The Prettiest Phone Case: FREE Scrap-Busting DIY
You can DIY a pretty phone case in as little as 1-1.5 hours. It would probably take you about the same time to find one online. An extra bonus - this is a great scrap-busting project that will work for any phone model.
There are two ways to…
All of us crafters inevitably accumulate fabric scrap stash. This simple DIY project is here to put your stash to use, create beautiful accessory that you can give a lot of wear. This hairband will have a perfect fit every time. It takes less than an hour to make one and sewing machine is optional.
The…
Reading books with your kids is such a powerful bonding activity, it can't possibly be overestimated. I love reading with my kids. We read as well as discuss what we've read almost every day, ever since they were little. They are teens now and still share with me what they're reading, what they find interesting,…
It's always gratifying to be able to wear a beautifully looking piece of clothing, and know that it was made by you, out of a pre-loved clothes. This turning-men's-shirt-into-a-trendy-tunic is a very simple DIY project. It could be completed in a mere two hours. You can put to use any scraps of a beautiful fabric…
A versatile pareo is a great addition to our summer wardrobes. This breezy weekend getaway essential doesn't take up much space in a suitcase and could be worn (tied) as a dress as well. This colorful floral number was made using 3 pieces of scrap fabric--leftovers after a caftan projects.
Choosing Fabric
You can use one…
Upcycling is a great way to reduce the amount of stuff that goes to landfills and incinerators every single day. It's also an amazing way to let your creativity have some practical implementation, while saving you money and provide some screen-free activity. And who doesn't need that nowadays?
This project is very simple, perfect if you're a…
There is a fine line between fashion-forward and style-inadequacy when it comes to incorporating vintage items in a current wardrobe. Fashion does have cycles and certain elements come back, but never in the same form, shape, color or texture.
Most of us probably remember the 80's attention to shoulders (yeah, not that many looked good in…
Going environmental-conscious and litterless, unfortunately, still often means you'd have to spend extra. A big chunk of eco-friendly products are sold at smaller shops, come from artisan and smaller size manufacturers who can't afford lowering their prices.
For me, mix & match is a way to go. Namely, I'd buy bamboo toothbrush that costs about $1.5…
This fabric conditioner / softener will make your laundry soft, fluffy, bright and, naturally, wonderfully smelling. It's also very-very wallet friendly: 16 oz jar will cost you only about $0.80 - $1.50, depending on how in bulk you buy two of the three ingredients.
The third ingredient is free.
Another thing I absolutely love about this…
If you've ever been on bathrobes hunt for kids, there is a good chance you were met with overwhelming number of polyester robes, maybe even of questionable comfort and quality. This is the kind of shopping experience I've had recently and came back home empty handed. I have too many sweatshirts and some of them…