Category Archives: Tutorials, how to
open ~ paper bag inspiration booklet
A few people asked if I would show how we made our caterpillar book. No problem, because the whole reason I started trying to figure it all out, was so that I could keep a little inspiration book in my … Continue reading
Posted in Art, i make stuff, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Tutorials, how to
Tagged Art, booklet, grocery bag, inspiration booklet, paper bag, paper craft, recycled, tutorial
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be my valentine bookmarks
I made these bookmarks to giveaway as Valentines. There are a few more on my table that are half done. I used some old vintage fabric that I picked up at a thrift store a long time ago. The fabric … Continue reading
Posted in i make stuff, Mail box, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged bookmarks, hearts, how to, Sewing, tutorial, Tutorials, how to, valentines
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recycled paper roll ornaments
I’ve been saving up my paper rolls in hopes of making something with them. I decided to make these little ornaments after folding, bending, cutting and just messing around with the rolls. My little guy helped me out. Here’s what … Continue reading
Paper Bag Leaves, a tutorial
Here in the southwest desert of Arizona, we don’t really have a typical autumn. The weather is cool, which means that it is finally in the 80s, but there are no scarves, jackets or changing leaves. It’s the changing leaves … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, i make stuff, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Tutorials, how to
Tagged autumn, craft, home decoration, leaves, paper bag, paper bag leaves, recycle, tutorial
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recycled paper bag art journals
I hate it when I forget my fabric grocery bags!! URGH!!! I try so hard to remember. They are hanging right by the door! But, it happens every once in a while. I’ve been known to shove 10 lbs worth … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fun kid stuff, i make stuff, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Tutorials, how to
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Placemat #2 with Directions
My little I-guy was quite insistent that I make him a placemat like his brother’s. He picked the fabric, buttons and ribbon and led me into the craft room, sat down and waited for me to make him his placemat! … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, i make stuff, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged for kids, Handmade Gifts, placemats, Sewing
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almonds anyone?
I think almonds are my favorite nut, but I won’t refuse a handful of cashew, pistachios or macadamia nuts. Pecans and walnuts make it into many of my meals too. Almonds though, are my savior. I always have some in … Continue reading
Posted in Food, recipes, Tutorials, how to
Tagged almond face scrub, almond meal, almond meal facial scrub, almond milk, homemade, recipe
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Tshirt Makeover: Swimsuit cover-up
We have been trying to go to the pool twice a week to keep the kids cool and happy. I had been wanting to make a swimsuit cover-up ever since seeing all of these, but didn’t have the time until … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged Clothing, DIY, dress, how to, makeover, refashion, Refashions, Sewing, swimsuit cover-up, t shirt, t shirt makeover, t shirt refashion, tutorial, Tutorials, how to
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Rose Petal Mint Jelly
Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses. — James Oppenheim, “Bread and Roses” This is the first of three recipes using rose petals (hopefully). I have 21 rose bushes, about 12 different varieties- all … Continue reading
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Tagged Handmade Gifts, petal, recipe, rose, rose petal jelly, roses, syrup
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super easy, super fast, super hero capes
1 serger + 1 yard fabric = 2 super hero capes In case anyone with a serger wants to make super easy, super fast, super hero capes. It’s cheap too. 1 yard of symphony broadcloth on sale for $1.99, felt … Continue reading
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Tagged cape, easy, how to, serger, Sewing, super hero, tutorial
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