World’s Best Hot Pads – Made from Washcloths
This is a very photo heavy how-to to make the best hot pads ever. I learned how to make these from my Aunt Harriet. She wasn’t really my Aunt, she was a friend… Read More
Category Archive: Cheap Tricks
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Crafty Challenge 12: Headwarmer – Earmuffs
Our most recent crafty challenge was to make a headwarmer. This could be in any color, material, style or shape. Cheri was ahead of us all and posted her adorable recycled sweater hat… Read More
Headwarmer challenge
Hat from a sweater. Supplies: Sweater- I found a beautiful wool sweater at Goodwill for under $2.00. Stripes make measuring easier Scissors Ruler Sewing machine Embroidery needle and floss Lay out the sweater… Read More
Breaking News! Shocking Project 365 Exposé!
Manny the Mannequin is Real Genius behind the Link the Cat cartoon series. Upon hearing the ping of incoming email, this reporter found an anonymous, ominous message with the subject “DID YOU KNOW!… Read More
Sewing with Vintage Thread
Loryn: Conventional sewing wisdom says that shouldn’t sew with old thread, because it breaks too easily. This is one of those areas where I ignore conventional wisdom, and I think you should, too.… Read More
Cheap Trick: Dyed Jeans
I love dark blue jeans. However, they can be hard to find and most often are not in my size or in a style that I prefer. And when you do find some… Read More
Cheap Tricks: iPhone Bag
Cheap tricks are great and most of the time, they are things you just don’t think about, you just do them. Today, I did one that I had to think about. I love… Read More
Cheap Tricks—Take a Tissue!
Loryn: Sometimes, you do something so thrifty that you’re amazed at your own cheapness. That’s just what happened for this cheap trick! I love this vintage mirrored tissue box, but it really irritates… Read More
Cheap Tricks: A Tray in the Hand …
This post kicks off a new series we call “Cheap Tricks,” little things you can do to save money by creative re-use and plain old frugality. This week’s Cheap Trick came about when… Read More
