Craft Your Style
30 Cool Things to Make for Spring
Published on April 23rd, 2018 | by Julie Finn
From button signs to bird nests, there are tons of eco-friendly projects to make to help you celebrate Spring!... Read More →
DIY Home + Garden
Crafty Book Review: Bird House Apartments from Wood Pallet Wonders
Published on April 17th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
1 commentPerfectionists might loathe looking at a not-perfect board and having to think how to make it work in a project, but that kind of puzzle solving and on-the-fly figuring out is what I like best!... Read More →
Clothing + Fashion
20 Bra Patterns and Tutorials to Make at Home
Published on April 11th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Even something as complicated-looking as a bra is quite possible to be DIYed at home... Read More →
Bath + Beauty
How to Sew a Sleep Mask
Published on April 3rd, 2018 | by Julie Finn
A soft and comfy sleep mask will block any ambient light that comes your way, letting you drowse in complete darkness... Read More →
DIY Crafts
How to Make Waxed Thread
Published on March 20th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Whether you're a bookbinder or a leather worker, want to sew outdoor-friendly projects, or are interested in macrame or jewelry making, you have a use for waxed thread... Read More →
Holiday Crafts
20 Crafts to Upcycle Valentine Candy Boxes
Published on March 12th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Don't toss that heart-shaped box that once held more chocolate than any one person needed to eat!... Read More →
DIY Home + Garden
How to Upcycle a Valentine Candy Box into a Concrete Mosaic
Published on March 5th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Whether your Valentine's Day consisted of a romantic evening with your loved one or an evening alone with your pain, it very likely involved a box of chocolates... Read More →
Bath + Beauty
Is Denatured Alcohol Eco-Friendly?
Published on February 20th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
When you're looking for an alternative to most commercial cleaning supplies, it's important not to overlook one of the cheapest, most readily-available cleaning supply out there... Read More →
Accessories
30 Free Apron Patterns and Tutorials
Published on February 13th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
You should probably be wearing an apron... Read More →
Books + Magazines
How to Make a Book from an Upcycled Greeting Card
Published on February 6th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
1 commentGreeting cards are more than just a waste of paper... Well, they are if you upcycle them!... Read More →
Crafty Gift Ideas
How to Make a Pincushion: 40 Projects
Published on January 29th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
2 commentsA pincushion is one of the easiest projects that you can make--and one of the handiest!... Read More →
Accessories
How to Sew a Pompadour
Published on January 22nd, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Madame de Pompadour lent her name not just to the bouffant hairstyle, but also to the practical yet lovely little drawstring wrist bags that allowed one to both wear a fancy ballgown (with no room for pockets!) and carry a lipstick and some cash for gambling with... Read More →
Back to School Ideas
Three Ways to Make an Upcycled Journal
Published on January 16th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
Here are three different methods to turn stash and found materials into journals that you can design exactly the way you've always dreamed of... Read More →
Artsy Things
10 Free Modern Quilt Patterns to Sew
Published on January 11th, 2018 | by Julie Finn
4 commentsAsymmetry. Bold, unusual color choices. Gradients. Popular novelty trends. Remixing the classics... Read More →
How do I reuse...?
How to Make a Wine Bottle Cloche
Published on January 2nd, 2018 | by Julie Finn
1 commentA wine bottle cloche is a super quick and easy project, if you've got the right supplies... Read More →
DIY Home + Garden
12 Christmas Table Runners That You Can Sew This Season
Published on December 11th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
A Christmas table runner is an easy way to make your holiday table look a lot more festive, and if you stick to natural fabrics, especially stash or upcycled ones, it's an eco-friendly way, too!... Read More →
Crafters We Love
12 Awesome Christmas Quilts That You Can Make
Published on December 4th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
1 commentQuilts are seasonal anyway, so if you're planning a quilt, why not indulge in some holiday cheer and make an awesome Christmas quilt? ... Read More →
Artsy Things
Everything You Need To Know About Hot Glue Guns
Published on November 27th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
1 commentThe fact is that you could be getting a lot more use out of that hot glue gun... Read More →
Crafts for Kids
Crafty Review: Glee Gum’s Make Your Own Candy Kits
Published on November 20th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
We made chewing gum for YOU, Friends. And gummies, all for your entertainment and edification... Read More →
Artsy Things
35 Ways to Reuse Empty Wine Bottles
Published on November 13th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
The best part of reusing empty wine bottles is that you won't have that big bin of them sitting out on your curb for all of your neighbors to look at on Recycling Day... Read More →
Crafty Gift Ideas
How to Make Chalkboard Coasters
Published on November 6th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Here's an easy (and cheap!) project to spice up your holiday events... Read More →
Craft Your Style
40 DIY Upcycled Cat And Dog Toys
Published on October 30th, 2017 | by Julie Finn
Each project uses upcycled materials in its making, so that it's eco-friendly (and cheap to make!) and has a full tutorial so that you can easily DIY your pet its newest, funnest plaything... Read More →
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