My new craft room is finally complete! One of my favorite parts of it is this DIY ironing board I made using wood and quilted fabric. By cutting the wood to my preferred size, I was able to craft a larger board than I could buy, and I could have it fit perfectly on my…
My cousin is a huge Dallas Stars fan. Most of his wardrobe is Dallas Stars gear, and most of his dorm room decorations are as well. I wanted to make him something fun for his birthday that he could use when he moved into an apartment this year after graduation. I also wanted to incorporate…
Today’s easy repurposing tutorial is how to upcycle underwear to make doll underwear. Using men’s boxer-brief underwear, you should be able to sew at least 2 pairs of doll undies! I love upcycling! So I’m a horrible hoarder who can’t bear to get rid of anything. I’m always looking for ways to upcycle household items…
I always have a hard time trying to figure out what to get my aunt for the holidays or for her birthday. It seems like she already has everything she needs and wants that’s in my budget. Year after year, I always seem to decide on something small and unique or something handmade as a…
As a fun tradition, I’ve decided I’m going to make my daughter pillowcases for every holiday or special occasion. I started this plan earlier this year with her Easter pillowcase. Then I followed up with a Fourth of July pillowcase, a Back to School pillowcase, a Halloween pillowcase, and even a Thanksgiving pillowcase! It’s now time for a…
My mom makes every one of her grandchildren baby quilts, so our baby girl who is due this January just got hers. My first daughter got a pink, owl-themed quilt for her nursery, and this one got a mint, gold, and coral baby quilt. We were trying to go for a more muted nursery color…