Uncycling – Elisabeth Johnson

Posted on December 19, 2013 by BeautyBlondie

DIY Christmas Gift Tags

Christmas comes but once a year, which means it will come again next year.

Each and every year I get so many beautiful cards from all of my friends and family. I hate the thought of throwing them out after Christmas is over although I just can’t keep them all.

A few years ago I had the idea of reusing the cards by making them into gift tags. It worked out so nicely that I have been doing it ever since.

So naturally, I wanted to share my idea with you.

DIY Christmas Tags from old Christmas cards. Here are the some of the cards that I will use to turn into tags.

You will only need your old Christmas cards and a tag punch. (I got mine from Michael’s)

Make your own Christmas Tag from Last Years Cards
I love that you can use any card or color to get all different types of tags.

I love this idea of making your own Chrtisam Tags out of your old cards
First you will need to line up your card in the center of your tag punch.

When you have it lined up just the way you like it, press your fingers and thumb together.

The last thing you need to do is side the tag out of the punch.

It is as easy as 1, 2, 3. (Card, Cut, Tag.)

They turn out perfect every single time.

This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to make Christmas gift tags.

Does this seem like something that you would be able to do?

Now all I need to do is finish my wrapping!!

Posted on July 28, 2013July 24, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 2 Comments

A Cute Way To Display Your Headbands {Mission Organization}

Growing up with 4 sisters has it’s perks. Most of the time we are able to share our clothes, accessories and everything in between. But growing up in a family of 14 people has not only made me understand the value of the little things in life. I have learned to find the beauty in everything. I love taking something simple and making it look beautiful. Today I am going to show how I took an old oatmeal container and made it into a headband holder in 5 easy steps. If I can do this, anyone can!

Here is a short video showing you just how easy this is!

I couldn’t think of a better way to display your headbands. How do you store or display your headbands at home?

Posted on March 15, 2013March 15, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 9 Comments

Make an Infinity Scarf in Less Than 1 Minute {DIY}

Last week I showed you how to make leg warmers in less than 1 minute and now I am going to show you how to use that same sweater and turn it into an infinity scarf in less than a minute.

Upcycling is such a fun thing to do. I love the thought of taking something old and turning into something new. There are so many thing that can be upcycled, it is kind of exciting.

Here is a video showing you just how I made this infinity scarf!

You are going to need one old sweater and fabric scissors. Lay the sweater flat on the table.

Cut the sweater for one under arm seem to the other.

It should look like this.

Give it a good stretch.

And you are done!

I love the way it looks! Snapshot 1 (3-11-2013 4-45 PM)

I just love the way this scarf make an outfit look, it adds so much to so many outfits. I guarantee that you are going to love making these that you are going to end up with a lot of them and you are going to need to a great way to organize your scarves. Do you like wearing scarves?

Posted on February 26, 2013February 27, 2013 by BeautyBlondie — 14 Comments

DIY Leg Warmers In Less Than a Minute!

When it comes to winter I can’t stand the cold weather, although living in the Chicago area you have no choice. Winter comes every year and there is nothing you can do about it, except prepare for it! I am the queen of bundling up: leg warmers, scarfs, coats. You name it and I have about ten of them. When you are out of the house my theory is “You can always take layers off, but you can’t put more on”!

Now that I have made my point that I like to layer in the winter, I want to share with you one of my favorite layering tricks. I LOVE wearing leg warmers to help keep my leg extra warm and to make my outfits look nicer. Although I am not a fan of the generic looking leg warmers, the ones that all look the same except in different colors. My Sister-In-Law reminded me of an old trick I once knew about turning your old sweaters into leg warmers. It is super easy and takes less than a minute!

Here is a video showing you just how I made these leg warmers.

You only need an old sweater and fabric scissors.

Hold out one sleeve nice and straight.

Cut from the under arm area to the top of the sleeve.

Cut the arm off your old sweater sleeve to make your own leg warmers Do the same to the other side. That is all there is to it.

Do you wear leg warmers in the winter? I have something extra special for you so I will ask you only one thing. Make sure you don’t throw away the torso part of your sweater, I have a surprise for you coming next week. I know you are going to love it, so make sure you subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss a thing!

Until next time: