A Few Refashions

I have been thrifty lately (okay, I usually am). I have such a huge pile of clothes I don't want to get rid of, and fabric I have bought or been given over the years, I just can't justify buying new fabric. I have been making my girls some clothes out of old items, and I love getting something new for free!


Breezy summer shirt made from a men's button-up


Here is a close-up


Here is another one, showing the original buttons up the back.


Some old pajamas that got shrunk and stretched in weird places


They got made into some new pajamas for my two-year-old.


My old ironing board cover - nasty!


Covered it with some fabric my grandmother gave me. I've been wanting to do that a long time. Much better.

Duct Tape Wallet

Wanna make something for your 13-year-old cousin's birthday? And he's a boy? Hmmmm....how about a duct tape wallet? Just add a little bit of cash inside and it makes the perfect gift for a teenage boy (or even adults)!







I love this b/c it's so different than anything I usually make. My cousin LOVED it and it was easy to make. Just search on You Tube and you will find lots of tutorials. Happy taping!

Bean Bag Toss Game

I've been wanting to sew some bean bags for my daughter for awhile. They were very easy to make - a great project for a beginner. I used some old, sturdy fabric from my stash. It actually came from an old rocking chair cushion I just couldn't throw away.



The game is made from a diaper box. I traced circles on top and cut with a knife. My toddler helped me decorate it with construction paper.



The whole family enjoys this game. The baby chews on the bean bags, the toddler practices her aim, and the momma and daddy have friendly competitions standing great distances from the box. Not bad for a free craft.

Last Second Homemade Valentines

Anyone need some last-minute Valentine's for their kids' school parties, but want to avoid the stereotypical grocery store cartoon character in a box-type of love tokens? Have no fear, the lovely Brittany from Cottage Road Designs is here! She drew and designed these herself and is offering them for free download. How awesome is that?! Get them here. We printed them off on cardstock and they will be accompanying those lovely baby food valentine candy jars that Melissa introduced us to. Pictures to come.