Sometimes is just nice to be different than every other mum at school pickup or strolling through the grocery store. That is where DIY comes in to my life! I love these adorable glasses made with trinkets and paints to … Read More...
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Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Don’t quite feell like going all out for Halloween? Then check out these fun and adorable ideas by Studiodiy.com.
(It’s possible StudioDIY is my new blog crush)
The balloon headband would have to be my favorite and totally think I … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Bling Sneakers
You are probably wondering why I am featuring these sneakers in a Fashion section of the blog. Well I love wearing things that are comfortable and if adding a little bling to my old sneakers means I get to wear … Read More...
Tutorial: Giant fabric pick up sticks game
Up for a game of giant pick up sticks? Louise Wackerman from I’m Feelin’ Crafty shows how you can make a set. They’re made from fabric and stuffed with Polyfil, so there’s no worry about injuries or poked out eyes. … Read More...
5 Super Easy Cat Projects
I recently posted 10 DIY Dog Bed projects post – and that has been the most popular post on this blog for the last 3 weeks.
So I decided to do a roundup of Cat projects – but found out … Read More...
10 DIY Dog Beds You Can Make Yourself
Trawling through Pinterest, it must be obvious that a lot of DIY ideas are just pictures that don’t link anywhere or don’t have any decent instructions behind them. So we decided to do something about that. We have gone through … Read More...
Style Me Quick – 9 Things you should ALWAYS have in your car
Pink Lipstick – Can use for a touch up of lip color and a few dabs onto your cheeks for instant pink glow.
BB cream or tinted Moisturizer – This stuff is quick to use and even outs skin tone … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Hair Bow
I am not sure if there should be an age limit to this one but I know my 5 year old daughter loves it. I am not sure how this look … Read More...
Eat Chocolate and lose weight – Yes I am serious
WEEK 1 – So since my darling babies I gained around 30 kg and have struggled to drop the last 10kgs of baby weight. My biggest problem is finding the time to exercise and the motivation. I am basically a … Read More...
I’m going to QuiltCon! Squeeee!!!
Who’s going to QuiltCon in Austin?
I know one person who will be.
ME!!!
And I know another person who’ll be there. Scarlett Burroughs, our Quilting editor, is going to be my road trip buddy. She’s one of my … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Back seat car cover and organizer for road trips
If you’ve taken kids on a road trip, you know what havoc they can wreak on the back seat. Crayons, papers, snacks strewn everywhere. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity has a solution. It’s a seat cover and organizer to protect … Read More...
Tutorial: Fleece dog bed with standard pillow insert
Amity from Amity Originals shows how you can make a fleece dog bed. Shown here is the one that she made for her sweet Buffy. The insert is a standard sized bed pillow, and the cover has a zipper so … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Ruffled pillowcase apron
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shows how to make a ruffled apron out of a pillowcase. This is such a great idea!! The double-sided pillowcase makes a lined apron, using just a few cuts and leaving very little waste. You’ll … Read More...
Repurpose Old Furniture Into Pet Beds
The DIY Network has a fun feature with several ideas on how to take a nightstand or side table and repurpose it into a bed for your pet. Of course, if you pet is a 100 pound German Shepherd like … Read More...
Tutorial: Ped bed with foam padding and removable cover
Sew4Home shows how to make a bed for your pet. It’s made soft with a foam padding on the inside. A zipper down one side makes it easy to remove the cover and wash it when needed. The dimensions they … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Reversible message bunting
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity writes on her blog about a lovely bunting as a wedding gift. On the front, the pennants spell out the message “Love @ Home”. On the back, the fabric pennants have are just pretty, with … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Pleated pocket for the inside of a bag
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pleated pocket for the inside of her Boxy Messenger Bag. She stitches it into the side panels, with the sides of the pockets getting … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Boxy Messenger Bag
Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag. She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys. I’m thinking this would also make a … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: DIY Square cushion dog bed
Bari J. continues her series of how-tos showcasing her new LillyBelle fabric line with a tutorial showing how to make a doggie bed. The large square cushion has a foam insert, and a zipper on one side so it can … Read More...
Tutorial: Stitched charms
Chris of Pickup Some Creativity created these sweet ornaments–she calls them charms–for Valentine’s Day. I think they would work any time of year as a little treat for someone, a gift tie-on, or even a Christmas tree ornament. Chris … Read More...