Ideas and thoughts on handmade living and crafting projects
I recently bought an exercise mat, which came with a strap. The strap had two elastic loops to keep the mat rolled up when not in use, as shown on the right. Unfortunately, the elastic loops were so loose and stretchy that the mat often slipped out of them while I was carrying the mat […]
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This is a post about how to make a rainbow pendant from simple materials you might already have around your house. I was inspired to create this piece of rainbow jewelry by all the rainbows that people have been making around the world as symbols of thanks, hope and solidarity during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Even […]
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If you are looking for a decorative way to mend a rip or hole in a garment or bag, you have come to the right place! In this post, I will show you how I used Sashiko to create a beautifully embroidered appliqué patch, which also reinforces the damaged fabric. Sashiko is a type of […]
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In this post you will learn how to make a DIY face puzzle. As in the image above, you can unleash your imagination and create realistic and/or fantastic facial features! You can color them with colored pencils or markers, paint them, or make them into collages! To help you get started, I prepared two FREE […]
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I have selected five origami toys that are fun to make and are also fun to play with afterward! Pictured above are: a tricky boat, a flapping bird, a modular spinner, a spinning top and a magic star. They are listed in order of their difficulty to make, starting with the easiest. But before we […]
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Are you looking for creative ways to decorate your phone without having to buy a case every time you want a new look? Here is how to make your own decorative phone cases easily and economically! Basically, all you need to buy is a transparent phone case. You will create the design yourself, using a […]
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Overalls, dungarees or bib-and-brace overalls are cool and comfortable to wear, regardless of the name that you prefer to use! If you have a pair of overalls with shoulder straps that are too short, below is an easy way to extend them. The materials and tools that you will need to extend the straps of […]
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Here is a list of simple sewing projects that were designed for children as well as for grownups. The Monkey Finger Puppet is a free downloadable pattern and very detailed instructions for a hand-sewing project. Apart from a bit of simple sewing, you can use glue with pieces of felt and things like googly eyes […]
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Here is a list of six indoor activities that you can enjoy with your kids without any hassle. Take a break from TV and video games to have some fun using your craft skills and imagination! Finding Faces in Everyday Places is a fun and easy activity that will engage your children pretty much anywhere. […]
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Cutting out patterns from felt is a little different from cutting them out of fabric. In this post, I will give some tips on how to transfer your patterns onto felt in order to cut them out neatly. The first step in the process of cutting out a pattern from felt is to transfer your […]
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