Turn an old skirt into a new one with Ruffles!

I’ve had this skirt since I was in high school; it just is not flattering on me at all…..SO I decided to fix it.

BEFORE:

First I took it in on the sides to add some curves to the skirt.

Then I cut it in half, and used the bottom for the ruffle.

I didn’t want a strait ruffle, I wanted it to go up my leg, so I drew in the triangle and then cut it out of only the front. I then made my ruffle and sewed it to the bottom.

And TaaDaa!!!!…Here’s my new skirt without paying a penny!

I’ve thought about adding a cute bow where the ruffle comes up higher on the leg….What do ya think add it or no?

Flip flops with flare!

I went to Old Navy this week to get my daughter some new sandals. All they had were size 5 and she’s not quite there yet. So this is what I did……..

I cut the elastic off and then put my own ribbon through, tied it tight, and then hand stitched it so it would come apart when she plays with it!

So easy!……They work great and I think they look better this way!

DIY–Black shelves!

This was a fun and quick project! I had some wood left over from some vinyl plaques I made so I painted them black and then bought some black supports to screw them to the wall!!!

I was very happy with how they turned out. But I’ve now decided that I’m going to paint that wall red so they’ll have to come down and then go back up again!!

I love Decorative Pillows!!

Our bed has looked SO plain and I found this fabric in the remnants basket at JoAnn's!! As soon as I saw it I knew just what to make....... PILLOWS!!I have to say that this picture doesn't do it justice!...Our room looks so much better now!
It was a little more challenging then the previous pillows I've made, but I like these better.

Ya know it's good when the hubby says,..."Wow dear those look like a professional made them!"

Made my day!

Now on to the next project!!

Free home decor!

We all love to decorate for free! Well we love anything for free!

I just went outside and gathered up some dead sticks, painted them white and done!

I know, i know it's been forever!

I Need to apologize, it has been SO long since I last posted.

Lets just say that between having a baby and moving I haven't made the time to post my crafts.

So get prepared for a whole lot to come!!!

First: This is the Rag Quilt I made for my daughters crib!! I was excited with how it turned out. I also made her crib skirt!

I am still planning what will go on her wall right above her crib!!

DIY - Old Desk Refurbished

This DIY project what quite the deal. I found this old desk for free on the Internet. It is huge and is perfect for all my crafting! I sanded it down and painted it with an Oil Based High Gloss black paint. And then topped it off with new hardware.

Total price of this project: About 20 bucks!

DIY projects Rock!

Easy and Fast Fall Decor!!

This was the Fastest and Easiest craft ever! It probably only took me 10 minutes!

It's fall decor for your lamp. This is how I did it: First I took some scrap brown fabric and tore it into a long strip.
Then using hot glue I glued some leaves in a pattern on the fabric strip

Then tie it to your lamp shade. And that is ALL!

Told ya it was easy and it's cute too!

Lamp from the DI!

I found this ugly lamp at the DI for only $3.00. I saw that it had potential!This is what it looks like now!!! Light purple to match my craft room!

How I did it:

1) I sanded the surface by hand.

2) Then I painted a number coats of purple acrylic paint until it was nicely covered.

3) Then to seal it I covered it with Mog Podge!

Easiest DIY project ever!