How To Make a Tomato Pin Cushion // Free Pattern
This adorable tomato pin cushion is such a fun little sewing project and a nice asset to your sewing supplies. You can make this pin cushion out of quilters cotton scraps or of course, a felted wool upcycled red sweater! Tomato Pin Cushion Materials & Supplies PDF pattern Fabric (cotton quilters cotton or an upcycled felted wool sweater) Green Felt
Upcycled Zipper Bracelets | 3 Adorable DIY Styles
These upcycled zipper bracelets are unique, easy to make, and quite adorable. In this tutorial, you will learn how to make them using 3 simple methods. Oh, how I love upcycling and making useful items out of repurposed items! When you think “outside the box” you can come up with so many fun things that are UNIQUE and ONE-OF-A-KIND. In
Delicious Tortelloni in Sage Butter Sauce Recipe
This savory tortelloni sage butter sauce recipe is so delicious and so easy to make! It’s a quick meal and who doesn’t like that on a hot summer day? Serve it with a green salad and warm bread! YUM!!!!! Sage is an herb that I have growing in my garden. Not only can you use it in culinary dishes or
How To Sew on a Button | Simple Hand Sewing Method
Everyone needs to learn how to sew on a button. Most likely some time in your lifetime you’re going to have a button pop off a shirt or some kind of clothing, and sewing it back on is super easy. In this post, which includes a VIDEO TUTORIAL, I’m going to show you how easy it is to use a
How To Make a Yummy Nutritionally Packed Berry Smoothie
This berry smoothie is one of my favorite go-to breakfasts. I like it because it is quick, tastes yummy, is very nutritious and most importantly, it sustains me until lunchtime. I am one who does not do well with the standard bowl of cereal or other breakfast entrees. If I eat pancakes or french toast for breakfast, my body responds
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.
HERE’S A LITTLE ABOUT ME
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
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 soft flannel
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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Simple Fitted Sheet Hack / How To Mark Which Direction It Goes
When it comes to making your bed, it can be so frustrating, especially when making
Simple Meal Planning Tips – How To Take the Stress Out of Dinnertime
Take the stress out of dinnertime by having a PLAN. Meal planning will not only
How To Make Your Own Chalkboard and Magnetic Board for Your Kitchen
Several years ago I added a chalkboard and magnetic board to one of my kitchen
How To Fold a Fitted Sheet the Easy Way | Simple Hack
Knowing how to fold a fitted sheet in a way that looks nice and is
Upcycling Is Hip | 5 Innovative Ways To Recycle Items Around Your House
For those of you who follow me know that I love Upcycling! For some reason,
5 Simple Ways To Organize Your Scarves | Dollar Tree Hacks
If you’re like me and have a collection of scarves, knowing how to organize and
DIY Valentine Heart Branches / Love Grows on Trees / Easy Craft Tutorial
Looking for a quick and easy Valentine craft? These heart branches are the most charming
DIY 2022 Printable Calendars | Planning at Its Best
2022 is just around the corner. Are you Calendar ready? If you are ‘old school’