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Tooth Fairy Tin

Tooth Fairy Tin

  I was at the store in the Fall and found these cute little tins with moisturizer in them.  Both Nivea and Carmex make them.  I just had to get a couple.  Because I wanted to do a project with the tins. Because I needed to be able to carry moisturizer in my purse this…

If Superheroes Used Coasters

If Superheroes Used Coasters

 How does one create superhero coasters?  Good question!  A couple of weeks ago Nancy over at Do Small Things with Love, shared some Crazy Coasters that she made from felt.  Quickly a good natured competition developed with my friend, Amy over at One Artsy Mama.    Well, Amy whipped up some bright, fun, happy coasters in less than…

Upcycled Skirt to Zipper Pouch

Upcycled Skirt to Zipper Pouch

      Back when I was doing all the sweater upcycling, Sweater Sleeve Easter Cups and Repurposed Sweater Valentine’s Pillow, I saw this skirt at the thrift shop.  I immediately fell in love with the pattern (maybe because it was January and yucky cold). It was marked down for clearance. I used to feel badly buying…

Repurposed Cocoa Cans

Repurposed Cocoa Cans

    I’ve been admiring the Graphics Fairy blog {here} for months now.  She has the most amazing stock graphics (means us crafty folks can use them with no problems).  I’m particularly in love with the look of the numbers she used in this project.     I’d been ruminating on what project I wanted to do with…

Valentine’s Tic Tac Treats

Valentine’s Tic Tac Treats

    I love making these cute little treats for my friends.  I think that Valentine’s Day should be about celebrating the love we have for our friends (in addition to romantic love, of course).  These are quick, easy and adorable.  The perfect little gift to let friends know you’re thinking of them.And they’d be…

More Repurposed Sweater Mittens

More Repurposed Sweater Mittens

I had so much fun making upcycled mittens from repurposed sweaters {here}  last winter that I just had to try some more.  These would make great Christmas gifts.  They’re easy and inexpensive to make. You can personalize them by choosing colors and pattern to match your “gift-ee’s” tastes. I went to the thrift store looking…