I've shared some wonderful denim containers and denim bins here at Denim Do Over in the past. Today, I'm excited to share a fabulous design created by Carmen and featured at the blog, My Recycled Bags. These adorable pots would be perfect to give with a flower or plant tucked inside. Or, fill it with gardening tools and goodies to give as a gift … [Read more...]
Shabby Chic Denim Bracelet
You can make anything from jeans! Repeat after me: You can make anything from jeans! Seriously, I'm pretty convinced of that now after seeing so many amazing recycled denim projects. You can even craft a bracelet from denim like Michelle did! Michelle, the fabulously crafty Blogger at Mich L. in L.A. made these cute shabby chic denim … [Read more...]
Denim Clothespin Bag
Have you ever hung clothes outside to dry? How about sheets or towels? I've never had a clothesline or lived where I could do that but I've heard the linens smell and feel amazing when dried in the fresh air and sunshine. If I ever do live where I can have a clothesline, I would love to hang sheets and towels outside on sunny days. Linda, from … [Read more...]
Denim Wee Wee Wigwams Made From Jeans
This has to be one of the cutest & definitely the funniest little denim project I've featured at Denim Do Over. Have you ever heard of Pee Pee Teepees? I had not until Kelley who blogs at Kelley Highway shared this fun little denim project. Even having raised a son, I somehow missed hearing about these. Apparently, they come in quite handy if … [Read more...]
Make a Stylish Denim Bag with Pockets For Storage
You know you have some serious sewing and crafting skills when you can look a bag over and turn around and create another one just like it. That's what Jill from Creating My Way to Success did for her daughter's swim coach when her favorite bag began to wear out. Jill designed another one just like using recycled denim. Jill made the new bag … [Read more...]
Denim Lunch Sack or Toy Bag
Today's denim project is one you can have fun making with your children or grandchildren. Valerie who blogs at Inner Child Fun recycled a pair of her Dad's denim jeans to create a fun lunch sack for her daughter. There's very little sewing involved in this tutorial and Valerie's included detailed photos showing each step. So if you're new to … [Read more...]
Adorable Denim Purse
I'm so excited to share today, an adorable denim purse made from repurposed jeans. Mandy who blogs at Sugar Bee Crafts created this super cute denim bag. Once it was finished, she gave it to a very lucky little girl who was standing nearby, anxiously awaiting its completion and wondering/asking if it would be hers. How cute is … [Read more...]
Scrappy Denim Wreath
Wreaths are always a favorite project for crafting with repurposed denim. Phyllis who blogs at Grandparents Plus came up with a great wreath design that can be easily changed up for any occasion or holiday. You can see a few of the fun ways she changes her wreath for the occasion or holiday in the collage below. This recycled denim … [Read more...]
Denim Storage Container for Pencils & Craft Supplies
I'm always looking for storage solutions and ways to get organized. I especially love it when storage isn't just functional but is attractive, as well! Yes, I'm high maintenance--I admit it! Amanda, the creative blogger behind Crafts by Amanda, came up with the cutest way to round-up all those pencils, paint brushes, scissors and other crafty … [Read more...]
Hanging Organizer Made from Jean Pockets
Cate's hubby wears jeans every day to work. When they are no longer suitable for wearing, she recycles them, including the pockets, for other projects. A while back, one of Cate's co-works came up with a fab denim project that reuses old pockets from denim jeans. Cate loved the idea and created her own version to solve a storage problem she had … [Read more...]
Denim Flowers for Crafts and Fashion
Yesterday I featured a cute denim wreath made with recycled jeans. The wreath was accented with layers of pretty flowers, also made from denim. Today I'm featuring a no-sew tutorial from Miss Party that will show you just how to create pretty denim flowers for any craft or sewing project you may be making. I love how fluffy and full this denim … [Read more...]
Sew a Denim Apron from Jeans
The minute I saw it, I fell in love with the sweet apron Kim made for her daughter using repurposed jean fabric. Kim, the publisher behind the blog, Mommy Knows, wrote a humorous tutorial sharing how she made this apron for her daughter, Georgia. It may or may not have involved Valium. ;) Haven't we all been there, knee-deep in a project that at … [Read more...]
