Tutorial: Spice Jar Mini Terrariums

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Turn your empty spice jars into mini moss terrariums with this fun, simple Earth Week project. Tiny terrariums are the perfect way to green up your home decor, and they also make great recycled gifts! Supplies:* Spice jars, cleaned and dried* Fresh moss or Dehydrated live terrarium moss, soaked per package instructions* Dried moss* Polished … Continue reading

Tutorial: Canvas Shoe Kitty Patch

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Last Wednesday, I was crossing the street and didn’t notice that a misshapen piece of metal was lying in the crosswalk ahead of me. Of course, I stepped on it, causing it to swing around and slice a clean, angular hole in the top of one of my brand new TOMS. (Ugh.) So, since I … Continue reading

Tutorial: Upcycled Keyboard Embroidery Hoop Sleeve for FaveCrafts

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Are you crafty and on the move? Protect your stitches from stains and snags with an upcycled keyboard embroidery hoop sleeve. Check out my tutorial in this week’s Geek Crafts column on FaveCrafts! Geek Crafts: Keyboard Embroidery Hoop Sleeve Welcome to the Geek Crafts column, your weekly dose of geeky goodness with Haley Pierson-Cox from … Continue reading

Tutorial: Pillowcase Pencil Skirt

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Check it out, ladies: a pillowcase that you can totally wear to the office! Supplies:* 1 pillowcase* 1 zipper (7″ or 9″) Tools:* Sewing machine (You can also sew by hand.)* Seam ripper* Straight pins* Fabric scissors or rotary cutter* Fabric pencil/tailor chalk* Measuring tape/ruler* Iron 1. Iron your pillowcase flat. Cut off the finished … Continue reading