A Creative Log & Other Notes on Life
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Whether it’s the Disneyland 1/2 marathon or the Disney Princess 1/2 Marathon, dressing up for any Run Disney race is an absolute MUST. For me, having a Disney running costume that is comfortable while I’m on the course is also a MUST. Here’s how I put together a Sleeping Beauty running costume for my friend [...]
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Today, I’ve teamed up with Lion Brand Yarn to share my tutorial for a “Semi-Homemade” Mohawk Beanie Cap. Don’t worry, there is no knitting or crocheting required! All you need to make your own Mohawk Beanie is a pre-made cap, some Martha Stewart Crafts Roving Wool, and a yarn needle. You’ll be able to whip [...]
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I know you have a ton of big, yet sentimental, t-shirts sitting at the back of your drawer that are just begging for a transformation. They deserve to get worn! Head on over to the Words to Sweat By blog for my latest T-shirt refashion tutorial. And while you’re there, check out their “mantra” workout [...]
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With the right yarn, making a Rapuzel wig for my 6yo daughter was way easier than I thought it would be. Click HERE for the full tutorial. If anyone is interested in making this wig, I have extra Lion Brand Yarn for you to make it happen! If you pay for shipping, I’ll be happy [...]
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Dressing up for any Run Disney race is an absolute MUST. But for me, having a Disney running costume that is comfortable while I’m on the course is also a MUST. Here’s how I put together my Snow White running costume for the Disneyland Half Marathon. How to make a Snow White Disney running costume [...]
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Everyone has been so patient! The new Rockin’ Baby Gown tutorial is ready, complete with instructions on how to include a little hand flap. There are also a few minor tweaks to the pattern and added ideas on how to customize your gown with ribbing and color blocking. Have fun turning your favorite, old T-shirts [...]
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After making a bunch of Beaded T-shirt Bracelets , we still had a rainbow of “fabric noodles” and pony beads left to play with Princess came up these fun and simple hippie headbands (which have become so popular among the neighborhood kids, she’s made a few bucks selling them). Click HERE for the Tutorial (although [...]
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I’m guest posting today over at Skip to my Lou’s Craft Camp Series. I’ll show you how to do a kid’s craft that combines my love of refashioning and crocheting! Check it out HERE or HERE. You can also find 5 more fun things to do with an old t-shirt in my Refashion Camp for [...]
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Don’t let a shirt stain get you down. Let it inspire the shape and placement of a quick, no-sew, freezer paper stencil. Freezer paper stenciling is not new in the crafting world, but it’s good to remember it’s not just a technique for creating new designs. It’s also an easy and practical ways to …
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Using creatively shaped and placed appliqué, you can cover a pesky stain or rip without anyone being the wiser. Appliqué is not new in the crafting world, but it’s good to remember it’s not just a technique for creating new designs. It’s also an easy and practical ways to extend the …
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