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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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.

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.

Men’s shirt refashion into overall dress

Love this sewing project!  Awesome way to recycle old clothes . . .

Click here to go to the tutorial.

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.

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.

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!

Woven Fabric Storage Boxes

Clear out your fabric stashes and make some cute and useful storage boxes!

Click here for the tutorial.

DIY Built-In Shelves

Great idea for creating shelves and storage!

Click here for the article, more photos and instructions.

DIY Lip Balm Made with Vaseline and Koolaid

Very cool idea using items you probably have on hand!

Click here for the recipe.  Love it!!

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.

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!

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!

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!

DIY Pouch Box

Love this cute little pouch!  

Click here for the tutorial and make your own.

Simple Steps to a DIY Facial Mask

If you love facial masks and would like to save money and do it yourself at home, check out this excellent article for simple steps to a DIY facial.

What I do different than what the article suggests is to steam my face when making a pot of tea.  Be careful not to burn yourself if you choose this steam method!

DIY Mayonaisse Hair Mask

Since I have long hair, I'm always interested in hair masks to keep the ends under control.  

In the past couple of years, I have been washing my hair with homemade soap loaded with argon oil and love the results.  This DIY hair mask seems to be a good compliment to my regular routine.

Click here for the article and the recipe.

DIY Jeans Coasters

What an awesome idea!

Although the idea for coasters is awesome, my creative thoughts went to making appliques, patches, embellishments for purses and on and on.  So many possibilities for this concept!

Jeans make the best recycling projects!

Click here for the tutorial.

Sewing Pattern Basics

Sewing is, in my opinion, the best opportunity to save money.  You will compound your savings by recycling the fabric from your old clothes.

This tutorial is for those beginning sewers who want to get into saving money and being creative at the same time.

Click here for the tutorial.