellery from getting tangled by placing one in an egg. Great for travel!

5. Play dough storage – keep stored by colour

6. Give those little bitty small parts of board games like puzzle pieces a new egg home. Keeps them from getting lost!

7. Crafty storage, organising little beads snaps, buttons, or ribbon. colour.

8. Toy treasures stored in an egg

9. Keeping small parts of toys together using egg storage

For learning activities, plastic Easter eggs have many uses, from scoopers during sensory play to memory games and alphabet eggs.

10. Rainbow Rice scoopers during sensory play

11. Alphabet Eggs with items starting with that letter or matching up capital and lowercase letters

12. Water Bead activity

13. Memory Game

14. Egg Transfer activity using a couple of tools like spoons and tongs for fine motor exercises

It wouldn’t be upcycling fun without arts and crafts, and as you can see there are many crafts using the plastic eggs. My favourite is The Lorax and the plastic Teacups (cuteness of course!)

11. Plastic egg garland

12. Egg Animals

13. Make Maracas - Fill with beans, rice, or sand and glue or tape the egg shut. Or both!

14. Teacups

15. The Lorax

16. Make egg shaped bath bombs

17. Caterpillars

18. Bird feeder

19. Dino dig

Of course being an egg shape there would be a use for them as an egg during role play games but who knew you could disguise them as a strawberry or a carrot?

20. Cupcakes, a great addition to any tea party

21. Play food for baby or teddy or dolly…..

22. Mr Carrot

23. These Strawberries are super easy to make

24. Eggy Eggs complete with insides

Happy Eggcycling!

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Thrifty Thursday - 7 ways to upcycle the humble book

The humble book is a great read but when it's all read and done, it collects dust. And in my house that's a regularity. I came across these super cute ideas to upcycle books and they are all going on my to-do-list! While I might feel a little guilt when starting to cut through the pages I know it's better to upcycle them, then leave in a pile somewhere to catch dust, unless it's a much loved favourite like Pride & Prejudice or 50 Shades of Grey or whatever your favourite may be.

Thursday, 30 January 2014

Thrifty Thursday - Upcycled T shirt Scarves

It's a new year and with a new year brings resolutions and wishes. One of them might be to update or clear out your wardrobe. Don't be too hasty in throwing anything out, here are some ideas on how to upcycle those old t shirts into scarves.

I love scarves and have an extensive scarf collection, sometimes they jazz up an outfit and add a little colour (and warmth some days). These scarves are made from old t-shirts and the good news is they require little or no sewing! All scarves have an easy tutorial - just click on the links.