Sew a Fabric Finger Maze Fidget from Stash
This finger maze is a satisfying (and SILENT!) fidget toy.
And you can sew it completely from stash!
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This finger maze is a satisfying (and SILENT!) fidget toy.
And you can sew it completely from stash!
Sew a Fabric Finger Maze Fidget from Stash Read More 👉
Here are my current favorite projects for upcycling Altoids tins, because if I can’t beat my upcycling obsession, I might as well get you to join me!
16 Ways to Upcycle Altoids Tins Read More 👉
Skip the spendy sewing machine repair shop and replace your needle plate yourself. It’s easier than it looks!
Sewing Machine Repairs You Can Do Yourself: Replace the Needle Plate Read More 👉
Cardboard is a magical material. It’s free from your recycling bin, it’s easily modified and embellished, and it’s eminently recyclable when you’re done with it. It’s one of my personal favorite crafting materials, and it’s my absolute favorite material to give to young people to craft with.
30 Upcycled Cardboard Things to Build and Play With Read More 👉
Whether you want to go ham just for October, or you keep your dark academic decor out all year, there are so many fun and festive Halloween quilts to sew!
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Here are three easy methods for upcycling print photos (and book pages, wrapping paper… just about any paper works for this!) into stickers, along with the pros and cons of each method.
Upcycle Photographs into Stickers: Three Methods That Really Work Read More 👉
Want to resize a hoodie or reclaim an awesome graphic? Refashion your hoodie by swapping its graphic for something different!
Refashion Hoodies by Swapping Their Graphics Read More 👉
This photo shoot with Jack-o-lanterns on our heads is one of the funnest Halloween activities I’ve done yet in my life.
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Scrunchies are one of my favorite stashbuster projects. Like the other projects that I mentioned, scrunchies are very forgiving, so you can fudge fabric dimensions as needed to fit your scraps.
Upcycled Hair Accessories: Stashbust a Scrunchie Read More 👉
I LOVE the hanging planters that these plastic bottles create. They’re extremely light, so I don’t have to worry about overburdening the curtain rods that I hang a million plants and suncatchers and other dangly things from. They’re self-watering, so I can leave them without worry when I travel, and the water reservoirs are transparent, so I can see when I need to refill them.
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Bell bottoms are a simple DIY, when made from an existing pair of well-fitting pants and some scrap fabric.
Clothing Refashion: DIY Bell Bottoms Read More 👉
Here, I’ll show you how to make the simplest version of the Ojo de Dios, but there are so many further avenues for exploration.
Summer Camp Craft: Ojo de Dios from Stash Yarn and Bamboo Skewers Read More 👉
Bottle bricks are a way of both accepting the reality of plastic waste, and also using the physical fact of that waste for a specific purpose.
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Drilling through glass isn’t as hard as it looks, and it’s a specific skill that is honestly pretty amazing to have.
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If you can sew at all, then, I highly recommend that you spend a couple of afternoons DIYing yourself a dress form to your specific measurements. It’s a little weird to have an exact model of your torso just standing there, yes, but I have found the ability to custom fit patterns to be quite remarkable.
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Let the Halloween crafting begin! Whether you’re a newbie or an advanced sewer, sewn Halloween projects are a terrific way to decorate for the holiday. Pillows, stuffies, and buntings are fun and festive, and they’re easy to store between seasons.
20 Frightful and Festive Things to Sew for Halloween Read More 👉
Vinyl as a product has been around for decades, and vinyl as a craft supply has been around for nearly as long. It’s the popularity and affordability of computerized die-cut machines, however, that has really brought craft vinyl into popularity. With a die-cut machine, it’s simple to create a perfect graphic from crafty vinyl, requiring only weeding and adhesion to make a complete product.
It’s Your Job to End the Reign of Craft Vinyl Read More 👉
Resin crafts, unfortunately, are terrible for the planet.
Your Resin Craft is Killing the Planet Read More 👉
What do you make for the person who always makes beautiful quilts for everyone else?
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Autumn is a great time for eco-friendly crafting!
25 Eco-Friendly Pine Cone Crafts Read More 👉
Check out my list, below, of my favorite eco-friendly ways to store embroidery floss.
24 Eco-Friendly Ways to Organize Embroidery Floss Read More 👉
It’s fun to see how many ways there are to quilt using just the tools and supplies that you’ve already got on-hand.
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Frosted glass is easy to DIY, and there are a ton of different methods to do it.
How To Frost Glass Read More 👉
Corrugated cardboard is one of my favorite craft supplies, and after you check out my list of favorite corrugated cardboard projects, below, I think it’s going to be one of your favorite craft supplies, too!
30 Clever Corrugated Cardboard Crafts Read More 👉
Do you have a go-to method for sending out creative and eco-friendly snail mail?
30 DIY Envelopes to Save Resources (and Money!) Read More 👉
Sometimes you just need a little inspiration to help you upcycle your stash craft supplies.
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St. Patrick’s Day is a lot of fun, and I think you’re going to love these eco-friendly craft projects perfect for decorating and celebrating that spring is (almost) here.
25 Eco-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Crafts Read More 👉
Reclaim the was from jar candles and reuse it to make more crafts!
How to Remove Wax from A Candle Jar Read More 👉
If you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly supply for paper crafting, tissue paper is a reasonable choice.
Three Dozen Eco-Friendly Tissue Paper Crafts Read More 👉
Check out the list of awesome construction paper crafts below, and find YOUR next project!
50 Construction Paper Crafts for Crafters of All Ages Read More 👉
Fingerpainting is a wonderful activity for the little ones, and it’s even better when you realize that you don’t have to bother with store-bought fingerpaints for the kids to have a great time.
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Perfectionists 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!
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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.
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The fact is that you could be getting a lot more use out of that hot glue gun.
Everything You Need To Know About Hot Glue Guns Read More 👉
Pegboard is even more versatile than you thought it was!
17 Crafty Things To Do with Pegboard Read More 👉
Got a collection of empties that you haven’t recycled? Here’s how to reuse wine bottles and corks in your garden!
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