I wish I had a picture of the original, but H&M doesn’t have a (real) website, so you’ll have to use your imagination. A solid-color, cotton knit tank dress with a drop waist and rows of ruffles on the skirt. The original had a ribbon belt with a little bow on one hip. At only…
Burlap Coffee Sack turned Lampshade: a Tutorial
I was totally excited to hear that I was chosen by Donkee House, in conjunction with Totally Tutorials, to be a part of their exchange program. I received a free burlap coffee sack and in exchange, I get to write a tutorial for what I created with it. (And not once did I randomly and…
Screen Printing with Mod Podge: A Tutorial
I’ve been thinking about it foreeeever. Screen printing. I’ve done the real deal before, and I’m not interested in gearing up with all of the real stuff. I’ve already got supplies all over my house. I might try something like a Gocco printer eventually, or one of the variants like a Yudu, but for now,…
Make a Cheapie Quickie Squeegee: A Tutorial
You need some sort of squeegee for screen printing. And this one is easy and cheap. You need:* Two scraps of chipboard (cereal box)* One piece of craft foamDuct tapeScissors* sizes determined by what you’re printing. My chipboard is about 4″ x 3″ flat and the foam is about 2″ x 3″ Fold each piece…
Patchwork Crib Bumper: A Tutorial
Having a baby? Or have a friend who is? Or maybe your sister? Your daughter? You know, one of those people you know who would be having a baby? Or… maybe you want to make one of these for someone you don’t know at all. Heck, it could happen. I looked and looked for a…