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Frugal by Choice, Cheap by Necessity: Homemade "Vicks Vapor shower disks"
Have you seen the commercials for the Vicks Vapor shower disk thingies?
homemade gift ideas
wheatear stitch
This stitch, as the name suggests, resembles wheat or sheaf of wheat when done in multiples.
crafterhours: Tee to Tank: A Tutorial by Jen from Upcycled Education
This is one of my favorite tee refashions of all time.
Tutorial: Blowing Dandelion T-shirt
No need to wear plain old t-shirts this Spring. These dandelion shirts are simple and pretty, and would make a fun crafternoon project to do with your friends.
When you're hemming fabric -- whether for table linens, curtains, or clothes -- accuracy is important. Ensure good results and save time with this technique: To make a 1-inch hem, for example, draw a line on card stock, 1 inch in from an edge. Place the card stock on fabric, with line parallel to fabric edge.
Make Crisp, Even Hems - Martha Stewart Crafts
I love gift-wrap and I also love anything and everything having to do with typefaces. So it is no surprise to me that I have had my eye on this vintage typographer gift-wrap ever since Emily over at Jones Design Company posted about it as well as many other pretty papers she uses.
How to Update a Hand Me Down Dresser - StumbleUpon
