Category: Kids

Upcycled Bandana DIY Drawstring Bag

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 31, 2020
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Featured Upcycled Bandana Drawstring Bags with Video Tutorial by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #refashion #sewing #upcycle #fashion #giftidea

Oh happy day! It’s Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION time! That means is the last Tuesday of the month (gasp…already?!?). Sigh…well time flies when you’re having fun…er…in lockdown. haha. I found a slew of these brand new bandanas at the thrift store and am geared to make upcycled bandana drawstring bags, plus a fun extra project too.

For real tho, I’ve had these in my stash for a few years, yes, YEARS. I bought them when my 3rd daughter was little and had the intention to make play skirts and dresses for her. I blinked and now my

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Being Home ~ Making the Most of Quarantine

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 24, 2020
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Featured Being Home and Making the Most of Downtime During Downtime | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #home #quarantine #corona #covid19 #virus #family #kids

So…are you feeling the stress of what’s going on in the world right now? Honestly, it’s hard not to. However, as I mentioned in this past post, it is a choice as to how we react to situations we’re faced with. Many of us are finding ourselves in a quarantine situation and are focused on being home. (giveaway alert)

I see it as a time to relish in many things. Funny thing for me is, that I feel like y’all are getting a taste of my blissful world. And I say that in all seriousness.

Tags corona, covid-19, family, home, homeschooling, quarantine

Crafts DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Kids Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted Woodworking

Upcycled Play Kitchen from Kids Desk

Post author By Larissa
Post date March 10, 2020
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Featured Upcycled Play Kitchen with Working Sink by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces with Video Tutorial | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #kids #play #furniture #upcycle #home #homedecor

Hey, hey, hey! It’s Trash to Treasure Tuesday! It’s the second Tuesday of the month where my blogger friends and I share our latest DIY inspiration for you. I found this super cute kids desk that used to have a hutch (and drawers) set out for trash. It is going to get a new life as an upcycled play kitchen. woot! Hang with me now…

Yes, this little desk is mightily worn and ragged, but there is still life there. You know I’m a sucker for the unloved in furniture, especially when it’s made of wood. Funny thing is my teen daughter was driving to earn driving hours, and I had my older son hop out and grab it. Good kids. haha.

Tags diy, kids, kitchen, repurposed, toys, trash to treasure, trashure, upcycle

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I Choose JOY Despite the Circumstance

Post author By Larissa
Post date December 12, 2019
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? We have those words pouring into our devices, our stores, our television ads, and even in our mailbox. How anyone could be unhappy when Christmas arrives is something that often leaves some questioning that person’s Christmas spirit. Unfortunately, there are life circumstances or insurmountable pressure to do it all that some will never understand that leave folks feeling joy-less. It’s just that subject I want to touch on today. I choose JOY despite what life throws at me.

I will be the first to say that I’m not always joyful in my heart of hearts, especially when

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Crafts DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Kids Project Gallery Thrifted

Vintage Rocking Horse Makeovers for Farmhouse Style

Post author By Larissa
Post date December 5, 2019
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Featured Vintage Rocking Horse Restored & Refinished by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | Details at prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #farmhouse #kids #toys #handmade #home #homedecor #baby #nursery

Do you ever have a certain item that you can’t resist? For me, that goes without saying. ahem. I have many vices and one of them is a vintage rocking horse…in any size. Small toy-size ones, medium ones for tiny tots, and then there’s ones like THIS.

I do believe I have never passed one up whether at the flea market or thrift store. Back when my oldest turned two years old, I created one just for him. Even my kids have reworked a few. You can see another I’ve done in this post. They’re just so fun, provide wondrous play, and even make adorable decor for children from 1-99. However, this particular vintage rocking horse has a story.

THE BACKSTORY

I’ve often mentioned my friend, Mandy, and her ministry Paid in Full. I belong to her group on Facebook and like to do what I can to help. She offers items to those who need it for free, but also auctions items off to help offset funding the group needs. When this wooden beauty popped up in my feed, you can bet

Tags diy, farmhouse, horse, kids, rocking, toys, vintage

DIY / Tutorials Furniture Home Decor Kids Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted

Upcycled Entertainment Center into Child’s Wardrobe

Post author By Larissa
Post date November 7, 2019
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Featured Upcycled Entertainment Center turned into Child's Wardrobe by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #furniture #diy #home #homedecor #kids #nursery

This is what happens when I head into the thrift store looking for a small project to work on. I didn’t find anything but pressed wood junk, and then there’s this big beast. I stop, I stare, I talk to myself. Do you do that? Well, after much discussion with me, myself, and I, I decided to haul this bad boy home. Meet my latest project…an upcycled entertainment center.

The funny thing is that I have seriously backed off my furniture projects for more reason than one. However, I needed to fulfill a requirement and this would fit the bill. It has damage, but

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Crafts DIY / Tutorials Kids Project Gallery Repurposed Sewing Thrifted

Upcycled Sock Dolls & Animals ~ REFASHION fun

Post author By Larissa
Post date October 29, 2019
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Featured Upcycled Sock Dolls & Animals | Get creative and have sew much fun! by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #toys #kids #dolls #giftidea #handmade #upcycled

It’s that time again! I get so excited when I start to brainstorm about my Reduce, Reuse, REFASHION project for each month. If you didn’t know, that last Tuesday of each month is where I share a way to recreate your existing or found items into fashion, home decor and more. Today, I’m finally getting around to my vision for these brand new socks I found at the thrift store. I’m gaming to create some whimsical upcycled sock dolls and animals. woot!

Now, I have to ask…would you have grabbed these? I debated on trying them on to show you just how HUGE these socks are. They are definitely

Tags animals, diy, dolls, refashion, socks, toys, upcycled

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Fall Pumpkin Button Art ~ Kids CREATE

Post author By Larissa
Post date October 17, 2019
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Featured Fall Button Pumpkin Art for Prodigal Pieces Kids CREATE at prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #crafts #diy #fall #home #homedecor #farmhouse

Do you have any sweet memories related to buttons? I sure do. I remember a tin my mom had full of glorious treats to behold. There were all sorts of colors and shapes, with some even holding memories. As time passed, I now I have my own stash, and also have started my kids with their own as well. Today, my daughter and I are sharing the next episode of our Prodigal Pieces Kids CREATE. This time around we are creating fall pumpkin button art and few other designs too.

The best part about this project is the sky’s the limit. There’s no need to only make only fall decor, but rather open up your mind to whatever those buttons call you to create. However, since we’re in the thick of harvest season, my daughter and I wanted to do something related to

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DIY / Tutorials Family Kids Project Gallery Repurposed Thrifted Woodworking

Pretend Play Grill from Upcycled Bread Box

Post author By Larissa
Post date August 6, 2019
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Featured Pretend Play Grill Set made from Upcycled Bread Box by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #diy #kids #toys #pretendplay #home #homedecor #fun

I am definitely a kid a heart and love creating for kids. So, of course, when I first spied this stainless steel bread box at the thrift store I had an instant vision. Do you ever do that? I couldn’t get past that it needed to become a pretend play grill. Let’s have some DIY fun!

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In the picture below, this was what I saw at the thrift store. I first thought that it actually was a pretend play grill set based on the fact that it was sitting on that cart. Because of that I actually walked past it thinking we didn’t need one of those. However, I came back around to

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