Video Tutorial: Add a Quick Key Leash to Your Favorite Bag

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Trouble tracking down your keys? Here’s a five-minute fix that will keep them handy, no matter what’s happening on the bottom of your bag! Supplies:* Fold-over elastic (I used Babyville Boutique Fold Over Elastic from Dritz.**)* Small binder ring, key ring, or clip* Your favorite handbag or tote Tools:* Sewing machine* Straight pins* Tailor’s chalk* … Continue reading

DIY-ing the Emmys: Red Carpet Handmade

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This year, when Jeremy got nominated, I got crafty. I considered it the ultimate handmade challenge to bring DIY to the red carpet in a totally workable way. (In retrospect, it was probably an ill-advised challenge, considering I had about a month to get it all done!) So, with the help of some amazingly talented … Continue reading

Sunday Snapshot: Crocheted Lace Emmy Clutch

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I had no idea how much trouble I was getting into when I selected lace-weight linen yarn for my clutch for the Emmys. Getting started was EXTREMELY slow going. But, if I manage to pull it off, I think my handbag is going to be absolutely gorgeous! I can’t wait to see what it looks … Continue reading