Looking for some cute Christmas gifts for the little ones in your family. You're going to love this wonderful tutorial Jackie from Jackie and the Hooligans put together sharing how she made these adorable denim aprons. Jackie repuposed old jeans and old scarves to create these one-of-a kind adorable aprons for the children she cares for in her … [Read more...]
Denim Monogram for a Denim or Chambray Shirt
Auna Kay at La Vie en Rose spotted these cute monogrammed denim/chambray shirts at J. Crew and got a brilliant idea. She found a couple of brand new denim shirts at Goodwill (they even still had their tags) and created her own version of the J. Crew shirt. For this inspired knockoff, Auna Kay used old jeans as the fabric for her … [Read more...]
Cover a Chair with Recycled Denim
Agy's hubby thought this chair was beyond hope and just needed to be "chucked." At first glance it sure looks that way, doesn't it? Agy, the blogger behind Green Issues by Agy, had faith she could revive it and turn it back into the useful chair it once was. Using old denim jeans she was no longer wearing, she did more than just … [Read more...]
Make Denim Bins For Storage or Gift Giving
I fell in love with these darling denim storage bins made by Betz at Makezine.com the minute I saw them! As you can see in the picture below, they can be used to hold skeins of yarn, craft books and supplies, really anything your heart desires. Betz made her denim bin from old jeans. Notice how the turned down collar is finished differently … [Read more...]
Denim Bracelets Made From Repurposed Jeans
Brenda who blogs at Dragonflys and Stars made the cutest denim bracelets, embellishing them with lace and decorative accents Would you ever believe you could create something so cute using the seams from a pair of repurposed jeans! Brenda says they "were pretty quick and easy to make." From the description at her blog, the … [Read more...]
Saving That Favorite Pair of Jeans
What would you do if someone handed you these jeans and asked you to repair them? Big job, right? Not for Alida who blogs at Alida Makes. Though she knew this was going to be a challenging repair, she couldn't wait to dive in and tackle it! Besides just repairing them, she decided to go a step further. Alida took an inexpensive … [Read more...]
Recycle Jean Belt Loops Into Hair Accessories
Besides being absolutely beautiful, Kacey, the blogger behind Fancy Meeting Ewe, is super creative, too! She had tons of old denim jeans since her hubby wears them, so she's been busy making lots of wonderful denim projects, including these adorable denim bobby pins. You can keep your bobby pins simple are fancy them up as much as … [Read more...]
Jeans Repurposed: Bulletin Board and Pencil Cube
Update your home office with some fun denim accent pieces. Crafts 'n Coffee is sharing the steps to make this great bulletin board. This could easily be made from old jeans or any kind of repurposed denim. Choose any color or style ribbon and patches to embellish and customize it for your decor or space. Here's a great use for … [Read more...]
Denim Sit-Upon for Comfy Outdoor Seating
I learned a new word this week, I bet it's one you already know. Have you ever heard of a Sit-Upon? Since I had never heard that word until Dawn at We Call It Junkin introduced me to her awesome, no-sew tutorial for making them, I had to Google to learn more. Their name says it all because they are just that, something you sit upon. Per … [Read more...]
Denim Placemats for a Casual Tablescape
I love creating pretty tablescapes so I am totally crushing on these adorable denim placemats made by Sam who blogs at Creatively Sam's. There's so much to love about them: there's a little pocket just right for holding flatware, a handy place to tuck away the napkin and perfectly frayed edges for a nice, casual finish to the edges. If you have … [Read more...]
Make a Denim Wreath with Red Floral Accents
What would you do if suddenly you were given 10 yards of denim fabric? Bethany who blogs at A Fish Who Likes Flowers (cute blog name!) knew exactly what she wanted to do. She used some of her denim stash to create a beautiful wreath, turning her denim from "rags to wreath." She actually made this wreath as a gift for a another … [Read more...]
Denim Basket Container Made from Recycled Jeans
Don't toss out those old jeans! The legs can be used to make something pretty wonderful! Pam at Threading My Way repurposed some old jeans to make this adorable denim fabric basket. The fabric for the lining was some she had left over from a previous sewing project. Pam experimented with making these baskets in different sizes and shapes and … [Read more...]
