Let’s make something bright and fun and fast and easy and colorful, shall we? Let’s make envelopes with Astrobrights paper! To get started Astrobrights sent me a rainbow in a box. Wouldn’t you just burst to have this show up on your doorstep? (More on that at the end of the post!) I almost did….
Archives for May 2014
Ninjas Don’t Sweat! (New Fabric from Lily Gonzales-Creed)
Today I’m sharing a few things I made with “Ninjas Don’t Sweat” but Lily Gonzales-Creed for Windham Fabrics! I have to tell you a little about how this came about. I would have loved this fabric anyway, but there are reasons I extra love LOVE it. Back when I was running Spoonflower I Spy Swap…
Slipcover Your Dress Form: A Tutorial
Years ago I bought a dress form. If you’re sewing for yourself, a dress form is essential. I mean, unless you like trying to apply and remove a garment from your body repeatedly and suffering pin injuries like a human voodoo doll. There are lots of ways to make one that fits you perfectly. I…
Crazy Fast Ant Killer Recipe
A while back I shared DIY ant killer recipe. It’s a great recipe for making a bunch and storing. For really quick use – mere seconds to prepare – I’m also using this! Two ingredients and no boiling! The day after we moved into this house last June there were ants in the kitchen. Ugh. I…
45+ Present, Past and Upcoming Blog Series to Follow!
Do you love a blog series? I sure do. It can read like a book. More in-depth. If you love the common thread that holds the posts together, it can keep you glued for days or weeks. My current favorite is The Fashionable Type on Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy. If you love typography and…