Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Or in this case, the person who knits these. Or is given as a gift.
This collection of what Collectors Weekly describes as 12 of the Ugly Christmas Sweaterss is … Read More...
Tutorial: The Quintessential Plaid Tote
The Quintessential Plaid Tote by Sew4Home has me dreaming of crisp autumn days and leaves crunching under my feet. It’s an oversized tote – measuring in at a generous 17″ high x 18″ wide x 5″ deep – made from … Read More...
Tutorial: Travel makeup pouch & brush roll all in one
What do you get when you combine a makeup bag and a makeup brush roll? You get this clever bag! So Sew Easy reader Anke came up with this idea, and she shares a tutorial on So Sew Easy showing … Read More...
An Igloo in the backyard using milk bottles
This is an amazing use of time. And 100’s of milk bottles. And well.. lots of snow?
Daniel Gray, built this in the backyard of his girlfriend’s house while visiting her family. And boy, just based on what he made … Read More...
Tutorial: Flour Sack Towel Euro Sham Covers
Larissa from Just Another Day In Paradise shows how you can make a Euro sham cover that looks like it’s made from a vintage flour sack. Instead of using a vintage flour sack, she started with a brand new flour … Read More...
Tutorial: Linen & rayon quilted and fringed throw
Sew4Home shows how you can make a luxurious linen & rayon quilted and fringed throw. It’ll keep the chill off when you snuggle down on the couch watching movies or reading books on the cooler autumn nights. It’s made with … Read More...
DIY Spider Halloween Wreath
I’ve been sharing a lot of tutorials by Kimberly from Bugaboo recently. Why? Because she’s been sharing some really adorable Halloween tutorials!
This is an adorable, simple and modern wreath for Halloween. It’s a wooden stick wreath spray painted black, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fall Jar Covers
Do you like to can your own preserves? It is still very new to me, but I love doing it. Jams and jellies make an excellent gift. Why not add a little flair to the jar with these adorable Jam … Read More...
A Great Idea To Fit Your Office Space Into Your Home
Are you trying to find a space in your home to fit in an office, but you don’t have an extra room to spare? A closet office may be the solution for you. Not only can you get your workspace … Read More...
Tutorial: How to sew exposed seams on knit fabrics
The exposed seam look is quite trendy right now. Andrea from Go To Patterns and Andrea’s Notebook shows how you can create exposed seams when sewing your own knitwear. The knit fabric won’t fray so there’ no worrying about raggedy … Read More...
DIY Glowing Eyeballs
I’m not usually a fan of creepy Halloween decorations, but I think these glowing eyeballs are pretty neat!
This post by Kimberly from Bugaboo has a great idea for making glowing eyeballs to hide in your bushes and yard for … Read More...
Tutorial | How to Make Paper Pumpkins
I really like these simple yet chic paper pumpkins from Life with Lovebugs. You’ll only need basic craft supplies to make them too! Dig through your stash for brown and green cardstock, and get out your paper trimmer… Read More...
Anthropologie Knockoff, DIY Owl Wreath
Dria of “DIO home improvements” and has been DIY’ing for more years then she can remember. Her father was a master carpenter so she learned a lot of carpentry, some plumbing and some electrical from him. She loves old homes … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric baskets to keep small things organized
Erin from Sewbon shows how you can make these fabric organizing baskets. The small baskets can be used for many organizing needs. You can easily adjust the dimensions to make them in any size.She shows them holding jewelry on top … Read More...
Tutorial: Folded ribbon flower 3 ways
The Ribbon Retreat contributor Cherie shows how you can a gorgeous folded ribbon flower hair accessory, in three variations. The folded and gathered ribbon creates beautiful textured petals. A fancy button is the perfect embellishment for the center. Put them … Read More...
10 elegant Halloween table themes
Halloween planning is in full swing over here and this year I am completely head over heels with the idea of a creepy but elegant dinner party. It’s just a little more unexpected than traditional party styling – absent are … Read More...
How We Should Be Prepping Our Gardens In October
Our gardening chores don’t end with the start of Fall. There are a lot of things that we can, and should be doing in the cooler months to prep our gardens for the upcoming season and help them maintain their … Read More...
Tip: Drawing Your Own Backgrounds for Stamped Cards
Have a cute stamped image that needs a background or someplace to stand? You can add some simple drawn lines and fill in some color with markers for a sidewalk and bushes. Art by Miran shares how she turned her … Read More...
5 Recipes To Make Your Own Chalk Paint
Chalk paint
is a huge trend among crafters and especially with those who upcycle pieces of furniture. It provides you with a beautiful finish and it’s a fairly easy process to do yourself. However, did you know that you can … Read More...
Natural Eye cream Ideas you will love
I know we have posted lots of different remedies and recipes for eye creams of the years but thought this one might appeal to some new healthy lifestyle fanatics. I hadn’t heard of the potato one that a newbie for … Read More...