handmade Archives

tip tuesday–how to reclaim old zippers

How to reclaim, recycle and mend old zippers. Why buy a zipper when it’s easy to recycle them?

crafts, decor, household, recycling · handmade, recycling

easy no-cook play dough recipe

A quick and easy no-cook play dough recipe that will take you minutes to make but will keep kids happily amused for hours. What’s more, it’s very cheap, made from things you probably already have in your pantry, and non-toxic.

basics, children, crafts · children, frugal recipes, toddler

ways with recycled glass jars roundup

A round up of tutorials for recycled glass jars.

crafts, recycling · handmade, recycling

Baby knits round-up

A round up of baby knit patterns from around the web.

crafts · handmade

Creative ways to recycle old sheets

Some creative ideas for what to do with old sheets that are beyond repair.

crafts, recycling · recycling, sewing

turning single-use items into multi-purpose savers

Want to know how to dry your washing using your refrigerater? How about using the engine of your car? Creative, out of the box thinking for objects around the home.

creativity, environment, health, laundry · creativity, household