Archive for the ‘ Upcycle ’ Category

5Jul | 2011

Joyful braided bracelet tutorial

Posted by Joy | under Sewing . Tutorials . Upcycle | 45 Comments

So I wrote this post 2 weeks ago but I’ve been trying to think of a way to make tutorials easier for me and for you, that’s why I had it on hold. And this weekend the idea came to me! I made a techniques and parts-of-tutorials-I-use-often page, so that way I can refer to them instead of making that part of the tutorial each [...]

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4Jul | 2011

Create – wall art printable template

Posted by Joy | under Crafting . Printables . Tutorials . Upcycle | 42 Comments

Some months a go I shared the Love wall art template, along with that one I made this one, but unlike the previous one I wanted to make this word different and special, so no cardboard. Instead I used a piece of Styrofoam from a box we received last week. When I saw it a knew it was perfect for this project =] And instead [...]

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29Jun | 2011

Upcycle: Pillowcase to top tutorial

Posted by Joy | under Sewing . Tutorials . Upcycle | 34 Comments

I teased some post a go asking what could I make with a pillowcase, ribbon and some lace? Here is the answer =] A pretty vintage top. I loved the flow this particular pillowcase had and since it was one of the last sets Ken had before we moved together, I didn’t think he’ll miss it hehe (it’s for a single bed and there is another one [...]

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27Jun | 2011

My sewing table

Posted by Joy | under Crafting . My studio . Upcycle | 17 Comments

A few weeks a go I showed you all the inspiration for my sewing table. Well, it’s finally time to show you all how my DIY sewing table looks like =] As I shared before, I decided to go the “Do it yourself” way because, one – I wanted the top of the table to fit the exact size of the cutting mat I have [...]

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20Jun | 2011

Upcycle: T-shirts to Summer vest tutorial

Posted by Joy | under Sewing . Tutorials . Upcycle | 56 Comments

I love to spice up dresses and jeans with long summer vest. In my last visit to Target I found a few very cool and super cheap items, I already showed you what I did with this dress. So now I wanted to show what I did with two T-shirts, I also used a little piece of lace for the back, but you don’t need [...]

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Hola there! I'm Joy Kelley, Chilean Designer, sewing fanatic, obsessive crafter, upcycle passionate. Welcome to my blog!
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