How-to: Burlap Sunflowers
This is a take on a tutorial that I wrote for Green Upgrader back in 2010. I made these sunflowers for a girlfriend’s bachelorette party and was so happy with how they came out, I thought I’d share...
View ArticleEasy Eco Home Decor: Burlap Chevron Paintings
These painted chevrons are a simple home decor accent that you can whip up in just a couple of hours. September 23rd was my hubby’s and my 5th wedding anniversary (and 11th dating anniversary!), and I...
View ArticleHow-to: Make an Asymmetrical Wrap
I really wanted to call this “How to Make a Repurposed Sweater Wrap from an Ugly Sweatervest Thing That Made You Look Like You Were Pregnant,” but that seemed a little long for a title. Do you ever...
View ArticleHow-to: Repair a Torn Lamp Shade
Paper lamp shades can tear so easily, but you don’t necessarily have to replace them. Here’s how to repair a torn lamp shade instead! Dave and I have a super cute floor lamp with a paper shade. We’ve...
View ArticleChalkboard Doors!
We may or may not have painted the doors to our laundry closet with chalkboard paint. And maybe spent some time last night drawing on them with sidewalk chalk! This was easy peasy to do! Just pick up...
View ArticleHow to Make a Snack Bag
These handmade snack bags used to be part of my line when I was selling my crafts, and they’re perfect for packing dry snacks without the wasteful plastic. Here’s how to make a snack bag of your very...
View ArticleMake an Eraser for Your Homemade Chalkboard
Got a homemade chalkboard that needs cleaning? Here’s how to make an eraser that hangs from the board for easy wiping and storage! I love a good chalkboard paint project, but once that DIY chalkboard...
View ArticleHow to Store Scissors in an Old Necktie
Confession: I am a complete space cadet. If it’s not written down on a list or set as a calendar reminder, you can basically be certain that I will forget or lose whatever it is. That’s a problem when...
View ArticleHomemade Cleaning Products You Don’t Have to Make
Timshel Apothecaries offers homemade cleaning products for folks who don’t have time to make their own. And they work. So here’s a confession: Dave and I use a cleaning service, because we hate...
View ArticleAll Natural Tomato Scrub for Healthy Skin
Tomato beauty products are pretty hip these days when it comes to natural skin care. There are tomato soaps, scrubs, and even shampoos featuring the summer fruit. If you want the skincare benefits of...
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