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Learn how to sew the blanket stitch including all of those important steps like, how to use the blanket stitch around corners and how to neatly change thread during the blanket stitch! For the longest time when it came to the blanket stitch, I just sort of did whatever. And it turned out okay.[Read More…]
Weave together strips of single crochet to make an awesome woven crochet washcloth using cotton yarn. This DIY is so fun looking yet super practical! I think I’m always going to be one of those people that likes to keep her hands busy. Watching TV, just staring at it, doesn’t work for me. Riding in[Read More…]
Can you believe this colorful bracelet is made out of safety pins? No jewelry making tools needed to make this fabulous rainbow beaded safety pin bracelet! I totally have these days where I don’t want to do what I need to do. It’s, like, I’m totally rebelling on being an adult and something inside of[Read More…]
These quirky and adorable DIY wooden cloud shelves are simple to make and are the perfect complement to the decor in a whimsical space or child’s room. I have always had a difficult time sleeping, even as a kid. And also have a difficult time regulating my inside voice. I never quite seem to grasp how[Read More…]
I had made up my mind that I wanted this super girly afghan. Like, super girly. I didn’t want something simple, I wanted something that reminded me of the very girly Minnie Mouse. And what does Minnie do best? Polka dots, amIright? After pondering it a while I realized that I could easily crochet polka[Read More…]
I have always gotten motion sickness and it’s always been the pits. I seem to be, literally, the only person in the family who suffers the affliction and my family LOVES driving around. Seriously. It’s this whole big thing. When I was a kid my dad would come home from work on some Fridays[Read More…]
Save your tabletops and counters from unnecessary burns with an easy to make wooden bead trivet. Paint, dye or leave the beads natural to match any kitchen. I recently spent some time with my parents in Houston and we had a blast. I put on a few pounds because I cooked more nights than I[Read More…]
If you love loofah soap but it’s a bit to harsh for your skin, try this exfoliating loose loofah soap, instead. It’s super refreshing and not so coarse. A while back ago I made some loofah soap and it did really, really well. Even though it’s been well loved in this house, the thing is[Read More…]
Any cake looks even more impressive on a mirrored cake stand! See how to make one that is the perfect size for the cakes you bake most often! Right before Christmas, I decided to treat myself to a cake stand when I was pushing my cart through Walmart. “Handmade!” The box said and I was[Read More…]
Want to surround your crochet project with a fun frill with ease? This crochet ruffle could NOT be easier and it doesn’t matter how many stitches you have! For some reason, it’s taken me quite a while to embrace a crochet border. There’s this part of me that is super antsy and wants to get[Read More…]
