Author Archives: Charissa

Northern Sun T-Shirt Review

By Charissa | Published: 22/02/2011

If you’re looking to make a statement, Northern Sun is the t-shirt company for you.  The progressive business started in 1979 and has been going strong ever since.  Emblazoned with messages concerning politics, war, women’s rights, and environmentalism, each t-shirt sold by the company is full of spunk and personality.

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Five products you can use to embellish your t-shirts

By Charissa | Published: 22/12/2010

Plain old t-shirts are boring.  They need a splash of color or a piece of fabric attached to them to make them interesting.  There are a number of products available that can enhance the appearance of your regular duds.  You can find the following items online or at your favorite arts and crafts store.  They [...]

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Lessons Learned From Watching Pretty in Pink

By Charissa | Published: 12/12/2010

From the moment actress Molly Ringwald walked out the door wearing a handmade ensemble in the movie Pretty in Pink, we were intrigued.  How does one of the least popular girls in the school catch the eye of the dreamy Blane McDonough?   If it wasn’t her knowledge of “white hot” pop singers that grabbed his [...]

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T-Shirt Wrapping Paper is Perfect for the Holidays

By Charissa | Published: 06/12/2010

Are you looking for a fun way to dress up your holiday packages?  Well, look no further than your closet or dresser.  Your old novelty t-shirts make great wrapping paper.  In fact, the ones you had a hard time parting with can now be used for a good cause this Christmas.

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T-Shirt Yarn: The Thrifty Way of Using What You’ve Got

By Charissa | Published: 22/11/2010

Crafters of the world unite!  There is a way to recycle those old t-shirts without donating them to charity.  Why not take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the idea of t-shirt yarn?  Not only is it creative and easy-to-use, it gives your old duds a new lease on life.  Here’s how it works:

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How to Revamp Your Wardrobe in Four Easy Steps

By Charissa | Published: 15/11/2010

Today’s economy poses some unique wardrobe challenges.  Unless you have a lot of money to spend on the latest trends, you have to be creative in your approach.  Reconstructing and revamping apparel is easy with the right kind of tools and attitude.  Here are my suggestions for creating brand new clothing using the stuff that [...]

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