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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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finger pincushion

How to Make a DIY Finger Pincushion (Easy Beginner Sewing Project)

If you’re tired of constantly setting your pins down and searching for them again, this little DIY finger pincushion might become one of your favorite sewing accessories. Unlike a traditional wrist pincushion, a finger pincushion sits comfortably on your finger, keeping your pins exactly where you need them without getting in the way. It’s especially handy for hand sewing, quilting,
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How to Make Natural Insect Repellent Spray at Home | Simple & Effective Recipe

Learning how to make natural insect repellent spray at home is easier than you might think. This simple recipe uses a blend of essential oils and everyday ingredients to help keep mosquitoes and other pesky insects away while you enjoy gardening, camping, hiking, or relaxing in your backyard. Nothing can ruin an afternoon in the garden or a relaxing evening
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bucket hat alterations

How To Alter a Bucket Hat Sewing Pattern To Get a Perfect Fit

One of the best things about sewing your own bucket hat is that you can customize it to fit your personal style and head shape. Before making adjustments, I always recommend sewing your first hat exactly as written in the pattern instructions. Once you’ve tried it on, you can decide whether you’d like a wider brim, a narrower brim, or
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choosing the right interfacing

How to Easily Choose the Right Interfacing for Any Sewing Project

Understanding interfacing can completely change the way your sewing projects look and feel. The good news is, it really doesn’t have to be complicated. Have you ever finished a sewing project and thought…why: does this bag feel floppy? is this collar wrinkled? does this zipper area stretch out? does this project just look a little… homemade? Chances are, the problem
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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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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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