DIY A Cute Upcycled Christmas Tree Pillow I’m so chuffed at how I managed to turn a plain boring old wool sweater into a really cute and cuddly Christmas Tree pillow. When I saw this green jumper in my junk trunk (yes, I have a trunk full of old sweaters and jeans waiting to…
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Wonderful Felt Christmas Tree Made From Sweaters
Recycled Sweater Scraps Into Cute Felt Christmas Tree My husband doesn’t get it, what he considers rubbish I look at as a recycle challenge. I do get a kick of making crafts out of the scaps of other projects. This Christmas felt tree project is one of my more successful ones. I collect all…
Simple To Make Jeans Handmade Advent Calendar
Easy No Sew Upcycled Denim Handmade Advent Calendar To me, the best bit about Christmas is the build-up. I love the excitement in the preparations for the big day more than the day itself. What better way to revel in that fun anticipation than with a denim handmade advent calendar. We love advent…
How To Make A Denim Wreath With Felt Roses
Recycle Sweater Scraps and Jeans into a Denim Wreath One of the things I have discovered since blogging is that door wreaths aren’t just for Christmas. I know this not a life-changing discovery but as a Brit, it was a revelation to me! Now I make door wreaths no matter what the season or…
How To Make A Recycled Sweater Blanket With Hexagons
A Recycled Sweater Blanket With A Splash Of Denim There is a definite nip in the air. Summer has almost gone and it won’t be long before I’ll be putting on the heating. That’s why I decided to sew a new throw for the living room by making a recycled sweater blanket. Autumn is actually…
How To Make A Gorgeous Recycled Jean Planter
Fun Upcycled Denim Tin Can Planters Ok, I admit it I have a tendency to get a bit obsessed with things and one of my pet obsessions is recycling and upcycling jeans. I never throw out old jeans I have a stack of them sitting in my loft ready to be cut, pinned, glued or…