How-to: Trim your Bamboo Shades & Make them Private
Jason knew as soon as we moved into our new house that we needed some blinds fast for the master bedroom and main bath. We just needed a little more privacy so we would stop having to get dressed in the closet, haha. Here's how I shortened, trimmed the width and length, and made these neatly natural blinds more private.
New Collage IT kits!
I love this little kit. I get to dig around in my box of favorite paper scraps and collect up a series of patterns, text, and pictures to inspire both you and me to play with collage. The pictured kit is an approximation of what you will receive. Each kit is unique but are made in batches so contain the same style and amount of papers shown.
Review: Encyclopedia of Sewing & Fabric Crafts by Martha Stewart
Oh of course I love this book. It's a little touch of everything I love to dabble in: tutorials to learn the basics, projects to try out, and photos to tantalize the senses.
How to: Make Your own Clothespin Bag from a Curtain
Inspired by my newly restrung clothesline holder, I made my own clothes pin bag. Start to finish this project took about 20 minutes - and that's with the figuring out part too!
Thrift Kitchen: Cutting Lettuce Easy Peasy
This is such a small thing, but it makes me happy and simplifies my kitchen, so I'm going to share it with you today. It's one of those anti uni tasker moments. I like the idea of a lettuce knife, but wow, does that seem like a silly thing to have.
This Week On CL
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Lamp Remake :: Part IV :: Finished!
I am so happy to report that I finished the lamp and I am also happy that I really like the way it looks! Here is how I redid the lamp shade: (more)
How To :: Potato Stamping
I love printing, just about any kind really. From the copy machine to silk screening to block prints and monoprints. I love it all. And one of my favorites, that’s the easiest, quickest, really fun and super easy to clean up is potato printing.
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Today on Craft Leftovers
Just put the finishing touches on tomorrow's post. Watch out for loads of yarn p0rn tomorrow morning! You said it not me :)
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