Borei Design shows how you can make fabric coffee sleeves to keep a hot cup of coffee from burning your hands. You can make your own pattern to fit a specific mug or travel cup, or you can use her … Read More...
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Tutorial: Scrap flannel handwarmers
What feels more cozy in the fall than flannel? Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods shows how you can use scraps of flannel to make handwarmers. Just heat them in the microwave and tuck them into your coat pocket on a cold … Read More...
Tutorial: Save time when making a bag by interfacing all pieces in one step
Deby from So Sew Easy has just shared a time saving tip for making bags. She fuses the interfacing on all of her pieces in just one step. Interfacing the pieces individually takes so much time, so I’m happy to … Read More...
DIY “Oh Kale No!” Shopping Bag
Do you use reusable shopping tote bags when you shop at the grocery store? Do you make your own? If so, you may love this idea from the ladies over on the blog A Beautiful Mess. They put a fun … Read More...
Tutorial: Knotted fabric grocery bags
Bringing your own reusable bags with you to the grocery store keeps those plastic sacks from taking over your house or ending up in a landfill. Reusable fabric grocery bags are easy to make. Sew4Home shares a free pattern for … Read More...
Amazing Remelt Product Review
Today I am sharing a review on Alumilite’s new Amazing Remelt. What is it? “Amazing Remelt is a Non Toxic, 1-part reusable mold making material for room temperature or low exotherm materials. Amazing Remelt softens at 120°F and becomes… Read More... CHA Hot Product Award Winners
I already shared my top 5 products that I saw at CHA (and some are on this list as well), but here are the top products that won the awards at the show:
The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA), … Read More...
Dear Kate – No More Panty Liners
Dear Kate is helping the world of landfill one less panty liner at a time. What am I talking about you say? Dear Kate knickers
are not your ordinary knicker they can hold up to 3 tsp of liquid and … Read More...
Tutorial: Washable fabric drawing pad for the little ones
Addie from Addie K. shows how you can make a little kids washable fabric drawing pad. I remember when my daughter was in the scribbling stage, how much paper we’d go through! She’d make a few random scribbles on a … Read More...
8 Handmade Gift Ideas
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it can be challenging to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. While store-bought presents are always an option, they can lack the personal touch that handmade gifts provide. … Read More...
Susty Party Supplies Are Now at Target!
If you’ve never tried Susty Party’s party supplies, you’re missing out. This company manufactures fabulous eco-friendly party supplies that are made from renewable or sustainably harvested materials and can be recycled or home composted when you’re done. There are several … Read More...
7 Fall Inspired Mason Jar Crafts
Mason jars
are not just for bottling and canning anymore. By simply adding some paint or little embellishments, you can have a beautiful vase, centerpiece, candy jar or about anything else you could imagine. These 7 mason jar ideas are … Read More...
7 Ways To Reuse Shopping Bags
ho doesn’t have a stash of shopping bags hanging around their house? Whether you keep the nicer paper bags from certain clothing stores, or keep a supply of plastic bags from the grocery store, these 7 ideas are a great … Read More...
DIY Lavender EO Dryer Sheets
I hate cleaning and laundry but I am willing to do a load if my laundry comes out smelling amazingly good. These Re-usable DIY Laundry dryer sheets are so simple to make. They would make a great alternative housewarming gift … Read More...
Faux Chalkboard Labels Are a Stylish Way to Keep Drinks Separate
Whether you’re hosting a family get-together, kids’ party, or BBQ bash, there are beverages involved. How do you keep people’s drink glasses separate? Diane’s Vintage Zest page has a wonderful idea to solve this problem! Her mini mason jars with … Read More...
50 Paint Chip Sample Project Ideas
Hardware store paint sample chips are a great resource for DIY crafting. Not only are they free or inexpensive, but they come in a variety of colors and can be used in a multitude of ways. From framed art to … Read More...
9 DIY Cleaners For Your Entire House
There are so many DIY cleaning recipes floating around the internet but these ones are all relatively new so hopefully, you can add them to your list of “new things to try”. Now I just need someone to come and … Read More...
10 ways to stamp your lunch
Is lunchtime getting boring? Sometimes you’re just not in the mood for the same old sandwich on a plain white plate or brown paper sack. Well, here’s your chance to add some color and personality to your mid-day meal with … Read More...
Sewing Patterns – 10 DIY lunch bags and accessories
It seems like summer just started, but somehow back to school time is right around the corner. Instead of buying your child the same lunch box as the rest of his or her friends, why not make your own custom … Read More...
Make Your Own Tiki Torches
These homemade tiki torches are the perfect touch for your end of summer outdoor parties and BBQ’s. They are easier to make than you would ever imagine, and BONUS: they are reusable! Head on over the blog Adventures in Making … Read More...