Fashion

  • Simple Skirt Tutorial {Sewing}

    Want a simple skirt tutorial that is easy and fun to make? Here is a great one! This simple skirt tutorial makes not one, not two, but three fabulous skirt designs! They would be perfect for any little girl, and would make for great gifts, too! Simple skirt tutorials make it easy to design your own skirts effortlessly.

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  • Make Your own Color Block Flats {Fashion}

    Did you know you can make your own color block flats? Add some fun and colour to your shoes, easily, with just paint, duct tape and a paint brush! What could be easier? Painting shoes is an easy way to spruce up your footwear!

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  • Crochet Ring DIY Fashion

    What a cute crochet ring that you can easily make yourself! With this great tutorial, you can learn how to make a piece of jewelry for yourself - a crochet ring. Would make a great homemade gift for someone special, or, keep it for yourself!

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  • DIY Washer Necklaces {Fashion}

    These DIY washer necklaces are just so adorable and very creative! They are easy and inexpensive to put together, too, making this a fun DIY project. You could even give these DIY washer necklaces as gifts, they look that good!

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  • Every year we buy flip flops at Dollarama. And every year we wear them a time or two, get awful blisters from the straps, and shove them back in the closet.

    This summer, instead of buying yet another pair, hoping somehow they will not give me blisters, I decided to try to fix a pair from last year. Thankfully, it worked!

    This is a simple, very inexpensive, and quick way to make those dollar store flip flops soft and comfy.

    You will need:

    • Flip Flops
    • Leggings (I like the Wonderbra jean-look leggings)
    • Scissors

    Instructions:

    1. Cut off the plastic straps of your flip flops.

    2. Cut one leg off of your leggings.

    3. Cut the ankle hem off, too.

    4. Cut the pant leg into thin strips.

    5. Choose 6 strips, place them on top of one another, and shove them through the top flip flop hole.

    6. Tie a tight double knot (ensure it won’t pull back through the hole) and trim off your ends.

    7. Divide the strips into 3 groups of 2 and begin braiding.

    8. After about an inch or so, stop. Take 3 single strips and braid just those 3 down to the left hole.

    9. The fabric is nice and stretchy, so you don’t need to leave much extra room. Push those 3 straps through the hole and knot tightly (this may take 3 knots - ensure it won’t pull through to the other side). Trim the excess. Repeat on the other side of the flip flop.

    10. Repeat on the other flip flop.

    I love the look and feel of this fabric. It curls naturally, so it hides any edges that are not straight. It is also very soft to the touch, and it has the perfect amount of stretch. It also comes in many different colours and textures to match any flip flop you may have!

    This can also be done to the back of the dollar store “crocs” to avoid blisters.

    Reusing dollar store flip flops - now that’s a frugal idea your wallet, and poor little toes, will appreciate!

    Do you buy sandals from the dollar store?

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