Tag Archives: DIY

DIY Spring Welcome Mat

Posted on March 27, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

The birds are starting to sing again, days are getting warmer and there is a light green wash covering the trees and the ground. It must mean spring is just around the corner! This is a great time to brighten … Continue reading →

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How to Make Wool Dryer Balls From an Old Sweater

Posted on March 26, 2022 by The Renegade Seamstress

Oh no! You reached for your favorite wool sweater and realized with heartache that the moths have gotten to it, and now there are holes. Maybe your treasured alpaca wool sweater has been unraveling, and you’ve been wondering what to … Continue reading →

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DIY Photo Snow Globe Ornament

Posted on November 23, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

Who knew the whole time I was making these Photo Snow Globe Ornaments I’d be smiling? And, who knew “dashing through the snow” could be so much fun? This season, trim your tree with these “make and shake” personalized ornaments … Continue reading →

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How to Make Pickled Apples

Posted on October 17, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

For a fun, new autumn condiment, that pairs wonderfully with the rich foods of fall, try making your own pickled apples. Serve them next to a grilled pork chop or top a pulled pork sandwich with these spicy, maple-flavored pickles. … Continue reading →

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How to Turn a Candy Bag Into a Zippered Pouch

Posted on October 16, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

We aren’t sugar-coating anything when we say that you’ll definitely get a smile everywhere you go when you pull out this delightful zipper pouch made from a candy bag. Fill it with your keys, a card, a little cash and … Continue reading →

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DIY Felt Trick or Treat Bags: One Minute Video

Posted on October 15, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

The front porch is decorated, pumpkins are carved and costumes are made. Now it’s time to create some delightful, felt trick or treat bags for your scary little ghosts and goblins. Made from sheets of craft felt and a little … Continue reading →

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DIY Life-Size ‘Hocus Pocus’ Witches Halloween Decoration

Posted on October 14, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

Up your creepy yard game for Halloween by recreating three of the most delightfully wicked sisters to grace a movie screen. Fans of the movie ​Hocus Pocus​ will immediately recognize the Sanderson Sisters on your front lawn when they see … Continue reading →

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DIY Life-Size ‘The Addams Family’ Cousin Itt Halloween Decoration

Posted on October 13, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have fun this Halloween season with one of the creepy, mysterious and spooky members of ​The Addam’s Family​. You’ll have the spookiest, kookiest front porch on the block when this DIY life-size Cousin Itt greets your trick or treaters. Gather … Continue reading →

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DIY ‘Poltergeist’ Haunted TV Halloween Decoration

Posted on October 12, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

Talk about a Halloween decoration that will send chills up your spine and scare the living daylights out of your trick or treaters. They might even spill their candy buckets as they flee past the creepy hands inside this glowing … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Giant Spider Halloween Decoration

Posted on October 11, 2021 by The Renegade Seamstress

A gigantic, creepy, crawly, scary and formidable spider crawling on your wall: It’s what nightmares are made of. But, what could be better to frighten all those ghosts and goblins creeping up to ring your doorbell on Halloween night? Add … Continue reading →

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