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Marlena

Marlena Pope is an 18-year-old sewing enthusiast from Wisconsin. You can find more of her awesome D.I.Y projects and Care Bear-inspired outfits over at her blog, Self-Constructed Freak.

How to Make a Girl-Power Rosette Brooch

Cuter than a button.

— 05/16/2012 Marlena
How to Make Paper Beads

For a bracelet, a curtain, a shoelace, whatever.

— 04/09/2012 Marlena
How to Turn a T-Shirt Into a Dress

A mod look to make Peggy Moffitt proud.

— 04/03/2012 Marlena
DIY Saddle Shoes

Turn your old white sneaks into the ~ultimate~ cool-girl shoes.

— 03/21/2012 Marlena
It’s a Book! It’s a Bag!

Holy smokes, it’s a book AND a bag!!!

— 03/02/2012 Marlena
Clear Heart Full Eyes Can’t Lose

How to make a cut-out-valentine shirt.

— 02/15/2012 Marlena
How to Make a Hair Bow

Aaaaaaah, so cute.

— 02/13/2012 Marlena
How to Bejewel Your Tights

Shine on, you crazy diamond-legs.

— 01/23/2012 Marlena
Glitter Shoes

A super sparkly DIY.

— 01/19/2012 Marlena
Pillow Talk

Easy steps for turning a pillowcase into a skirt.

— 01/13/2012 Marlena

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Marlena

How to Make a Girl-Power Rosette Brooch

How to Make Paper Beads

How to Turn a T-Shirt Into a Dress

DIY Saddle Shoes

It’s a Book! It’s a Bag!

Clear Heart Full Eyes Can’t Lose

How to Make a Hair Bow

How to Bejewel Your Tights

Glitter Shoes

Pillow Talk

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