The biggest difference between dyeing your own yarn with acid dyes
and using food safe dyes like Wilton’s food coloring
or dyeing yarn with Kool-Aid
, is that you need a whole new set of dyeing tools. It is not … Read More...
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Kids Craft – Easy Stenciled Canvas Bags
Learn how to stencil with an easy DIY project – stenciled fabric totes. Dress up a plain canvas or calico bag
with fabric paint and stencils. A project easy enough for older kids/tweens/teens.
Sewing pattern: Wallet that turns into a shopping bag
Sew a fabric wallet that can turn into a shopping tote! It’s perfect for those times when you’re out and realize you forgot your reusable fabric totes, but don’t want to bring home another single-use plastic sack from the … Read More...
How to Get your Kids to be More Clean and Organized: 7 Hacks
As a parent, it can be incredibly challenging to get your children to clean their room and keep it organized. Whether it’s toys scattered all over the floor, clothes piling up on their beds, or just a general mess, it … Read More...
Free sewing pattern: Lili Clutch Purse
New free pattern alert! Meet the Lili clutch purse, an easy and quick sewing project at AppleGreen Cottage. This easy pattern will help you get creative even if you’ve never sewn a pouch before (let alone a lined pouch!) This … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Teenagers and Children
Valentine’s Day is a special day. Most children look forward to it. In school, cards and candy are exchanged, sweet treats are prepared, and parties are held. It’s a day in which parents and care givers can make it even … Read More...
10 Free Water Bottle Carrier Crochet Patterns
When you’re on the go, it’s important to stay hydrated and having a water bottle carrier can make it easy to bring your water bottle with you. These 10 free water bottle carrier patterns are perfect for sports, yoga, hiking, … Read More...
How to Knit Your Own Mop Cover
Mops with pads are really cool but having a pad you use once and throw away isn’t great for the environment. I specifically bought a mop that had washable covers, but if you have one of the ones with disposable … Read More...
DIY Cinnamon, Orange And Clove Candle
With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about how to create a cozy and festive atmosphere in your home. And what better way to do that than by making your own handmade … Read More...
Snowflake Present Sack Crochet Pattern
The holidays are almost here and if you’re like me, you always go the extra mile when it comes to crochet for those you love. The Snowflake Present Sack is a creative and fun project for the holidays.
This Crochet … Read More...
Market Tote Bag Crochet Pattern
You’ll never forget to bring your reusable bag to the grocery store ever again when you make this Crochet market tote bag. You’ll be looking for more reasons to use this Crochet bag than just for carrying groceries when … Read More...
Knit Scrubbies with Your Cotton Scraps
I am all about being less wasteful and using more things that are reusable, and if they can be handmade, too, so much the better.
Little scrubbies are great for removing makeup or washing your face, and these handknit facial … Read More...
Printable Cake Toppers for Birthday Parties
Post includes FIVE downloadable templates for making birthday-themed cake toppers out of paper (reusable and great for a variety of parties) Make your own cake toppers with these free printables.
These simple printable cake toppers are perfect for birthdays or … Read More...
Recycled Pizza box easel
Over at the blog Growing a Green Family there is an interesting discussion about a new pizza box that is reusable. I think this is great as pizza boxes can really add up in the recycle bin. But if you … Read More...
6 Different Stencil Techniques for Cards with Stencil Revolution
I recently had the chance to try out some great stencils from a shop called Stencil Revolution. Using stencils on cards and other paper crafts has been gaining popularity for a while now. It’s really not surprising since there … Read More...
Knit the Perfect String Bag for Summer
I should have shared this one before Earth Day, but we should really be mindful of the planet all the time so it’s still appropriate.
Plastic bags are terrible for the environment, as we all know, and it’s just nicer … Read More...
The Easiest Velcro Straps You’ll Ever Make!
These Velcro straps are reusable, adjustable and super quick to make. They are excellent for cords and cables, and nicely bundle up that hair dryer cord when travelling. You can use them to keep your yoga mat rolled up, so … Read More...
Alternative Easter Gift Basket Ideas
Easter is a holiday that is often associated with chocolate bunnies, jellybeans, and sugary treats. However, not everyone is a fan of sweets, (Shocking right?) and some people may be looking for alternative Easter gift basket ideas. Fortunately, there are … Read More...
Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Knotted ear Easter bunny snack bag
This snack bag with its knotted bunny ear top is perfect for Easter, or for year round cause it’s just that cute! Minki from Minki’s Worktable shares a tutorial at We All Sew showing how you can sew one. If … Read More...
DIY Easter Crayons
These Easter crayons are the perfect DIY craft for Easter time. Wanting to hand out something other than Chocolate eggs? Well these Easter crayons are the perfect NON-Chococolate NON-candy treat. The tutorial is easy to follow you just need a… Read More...