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10 DIY Gift Ideas That You’re Going To Enjoy Making

Christmas is just around the corner. Are you looking for some fun gift ideas that you can make? There’s no better time to show your loved ones you care than with a special, handmade gift this holiday season. DIY gifts don’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Here are 10 easy and affordable DIY Christmas gift ideas that will
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How To Freeze Mashed Potato Balls for Quick and Easy Meals

Whether you need a quick side dish to accompany a weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack, having a stash of frozen mashed potato balls on hand will reduce your cooking time and food waste. These little balls of single serve mashed potatoes freeze well and are so convenient to heat up. Leftover mashed potatoes are a common occurrence in many
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DOG DRESS SHIRT COLLAR

How To Make a Dog Dress Shirt Collar From an Upcycled Shirt

For all dog lovers, this DIY dog dress shirt dog collar is the cutest thing ever, and there is no sewing required. They are super simple to make and only take a few minutes to whip up. Dog dress shirt collar – MATERIALS & ITEMS NEEDED All you need is a dress shirt measuring tape a pair of fabric scissors
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Smash Burger Tacos Recipe / A Yummy Twist to Your Taco

Smash Burger fan? You must try these smash burger tacos. It’s the craze! Put your patty on a tortilla instead of a bun. It’s a yummy twist to your taco! The combination of a crispy beef patty, a flour tortilla, and all the toppings make this a quick and super delicious meal. You can make these smash burger tacos in
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DIY Garden Apron / Made From Recycled Jeans / Quick and Simple Project

This DIY garden apron is a quick and simple project made from upcycled jeans. The apron is handy for working in the garden, around the house, and even as a vendor’s apron. As some of you know, I LOVE to recycle, especially a pair of jeans. There are so many fun things you can make with denim. At the end
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Jan Howell

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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    DIY Garden Apron / Made From Recycled Jeans / Quick and Simple Project

    This DIY garden apron is a quick and simple project made from upcycled jeans. The
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    Easy To Make Organizer Containers Using an Upcycled Tissue Box

    I have this thing with recycling,  upcycling and re-purposing items when I can. In this

    How To Freeze Eggs // 3 Safe Efficient Ways

    Who knew you could freeze eggs? Well, you absolutely can. In this post, I will

    How To Make an Envelope Pillow Cover / Simple Sewing

    Is it time to switch out some of your throw pillows? Making your own envelope
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    How To Make the Best Window Cleaner // the Non-Toxic Way

    This DIY window cleaner is the best window cleaner recipe I’ve found. It’s inexpensive, gives
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    Non-Toxic Stainless Steel Cleaner | Make Your Own | 3 Simple Ingredients

    When it comes to stainless steel cleaners, there’s some pretty toxic stuff out there. No
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    New DIY 2023 Printable Calendars // A Minimalist Approach to Planning

    If you’re like me and still like to use a hard copy planner, these 2023
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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