Dress to Skirt Refashion! [A little tutorial]
Refashion. Upcycle. Thrifting. These could quite possibly be some of my favorite words ever. EVAH. So when I walk through a thrift store, I tend to look with a “what could I do with this?” kind of eye….
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Author: Jess
Homeschooling mama to five boys, homesteading and cultivating a home in Wisconsin.
A Much Needed Vacay
Last weekend, we got back from a fabulous two week vacation in Northern Wisconsin. That explains my sudden disappearance. Though if you follow me on Instagram [@iftheywouldnap], you pretty much got the play by play. Seriously… I kinda…
An Upcycled Slim Fit Tank
A couple weeks ago, I made my oldest this upcycled, striped tank. It’s upcycled from a Target clearance tee [$2 for an XXL, if you’re wondering]. Once again, marrying my love of stripes and refashioning. The ribbing was…
Embroidered Necklace Tutorial
I’m not very good at accessorizing. I tend to default to scarves and … that’s about it. So, in an effort to broaden my horizons, I decided to make a simple DIY necklace that was easy to wear…
I Guess I Took A Break
So, I guess I took a little bloggy break there for a bit. An unplanned “woops, I guess I haven’t blogged in two weeks” kind of break. Here’s a little of what I’ve been up to (all photos…
Thrifted Vintage Sheets [and endless possibilities!]
I am a thrifter. Truth be told, I like thrifting much better than shopping at a “regular” store. I love a good deal, and I l.o.v.e. to create new life from something discarded. These vintage lovelies are my…
To You
To the woman who has lost her mama, and longs for her wisdom and conversation. To the mama who is tired of doing it all alone or isn’t sure she’s doing it right. To the woman with the…
Honeycomb Tombs: an album review [p.s. the album is free]
I crave music that speaks to my soul. Is that true for you? When life throws its junk at me, I turn to music to help my heart heal. I find a song or an album that I…
Fleece Pants for Baby
One of the easiest things to sew is a pair of fleece pants. Seriously, if you’re scared of sewing clothing, this is the project to try. Fleece won’t fray, so you don’t have to worry about finishing the…
Sweater-alls: Take Two!
If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you might recall some sweater overalls that I made for my now two-year-old. I really loved them on him, and they were such a super quick upcycling project. So I…