Tag Archives: crafts

If you Can’t Find Elastic For Your Face Masks, Use T-Shirt Yarn

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

Shortage of elastic? Yep, with so many DIY face masks are being sewn worldwide the demand for elastic has skyrocketed. If elastic is in short supply where you are, t-shirt yarn could be a good, free and available alternative. Click … Continue reading →

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How to Make Felt Succulent Plants

Posted on March 15, 2020 by

How lucky am I? Being able to create content for eHow and being able to work remotely from my little rural Eastern Oregon town has definitely been a blessing and even more so during these times of “social distancing”. I … Continue reading →

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How to Turn a Photo into a Paint By Number: New One Minute Video

Posted on February 20, 2020 by

We interrupt this season of Refashion Runway with another fun craft idea. Apparently, Paint by Numbers is a thing again. But, now it’s even better because you can make your own from any photo you’d like. WHO KNEW??? Upload a … Continue reading →

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How to Make a T-Shirt Yarn Rug: New One Minute Video

Posted on February 13, 2020 by

Wondering what to do with all of those old t-shirts hanging around your closets and lurking in your drawers? Before you throw them out or give them away, make some t-shirt yarn. Then, grab a mesh rug canvas, a latch … Continue reading →

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How to Make T-Shirt Yarn: New One Minute Video

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

We interrupt Refashion Runway Season Five to bring you this special announcement: If you been inspired by the creative and talented designers from Refashion Runway and would like to try some refashioning yourself, but you’re not sure where to start, … Continue reading →

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DIY: How to Make a Pom Pom Wreath

Posted on December 19, 2019 by

Greet your guests with wooly wonderfulness all winter with this warm wreath made from pom poms. (Alliteration intended 🙂 ) Pom poms are super fun to make and can be made in any color and texture. You don’t even need … Continue reading →

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Fall for Felt: Modern Felt Cornucopia: New One Minute Video

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

The cornucopia and Thanksgiving go together like turkey and cranberry sauce, like mashed potatoes and gravy, like pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Symbolizing wealth, prosperity and abundance, it’s just one of those fall staples we see on tablescapes every autumn. … Continue reading →

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Fall for Felt Coasters: New One Minute Video

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Fall: A time of crisp mornings, toasty backyard fires, and best of all, jumping into piles of multicolored leaves. Bring that colorful fall feeling into your home by creating a few vibrant felt coasters. Not only are they beautiful, but … Continue reading →

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DIY Bubble Station for Kids: A New One Minute Video

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

There’s just something magical about bubbles. The mesmerizing beauty of them has been inspiring artists, winemakers and children for centuries. Whether they are floating gracefully through the air or popping as soon as they fall onto a blade of summer … Continue reading →

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DIY Fabric Jar Openers: A New One Minute Video

Posted on July 2, 2019 by

I’m not much of a gardener, no green thumb for this girl. But, give me a canner, some beautiful jars, a few lids and I will put some serious food by. I can make jam like nobody’s business. Pickled asparagus … Continue reading →

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