Tag Archives: DIY

Repurposed: Perfume bottles and shopping bags

Posted on July 18, 2019 by marialeila

Ok, so I have a new favorite word –  repurpose.  It’s what I have been doing the past few months.  Decluttering, separating, reusing, recycling and yes, repurposing —  anything to try to help save Mother Earth from turning into a … Continue reading →

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Repurposed colored pages

Posted on July 11, 2019 by marialeila

How do you deal with stress? When you’re overwhelmed with worries and responsibilities, what do you do or who do you turn to?  Do you call a friend?  Do you talk to your closest family member?  Do you turn to … Continue reading →

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DIY Phone case

Posted on January 15, 2016 by marialeila

The good part about cleaning your apartment is finding random things that you could upcycle.  The bad part is that these things only add to your growing pile of must upcycle. Such is the case of these old jeans.  They … Continue reading →

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Handmade presents: cosmetic bags

Posted on December 29, 2015 by marialeila

Now that Christmas is over, it’s safe to slowly start posting some of the items I sewed for friends and family, some as presents while a couple are dresses two friends wanted to wear for Christmas and/or New Year. For … Continue reading →

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Flutter x Illusions

Posted on November 8, 2015 by marialeila

When I’m uncertain about the Is and the Now, I leaf through Richard Bach’s novel, paying close attention to the “handbook.”  I don’t usually get answers, but it has this uncanny ability to calm me as if saying “You’re okay, … Continue reading →

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Floral skirt

Posted on November 2, 2015 by marialeila

The other day I woke up to a sunshiny day and felt inspired to sew something.  It’s amazing how my mood gets easily affected by the weather.  I don’t mind if it’s freezing out just as long as the sun’s … Continue reading →

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Cosmetics bag

Posted on October 23, 2015 by marialeila

Just a quick post on the first cosmetics bag I sewed.   I mostly don’t wear make up at all but as a preschool teacher I have to have my daily load of hand moisturizer, nail kit, tissues and whatnot. … Continue reading →

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Souvenir scarves makeover

Posted on September 18, 2015 by marialeila

This short post is my attempt to pull myself out of this September haze.  I don’t know if I’m being lazy or just plain exhausted.  September, the first month of the school year, always sucks the energy out of me. … Continue reading →

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Another shift dress

Posted on August 20, 2015 by marialeila

The last two weeks were unbearably hot here in the Czech Republic.  My husband and I were taking our walks at midnight because that was the only time the temperature went down to a merciful 28°C.  Those days we mostly … Continue reading →

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Adi in a tee

Posted on August 3, 2015 by marialeila

In everything you do, you need an unwavering support of someone to get to where you want to be.  Be it a simple hobby or a complicated task that involves moving mountains, it’s easier to walk the straight and narrow … Continue reading →

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