How is it back-to-school time already? It’s the middle of August! And yet, tomorrow is my daughter’s first day of school. I remember when summers lasted… well, all summer. But back-to-school time it is, and…
Easy Way to Spray Paint a Basket + Custom Basket Liner Tutorial
Disclaimer: I was provided with free product to write this review. All opinions in this post are 100% mine and not influenced by the company providing the product. I’m always amazed at how much a…
How I earned $120/hour mending my jeans
If I told you I earned $120 an hour last week doing some very simple sewing, would you believe me? It’s true… Kind of. I mended a couple of pairs of jeans. How does that…
Charm Square Satchel Tote Sewing Tutorial
I have a thing about charm squares. I love to buy them because you can get a sampling of all fabrics in a line for less than $10, and they’re all so pretty cut up…
DIY Wire Mesh Plant Cover to Keep the Bunnies Out
So my birthday was last week. Yay 43!! (sarcasm) I asked my family to put in a small herb garden for me. I thought that was a pretty brilliant idea. Now I’ve got a beautiful…
Color Block Curve Top Cosmetic Bag Tutorial
I’ve been getting a lot of good use out of the Color Block Mini Zip Pouch I made for myself. It’s great for when you want to go out but don’t want to carry a…
Fabric Tab Zipper Pull Tutorial
I’ve got a quick tutorial to share with you today. I’ve been working on a larger version of my color block zip pouch, large enough to work as a cosmetics bag, and I realized the zipper…
DIY Easter egg faux marquee chalkboard tutorial
I recently showed you a faux marquee sign that our Girl Scout troop made for their cookie booth. It was far from the best photography (okay, it was awful) and the sign itself was far…
Easter Egg Faux Marquee Cookie Booth Sign
Easter has come and gone, and those plastic Easter eggs have all been opened up and emptied of their treats. What to do with all those plastic eggs? I have an idea for you. But…
Color Block Mini Zip Pouch – Tutorial
These little color block zip pouches are just big enough to hold credit cards and ID, and maybe a bit of cash, too. With a swivel hook sewn into the side, you can clip it…