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You know how terrariums are super in right now? Yes, they're everywhere. I love the look and wish I could have them, but to be completely honest, they totally frighten me. As much as I love flowers, I have the biggest black thumb. I cannot keep a cactus alive. And then to have the responsibility of a mini eco-world in the form of a terrarium?
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Blue Velvet Chair: Repurposed DIY For Everyone!
I've heard it from so many different people...and I've said it myself! "I wish I could..." I'd like to showcase some repurposed DIY designs I've collected that I think anyone and everyone could do - and do well! It won't be hard to find the supplies, either.
The old becomes new: A new variation on the outdoor lantern. We have had an unusually warm winter in Michigan this year, and while the temps have been nice, I have had to hold off on this project idea until we got a cold snap. We finally got some snow and cold earlier this week, so I was able to try out this fun winter project.
mad in crafts: DIY Fire & Ice Lanterns
Lovely in Lace
I'm kind of loving the vintage-y lace vibe of this summer's style. Its a great way to make any every day look instantly chic, sexy, trendy, and cute all at the same time. I'm especially digging the lacey shoe styles, I think that is so bad-ass and awesome and ahhh I just really need to get a pair.
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Sitting on my dining room table, I currently have half a dozen projects in various states of doneness. Some involve vivisected computer parts, others will eventually be wearable and a few are just cool things I’ve ran across on the internet.
Making a quilt can seem a bit intimidating and if you're like most creative types it's been on your bucket list for awhile. If you've already got your machine (or access to one) and the motivation to start this may be the best kind of quilt to take on. Large squares arranged in rows and columns is about as no fuss as it gets. I recently made this quilt for my brother and sister-in-law's wedding and took step-by-step photos to share how I put it together. I'd say choosing fabrics for your quilt can make all the difference between a beautiful quilt that feels like you (or someone you're gifting it to) and something kind of blah. For this quilt I chose prints in their wedding colors so my palette was yellow and grey with black and white added for interest.
Smile And Wave: fabric craft
One of my favorite crafts is hand stitching-- it's fun, addictive, expressive and relaxing :) Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share easy ways to make your own patterns for hand stitching along with some tips and ideas :) These are some samples of my past projects-- I like to draw patterns freehand and use my handwriting. However, sometimes I adapt clipart type images to make a more complicated pattern, like the sewing machine or I just stitch the outline of an image I love, like the Goonies " Hey You Guys " silhouette :) I use a Back Stitch for all my hand stitching because it's very versatile and I like the look but you can use any combination of stitches for your projects... there's lots of fun ones! Today, we're going to start with handwriting & transferring your pattern :)
DIY Hand Stitching, part 1
Make a Modern Upholstered Bench Out of a Goodwill Dud « ModHomeEc
Charlotte and John didn’t believe this plain old $6.99 Goodwill coffee table could be anything more than mediocre. Little did they know that thrift stores, garage sales, and grandma’s basement are chock full of low slung coffee table castoffs that can be inexpensively converted into stylishly modern upholstered benches. And don’t stop there, more traditional tables with ornate turned legs, a jazzy ikat fabric and the right paint can be transformed into a handy mudroom, entryway, or upholstered bedroom bench. What you need: Old coffee table with straight sides Measuring tape 1/2″ plywood (Cut to fit at Lowes) 1/4″ double strength glass (Cut to fit at Ace Hardware) Sandpaper 2″ piece of foam 1 yard of dacron Elmer’s spray adhesive 1 yard of fabric Staple gun spray paint LocTite Power Grab 3 1 1/2″ wood screws drill with phillps bit What you do: 1.
And fiiiinally... the tutorial you've been waiting for. This is my first real sewing tutorial - which scares me a bit, because I've never actually taken a sewing class, so I don't know all the terminology. What I do know is that I've learned to sew lots of things by reading tutorials, so hopefully I can make this simple enough that even you beginners can feel confident making a bag. And yes, a bag with a zipper! It can be done, I promise.There are plenty of photos, so hopefully that will help. If you have any questions, please leave them in the comments section and I'll be happy to clarify.
elm street life: DIY: Bow clutch sewing tutorial.
A-Frame Pup Tents
Drew really pulled out the big guns on this one... I asked him to build some A-Frame tents... Or pup tents... I don't know...TUTORIALS
Click an image below for step-by-step instructions and easy sewing projects. Don’t worry…we won’t leave you hanging! We’ve got all the nitty gritty details. So click around and have fun. NOTE: If you’re looking for PATTERNS, they’re in the SHOP .Hi! I'm Tam from Sew Dang Cute . I guess as way of introduction, I am a SAHM mom to three beautiful children - 2 girls and 1 boy, ages 4, 3, and 1. I'm lucky enough to be married to my best friend.
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