DIY Crop Top

I was looking back the other day and realized that I hadn't made any real clothes yet. Here's a DIY top that is easy as 1-2-3! I love this one because it is so easy to do, plus it works for just about any shirt. 

This is the perfect project for garage sale finds. I love looking for guys shirts with fun patterns! Let me know what you think!!

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Photo credits: Brista Robinson

It's Not All About Clothes

Not everything your recycle has to be clothes. There are tons of items in your closet that you could put to good use. 

Take this candle stick for instance. It makes a great holder for my straightener and curling iron!

I haven't used it in years because I hate picking off was after the candle melts. I love the way it looks though, so I haven't gotten rid of it. 

After doing some spring cleaning this weekend

 I decided to bring it back out and just use candles that were in jars.

My boyfriend gets credit for re-purposing it as a holder for my straightener and curling iron though.

If he didn’t have to use the bathroom while I was doing my hair I would never have thought of using the candle stick instead.

I have a small bathroom and a pedestal sink with no counter space to speak of so I just put my straightener or whatever on the toilet, but not anymore.

Photo credit: Brista Robinson 

DIY Cat Toy

Showing my cat some love today. His favorite game to play is fetch and I haven't been able to find his favorite toy lately. He's pretty picky and he won't bring any other toys I throw back, except for his shoe.  

If your wondering...it's a doll shoe from a set my mom bought for my son. I don't know why, but my cat claimed it as his. 








Since I can't find his favorite shoe, or its pair, I decided to make him a new one. Unfortunately it didn't work, but maybe your fur baby will like it. 

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Let me know what you think! 

Photo credit: Brista Robinson

DIY Lucky 7-Strand Double Braid Headband

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! I was going to make a 5-strand braided headband, but decided that for extra luck I would make a 7-strand double braid headband. I even found the perfect shirt to use!

This project might take you a little more time and patients. Below are step-by-step, easy to follow instructions.

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If you need extra help, here is a video that may help. 

Let me know what you think or if you having any questions. Good Luck!

Photo Credit: Brista Robinson

Video Credit: Macrame School - YouTube

DIY Fringe (No Sew) T-Shirt Bag

With so many shirts and garage sales popping up I decided to make some Eco-friendly bags to take along with me. They take less than an hour to make and are super easy since they require no sewing. In five steps you can be on your way to the book store or beach.

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DIY Fringe Halter Top

It’s almost SPRING BREAK!! I may not be going on some tropical get away, but I can feel like it in one of these DIY Fringe Halter Tops. Just in time for the break here are easy instructions to make your own before you leave for vacation. In only about an hour or two you too can have one.

You will need a tank top with a built in bra. To get the best look you will want to have one that has a tag you can remove because you will turn it inside out. I tried this several different ways and realized that if you turn the built in bra inside out the seam will be on the inside for the final product making it look nice and clean.

Let me know what you think!

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DIY Frizz Free T-Towel

Spring is coming up! This means more rain, and for curly hair people like me, more frizz. While I was looking up ways to tame my locks I came across an article on BuzzFeed that suggested using an old t-shirt instead of a towel. Rather than rubbing your hair, gently squeeze and pat dry, never twisting.

Photo Source: michellephan.com 

I decided to try it and loved it. I noticed a difference immediately. I didn't however like using a shirt with the sleeves and a graphic that tugged on my hair. So, I decided to cut one up to make it more efficient and towel like. My hair isn't that long so I also chose to use an old beat up tank top.

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Don't Just Recycle Your Own Closet

I’m so excited! The weather is beautiful and garage sale season is almost here. You don't just have to stick to recycling your own closet. Reach out to friends or hunt through items at garage sales. Last weekend I got a whole bunch of t-shirts from some friends that will last for days. Come back and see what I make next. I have to use all of this up before I can get more from garage sales. 

There's plenty of clothes here to keep me busy over Spring Break!