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Announcement: Farewell to Chic Creative Life
"'The time has come,'" as Lewis Carroll wrote, "'To talk of many things.'" And so, at last, it is time. It's been over 12 years since I started blogging, and I've reached the end. Many things have played into this decision - which has not been an easy one to make. For...
The Chic Creative Life Content Survey Results Are In! I’m Surprised…
Hi friends! Last week I sent out a survey to my email subscribers to find out what you wanted to see on Chic Creative Life. I've been trying to figure out what content resonates, and what would be really helpful to my audience now. This blog has gone through many...
10 Easy No-Sew DIY Projects for Summer Tees and Tanks
It's June and Summer is coming! For many, hot weather is already here. I'm dipping into my archives today to share with you 10 no-sew DIY Summer projects for t-shirts and tank tops - so you can look cool, calm, and collected despite the rising temperatures. 10 Easy...
5 Ways to Cut Your Clothing Budget in Half
This post contains affiliate links - and I receive a small commission on sales from readers clicking through these links. My full Disclosure Policy is here. Cutting your clothing budget down is something that many of us are faced with when our discretionary spending...
DIY No Sew Face Mask – From a Men’s Shirt
If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen the DIY No-Sew Face Mask I posted a quick video tutorial for the other week. Even though some states are lifting stay-at-home restrictions and people are beginning to venture out again, I figure better late than...
The 12 Must-Have Tools for DIY Shirt Makeovers
This post contains affiliate links - and I receive a small commission on sales from readers clicking through these links. My full Disclosure Policy is here. Quick Links from Photo: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 So far on this...
ANNOUNCEMENT: The DIY Men’s Shirt Makeovers System is Live!
Hello friends! As I'd teased a little while ago... The beta launch for the DIY Men's Shirt Makeovers System is open! YAY!! *Throws confetti* This is the ONLY system for at-home clothing makeovers out there, and I'm thrilled to make this available to all of you at this...
ANNOUNCEMENT: The DIY Men’s Shirt Makeovers System!
Hello friends! Today I'm sharing this huge secret I've been working on for awhile... In TWO WEEKS (Tuesday 5/26) I am going to open up the beta launch of the DIY Men's Shirt Makeovers System! I am so excited to share this with you all...and am just now putting the...
The 7-Step Method to Improving Your Sewing Skills
This post contains affiliate links - and I receive a small commission on sales from readers clicking through these links. My full Disclosure Policy is here. After 12 years of running my own sewing, crafting, and DIY blog, a lot of people ask me how they can improve...
How to Sew a Ruffle – WITHOUT a Ruffler Foot!
This post contains affiliate links - and I receive a small commission on sales from readers clicking through these links. My full Disclosure Policy is here. I just LOVE ruffles - and always struggled how to sew a ruffle since I didn't have a ruffler foot for my sewing...
8 Fashion Trends for Spring & Summer 2020
This post contains affiliate links - and I receive a small commission on sales from readers clicking through these links. My full Disclosure Policy is here. So many fashion trends were on the Spring & Summer 2020 runways that seem recycled from past years. Well,...
DIY Sparkling Crystal Holiday Table Video on KATU Afternoon Live
I had a blast demonstrating some fun (and cheap!) DIY ideas for a sparkling New Year's Eve on KATU Afternoon Live on December 28. Check out the video above - and thank you so much to the Afternoon Life team for having me on the show again! xo Carly
DIY New Year’s Eve Shooting Stars Holiday Party Hats
It's officially Party Season (TM) - and that means glittery, festive, fun, loud, joyful celebrations! I really love making my own party hats (or putting children to work making party hats 😉 ) because they're easy, cheap, and I can make them to completely coordinate...
DIY Sparkling Holiday Mocktail Recipe
Interesting fact about me: I don't drink alcohol. Period. I have many reasons why, though one of the simplest to explain is that I hate the taste. I think the last time I even tried a tiny sip of alcohol was back in 2012 (peer pressure: not wanting to disappoint a...
DIY Sparkling Crystal Holiday Table On KATU Afternoon Live Thursday!
Hi friends, tomorrow I'm going to be a guest on KATU's Afternoon Live show again! Back in February I shared a project for making your own DIY Gemstone-Topped Jewelry Boxes (for Valentine's Day, pretty home decor, or any other special occasion!). Tomorrow I'll be...