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Printable Calendars for 2027 – 4 Simple Ways to Stay Organized

Every year, I create a new set of printable calendars, and even with all the digital calendars and planning apps available, I still love using a good old-fashioned paper calendar. There’s just something about having a calendar right in front of me where I can see the whole month at a glance, jot down appointments, and keep track of important
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DIY front zipper pouch

How to Sew A Zipper Pouch / Simple Front-Facing Zipper

If you love making zipper pouches as much as I do, you’ll enjoy this simple variation! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a zipper pouch with the zipper on the front instead of along the top. I’ll also show you how to use French seams to give your pouch a clean, finished interior without having to leave
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diy jar opener

DIY Fabric Jar Opener – Easy 10-Minute Sewing Project

These DIY fabric jar openers are one of those simple little sewing projects that are surprisingly handy in the kitchen! They’re quick and easy to make, require only a small piece of fabric, and are a great way to use up some of those fabric scraps you have tucked away. The grippy shelf liner on one side helps you grip
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How to sew zipper trim to zipper pouches

How To Sew a Zipper Pouch With Contrasting Zipper Trim / Easy Sewing Tutorial

If you love making zipper pouches, here’s a simple way to take them up a notch by adding some contrasting fabric zipper trim. It’s such a small detail, but look at the difference it makes! Adding a strip of coordinating or contrasting fabric next to the zipper gives an ordinary zipper pouch a little extra character and a more finished,
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The Best Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix (Better Than Store-Bought)

0.0 from 0 votes Jump To Recipe This Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe comes together in just a few minutes using simple pantry spices you probably already have on hand. It’s yummy, inexpensive, and free from MSG and many of the additives commonly found in packaged seasoning mixes. If you’ve ever reached into the pantry for a packet of ranch
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Jan Howell

Whether it’s a new recipe, a fun craft, or some handy tips for your garden and home, I hope to empower and inspire you with skills that you can use to create joy, improved health, and to do it in a simple way.

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Hello, I'm Jan

I help DIY crafters take back their creative passion by providing them with patterns and projects tutorials that are easy to follow and quick to make. Most projects utilize upcycled fabric and materials, making the projects inexpensive and environmentally compatible.

Upcycled Denim Patchwork Quilt

(UPDATED 2/23/23) Have you ever slept under a denim patchwork quilt? There is nothing better! There is just something about the heaviness of the denim and the coziness of a
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Cool Zipper Upcycling

As many of you know I’m really into upcycling and recycling items, and clothing is one of them. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to deconstruct an
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    Printable Calendars for 2027 – 4 Simple Ways to Stay Organized

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    DIY Berry Picking Bucket

    How To Make a Berry Picking Bucket From a Recycled Plastic Container

    If you love picking berries but hate juggling a container in one hand, this DIY

    How To Organize and Manage Your Fabric Stash // Sewing Tips and Hacks

    For those who sew—or are just beginning—you’ll quickly accumulate a fabric stash. Before long, your
    printable calendars

    DIY Printable Calendars – A Minimalist and Easy Way to Stay Organized

    In our busy world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything we need to keep
    diy snack bags

    How To Make Reusable Snack Bags / Simple Sewing Tutorial

    Do you find yourself using a lot of plastic Ziploc bags for lunches and snacks?
    mend a hole in t-shirt

    How To Mend a Hole in a T-Shirt the Easy Way

    Got a hole in your favorite t-shirt but not a fan of sewing? No problem!
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    DIY Ribbon Spool Storage Organizer / The Best Hack Ever

    Do you need help with your ribbon spool storage and organizing? No worries, I have