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Pencil Skirt Tutorial Preview | Red-Handled Scissors

Pencil Skirt Tutorial Preview

Sorry for the radio silence! I’m working on another pillowcase upcycling tutorial—this time for a high-waisted pencil skirt. Here’s a sneak peek at the pieces that are ready for assembly. (I must say, what I’ve got so far looks mighty office-appropriate!)

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Sunday Snapshot: Mother's Day Hello Kitty Shoes | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Mother’s Day Hello Kitty Shoes

My mom loves Hello Kitty. So, last time I was in Michigan, I absconded with her pink Chuck Taylors so I could give them a little Mother’s Day makeover. I really wish I could be there when she opens them! In other Mother’s Day news, the garden aprons were also well-received. My step-mom likes hers …

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Friday Internet Crushes: Suitcase Pet Beds | Red-Handled Scissors

Friday Internet Crushes: Suitcase Pet Beds

Photo care of http://vintagerenaissance.blogspot.com/ For the past few weeks, Pixel-the-cat has absolutely insisted upon sleeping in our paper recycling bin. This (a) makes me feel like a bad cat mom and (b) is driving me crazy, because I can’t really recycle paper with a cat in the way. I keep thinking that, if he just …

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Epic Tutorial Fail | Red-Handled Scissors

Epic Tutorial Fail

Thick band? Not flattering. I’m on an upcycling kick, so I thought it would be fun to put together a super-simple pillowcase skirt tutorial. It wasn’t going to be anything fancy, just a quick warm-weather project for those of you who want something a little less involved than, say, a full pillowcase dress. So, I …

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