DIY projects made from everyday objects.

I was inspired to make this DIY tote bag after I took a trip to the farmer's market and realized I needed a comfortable and lightweight bag to carry all my goodies. I love the way this DIY project turned out and, more importantly, there was no sewing involved! A pillowcase already has all the stitching you need to create this easy and stylish tote bag. The cross-body shoulder strap also makes it super comfortable to carry around all day. Just grab a pillowcase from your dresser, stamp it, give it a couple snips and you've got a custom carry-all tote for your next trip to the market! Follow the steps below to make your very own. Materials: • King Size Pillowcase (you could also use a standard size, but the bag will be smaller. • Acrylic Paint and a Dish Sponge (if you wish to add a pattern to the bag) • Long Fabric Strip (for the strap) • Scissors • Lay the pillowcase flat with the open end facing towards you.

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Turn Your T-Shirts Into Tote Bags - Brit & Co. - Style If you’re still busy spring cleaning, we’re guessing you’ve come across a lot of t-shirts that you can’t quite get rid of but don’t really need. Naturally, it”s time to repurpose! Today we’ll show you a ridiculously easy way to turn your t-shirts into eco-friendly reusable tote bags inspired by similar DIY projects found on Leethal and HonestlyWTF.

Friendship Ear Buds I first saw this idea on pinterest, and loved the look! Anie, of SassyBudsz, has opened an etsy shop selling friendship ear buds. Check out her shop here. DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet We’re nuts for nuts. Is there a more versatile and inexpensive DIY component than a hex nut from the hardware store? You can imagine our excitement when we first discovered Philip Crangi’s Giles & Brother Hex Collection.

DIY : Rainbow Ribbon Necklace // Collier à Rubans Arc-En-Ciel Recently I had the urge to make something cute as candy. This rainbow of pastel colours is the perfect accessory for a Spring outfit. I wore it out today with a black teeshirt and mint jeans – perfectly sweet. There are quite a few steps in this tutorial but it’s an easy necklace to make and I think it’s the perfect gift for the girlies – in fact I made mine in the good company of a friend, a mug of tea and a chocolate cupcake !

Holder for Charging Cell Phone (made from lotion bottle My husband and I both have cell phones. And both of us have phone chargers. And that means lots of obnoxious cords. 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5 If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… Lovely Wire Knot Ring Tutorial You can make this lovely ring (or a version of this design) yourself, using just some basic tools, wire and a lip balm! Yes, in this tutorial I am going to demonstrate that just basic beginner tools and a wire from Michael’s can go a long way! Wouldn’t this ring make a great present?? For the purpose of this tutorial I am going to be using the very basic, cheap tools that are available almost everywhere. Instead of a ring mandrel you can just use a tube of a lip balm, like I did.

DIY Faux Terrariums From Please Note Hi, friends! My name is Elizabeth and I run a little blog called Please Note. I've been a fan of Katie's blog for a while now so I'm absolutely thrilled to be able to share this faux terrarium DIY with you today! Enjoy! What you'll need: clean mason jars, preserved sheet moss, wooden pegs, dirt, pins, tiny toy animals, red paint, white spray paint, white paint pen, fabric scraps, lighter Little Red Infinity Dress Tutorial February 14, 2011 I’m always searching for a beautiful, well-fitting, versatile dress, and I finally found it. In fact, I MADE it. The infinity dress has got it all!