Taking a plain shirt, one that fits great. A shirt that you love the color of it but wished it has some flair to it. All you need is fabric paint, some brushes, a few stencils and your imagination.I use a graphic to outline my stencil. I simply use clear contact paper, lay it over my graphic (folding it over so the graphic is completely covered by the contact paper on both sides) and then personalize the graphic while cutting it out using and exacto knife. This is an easy way to make your own re usable stencils. Here are examples of my painting handiwork.                       The customer wanted a               ... » Read More

I absolutlely love scarves. I like the lightness of the fabric and the really cool prints. However, scarves just dont have to be worn around the neck. Here is my idea of how to wear a scarf. Turn it into a one shoulder tunic. You can make a sleeve for it, make it a one shoulder or stitch both sides and give both shoulders sleeves. The First Photo is one I did for myself, the following photos are an example of one I did for a customer.  This one I did for myself                          This was the before photo          This is how it turned out                          I wear it as a tunic... » Read More

I love the look of the bangle bracelet, but so many times I find my wrist is too small for the bangles I want. My husband bought my an awesome wire bracelet for Chirstmas a couple of years ago and I absolutely love it. It is an adjustable wrap bracelet. It simulates a bangle but is more like a wrist cuff. Here are a couple I created with crafting wire and wire wrapping glass beads for charms.  The next set I am going to make will look like multiple bracelets but it will actually be just one bracelet. Stay tuned.... » Read More

I am so excited that spring here is finally slowly arriving. So to celebrate that upcoming warm weather I am creating some new ways to wear your favorite long sleeve tee shirts. Of course they will be altered and upcycled to a hot new tank top I like to call "Rumba tanks."You have to start with a tee shirt that is 60% or more cotton. No spandex. Anything that has spandex in it will not shape well. The shirt I used was a 60% cotton, 40% polyster blend. This will give you a tubular like rumba strip. If you use 100% cotton, the rumba strips are more feathery like and will "free flow" when you walk Orange colored v-neck long sleeve shirt turned into ... » Read More

I have decided to upcycle some plain tee shirts. I am so excited for spring to arrive I wanted to create some really cool pieces that would go great with shorts, capri's or crops. Braiding and Weaving is  a great way to update any boring shirt. Check out the one I already completed for my Artfire store. I stitched a lighter purple satin behind the shreading. I wanted to create a shimmer effect and ensure skin does not show through the shread.I am currently working on four more shirts. Come back soon!... » Read More

I got a request this week from a customer to make sleep mask. Never thought about making them before. But let me tell you. Now that I have. I LOVE  them. The masks are made from post consumer material and are unique. Every fashionista needs her own sleep mask that represents her. Don't forget the bling too. Yep, these masks even have a little bling on them . Here are the one's I made for my customer. I will be adding these into the accessories category soon..  The backside that goes on your eyes is soft fleece. I am going to try all different materials to see which one I like best. Happy Sleeping!... » Read More

I know I said this week was all about Lace and it is, I have many more Lacy projects in the works but I was playing around with wire wrapping and found I am addicted to this material. Here are some of the pieces I created for the store. I am working on some great rings and bracelets. Next is wire wrapped charms and necklaces. This is a wire wrapped ball with Gold specks.   This one has a braided wire tri band with a wire wrapped metallic blue ball in the center.... » Read More

I love that song and I am in love with Lace this week. I have found myself drawn to the delicateness of this material. So this weeks projects are all going to be about lace. It is the one material that instantly can make you feel girly but done wrong can make you feel antique.Check out this weeks first lace refashion.I removed the sleeves from the shirt, added lace detailing down the front and even added a few tiny rhinestones to add sparkle to the shirt. This went from boring to pizzaz!... » Read More

Hello to all. I was like the mad scientist in my "lab" today. I have created some really neat jewelry pieces. I also jumped back into the hair accessories too. Much more on the way. Here are just a few of the items I completed today. A Rhinestone HeadbandA Pale Pink Chiffon Blend Flower Pin(Rhinestones simulate dew drops)  A Large Green Bead accented withRhinestone metal flowers. I sat down at my desk and just started creating like crazy. I love making jewelry out of old jewelry. It takes something old and breathes new life, new meaning into it. Until the next creation buzz. Think outside the Fashion Box!!!... » Read More

Hello all , I am currently working on some new hair accessories that are really reflecting the sparkle and shine of the holiday. Also in the works are some spring items too. Pictures to come soon. The holiday threw my creative drive. New year, and a new focus on creating really exciting new pieces. I am ready to hit the "lab" as my husband calls my at home studio. He says once I'm in the "lab mode" hours will pass and to me it is like time stands still.... » Read More

I love accessories! A necklace and a great pair of earrings can add the pizzaz to any outfit. A pin can give any top or jacket a level of flair that is just enough. Here are some of the pins I have created. All using repurposed or reused material.  Pink with a Brown Bee print petal accented with Brown leaf print. The center has rhinestones and buttons Blue tulle inbetween a newspaper print material center accented with buttons and rhinestones White tulle inbetween Pink petals and floral printed petals. The center is a simple green button... » Read More