How to Build a Small Wall-Mounted Spice Rack Since I’ve really been into clean eating and cooking, I needed a way to keep my spices neatly organized. I found some tiny Mason jars at Target that were perfect for spices…
Sew a Reusable Dusting Cloth for a Floor Sweeper If you’re like me (and maybe everyone else!), you use one of the name-brand floor sweepers to keep your floor dust and dirt free in between regular mopping. You also know…
My son is seventeen years old and when he comes to me and says “Hey, Mom, I have a great idea” it strikes fear in me… How much is it going to cost me this time? What did you break…
Be a Super Villain for Halloween! I have to start by saying that this make it yourself Harley Quinn costume was created entirely by my incredibly talented daughter! During Homecoming week at her high school, each day has a different…
Build a Concealed Garbage Can When I was designing my new kitchen, I was thinking about how awesome it would be to have a trash can that is hidden in a cabinet. No one would know it was there! It…
Change the Look of a T-Shirt with Cute Sleeves! I have a t-shirt from one of my favorite bands and I don’t like the way it fits… In all honesty, the reason it doesn’t fit correctly is because I lift…
Easy Table Saw Maintenance When I was using my table saw one day, I noticed the lumber wasn’t running through the saw as smooth as it usually does . It was time for a cleaning… You see, even though I…
Tie-Dyeing Cotton Strips for a Quilt – Quick and Easy! On my other site, Designs by Studio C, I wrote a post on Tie-Dying Fabric for a Bench Seat using Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye. The gracious folks at I Love to Create…
I received an email from Ryan W. who was so kind to mention that he had completed his third project using my plans! How exciting!! I am so flattered that he found my plans interesting enough to actually build a…
Easy Way to Make a Pillow Form When making pillows, a good pillow form can make all the difference, right? Of course, pre-made pillow forms are readily available but what if you need a custom size? Pillow forms can be very…
The First Plan in a Whole New Seating Collection! I am really excited about this new collection. Yes, it is based on a design from a popular furniture store and although the furniture is inexpensive, I still think it can…
I’ve partnered with Consumer Crafts and Blueprint Social to create a gift and give it to someone I feel is very special as a random act of kindness! Brad Edwards is a special guy. He is the greeter at out local WalMart…
A Fool-Proof Way to Install Drawer Fronts Installing drawer fronts has always been a bit intimidating for me. It’s such a bummer when you’ve put in all the effort to build a gorgeous cabinet, only to mess up the installation…
Spray Paint a Plastic Sewing Machine Case I have several sewing machines. I have been a seamstress since I was a teenager. One of my machines is a vintage Kenmore machine. That sucker is heavy (being an all metal machine)…
Quick and Easy Storage Inspired by a Catalog Retailer Everyone can use storage pieces for organization, right? The plans to build a Folsom bench and wall shelf (inspired by the set at Pottery Barn) are quick and easy, and perfect…
Fabric Dyeing 101: 7 Simple Steps to Dyeing Fabric at Home I have been sewing and making my own clothes for many years. I love to sew with all sorts of fabrics but one of my favorite things to do…