Sweatshirt Make-over

I hope you're having a wonderful day!

Check out this project I found on Pinterest.

via Pinterest

Turn an old, blah sweatshirt into a TADA! hobo bag. 

The photo didn't link to the source, but the step-by-step photos are easy to follow: make a bib-like pattern and trace this onto the wrong side of the sweatshirt. Cut accordingly {you'll have two pieces}, pin the two sides together, and sew the edges. Turn it inside-out and add some pretty felt flowers!

Have a crafty weekend ya' all! 

Flip-flop Time!

It's finally summer and it's time to show off the pedicures. Here are my past attempts to turn blah-looking slippers into TADA! :

Add a few beads 

String on some lace 

Embellish with sequins

Here's another cool idea where the straps are replaced with a braided ribbon made out of an old t-shirt:

via By Wilma blog

Don't these add more character to ordinary slippers? The new straps also come handy when the former rubber straps snap apart but the soles are still in good shape. Blah to TADA! indeed.

Happy Headbands

A few years back, I made this TADA! headband 

out of remnants from a blah t-shirt:

I sewed an elastic band on both edges to 

give it some stretch.  

If you're looking for a summer project to do with your girls {and throw in some lessons on recycling as well}, here's another headband tutorial I found via Pinterest. It's from the blog Make It and Love It.

via Make It and Love It Blog

I can't wait to try these out myself. I might use a printed or striped t-shirt, and even mix different plain colored shirts!

Wrap me in Fabric

I found some old t-shirts that have overstayed their welcome in my closet. They say, if you haven't worn them in the past year, time to say goodbye. But you know that goodbyes are never easy for me, right?

Here are a few TADA! necklaces I made using blah t-shirts: 

 The weaved variety

 Something floral

A touch of gold 

I'm thinking of making a few more. 
Below are inspirations for new designs:

via Cakies

A cluster of wooden beads

via Cakies 

Wrapped in fabric

via Pinterest

Braided and shaped into daisies

Now that I have some pegs, I've got to start working on them. I'll show them to you when I finish. Have a fabulous day!

Re-purposing T-shirts

Happy new week folks! My spring cleaning a few weeks back yielded some t-shirts that I no longer use. One pile was for "donation" and the other I'm saving for crafting.

It's a bit off season, but this treat-or-trick bag was made out of a tank top:

You can do the same and turn it into a summer bag. Use a sunny stripe fabric and fill it with essentials like sunblock and beach toys. Or even extra clothes and snacks for a play date. 

This idea appeared in my in box and I had to share it with you if you haven't seen it yet. It uses the same idea of transforming an old shirt into a hip bag:

via GAP

Neat right? More ideas to re-purpose old t-shirts tomorrow. Take care!

A Wire-y Situation

Hey, hey, Happy Friday! Maybe, like me, you have a handful of cables and charging devices wrapped around your desk. An eyesore and a mess -- what a blah.  Care for a TADA!?

via All You

Hide the power source {a power strip attached to a wall socket} and the charging cords inside a box! The box used in this adorable project is originally a box for ribbons  {the spools are stored inside, while the tails stick out from the holes.} 

You can clearly make your own using an empty blah box with a cover. Simply make holes using a box cutter or craft knife. Remember to make enough holes for all your chargers, plus another one for the power strip cord. Decorate the box and label each hole accordingly. No more tangled cords. TADA!

May you all have an awesome weekend!

A Clever Coat Rack

It's officially summer and I've got "organizing" on my mind this week. I think it's always good to have a tidy home and work space. I feel I'm more efficient and I can think better when things are in order.

It's also good to get rid of things we no longer need to free up some storage space. I usually donate my gently used items at the Salvation Army or use them to do some blah to TADA! recycling.

Here's a superb idea that you can use with broken hangers and scrap wood:

via A Little Glass Box

Crafty girl Courtney of A Little Glass Box made this coat rack which left me pretty impressed. Wouldn't you agree?