by cjacks@cjacks.com | Jul 17, 2018 | Crafts/DIY, Crochet
I wear this top when it is super hot over my fun summer bralettes and bikini tops. It would be great for any summertime festival or concert. Since it is my first pattern ever, I am offering it for free, but please be gentle with your comments! I would love to know...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Nov 30, 2017 | Crafts/DIY, Painting, Refashion
I bought this really cute (but plain…BORING!) sweatshirt at the thrift shop. It was a shorter cut and thus a bit more feminine. An added plus was that it lacked the built-in hangman’s noose neck (aka Crewneck) that I loathe and typically cut out… so,...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Nov 13, 2017 | Crafts/DIY, Painting
Today I decided to do some acrylic paintings in the hopes of putting together a tutorial, but the tutorial will have to come a bit later as I got carried away with the prototypes and didn’t take enough photos of the steps! But now that I have done a few practice...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Sep 15, 2017 | Crafts/DIY, Sewing
Anyone who knows me knows I abhor waste. I derive joy in repurposing, giving life to neglected items and finding use for what would otherwise go into a landfill. This unfortunately means I amass a lot of materials for projects I may never get around to. This brings me...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | May 11, 2017 | Crafts/DIY, Pinterest
Here’s my latest craft: Tie Dye Shoes, but with Sharpies and Rubbing Alcohol! I have had these shoes for 21 years (and no, I am not exaggerating!). They were white shoes, but the years were not kind to them in back of my closet. Even after washing them in the...
by cjacks@cjacks.com | Jan 29, 2017 | Crafts/DIY, Painting
After my fantastic night yesterday dancing to the music of Lucky Seven – both on the dance floor and in my chair so as to share my impressive dance moves with my very grateful boyfriend (I mean I assume he was grateful) – I spent all day today sniffling...
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