Handmade wood block sign: Happy life

October 14, 2018 // Comments off

This was my husband’s idea. So I asked him to cut wood we had into smaller pieces. I sanded it down to smooth it out, painted with black chalk paint, sanded the corners a bit for a rustic look. Then... Continue reading →

Fixing a backpack zipper…

March 22, 2017 // Comments off

Well, this is not an upcycle project, but one of my students was carrying a backpack with zipper totally broken, so it was always open. I offered to give him a new one since I had 3 backpacks I was... Continue reading →

Finally…Ugly sweaters!

January 26, 2017 // Comments off

So when we decided to have ugly xmas sweater party, we knew we wanted to make our own… We went to a goodwill San Mateo and got somewhat plain, ugly and xmas sweater. Then after xmas, we went back to... Continue reading →

Upcycling my new pillow cases into neck warmer

January 19, 2017 // Comments off

We bought a set of duvet cover and pillow covers long time ago. We sopped using duvet cover long time ago, but I recently found unused pillow cases in our cabinet. Trying to figure out if I can use it... Continue reading →

Using branches as a decoration

January 17, 2017 // Comments off

We were having holiday party and our theme was White Party where everybody was asked to wear mostly white. So we wanted to decorate our living room in white also. Every time it rains hard, we have tons of branches... Continue reading →

Bathroom vanity upcycle

January 15, 2017 // Comments off

When we bought our house, it came with small pedestal sink in our bathroom. NO room for me to put anything. But I finally started looking around on Craigslit. I had an idea to use antique vanity or dresser and... Continue reading →

Yoga mat carrier from a dress

November 25, 2015 // Comments off

Again, my in-law was getting rid of this dress they bought in Africa. I knew it is not something I would wear as is, but I took it anyway. Then I realized I needed a yoga mat case and thought... Continue reading →

Finally… one sewing project done!

November 23, 2015 // Comments off

Ever since I got a serger, I had lots of ideas…but never had time. But I finished one a while ago! It has been a couple of months, but I am finally posting photos. When my mother-in-law was downsizing, she... Continue reading →

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