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Baby Gift Ideas – Upcycled Sweater Toys

March 25, 2014

Do you have a baby on the way, or know someone who does?  These little toys made from felted wool sweaters or fleece scraps make a fun compliment to any baby gift. If you have been saving your sweater scraps........this is a great place to upcycle them into a cuddly and cozy … [Read more...]

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Clutter Free – Step By Step

January 6, 2014

Clearing the clutter from your home can be an overwhelming task.  But if you do it step by step and a little at a time, it can be quite manageable and REFRESHING!   1.  CHOOSE A ROOM Go to the room you have chosen to work on first and do some pondering.  I recommend taking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Organizing Tagged With: cleaning, clearing clutter, donating items, Getting Organized, home maintenance, organizing, Recycling, selling items

It’s Mitten Time – Upcycle a sweater into a cozy pair of mittens

November 26, 2013

mitten time

In my neck of the woods things are getting a little chilly.  How about yours?  I think it's mitten time. If you are lacking when it comes to a COZY, hand hugging, warm, FUNCTIONAL pair of mittens, it is time to get a pair. Keep your hands warm with style this winter! If you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafting & Sewing, Recycling, Upcycled Sweater Projects Tagged With: adult mittens, child mittens, gift ideas, mittens, Recycling, Sewing, Upcycled Sweater Projects

How To Make Wool Dryer Balls

August 5, 2013

So I have been telling you to SAVE ALL YOUR YOUR WOOL SCRAPS for a cool project. Well, here is the cool project. Wool Dryer Balls Have you ever used a dryer ball or even heard about wool dryer balls? Last year I stopped into a cute, quaint little shop of handmade … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY, Upcyling, Wool Sweaters Tagged With: dryer balls, eco friendly, essential oils, felted wool dryer balls, felting wool sweaters, green laundry, how to felt wool sweaters, laundry, non-toxic laundry, Recycling, Upcycled Sweater Projects

Upcycled Sweater Crossover Slippers

July 28, 2013

Slip your tootsies into these bad boys! These upcycled sweater crossover slippers will give you Foot Hugging Comfort! My Crossover Slipper Pattern is finally ready to go! I have had these crossover slippers sketched and in my head for months.  I found myself with a little … [Read more...]

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DIY Closet Organizer Tags

May 22, 2013

I am trying to create a little more space and organization to my small compact closet.  I started the process by sorting through and donating those items that I very seldom wear or that I haven't worn in a very long time.  It's amazing the things we hold onto thinking SOMEDAY we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home & Garden, Organizing Tagged With: closet tags, clothing, DIY, Getting Organized, Keeping House, Recycling

How to Felt Wool Sweaters

April 1, 2013

I had a good day at the second hand store last week!  Look at the amazing wool sweaters I found.  I frequently make stops at the thrift stores in town to see if they have any GOOD sweaters.  As you know, I love making things from upcycled sweaters, wool in particular.  Wool … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recycling, Tutorials, Upcycled Sweater Projects Tagged With: DIY, how to felt wool sweaters, recycled sweater projects, Recycling, Upcycled Sweater Projects, wool

Sweater Heart Hand Warmer Tutorial

January 19, 2013

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It's almost Valentine's Day, YEA!  I love this holiday!  I always like to make some kind of valentine gift each year and I think this year I am going to give these fun heart shaped hand warmers.  They are WAY easy to make and will be easy to mail to my family and friends. I am … [Read more...]

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Upcycled Sweater Scarf Tutorial

January 10, 2013

Here is ANOTHER way to use up your felted sweaters.  This is such a fun, easy project to make.  I get comments on this scarf every time I wear it. Upcycled sweater scarf tutorial: The most time consuming part is cutting out the squares. Cut out 16 - 18 squares … [Read more...]

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Winter blues ….. make mittens!

December 27, 2012

Bring on the cold! Fingerless mittens are cozy and functional! I am lucky to live in an area where I get to enjoy four wonderful seasons, winter being one of them. Sometimes we find ourselves complaining  "too cold", "too dark and dreary".  I am getting … [Read more...]

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