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How to Stain OAK Cabinets…the simple method (without sanding)!
How to Stain/Paint an Oak Banister (the shortcut method…no sanding needed!)
Make a NO-SEW Weatherman Costume
Make a NO-SEW Tornado Costume
Lightning & Storm Cloud Costume (No-Sew)
Make a Rainbow & Sunshine Costume
Rain & Storm Cloud Costume (NO-SEW)
How to make a SIMPLE Rope Plant Hanger
Make a “TOOTHLESS” Dragon Hoodie (…from an existing jacket!)
Inexpensive Gifts for Kids/Teens/Adults …and SIMPLE GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS!!
Sew a Penguin Hand Warmer!
Just ordered my CHRISTMAS CARDS (…plus, 20% OFF)!!!
DIY Greek God Costume: EROS
DIY Greek Mythology Costume: SATYR
DIY Greek Goddess Costume: DEMETER
DIY Greek God Costume: POSEIDON
DIY Greek Goddess Costume: ARTEMIS
Make a Quick and Easy, NO SEW, Cheeseburger Costume!
Sew a Lunch Money Pouch…for Back to School!
How To Turn Jeans Into Shorts (…with lace, trim, and embellishments!)
Sew a Wet Swimsuit Bag!
DIY Fabric Knot Hair Bows & Hairstyle Ideas!
DIY Harem-Style Baby Leggings …with a Kangaroo pocket! (template included)
Sew a Handlebar Bag for your Kid’s Bike!
Making the “Little Guy Tie” (baby and toddler tie pattern)…..for MAX!!!
An Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt — with HATCHIMALS (…printable clues included!!)
Simple DIY Baby Onesie Ideas
Sew a Drawstring Chick Treat Bag for Easter!
Hot Air Balloon and Rubik’s Cube Valentine Boxes!
Peppermint Sugar Scrub Recipe (…with free label and tag)
Make a Leather Travel Cord Roll…A Great Gift for Him!
DIY House Place Card Holders
DIY Holiday Tree Shelf…with Nativity Blocks!
Sew a Doll Diaper Bag
20 Homemade Sugar Scrub Recipes
DIY CIRCUS Themed Costumes…all 5 KIDS (plus a VIDEO)!!!
DIY Halloween Costume Award Trophies — Part 3!!!
Strong Man Circus Costume (…with a muscle shirt!)
Tight Rope Walker Circus Costume
Circus Clown and Bear “Piggyback” Costume
Adding Peel and Stick TILES to our kitchen….fast and mess free!!!
Make a LION Circus Costume
Make a LION TAMER Circus Costume
Make a Quick No Sew Emoji Costume
DIY: Easy NO-SEW Spider Costume!!! (…plus, one to GIVE AWAY!)
DIY Pom Pom Monster Garland
Make a Baby Lamb Costume…..a simple tutorial!!
DIY: Stretchy Car Seat Cover and Nursing Cover DUO
Sew a Simple Bucket Bag
DIY Pom-Pom Hair Bows
Sew a Fabric Pencil Case for Back to School!
DIY Bandana Drool Bib (…pattern included)
Doll Cot Tutorial
Squirt Gun Watercolor Painting….a fun summer project!!
Pom Pom Trimmed Fabric Bins Tutorial
Simple Ruffle Shorts (With Pockets)!
Ideas for a Shared BOYS Bedroom (…yay, all done!!)
Ideas for a Shared Girl’s Bedroom (…finally complete!)
DIY Velours Envelope Clutch tutorial
Sew a Mermaid Tail For Any Size Doll!
How to make Natural Wood & Silicone Baby Chew Toys
Teacher Appreciation Gift Card Holders
Mending Jeans For Cool Kids (…with Boro and Sashiko Embroidery)
Butterfly Hair Bow Tutorial
Zippered Tote Bag Tutorial
FREE Printable Easter Egg Hunt Countdown
Easy Ballet Wrap Skirt Tutorial
How to transfer PHOTOS onto WOOD (…for our nursery decor)!!
Sew a Carrot Treat Bag for Easter!
Make a Reversible Baby Bib…in 20 Minutes or Less!
Fox/Bear/Raccoon DIY Stenciled Onesies (…with tails on the back!)
Delicious Donut Pillow Tutorial
Natural Wood & Bunny Ear Teething Ring
DIY Reversible Fabric Crowns…for Parties or Play!
F R E E Valentine Card Printables (…”Star Wars” and “gummy worm” themes!)
Make a UNICORN HOODIE…in 30 minutes!
Sew a Sleeping Bag for an 18 Inch Doll
Sew a Reusable Rudolph Gift Bag!
30 Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
Pressure Cooker CANDIED SWEET POTATOES…cooks in 4 minutes!
25 Days of Christ…..our favorite Christmas countdown! (PLUS, 10% off CODE!)
26 Lovely Thanksgiving Table Decor and Place Setting Ideas
How to make a “CHEWBACCA” Star Wars Costume!
How to make a “BB8” STAR WARS Costume!
Halloween Costume Award Trophies, PART 2
Flower Antennae Headband (…for the Butterfly Costume)
Make a LARGE WING BUTTERFLY Costume
Sew A Reversible Halloween Cape….Perfect for Bats, Witches, and Vampires!
Alice In Wonderland Costumes – For The Whole Family!
Make a “Retro CANDY BUTTON” Costume…for Halloween!!
10-Minute DIY: Hanging Tissue Box Holder…for the CAR!!
25 CLEVER IDEAS for “Wacky Hair Day” at SCHOOL!! (…including Chloe’s wacky hair!)
Halloween Costumes: Let’s VOTE…and then make one TOGETHER!!
DIY Lavender Bath Bombs
Make a Quick & Easy RAIN CLOUD COSTUME…for all ages!
Disney Vacation Purse Tutorial…..perfect for the essentials!
26 TOY Organization Hacks…to Save the Day!!
Super Easy Knit Dress…with optional Scoop-Back and Bow!
Sweet Child’s Dress Tutorial (…pattern pieces included!)
40 Sewing Projects Made with 1/4 Yard or Less
Simple CIRCLE PURSE Tutorial…for Girls!
Lunch Money Zippered Apple Pouch
How to Turn IKEA Bookshelves into CUSTOM BUILT-INS
DIY Fabric Photo Album for Baby
34 Wood Craft Projects for UNDER $10 (…great for Craft Night)!!!
DIY Poolside Splash-Proof Pouches
31 Garage Organization Ideas…to whip yours into SHAPE!!
Teaching Kids To Sew, Part 5: Stitch types, sewing on curves, and seam allowances
How to make a Double Pot Holder with Hand Pockets
How To Make Easy Knit Shorties
Sew a Plush Rattle for Baby (…a bunny, cat, & mouse)!
26 Brilliant Ideas To Make Camping with Kids Easier
Teaching Kids to Sew, Part 4: Intro to the Sewing Machine
DIY Reclaimed Wood Planter Box (…for an upright Fairy Garden!)
25 Money-Saving DIY Backyard Projects…to transform your space!!
How To Landscape & Hardscape a Front Yard (…from our experience!!)
Easy DIY Craft Cart…Perfect Silhouette Storage!
DIY Pallet Spice Rack
How To Add Flutter Sleeves to Clothing!
How to Make a Seashell Mobile
37 Must-Try Ideas for TRAVELING WITH KIDS!!
Travel Jewelry Clutch Tutorial
DIY Digital Piano Stand plus Bench (…a $25 project!!)
Simple BOHO Style Kimono
A Simple DIY Prairie (or Pioneer) Girl Costume
18 Shared Girl Bedroom Decorating Ideas
DIY Pom-Pom Swim Cover-Up
Doll Ring Sling Carrier Tutorial
DIY Hanging Rain Gutter Planters
DIY Fabric Tortilla Warmer (…that’s microwave safe!)
20 Cheap ways to IMPROVE CURB APPEAL (…if you’re selling or not)
Super Simple Barn Door Tutorial
Drawstring Bunny Bags
DIY Toy Elephant Succulent Planter
Wall Mounted Mail Organizer…from scrap wood!
25 Life-Changing Stroller Hacks…EVERY parent should see!
DIY Fabric Top Hat…with free pattern
20 Creative Ways to use PEGBOARD in Every Room!
Easy DIY Bird Canopy….for above a BED!
How To Make Belts for Babies & Kids…the EASY way!
20 Amazing Ways to use CRAYONS in HOME DECOR!
How to Make Your Own Wood Slice Backdrop
Getting Glitzy With Flower Pots – dress up your pots with glitter!
DIY Octagon Dining Room Table…with a farmhouse base!
25 Clever Ways to Childproof Your Home (…plus a little update on our table)
How to Crochet a Chunky Blanket (…an affordable beginner project!)
{21} Crazy Cute Valentine’s Day NAIL ART IDEAS!
DIY Laundry Basket Organizer (…Built In)
38 Inspiring Ideas to Organize and Declutter Your Home
20 Inexpensive Valentine Decor Ideas
How to Build SIMPLE FLOATING SHELVES (…for any room in the house!)
Sew a Pixie Hat/Bonnet for Winter!
Simple HOSTESS GIFT IDEAS: (flavored butters, engraved coasters and spoons)
Make a FAUX FIREPLACE WITH HEARTH…that looks absolutely real!
60 Handmade GIFT IDEAS…you’ll be PROUD to give!
Sew a Simple Advent Calendar…for Christmas!
DIY Mouse Slippers…..simple to make in any size!
DIY Toothless Costume…from “How To Train Your Dragon”
DIY Hiccup Costume…from “How To Train Your Dragon 2”
Last Minute “Little Bandit” Costume
DIY Mermaid Costume…with a REPOSITIONABLE Fin!
DIY Mermaid Tail and Seashell Top
15 Hilarious Baby-Wearing Costume Ideas!
DIY Flower Basket Costume
DIY Carrot Costume — fun for any age! (…plus, one to GIVE AWAY!)
DIY Spider Costume for Tweens/Teens (or any age, really!)
25 Little Girl Hairstyles…you can do YOURSELF!
DIY YARN WIG for Rainbow Brite (…or any other character)
DIY Strawberry Costume…a tutorial, plus one to GIVE AWAY!
Sew an Easy Parrot Costume
38 of the most CLEVER & UNIQUE Costume Ideas
DIY Leather Cuffs from Old Belts
Rustic Pallet Pumpkins…with mini bunting
Back-to-School Skirt with Attached Shorts (…the CHEATER method)
Women’s Beach Cover Up Tutorial (PDF pattern pieces included, S-XL)
26 Genius Ways To Use Tin Foil!
DIY Car Seat Toys…for baby!
30+ DIY Fabric Flower Tutorials
Sew a Monogrammed Zipper Pouch
Tank Top Romper with Envelope Neckline (…from an old Tshirt)
Make a SPRINKLER from an old POOL NOODLE
Make Your Own Felt Animal Hand Puppets (FREE template included)
Make your own Dolman Style Shirt — with a Wide Waistband
DIY No-Sew Zipper Cases…from Plastic Bottles (VIDEO included)
Toy Sling Shots…great for indoor fun!
Craft Stick Harmonicas…a fun project for kids!
The 30-Minute Stretchy Tube Skirt….(with enclosed elastic waistband)
DIY Swimming Towel Poncho
25 DIY Painted Flower Pot Ideas…you’ll LOVE
Farmers’ Market Bag (From an Ikea Rug)
The 45-minute Butterfly Tunic DRESS (…for girls and women BOTH)
25 Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids
Make an EARPHONE HOLDER…from a mint container (VIDEO included)
Square Hot Pads…with Hand Pockets
BIAS TAPE: what is it, how to make it, and why you NEED it! (VIDEO included)
Wooden Phone Amplifier/Speaker (no cord or batteries needed)
The Ultimate List of FAVORITE Sewing Supplies
Bubble Romper for Baby: Long Pant style
Turn Old Jeans into a Maxi Skirt
Cut a CONTINUOUS strip of BIAS TAPE (from one square of fabric)
Boys Bi-fold Wallet
27 BEGINNER Knitting and Crochet Tutorials
DIY Tiered Maxi Skirt…girls and women’s sizing included
Fabric Checkbook Cover (with duplicate check divider)
20-minute Baby Boho Leggings (…from an old shirt)!!
Table Top Herb Garden…from an old pallet!
25 Amazing Thrift Store Furniture Makeovers
How to Cut Fabric PERFECTLY STRAIGHT…and Square It Up!
Cut-Off Jeans…with Fabric Hem and Side Knots
35 Clever Projects from OLD DENIM JEANS
Yoga Waistband CIRCLE SKIRT…so simple, so cozy!
Sewing Terms 101 (…a beginner’s sewing glossary)
Pineapple Drawstring Backpack
Faux Vest Onesie…with Interchangeable Bowties
DIY Fabric Chapstick Holder
Installing a Pre-Hung Door (the EASY way)….and Trimming Out a Door (aka: adding molding)
Making the “Little Guy Tie”…for Oliver!
Fabric Baby Doll Basket…plus 3 patterns to GIVE AWAY!! {{Edited: CLOSED}}
40 DIY Valentine’s Day Card Ideas (for kids!)
No-Sew Zipper Cases…from old SODA (or water) BOTTLES!
Bow Tie Drool Bibs…for BOYS! (from a Men’s shirt)
DIY Tulle Skirt…with Wide Elastic Waist Band
DIY Black Pebble Trivets
Twig and Wire Christmas Ornaments
DIY Bed Pillow Cases: 3 sizes and 3 different styles (including the “burrito” method)
Child’s Apron PDF Pattern (6 pattern styles, 5 different sizes)…new in the SHOP!
Bucket of Popcorn Costume…with HUGE popped kernels
Costume Award Trophies….for your Halloween party!
Lollipop Munchkin (…from “Wizard of Oz”)
The TIN MAN (…from “Wizard of Oz”)
36 SIMPLE COSTUME IDEAS for Kids and Adults
Gumball Machine Costume…a very Low-Sew project!
Glinda the Good Witch (from “Wizard of Oz”)
A HOOP SKIRT (…a sturdy and inexpensive version)
Halloween 2014: Dorothy (from “Wizard of Oz”)
“Where’s Waldo” Costume…in less than an hour!
Simple Flamingo Costume…..for any age!
Baby Cow Costume…with an UDDER!!
18 Trunk-or-Treat Car Decorating Ideas
DIY Toy Fishing Pole (that reels in)…and Magnetic Fabric Fish
Sewing Tips: How To Sew a PARTIAL BUTTON PLACKET
20+ DIY Backpack Tutorials (child and adult styles)
How to Marble Fabric (with shaving cream!!)
The 10-Minute Skirt (re-purposing old shirts into skirts)
DIY Tufted Fabric Ottoman ((…from an old table))
DIY Pacifier Clips…no more dropped/lost pacifiers
Collapsible Fabric Play Tent…for kids!
DIY Foldable Wood Hamper…with Reversible Bag Insert
“Home State” Scrap-Wood Art
Little Girl Pleated Purse…with button closure!
Self-Binding MINKY Baby Blanket…(with applique)
Travel-Sized Pillowcase (with Minky edge)
The Double “Doodie” Bag (a wipe-able diapering “wet” bag)
Turn a Coat Closet…into the perfect MUDROOM!
DIY Gauze Swaddle Blankets for Baby (…light and breathable!)
Sewing Tip: No More Stubborn Straight Pins
DIY Pleated Bed Skirt
25+ Modern Quilting Ideas
Fabric Tissue Box Cover…with Grommet opening
How to make a Pastry Cloth…and WHY you need one!
Fabric Storage Basket…with handles
Little Boy Bowtie: the QUICK and EASY version
Make a Flouncy Bubble Skirt…with an elastic waist
How to Paint {{Super Straight}} Horizontal Stripes
The Reversible Bag…for kids!
25 DIY Chandelier Ideas
Stretchy Baby Hats…with Top Knots (template included)
40 Indoor Kid Activities & Crafts
Interchangeable Bowtie Onesie….with Attached Suspenders (2 variations)
DIY Floating Shelves……a great storage solution!
Knit Receiving Blankets for BABY BOYS! (templates included…)
No-Sew ELSA CAPE (from Frozen)…a ‘Do-It-Together’ Project
Little Pig Costume (with ears and snout)
Make your own Balaclava (or ski-type mask)
The QUICKEST Toddler Play Dress…you’ll ever make!
DIY Fabric Toilet Paper Holder
Double Layer SQUARE Circle Dress (added onto a T-shirt)
Thanksgiving Wreath…with Burlap Bunting
Pine Cone Bow Ornament…..and other Dream Tree Challenge details (for those who asked!)
No Sew: Lamp Shade with Cover Buttons
Halloween Costumes 2013: Pascal from “Tangled”
Halloween Costumes 2013: FLYNN RIDER from “Tangled”
Halloween Costumes 2013: RAPUNZEL from “Tangled”
Halloween Costume Ideas: Very Low-Sew POODLE SKIRT
Halloween Costume Ideas: Simple Shark (with Dorsal Fin)
Halloween Costume Ideas: Lumberjack with Beard and Axe
Turn a Maxi Dress…into a Maxi Skirt {in MINUTES!!}
Home Improvement: Build your own Fireplace Mantel & Hearth (craftsman style)
30 Minute Stretchy Tube Skirt….(with enclosed elastic waistband)
Stuffed Toy Snakes……soft and cuddly!!
Two-Tone Fabric Totes (2 variations)
Home Improvement: DIY Board and Batten
Shirred Summer Dress, with Tie-Back Bow
Home Improvement: Trimming a Window (replacing the sill & apron, adding side/top molding)
Teaching Kids to Sew, Part 2: Using Fabric, Tying Knots, & Tracing Designs
Teaching Kids to Sew, Part 1: Intro to Hand Sewing
Make your own REVERSIBLE Patio Chair Cushions
Home Improvement: Painting a Straight Line on Textured Walls (a Pro Painter’s Secret)
Home Improvement: Painting Old Chandeliers and Light Fixtures
Ombre Fringe Skirt (made from old Tshirts)
SUPER Simple Circle Dress (from Tshirt & Knit Bed Sheet)
The ‘STAY PUT’ Elastic Bookmark….{never lose your place again!}
Adding Hidden Side Pockets to Anything (skirt, pants, shorts, etc.)
Girl & Boy FABRIC DOLLS (pattern pieces included)
Re-Upholstering 101: How I re-upholstered my swivel armchair
Envelope Closure Pillowcase (for bed pillows)
Hanging Storage Bins (made from recycled containers)
Fabric/Tulle Skirt……for dolls and decor
Santa Hat Chair Covers (a serious Bah-Humbug repellent!!)
The DOUBLE-LAYER Square Circle Skirt
Happy Halloween….it’s Virtual Costume Parade (2012) time!!
Spider Eggs (aka: dressed up deviled eggs)
Halloween Costumes 2012: The Wolf (from ‘Little Red Riding Hood’)
Halloween Costumes 2012: Little Red Riding Hood :)
Old Sweater into Cozy Leggings
The Square Circle Skirt (20-ish minutes to make)
Elastic Band Skirt {aka: the fastest skirt you’ll ever make}
Using the Double Needle, WITHOUT the 2nd spool holder
Shirred Fabric Flowers {made from knit fabric scraps}
Quick Little Ruffle Top Dress or Romper (our 4th of July outfits)
A Ruffled Tote (aka: Elli’s Church Bag)
Turn a Men’s Shirt/Tie into a Tote (aka: little boy church bag)
Turn a Baby Dress into a Bubble Romper
Bubble Romper for Baby (long leg style)
Make a Simple Top: Dolman Style with Banded Bottom
Hats made from Old Sweaters (nothing is safe from my scissors…ha!)
Make your own DOLLY Panties (pattern piece included)
A Very Merry Christmas!! (and how we make our gingerbread houses)
Clear Toy Storage Bags (with drawstring closure)
Holder for Charging Cell Phone (made from lotion bottle)
Sewing Tip: Shirring/Smocking with Elastic Thread
Halloween Costumes 2011: Penguin (from Mary Poppins)
Sewing Tips: Installing a Basic Zipper
Pumpkin Jars: Add treats, candles, or nothing at all…
Simple Bow Hair Clips (with no-slip grip)
Fabric Storage Boxes (per your request)
2 Legging Styles: Attached Skirt & Ruffle Bum
Super Simple Leggings: {only 2 fabric pieces}
Tip for Sewing with Vinyl (it sticks!!)…..Making Clear Vinyl Pouches
Full and Textured Fabric Flowers
Re-Purposing: Tshirt into a Dress with Braided Collar
Scrap-Pieced Belt…(Use Up Those SCRAPS!!)
Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 1 (Braided Straps)
Re-purposing: Tshirts into 5-strand-braided-headbands
Kid Craft Project: Paper Towel Butterflies
Stuffed Fabric Turtles (with pattern pieces)
Sewing Tips: Basic Stitches (plus the Double Needle)
Sewing Tips: Attaching Snaps
Wool Felt Hair Accessories for Baby
The ‘MISTER Make It and Love It’ Series: Cardboard Guitars
Using a Serger…
Recovering a Baby Car Seat
Knit Receiving Blanket/Knit Baby Hats COMBO: Part 2
Delicious and QUICK Holiday Treat….Yum!
Re-purposing: Long Sleeved Tee into Ruffled Dress
Prince Charming Costume Tutorial (from Cinderella)
Sippy Cup Leash: Re-visited and Improved
2-in-1 Bag: Stroller Bag into a Messenger Bag
Make-a-Cake Series: Panda and Bamboo
Re-purposing: Women’s Knit Shirt into Dress
Full and Fluffy Pettiskirt
Piecing and Binding a Quilt
Glass Etching
Make-a-Cake Series: Sugar Gems
Repurposing: Neck Tie into Bow Tie
Re-Purposing: T-Shirt into Dress
Craft Room, Part 1 (covered cardboard storage boxes)
Hemp Cording Coasters
Decorate My Home, Part 13 – Hemp Ball Accents
Child’s Tool Belt
Fleece Mittens
Re-purposing: Sweater to Sweater Dress
Peter Pan Costume
Grapevine Pumpkin
Mod Podge Shoes
Wee Wee Wigwam
Water Bottle Sling
Seat Belt Covers
Trash Bag – Car
Tissue Box Cover
Grocery Bag Holder
Simple Fleece Snow Hat
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