Do you have some extra PVC pipe laying around that you just sure what to do with? These 20 ideas will give you some inspiration for what could quite possibly be your next craft project. Take a look and see … Read More...
Help for fabric hoarders
When I read the title of a post at Sew Can Do asking, “Are you a fabric hoarder too?” it was like the author, Cheryl, could see into my house. She could see the piles of fabric in my sewing … Read More...
Porch Ideas For Manufactured Homes (Or Any Home, Really)
When buying a home, sometimes the best option for some people is to buy a manufactured home. While they are prebuilt, and portable, they can also be customized both on the interior and exterior. A few upgrades can also be … Read More...
Soap making – Bacon Man Soap
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach so maybe if he smells like bacon all day he just might crave you more. Well you better sizzle up the pan cause I am sure he is … Read More...
Make Your Own Glitter Vases
If you are like most brides, the trend of having a glitter-filled wedding is definitely going to happen, and not going out of style any time soon. As long as you don’t go overboard with the sparkle, glitter can add … Read More...
DIY Fabric Decoupage Jewelry Dishes
I am a hoarder of paper scraps and fabric scraps, so I love that this tutorial uses up a few extra fabric scraps! Beth shares the tutorial on how to use fabric scraps to cover clay jewelry dishes to add … Read More...
Tutorial: Fix a drawstring so it doesn’t get lost
Ever have a drawstring get pulled inside a casing? Tug too hard on one end of a drawstring, and the other can get pulled inside the casing. Or, pulled out altogether. Then, you’ve got to rethread the casing. No fun! … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a keyhole cut out to a sleeve
Colette Patterns shares a tutorial on their blog, The Coletterie, showing how you can add a keyhole and ties to a blouse sleeve. The cut out detail is particularly striking when finished with a contrast bias. They show the tutorial … Read More...
Storage Solutions for All Around the House
Whether you live in a small home, if you have a home full of children, or you just like things to be in a nice orderly fashion, being organized is very key in maintaining a clean home and keep your … Read More...
How to make champagne cork toadstools
If you happen to have enjoyed a bottle of champagne at New Years and saved the cork here is a fun little tutorial featured at the blog At Home In Love on how to make a champagne cork toadstool with … Read More...
Top DIY Tutorials for 2014
Whole New Mom has shared her top cleaning DIY recipes for 2014 in a roundup over on her website. Some of the recipes have been the most popular during the year and are sure to carry on being useful in … Read More...
Tutorial: Draw a custom fabric print with fabric crayons
The fabric that Aunt Peaches used for this pillow is a custom design. She drew it herself on to some plain fabric, using Pentel fabric crayons. She shares a tutorial at the Pentel blog showing how easy it is to … Read More...
Superhero Sight Word Mash
If you have a reluctant learner who is a fan of superheroes, you will certainly want to check out this educational game created by Carolyn from The Pleasantest Thing. Your child will have a great time smashing the word cards … Read More...
Tutorial: Plaid lined faux fur scarf
Plaid and faux fur are both trending this season, so it makes sense to put them together in a project. Vivian of Vivileen shares a tutorial at See Kate Sew showing how you can make a plaid lined faux fur … Read More...
Make Your Own Customized Twister Party Game
I’m not nearly flexible enough for Twister these days, but I used to love the game when I was younger. To make this party classic fit the color scheme for your event, check out this tutorial for how to make … Read More...
How to make a faux enamel ware compost bucket
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I have a few pieces of enamel ware and I love the look of it. It never occurred to me that you could make it, well faux make the look of it. Thanks to Carolyn for sending in a link … Read More...
Tutorial: Upcycled bat mat
Rachael from Imagine Gnats shows how you can create an upcycled bath mat. The outside is all cute new fabric, but the inside is made from an old towel. The towel inside will absorb the drips as you get out … Read More...
Craft Room Storage Solutions
Finding appropriate and functional storage solutions for our craft room is not always an easy task. We need our products to be close at hand, yet visible (so we don’t forget what we have), and beautiful as well. We found … Read More...
Chai Latte Soap
Sometimes its more about the presentation than the actual soap. I just had to feature this tutorial not just for the soap recipe but the adorable way of packaging it. This would be a great gift for coffee loving crazy … Read More...
Tutorial: Just the Essentials small tote
This is the Just The Essentials bag by Amber from Crazy Little Projects. A small tote with a zippered top and a zippered pocket across the front, it’s just big enough to carry a wallet, a phone, and other essentials. … Read More...