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Leopard Print Shoe Makeover with Chalk Paint

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I love anything leopard print, but especially shoes! Leopard print seems to go with everything, so it’s no surprise that bold graphic leopard print designs are the hottest new fashion trend. I’ve been pattern clashing with leopard print for years, and I don’t intend to stop once the ‘trend’ wanes because I like it! I like bright shoes, they always…

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make a sundress in under half an hour

The Thrifty Kid – Easy Girl’s Sundress from a Skirt

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This is one of the easiest garment refashions I have ever done, it’s only just one straight cut and seam to transform a skirt into a cute sundress. Elastic shirring can be a time consuming process to do yourself, so I’ve saved time and taken advantage of the existing waistband shirring on an old skirt. In under half an hour…

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How to make kids leggings from an old top

The Thrifty Kid – How to make Kids Leggings from an Old Top

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Welcome to the first post in The Thrifty Kid series. Today I’ll be showing you how to refashion an unwanted top into a pair of child size leggings. This technique for how to make kids leggings is very versatile and can be used with an assortment of garments with long sleeves to make pants. I’ve made quite a few pairs…

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My Mexican Fiesta Christmas

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You’ve probably noticed that Christmas is just around the corner, it has snuck up again on me this year. It’s my birthday month so I don’t really get into the Christmas spirit until I blow out the candles on my birthday cake. When Freedom gifted me a voucher to help me get ready for Christmas, my mind went straight to…

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