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...
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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...
Tutorial: Sewing paper dolls with a wardrobe of clothes
Pack your, or your kid’s lunch in a neat and fun way with this DIY lunch bag. Forget about disposable sandwich bags or bulky tin containers and make yourself a reusable lunch bag instead. It’s more environmentally friendly, easier to … Read More...
Tutorial: Simple fabric drawstring gift and storage bags
Veronica from SewVery shows how to make simple fabric drawstring bags you can use as storage bags or as reusable packaging for a special gift. They’re super easy to make, and you can whip them up in no time. You … Read More...
Project: Stamped Tote Bag
Head to the store and go shopping in style while also being more green with a pretty reusable stamped canvas tote bag. Find directions over on the Clearsnap Ink blog.
-Heather
Tutorial: Easy fabric gift bag
Susan from Organized 31 shows how you can make a reusable fabric gift bag. It’s fully lined with no raw edges on the inside. The lining gets turned to the outside as a cuff, so use a fun contrasting fabric. … Read More...
Help Mom Relax with These Knitted Spa Patterns
I don’t know a mom who couldn’t use a little pampering, and there are lots of ways we can make that happen with the help of knitting. Why not whip up a scrubber or a soap sack and throw in … Read More...
10 Spring Market Bags
Despite the wintery weather reports, spring is just around the corner and so are the farmers markets! Whether you are visiting the markets weekly for fresh foods, or stopping by a roadside stand on your way home from work, having … Read More...
Make Your Own Play Doh Picture Mats
Get kids coloring in a different way, filling in the lines with Play Doh! You don’t have to be an artist to be able to make these reusable, laminated pictures — simply follow these little drawing tricks shared by Lisa … Read More...
Printed Heart Tote
This Valentine’s Tote bag is sure to get people smiling. Especially if it’s filled with Chocolates, Wine and TLC. The tutorial is simple to follow and you could easily adapt it to use a store bought bag if you are … Read More...
DIY – Oil Cloth Cling Wrap
This project uses home-made oil cloth to create a sticky style cling wrap. This oil cloth cling wrap, easily covers your bowls and plates. The heaviness of the fabric prevents it from popping up in the slightest breeze. It will … Read More...
DIY Tutorial – How to Make Christmas Felt Gift Tags
Simmi of “Graces Favours” out of the UK made these clever “Christmas Felt Gift Tags” with a lovely tutorial. This is a really fun & easy felt craft, specifically for Christmas, but could be made for any present giving … Read More...
DIY Geo Chalkboard Place Cards
Wow! I love the glittery geometric pattern of these sparkly place cards! And how fun that they’re erasable and reusable thanks to clear chalkboard paint. Get the tutorial and all the details at Flax & Twine. These are so … Read More...
How To Make Rustic Candles (That are guy friendly)
Via Man-Made-DIY, comes this idea for guy-friendly candles for the man who doesn’t like floral smells. It is also a reusable candle.
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Get the directions for these rustic candles here.
Tutorial: Potluck Food Tags
Polymer clay is infinitely useful in making tags and labels – simply cut out your clay and stamp or write what you need to for great charms, labels, decorations, place cards… you name it. This tutorial from Emily of Tar-Trying … Read More...
Review: Gooseberry Patch Stitching for the Kitchen
This is a repost of a review I recently published. It was intended to be part of the blog tour for the release of the book, but I kind of jumped the gun and posted it a few weeks early. … Read More...
Polymer Clay Tutorial: Molds and Production Help
I admit I haven’t been a big mold user. In the past I haven’t done a lot of sculpting and most of the base shapes I use are simple enough that I can use cutters and shape by hand quickly … Read More...
Cake Plate Clings
Cake Plate Clings are a great way to “Theme” a party using supplies you already have.
Cake Plate Clings, a new patent-pending product from WH Hostess, are a novel series of decorative linings designed for cake stands, pedestals and … Read More...
Design Dye Review Part 2
Yesterday, I told you all about the basics of Design Dye. Today? I’m going to tell you about all the cool things beyond the basic “this paper dyes fabric!” excitement. Because Design Dye isn’t just a one trick pony–it’s got … Read More...