Tutorial: Quilted Digital Camcorder Case
After receiving my Sony Bloggie, which is a mini-camcorder similar to a Flip camera, I realized that there were no cute or even functional cases on the market. Boo. But that didn’t stop me. I decided to design and make my own. I happened to have a scrap of coated tablecloth on hand, which I thought would make the perfect water-resistant cover for my camcorder. The following is a tutorial that you can cater to your own mini-cameras or other electronic devices, using whatever scraps of...
Read MoreLet’s Begin My Summer Giveaway!
Now that I’m past my first summer craft show, I think it’s time to share some summer loving. So, I’m beginning a summer giveaway of scarves and other merchandise from my store. I’ll also try to include some merchandise from other shops I admire, although I’m still working on that part! Regardless, free stuff is fun. So, let’s begin the giveaway! There are two ways you can enter. 1. To enter once into the drawing, just go to my shop on Etsy. Find the item that...
Read MoreRe-Upholstery for Under $40
I found a lovely iron and wood chair in the alley on the way home from work one day, and decided to haul it home in order to paint and re-upholster it. It was a long haul, but I made it home and began to clean it up. I removed the three back pieces and later removed the bottom and got to work. I decided to match this chair to the telephone bench that I found at the thrift store a few weeks ago. Remember this guy? So, what do these two pieces now look like? See below to find out! Easy Bench or...
Read MoreThrifty Tips for Painting & Re-upholstering a Gossip Bench
Learn more about upholstering a bench!
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