Tag Archives: tutorial
pillowcase pajama shorts tutorial
The boys desperately needed some pajama shorts, especially for days when pajama wear turns into daytime wear. I had my little one try to pick fabric he liked, but I don’t have much boyish stuff. Then I came across my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged clothes, how to, instructions, pajama, pillowcase pajama shorts, Sewing, shorts, tutorial
27 Comments
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
39 Comments
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
24 Comments
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
39 Comments
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
38 Comments
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
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged cape, easy, how to, serger, Sewing, super hero, tutorial
28 Comments
China Cabinet: Painted Knobs
I FINALLY finished painting my China cabinet. A few weeks ago actually. It’s been so nice to look at considering we had been looking at THIS for the last 10 months. It was the windowed doors that kept me at … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Tutorials, how to
Tagged china cabinet, DIY, home, how to, painted knobs, recycle, reduce, reuse, tutorial
24 Comments
Pillowcase Tote Tutorial
Many of you requested a tutorial for my pillowcase grocery bags. They are super easy and quick to make, involving only straight line sewing. The straps actually take a bit more time than the bag itself, but still easy … Continue reading
Posted in Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged grocery tote, pillowcase tote tutorial, Sewing, tote, tutorial
76 Comments
Halloween: Part 4 : Vase with paper flowers
Here is a bony skull vase with paper flowers. Just a regular, run-of-the-mill flower vase that someone was throwing away, decoupaged and painted. Any household jar would work too. I had planned on using an empty Green Goddess dressing bottle, … Continue reading
Posted in i make stuff, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Spooky
Tagged decopage, DIY, paper flowers, Spooky, tutorial, vase
2 Comments
