Crafts and DIY done in 30 minutes or less
You can make a beautiful, glittery snowflake fast and easy using hot glue! They make glitter hot glue, and if you’ve never tried it before, this is your excuse! This is a fun craft to make with kids that are old enough to wield a glue gun – the more wonky these snowflakes end […]
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If you’re like me, you pick up random t-shirts. From events, charities, family… wherever. I often pair my freebie t-shirts with comfy sweats. But when the shirts threaten to take over my closet, I find other ways to use them. With the New Year, I’m committed to using more reusable bags. With just a couple […]
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This tassel tutorial is awesome. Not only is the tassel simple to make, but they made sure to include some extra elements, like the stitching along the top, to keep it from looking overly simple and cheap. I can’t wait to use some of these tassels on future projects! Perfect for adding to a zipper, […]
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Today is the last day of the cleaning and organizational series I’ve been doing with Angie from the Country Chic Cottage. I thought we’d tackle the tangle of cords today. I have cords running across the room to various outlets. And when I want to unplug one to move the iron from the sewing room […]
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I love to quilt. I buy fabric and patterns. I cut into the fabric and start stitching together quilts. If there is no specific deadline for the quilt, I might get distracted, or a project with a deadline comes up, and the current project is shoved aside, put in a bag, tucked in a basket […]
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To me, doing laundry is the worst chore. Dishes are a close second, but laundry is the worst. There are so many steps. Sorting, washing, drying, folding, putting away… and laundry never ends. Every day, more laundry arrives. With a family of four, it seems our laundry has multiplied exponentially. So, anything I can do […]
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This week Angie from The Country Chic Cottage and I are talking about Quick cleaning and organization for the New Year. As someone who loves to craft, it makes sense to delve into cleaning in January, because after the tree, stockings, and other holiday decor come down, cleaning the rest of the house seems to […]
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Like most people, my e-mail inbox starts overflowing on occasion. Every few months I dedicate a half hour or so to clearing out my e-mail. As part of the Quick Clean for the New Year series I’m doing with Angie from the Country Chic Cottage, I’m sharing with you my steps for cleaning out your […]
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Want to add a quick pop of color to an outfit? Using supplies you probably already have on hand, you can make this quick pop of color necklace. As you can see, it looks great with a t-shirt and denim, but can also add a touch of color to a less casual outfit. Make sure […]
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This project was originally designed for Father’s Day, but I love it for just about any time. A birthday present for Dad, Grandpa, or Uncle. A “just because” gift for a family friend. If you have a man in your life who could use a fun tie that still looks professional, then you can whip […]
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