Monday, November 29, 2021

DIY Candle Holders with Painted Lace

 



Click here for instructions for this
 fabulous DIY recycling project!






Friday, June 18, 2021

DIY Children's Rag Blanket Tutorial

 



Here's a great project to use those fabric scraps up.  If you are a beginner and quilts seem a bit too ambitious for you, this project is perfect for you!

Click here to go to the tutorial.



Friday, June 11, 2021

Sewing Machine Needles - Using the Right One

 



Using the right needle for your project is so important.  I learned the hard way by messing up so many projects until I decided to learn.  

Click here for a tutorial about sewing machine needles that will help you understand the differences between the types of needles and when to use them.





Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Beaded Backstitch

 



One of my favorite DIY projects is beading to enhance my sewing projects.  If you have never made an outfit or any sewing project better with fabric embellishment, you would not believe the difference beading and stitching can make.

I found an awesome article with a great tutorial.  Click here for the article.





Tuesday, January 19, 2021

How to repair your own jewelry






Don't throw away that broken jewelry!  

You would not believe how easy it is to repair.

Click here to find out how!


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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Tips for organizing fabric scraps



Fabric scraps can get out of hand in a hurry!

In my quest to see how others get those fabric scraps under control, I found an awesome article.  

Click here for the article.



Thursday, April 16, 2020

DIY Cleaning Wipes






Lately I haven't been able to find cleansing wipes at any store, so I went looking for a way to make my own.

This is a quick and easy project . . . no more driving myself crazy looking for wipes!  

Click here for the article.





Saturday, November 9, 2019

Friday, September 27, 2019

DIY Oatmeal Scrub



If you have never used an oatmeal scrub for your face and body, you have got to check out the following article with DIY recipes and the benefits of using oatmeal on the skin.

Click here for the article, which is also the source of the photo.




Monday, September 23, 2019

DIY Jewelry Organizer Ideas




For the longest time, I've wanted to make jewelry organizers for my jewelry that is scattered everywhere and in some cigar boxes.

Today I found an awesome blog post for inspiration and tutorials . . . click here.









Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Where to buy fabric online



Although I have a fabulous fabric stash, there are times I need a design or type of fabric I don't have.  Since brick and mortar fabric stores have literally disappeared, the only choice is to buy that fabric online.  But where to start?

Click here to go to an article that covers buying fabric online.




DIY Beauty - 26 Projects



There is something satisfying about making and using beauty products you made with your own hands.  It isn't all about the money you will save!  My personal favorite is making soap.

Click here to find many DIY beauty products!






Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Monday, July 29, 2019

DIY Built-In Shelves



Great idea for creating shelves and storage!

Click here for the article, more photos and instructions.



Monday, July 15, 2019

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Homemade Lip Scrubs






Frugal alert!

Lip scrubs can be expensive, but for a fraction of the cost you can make DIY lip scrubs that are effective and delicious!

Click here for the article with many recipes.




Tuesday, July 2, 2019

DIY Aromatherapy Rice Bags




I've used a rice bags for many years.  Heated up in the microwave, it is perfect for a bad headache.  I never thought of putting them in the freezer for a cold pack until I read this article from The Pistachio Project.

The article gave me some ideas to make bigger ones to wrap around your neck for a neck ache and would be awesome to wrap around my arthritic knees that are very painful at times

Click here for the article!



Sunday, June 23, 2019

How to use plants to make natural beauty products




There is something special about using beauty products you have made with your own hands.

I especially appreciate the emphasis of utilizing plants in your concoctions in this article.

Click here for the article!



Tuesday, June 18, 2019

DIY Dog Clothes Tutorials



I know that furbaby mommies like me will love these tutorials!

How cute is that dressed up furbaby?!!

Click here for lots of tutorials for dog clothes.  Excellent pet website!