*Craft paint chip bookmarks with How About Orange. *Learn how to make a lined, zippered pouch on Skip to My Lou. *Make a mini mosaic tray with directions from Design Sponge. *Visit LollyChops and make a sweet felt pincushion complete with decorated pins!*Crochet a quick and simple afghan with Little Birdie Secrets. *Lazy May shares a "crafter's dilemma" embroidery pattern. *Visit Simple Up and learn how to turn tights into stockings. *Turn a tea towel into an apron with this how-to from My Spare Time. *Visit The Write Start and find out how to put together this gorgeous writer's journal. This would make a fantastic gift!*Craft a faux Hermes key ring with directions from Design Sponge. *Get the how-to on this refurbished upholstered side chair over on Apartment Therapy. *Make a tree stump trivet with Martha. *Embroider this sweet scissors cozy with a pattern from Wild Olive. *Learn how to sew a fabric bowl on CraftStylish. *Recycle a water bottle into a CFL shade with Instructables. *A Salvaged window frame becomes an eye-catching mirror on Craftynest.
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And for our crafty business friends The Storque has a new article in their Shop Makeover Series: Feature Friendly Photos.
January 14th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I love that writer’s journal!
January 14th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I love the writer’s journal and the fabric bowl. Thank you again for the great ideas!
Have a fun day,
Joan
January 14th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Love the window frame mirror!
January 14th, 2009 at 9:28 pm
i just printed the stitchery of what to do…..now to choose…
January 15th, 2009 at 5:33 am
The lampshade is so cool!
January 15th, 2009 at 8:48 am
I really like the crafter’s dilemma …Now, if only I embroidered…Thanks for a great round up, Rachel!
January 15th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Hi Rachel. Wanted you to know how much I love your blog. Guess what? I was just given the Lemonade Award and in turn I am giving it to you. Thanks for taking the time to look for all of these wonderful projects for us to do ourselves and with our families and friends! This is definately a happy blog.
Cindy
January 15th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Great stuff. I used to make paint chip bookmarks. I forgot about that. Would be fun to do with my kids now. Great finds:-)
January 15th, 2009 at 11:58 am
the fabric bowl looks like just the thing to use up lots of scraps!
January 16th, 2009 at 7:18 am
That mirror is TO DIE FOR!! I LOVE IT!
March 14th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
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