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My name is Kara, and I’m so excited that you’re here! Please take a moment to look around and check out some of my latest sewing and refashion projects.
Recent Blog Posts
Refashion Series Ep. 7 The Convertible Bow Top
I wore this dress at Snap conference last year for the '80s prom party. I had actually forgotten to bring the dress I wanted to wear, so I ran to Deseret Industries and bought this dress between sessions. I knew I'd never wear it again, so it made sense to give it a...
The Cricut Explore Air 2 is the Ultimate Gift and Here’s Why
People that know me know I'm crazy about my Cricut machines. So naturally, when they consider buying one, they always ask me if it's really worth it. And I'm here today to tell you that it MOST DEFINITELY IS! To save you the hassle of personally DMing me, let me just...
Refashion Series Episode 6 // The Pom Dress
I've had this dress in my refashion stash for so long, I can't even remember where I got it. It was either a local thrift store or a swap meet. I do remember being excited about it's potential. The fabric is a lovely neutral that can beautifully pair with a large...
Refashion Series Ep. 5 The Metta Hawaiian Dress
Back at it again refashioning on another piece I inherited from my sweet Grandma Metta. I like to take breaks between refashioning her pieces and thrifted items because it's so emotional to work with her things. It's also a lot more stressful, because making a fatal...
Fleece Navidad–DIY Fleece Headband gifts
This post was made in partnership with JOANN. All opinions are my own. There are also affiliate links included at no cost to you. I've always been one for a good pun, so when I saw a sweatshirt that had a sheep on it and read "Fleece Navidad," I was in love. Based...
Fashion Apple Watch Band– a super unique and elegant Christmas idea for her
I love my apple watch, but I feel like the band it came with was way too casual to wear to church or out on a fancy date. On these occasions, I just left the watch at home. At least until my husband and I went on a double date with another couple. The girl, my friend...
Large, modern, and affordable LDS Artwork
When we moved into our house in April, we were suddenly faced with masses of tall empty walls. Moving out of a basement apartment, we didn't have nearly the artwork or furniture we needed to fill the space. I needed decor and fast, but I also still needed money in...
DIY Flannel Receiving Blankets 3 Easy Ways
This post is a collaboration between JOANN and I. All opinions are my own. I spent over an hour just grazing the selection of flannels at JOANN before I could finally decide what to get. It was actually very enjoyable. I felt like a kid in a candy store. I brought...
Ridiculously Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Tired of being a pedestrian for Halloween every year? With little time and minimal effort, you can go from boring, to costumed in about 5 minutes or less. Caught in Bad Weather This first costume is one of my favorites. I used some craft wire to make it look like...
Refashion Series
In these episodes, I take old, outdated clothing and transform them into something new and beautiful.
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