5 Onesie Tutorials to Revamp Your Baby’s Wardrobe
Does your little one’s wardrobe need a little more oomph? Check out these onesie tutorials to deck them out!
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My name is Becky Striepe (rhymes with “sleepy”), and I am a crafts and food writer from Atlanta, Georgia with a passion for making our planet a healthier, happier, and more compassionate place to live. My mission is to make vegan food and crafts accessible to everyone!. If you like my work, you can also find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.
Does your little one’s wardrobe need a little more oomph? Check out these onesie tutorials to deck them out!
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Planning a baby shower? Take onesie decorating to the next level with this cute baby shower craft idea!
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Looking for green craft supplies and getting a little bit bummed that the big box offerings aren’t as eco-friendly as you’d like? Sometimes you have to look in less conventional places!
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Got a onesie that you can’t bear to part with? Here’s a onesie craft idea to turn it into a cute tee for your babe instead!
Onesie Craft Idea: Got a too-small onesie? Turn it into a tee! Read More 👉
The right light fixtures can really change the whole mood in a room. Rather than toss your old lamps and fixtures, try these DIY lighting ideas to give them a face lift instead!
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Make your own DIY lighting! Take a glass lamp from plain Jane to shabby chic in just a few minutes with a little bit of lace or ribbon and the right sort of glue.
DIY Lighting: Make a Lace-Wrapped Lamp Read More 👉
Got some plain old fabric in your stash that needs a little love? Check out these fabric paint techniques to give it a little more pizazz!
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Got a tablecloth with a rip or tear in it? Here’s how to mend a torn tablecloth in just a few easy steps!
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I have been kind of crazy for cocktails lately, and I love the way an infused drink adds an extra bit of oomph to any regular drink recipe. Check out these 10 recipes for infused drinks that you can make at home!
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Infused vodkas can add a special twist to an average cocktail, but conventional booze isn’t the best choice for the planet. Instead of buying infused booze at the store, choose a good organic vodka and make your own infusion!
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Pillows are a good beginner craft project, and there are lots of ways to make a pillow. We’ve rounded up four beginner-level pillow tutorials to get you going!
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I made this pillow sham using a stamp that I carved from a potato. Here how to make a printed pillow cover of your own!
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Whether you’re a new mom or dad or know someone with a new baby, these DIY baby ideas are sure to rock your socks!
My son just started an infant-toddler program, and I needed to get his diaper bag ready for school! I wanted to make it easy for the caretakers to find all of his things, so I created these zipper pulls to show what is where in his bag.
Got some recycled felt in your stash? We have some project ideas for you!
Got a homemade chalkboard that needs cleaning? Here’s how to make an eraser that hangs from the board for easy wiping and storage!
Is your house really clean if, when you’re done, it’s covered in toxic chemicals? Here are 6 resources for DIY green cleaning products to help you clean green on the cheap!
Have you been wanting to ditch the dryer sheets? My husband and I came up with a homemade dryer sheet replacement to keep us static-free without harsh chemicals!
For a lot of us, green crafting means using eco-friendly materials. Or maybe it means using your crafty skills to replace disposables in your life with reusables. Either way, the environment plays a big role in ethical crafting for most of us. For many of us, though, ethical crafting is about making a difference for individual people as well as the environment, and that’s just as important.
HandCrafting Justice is a good example of folks using crafty skills to change lives.
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When my friend Bonnie said that she wanted a book-themed baby shower, I couldn’t wait to get crafting!
One frequent reader question that we get is where to find ethically-made garment labels. These custom labels on organic cotton are the perfect solution!
Independence day is next week. Get crafty with the kiddos and make these fun DIY rockets – the perfect upcycled 4th of July craft!
Artist Jamie Smith creates beautiful handmade jewelry from all reclaimed materials.
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Want to green your crafty business? Choosing eco-friendly marketing materials is a great first step.
Sara Lee Parker creates beautiful organic fabrics, and she just released a new line!
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Have you been wanting to destash your craft supplies but weren’t sure where to start? Check out how I reduced my crafty stash by more than half!
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Whether you run a crafty business or just nabbed a swag bag at a craft market, chances are you’ve got some business cards handy that have outlived their usefulness. Instead of tossing them in the recycle bin, try some of these projects to upcycle business cards!
Tired of wasting paper and plastic? Check out these easy sewing projects to help you replace disposables in your life with reusable alternatives!
Got an old pillowcase in your crafty stash? Turn it into a pair of DIY tea towels in less than half an hour!
Sarah Waterhouse hand prints her cheery – and sometimes cheeky – designs onto every yard of organic cotton that she creates.
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Did you know that Crafting a Green World has a classifieds section devoted to sharing and swapping craft supplies?
Sharing is Green: Let’s Share and Swap! Read More 👉
Hemp legalization is closer to becoming a reality for U.S. farmers!
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We talk a lot about sustainable fabrics around here, both as part of our Fab Fabrics series and when we’re sharing tutorials. A quick scan through our archives turns up the usual suspects: hemp, organic cotton, recycled felt, jute, linen, and – of course – vintage fabrics. But every once in a while we run across a fabulous fabric that’s from more of an offbeat source.
When you’re mixing up a lot of colors in your outfit, sometimes you need just the right accessory to pull it all together. Think of this custom flower brooch as The Dude’s rug…
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I was shocked to read this morning about the tragic deaths of Whip Up founder Kathreen Ricketson and her partner, Rob Shugg. The couple was on vacation in Australia with their two children. Their children are safe and staying with relatives right now.
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