creative ideas and inspiration for the home and family
Last week's most viewed link in our party was the post "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" from Hoops By Hand. This post has some great cleaning advice and do's and don'ts for your diamond jewelry. And speaking of jewelry, today I want to feature some of the amazing jewelry tutorials that have been linked up to my link parties. Some of these I have been hanging onto for a long time now just waiting for the right time to feature- today is the day! 1. Make Washi Tape Bangles … [Read more...]
Here is a quick and easy kid fabric project for fabric scrap bracelets that was fun for my 6 year old. I started by sewing together the fabric strips while she was at school and then we were ready to begin when she came home. First, you will need a long strip of fabric scraps. All of these were 2x 6 inch rectangles that were sewn together in one big long chain, but you could do the same technique out of all the same fabrics in long strips....or make your scrap fabric any size you … [Read more...]
The inspiration for today's idea came to me while browsing one of my favorite stores- Lowes! I was walking down an aisle that had shelves full of boxes and rolls of chains. I grabbed the first person in a red vest I could find and asked him {very nicely} to cut 2 feet of this chain for me. From the 2 feet of chain (for only $1.40 a foot) I was able to get 3 bracelets. (The worker actually cut the 2 feet into 3 pieces for me so I didn't have to buy my own tools- yay!) I thought the chain I chose … [Read more...]
As the fall season transitions, perhaps you're yearning for your wardrobe to do the same. Whether you're outfitting new body dimensions, a new climate, or a fresh outlook, you can get the most fashion per dollar via a wardrobe cluster. A wardrobe cluster is a grouping of clothing that likes to mix and mingle. It goes beyond individual items and outfits, to create a harmonious fashion ecosystem. Following is a Fall 2011 wardrobe cluster. In twenty items (10 garments + 10 accessories) it … [Read more...]
Hi, I am Beckie. I am a do-it-yourself gal and Roadkill Rescue Hero! I pride myself in finding curbside castaways and making them into beautiful, usable decor. I paint, sew, reupholster, wood work, decoupage and more. Today I am going to show you how to make an inexpensive “P” project. I would like to introduce you to the Paint Chip Pendant. Supplies: Paint Samples Mod Podge Dimensional Adhesive 1” hole punch Jump rings Necklace or chain Sanding … [Read more...]
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