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Make A Denim Photo Frame From Jean Scraps

By Susan

I love it when I can share a great project that makes use of the left over scraps of denim we all have from our larger denim projects.  This fun project comes from Perlilla Pets who creates custom pet portraits to fill those handmade frames. From reading her tutorial, this would be an easy project to work on while watching TV or listening to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Art, Crafts, Home Decor Tagged With: Denim Frame, Denim Jean Photo Frame, Recycled Jeans, Repurposed Denim

Make A Denim Pocket Pillow, Perfect For Hiding A Special Treasure

By Susan

So excited to share a denim project today that makes use of all those small scraps we so often have left over when we're working on a denim project. Pam, the talented and creative genius behind the fabulous blog, Threading My Way, makes some of the cutest pillows you've ever seen, only in the land of down under where Pam lives, they call them … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Decor, Pillows Tagged With: Denim Cushion, Denim Pillow, Denim Project, DIY Pillow, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Tooth Fairy Pillow, Upcycled Denim

Monogrammed Denim Wreath Tutorial

By Susan

Monogrammed wreaths are so popular these days and often quite expensive. I love anything with a monogram! Patty who blogs at How Sweet It Is, made a darling monogrammed wreath recently for the 4th of July holiday using a recycled denim shirt and a pair of old jeans. Of course, you could make this wreath using other accent colors since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Monogrammed Wreath, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Make A Banner For The 4th of July

By Susan

I'm doing it! I'm sneaking in one more 4th of July denim craft before it's too late. I couldn't let preparations for the big day go by without sharing this fabulous banner made using the recycled pockets from denim jeans. Cheryl, the Blogger behind the awesome blog, That's What Che Said, created this fabulous banner and even customized it with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, Holiday, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew Tagged With: 4th of July Banner, 4th of July Decoration, Denim Banner, Denim Project, Jean Pocket Banner, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

DIY 4th Of July Patriotic Wreath

By Susan

Have you been inspired by all the wonderful patriotic wreaths I've been sharing? Did you ever have any idea there were so many different ways to make a red, white and blue wreath for the 4th of July using scrap fabric and of course, our favorite fabric, denim? I have been amazed by all these wonderful wreath designs! I have one more patriotic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew, Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Patriotic Wreath, Rag Wreath, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

A Denim & Burlap Wreath For Patriotic Holidays

By Susan

Have you ever crafted with denim and burlap? They are awesome together, aren't they? These strong, tough fabrics especially work well together in wreaths as seen in this fabulous red, white and blue wreath designed by Michele who blogs at The Scrap Shoppe.  This would be so wonderful hanging on the door this time of year for the 4th of July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Home Decor, Independence Day (4th of July), No-Sew, Wreaths Tagged With: 4th of July Wreath, Burlap Wreath, Denim Project, Denim Wreath, Patriotic Wreath, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Use Recycled Denim To Make a Creatively Designed Purse

By Susan

When making a purse from recycled denim, use as much or as little of your denim fabric as you wish.  In this tutorial from I'm Sew Cheap, denim from a pair of old jeans was used more as an accent than the main fabric. The other two fabric used to make this purse, including the red paisley fabric visible in the photo below, were purchased from a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Tote Bags & Purses Tagged With: Denim Bag, Denim Project, Denim Purse, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Cozy Denim Quilt Made From Jeans

By Susan

After a long day at work, it's nice to come home and curl up under a soft blanket or quilt and take a nap or watch a little TV. Julie, who blogs at Julie B. Green: Making the Ordinary Extraordinary created a wonderful soft quilt for her family and saved a lot of jeans from ending up in the landfill.   I especially love what she used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Quilts & Throws Tagged With: Denim Project, Denim Quilt, Denim Throw, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Add Polka-Dots to Jeans: A Tutorial

By Susan

Ever wish your denim jeans or skirt had a little pattern or design? Here's an easy, detailed tutorial from A Merry Mishap showing how to add cute polka dots to your jeans. Actually, this would probably work with a lot of fabrics but the tutorial she's sharing from her friend Summer was done with denim jeans.       To … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Project, Polka-Dotted Jeans, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Make Colorful Denim Beads From Jeans

By Susan

Do you remember these whimsical denim flowers Amanda who blogs at Crafts By Amanda made from recycled jeans? In her tutorial, she shared the secret for getting all this great color in her denim fabric.   Amanda used a similar technique to make these fun denim beads in all the colors of the rainbow. Aren't they beyond cute?! These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Denim Beads, Denim Crafts, Denim Jewelry, Denim Project, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Roses Crafted From Recycled Jeans

By Susan

I've featured several tutorials for creating fabric flowers from recycled denim. It's such a popular craft to make since flowers are such great embellishments for clothing, purses, head bands, wreaths...really almost anything you can craft or sew. I love this cute no-sew rose from Buckle Threads. It's made using jean scraps. What a great way to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Fashion, Flowers, No-Sew Tagged With: Denim Flowers, Denim Project, Denim Roses, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim

Denim Coasters Woven from Jeans

By Susan

Have you ever heard of denim yarn or jean yarn? Have you ever made any from recycled jeans? I had never heard of jean yarn and was excited to see the tutorial written by Agy at the blog, Green Issues by Agy showing not only how to make it but how to use it as well.  Agy used the jean yarn she created to make the cutest coasters for an upcoming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Decor, No-Sew, Tabletop Tagged With: Denim Coasters, Denim Project, Recycled Denim, Repurposed Denim, Upcycled Denim, Weaving Denim

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Hi, I’m Susan, Glad you stopped by! If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for repurposing those old jeans or denim clothing, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find lots of great projects including home decor ideas, craft projects and fashion designs.

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