Just Like That, I am Back

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 If I said I was back, would you believe me? Blogging is complicated, and there are so many "get rich quick" blogging schemes that make it look like you are a lost cause if you are not currently earning money blogging. And why are you even blogging if you don't have multiple streams of income and entertainment. If you don't have a brand? I do have this website, but I do not have Instagram, Twitter, TikTok (you don't want to see me dance), or whatever is next.  Heck, I haven't even updated this since before the pandemic. So why am I here, writing about being back and then, probably ghosting for another two years? Life has been rough. It's been painful and overwhelming. I am so thankful for you my readers, or what is left of you. I am so thankful you are reading this post. I am so thankful that you are still committed to making the world a more exciting and more sustainable place.  Keep up-cycling my friends, and you never know, I might be back again with an

Project Recycled: The $5 Challenge

I LOVE this challenge. This week the entrants have to complete a crafty project using an item they purchased from a thrift store.

The big drawback of being a crafty maiden is the fact that crafting is so darn expensive. When you look for inspiration and ideas from thrift stores you can really cut down on expenses and find give a new life to something that was destine for the trash. You are saving the world by crafting!

So onto this weeks crafts:

Take 2

I'm so thrilled to be continuing this challenging yet fulfilling contest!

Honestly I hadn't been to many thrift stores before this challenge and after finding out about 99cent Mondays at a certain thrift store, I'm HOOKED!

Now every time I go I find soooo(too) many items I want to makeover.  Hence my layer upon layer picture because I kept changing my mind what pieces I was going to use!

I ended up using 2 jumpers I found and turned 1 into a vest (with only a hem job!) and the other into a trendy wrap skirt, complete with back pockets taken from the original lower pockets.
The men's shirts were combined into 1 by taking the sleeves off of 1 and adding them to the other in a shortened fashion.  I love the look of the cuffs at my elbows. :)  I also removed part of the collar(the folded portion) to give it a new look and hemmed the bottom of the shirt.  Now I'm ready for spring with a flirty new outfit that only cost me $4 (and some creative energy)!  I hope you like it! :)

Jammie Time

The Challenge: Spend $5 in a second hand shop and make an outfit. What fun! I love any challenge that involves sending me into one of my favorite places to be!

Here's what I found:

 And here is what I turned it into:


Jammie's for my 2yo.

First, I made a pair of elastic waisted pants from the big shirt.

Then I cut the placket off the big shirt and sewed it onto the little shirt for a fun contrast, I also used the sleeves from the big shirt to lengthen the sleeves of the smaller tee, making these great as Winter pajamas.


Photo shoots are so hard with 2 year olds!  He had to be bribed with a pear.


You can imagine how messy the shirt got, haha, oh well!

Skirt Refashion

There are no large thrift stores here in Croatia. I live in a capital and we have a few second hand shops, but nothing large like in USA or Australia. And the prices are definitely not the same.. Still, I felt very lucky when I found this skirt in a second hand shop near my home!

The minute I saw it I know what I´m going to do with it! You see, just a week ago I saw a  b.e.a.u.t.f.u.l. skirt in Zara (it´s definitely my favorite shop, I love to wander through it looking for some sewing inspiration). I love it so much I almost bought it, but the seamstress in me immadiately saw an easy way to make the same one from and old skirt.

So, here it is


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Comments

Penelope Else said…
Love them! Looks like you're an expert sewist, too, which helps show how great upcycling can be.
Felecia Cofield said…
Hi Robin! You did a fantastic job on the vest, skirt, and jammies! I really love the jammies! It's hard for me to stay inside long enough to sew and craft, but with the predicted rain, I may have some time. Blessings from Bama!
All very nice! But, I ESPECIALLY Love the skirt refashion! I voted. Have a great Tuesday!
Christie said…
Omigoodness, the voting is so close on this one, I hope I make it to the last round! Loving the other two entries!

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