I’m ready to give my blog some love again and will start with a series of posts I wrote for the now defunct Crafty Daisies in 2007 and 2008. Here is a tutorial for a Pokemon Pencil case. My darling child has since moved on from Pokemon to Minecraft. Maybe … Continue reading
As the spring season is about to kick off, I thought I’d take a stab at redesigning my hang tags. In the past I’ve just used my business cards, but since I will be participating in the eco-themed Spring Handmade Cavalcade, I decided to add another recycling touch to my … Continue reading
Some of you may have already seen this on Thing-a-Day, but here is my newest foray into the repurposing world: My husband recently pitched this suit and shirt. I loved the fabric and now it shall live on as a small purse to be tucked under your arm. I think … Continue reading
Happy New Year! My parents just arrived for a two week stay, so there hasn’t been much crafting time, but for those of you looking for some projects, here is a roundup of ways to recycle pillowcases into something else. Number 1: The Always Popular Pillowcase Tote Bag. This tutorial … Continue reading
I have two drawers of assorted junk jewelry which include bits and pieces I found at my grandmother’s, things friends gave me, and precious items from my teenage purchases. Here is the first piece I’ve pulled together from: an eyeglass holder, a broken bracelet, a broken necklace, and a single … Continue reading
It is Spring break and I’ve been working on a few assorted projects while keeping Missy entertained. Fused Bead Tutorial This is one of my more popular Flickr pictures. You can find my fused bead tutorial on The NewNew Blog. Communion Outfit My daughter’s first communion is next week and … Continue reading
Just mailed off a batch of hair accessory sets that will be included in ten raffle bags at the Spring Handmade Cavalcade. And here is how I attach felt embellishments to ponytail holders: First, sew the center button to the embellishment. Then sew through the button, the embellishment, and loop … Continue reading
As you are sorting through your winter wardrobe this weekend, don’t throw out your ripped jeans. Rather, check out these projects: Recycled Denim Organizer by All Free Crafts Recycled Denim Bag by That Dorky Homemade Look Refashioned Denim Jeans Skirt by Simplicity Classroom Finish it off with a Recycled Denim … Continue reading
Just a reminder that the Craftevolution Craft Book Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 25th. So get those projects underway! Here is a peek at some of the projects described in the book. And while we are in the repurposing mode, this is a little reversible bag I just … Continue reading
Last week was a busy Thing-A-Day week which resulted in these projects: A clock refashioning by printing a new clock face on sticker paper and carefully gluing it on the old face. This also doubled as a book review while guest blogging on The NewNew blog: By the way, this … Continue reading
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