Tuesday, June 23, 2015

No Sew DIY T-Shirt with CrissCross Back




Another beautiful design by Anne at Wobi Sobi!

Recycle and refashion those t-shirts you don't wear much anymore with this quick and easy no-sew design.

Click here to go to the tutorial . . . while you are there, check out the rest of Anne's awesome designs.






Awesome Kitchen Inspiration



This has to be the most amazing backsplash I've ever seen!  It has my creative side going crazy with all types of projects.

The source of the photo is an awesome article on kitchen inspiration with links to the projects.  Sadly, the backsplash link is broken, so there is not a tutorial to go with this project.

Click here to go to the article that features 10 budget-friendly, inspirational kitchen projects.



Tuesday, June 16, 2015

No-Sew Zipper Case


I'm always searching for recycling projects for items usually tossed out.  We have an abundance of soda and water bottles, so I can keep myself busy for quite a while!

You can customize them for specific items by varying the size.  How clever!!

I can surely put these to good use for organizing my collection of makeup and makeup brushes.  Would also be useful for organization in the office.

Thank you to Ashley from Make It & Love It for an awesome idea!

Click here for the tutorial.



Thursday, June 11, 2015

DIY Concrete Table Top


I love concrete projects!  

This table is so cute . . . 
love the look of the concrete top.

Awesome technique!

Click here for the tutorial




Friday, May 8, 2015

DIY Multi-Strand Chain Watch



Awesome idea for refashioning and recycling old watches and chains!

With this basic technique and design by Kirsten from the blog Studs and Pearls, you can use your imagination to come up with so many possibilities! 

 Click here to go to the tutorial.



Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Simple DIY Sugar Scrub





This is the most simple recipe for sugar scrub that I have found . . .

Mix together:

2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons coconut oil

Put it in a jar and it is ready to use!


It doesn't get easier than that!


Sunday, April 26, 2015

DIY Mimosa Sugar Scrub




If you love the benefits of fragrant sugar scrubs, but they are too expensive for your budget, make your own for a fraction of the price!

Although our skin cells shed every thirty days for new ones, sugar scrubs give the process a boost for faster results.  Sugar cane contains a naturally occurring AHA, a glycolic acid which will clear away dead skin cells, rejuvenating the skin to achieve healthy skin.

Sugar is not a magical ingredient that is hard to find . . . you probably have some in your kitchen pantry along with a few more ingredients, you are on your way to making your very own customized fragrant sugar scrub.

Click here to go to the tutorial at Today's Creative Blog.






Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Postage Stamp Table Top


At first glance, you would never imagine the mosaic-like table top is completely covered with vintage stamps.  How cool is that?

The possibilities are endless when it comes to DIY tables.  All you need is an interesting stand and a piece of wood for the table top.  The use of vintage stamps in this project is gorgeous!


This beautiful project comes from the blog Gardening Nirvana.  

Click here for a well written tutorial with lots of photos!




Tuesday, March 10, 2015

DIY Studded Barrette



Love this studded barrette that is so unbelievably simple to make that you will want to make one in every color you love!

I've used studs in fabric embellishment, but never dreamed of using them in this way.  Very creative!

Click here for the tutorial from Rachel at Transient Expression.


Monday, March 2, 2015

DIY Multi-Strand Bracelet


Rebecca from My Girlish Whims always comes up with the most awesome jewelry designs that I've seen online.  

She has also discovered Elements of Antiquity which is an online shop that sells aged pewter jewelry components that are 100% made in the USA, lead free and nickel free.  Great shop to get inspired!

Those of us who enjoy jewelry design as a hobby or as a means to make a living are always looking for sources of inspiration and unique findings.

Click here for a tutorial with lots of photos on how to make this gorgeous bracelet!  Thank you Rebecca!





Tuesday, January 27, 2015

DIY Cigar Box Ring Holder



Cigar boxes were all the rage a while back and I bought way too many as I usually do, anticipating getting myself into making money with the new craze. Well, they are currently sitting in my craft room laughing at me!

My thought has been to use the boxes to store jewelry making supplies, but I love the idea of using them to hold rings that I have collected through the years.  Great idea . . . easy too!

Click here for the tutorial!



Monday, January 5, 2015

DIY Shag Rag Rug



A simple yet tedious project with gorgeous results!  I think it would be worth the time and effort put into it.

This is one of those DIY projects I love that can utilize recycled items.  As usual, my thoughts immediate go to making one of these rugs out of denim. Also, I have seen curtains made out of open weave fabric that would work as the base.

Click here to go to the tutorial.  Check out the rest of Jessica's blog, My Love of Style, for more awesome and unique projects like this one!







Monday, December 29, 2014

Easy Coffee Can Bird Feeders



This is one of the coolest homemade birdfeeders I've ever seen!

One of the best ways to observe nature close up is to put up a bird feeder, sit back and watch the birds in action.  They can be very entertaining!

Here is a recycle crafty project that will take something you usually toss away and use it for an awesome purpose.  Colorful birdfeeders hanging from the trees in the garden add so much color and great for the dormant season when there is a scarcity of color outdoors.

The birds will thank you!

Click here for the tutorial.



Monday, December 15, 2014

Fabulous No-Sew Pillows and Blankets



What an awesome and easy project with fabulous results!

This project is not just for the holidays and not just for new fabric.  

My mind is always on recycling every bit of clothing rather than tossing them away.

Great project for a non-sewer!

Click here to go to the tutorial.





Sunday, September 7, 2014

DIY Painted Concrete Porch


For the longest time I've wanted to paint the concrete floors in the carport. The project keeps losing its place on the priority list, but after seeing this porch . . . that may change.

This porch was all done with paint and stencils.  How easy is that?  For me, the hardest part would be getting the floors clean since it is outside.

I'm totally impressed!

Click here to go to the tutorial.




Friday, August 29, 2014

DIY Mod Podge Paper Mache Lampshade



Yet another technique using Mod Podge!

I've loved the craft of paper mache since I was a little girl and still do!

My imagination is running wild with ideas for making jewelry components and all kinds of embellishments. The lampshade is very cool and opens up so many ideas for home decor.

Click here to go to the tutorial by Lakshmi!  Awesome tutorial and technique :)



Thursday, August 28, 2014

Anthropologie Cenote Layered Necklace DIY Knockoff




Awesome inspiration!

If you make your own jewelry for personal use or professionally, you will love to make this awesome layered necklace.

You can make it out of components from vintage or used jewelry that is broken or just needs repurposing or purchase new components.

What I love about this design is that you can make a number of earring and bracelet combinations to match this necklace!  They would make a very cool jewelry collection . . . don't you think?

Click here for the tutorial from one of my favorite blogs, Flamingo Toes!


DIY Glitter Lips T-Shirt



Fabric paint can transform a plain t-shirt into a work of art even if you don't have the gift of painting freehand with the use of stencils.  

Simple fabric embellishment!

Anne of WobiSobi comes up with the coolest creations!  Her latest is fabric painting using a stencil and glitter paint.  Awesome technique!

Click here to go to Anne's tutorial which includes a template for the stencil.





Wednesday, August 13, 2014

DIY Printed Jeans



Fabric embellishment . . . one of my favorite things!

You would not believe how simple it is to create your own printed jeans.  

What awesome inspiration!  This method is not just for jeans . . . you can embellish t-shirts, fabric for purses, notebooks, canvas or tennis shoes . . . there are unlimited projects this technique can be used for.  

Click here for the tutorial.



Monday, August 11, 2014

No Sew Tie Dye Kimono



Look at what you can do with an XL t-shirt!

Of course you don't have to do the tie dye since the design of the shirt is so awesome :)  Love this design!!

Anne from WobiSobi.com shared her tutorial for this awesome Kimono on ILoveToCreate.com.

Check out her blog for more inspirational designs and techniques . . .

WobiSobi

I have also included this button on my listing of favorite blogs for future reference!