Tote bags are the best right? They hold all of your “stuff”. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or just running errands a tote bag keeps you organized. This week I’m going to show you how to make a summer tote bag of your own. I spotted this great looking tote bag on Mark […]
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Happy 4th of July week! Not sure what your plans for the holiday are, but we will be spending the week at the lake where there will be lots of boating, swimming, grilling, BBQ’ing and of course fireworks! I made this red, white and blue ruffle skirt just for the occasion. If this plaid fabric
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I have seen this style bag everywhere lately, and have wanted to make one for a while. I love the shape. Check out the tutorial to learn how to make a leather bucket bag just like this one. You can also shop similar options below. You can also check out some of my other bag
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What to see a magic trick? No, I’m not going to pull a rabbit out of a hat, or saw anyone in half, BUT I am going to show you this pink and gold dress refashion, and how I took a dress that was too small and made it into a skirt that fits. Refashions
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Hey Spring what took you so long? Not sure where you and I apologize if the weather had not warmed up for you, but Spring is finally here in the Northeast! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am. I’m not even going to complain about the fact that my allergies have
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You know the saying, April showers bring flowers. That is definitely what is happening in our neck of the woods. We are currently on Spring Break and it is going to rain the entire week. I am trying not to complain because I am hoping that everything will start to bloom and it won’t look
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This pink Chanel inspired suit has been on my bucket list for a while now. I have never made a jacket before so this was sort of a big project for me. Now that winter finally seems to be over, I’m all about Spring and trying new things. One of the big things I’m doing
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I had a very clear vision in my head when I started making this pink and black stripe dress. I saw this image and fell in love with the style of this dress, especially the sleeves. You know I love a good statement sleeve. I made a few tops this winter with some great bell sleeves here and here. I also had
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I hope you are all off to a good week this week. Me, not so much. Not sure why, but I had a really difficult time getting organized earlier this week. It could be because of daylight savings (most likely) or because Mercury is in Retrograde right now. Honestly, between you and me, I don’t
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We recently celebrated my daughter’s 8th birthday…about three weeks late. It happens.every.year. Just when the holiday madness has died down, we jump right into birthday parties, which I inevitably put off planning until the last minute. Hence the delayed party. Both of my kids are February babies with birthdays 9 days apart. So not only
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