Just a quick note today to all my local readers... Ditch your Valentine and come craft with me this Sunday! I'll be teaching dry brushing and stenciling techniques at the Philly Home Show. Everyone in class will take home the adorable project you see above. I'll also be … [Read more...] about Philly Home Show Make and Take Workshop
Rustic Wooden Pallet Picture Frames
The wall above my sofa in my living room has been empty since the day we moved into this house. I claimed it was because I was waiting to find the perfect piece of art to fill such a large space but really I knew I wanted to build something for up there...but I didn't know … [Read more...] about Rustic Wooden Pallet Picture Frames
How To Stain Wood With Tea, Vinegar, and Steel Wool {Now The ONLY Way I Stain!}
Staining wood with tea, vinegar, and steel wood really couldn't be much easier. You'll see in the tutorial below that the steps are very simple...but just like many things in life...the secret to getting it just right is in the details! The how-to be low is short and … [Read more...] about How To Stain Wood With Tea, Vinegar, and Steel Wool {Now The ONLY Way I Stain!}
How To Hem Tulle Ruffles (VIDEO Tutorial)
Lots of questions came in after my last post, asking for a close-up view of exactly how I used jewelry monofilament or fishing line in my tulle ruffles, so I thought I'd show a short video today. I demo the process twice...once from a distance showing how I have my sewing machine … [Read more...] about How To Hem Tulle Ruffles (VIDEO Tutorial)
How To Hem Flowing Tulle Ruffles With Jewelry Wire? {A Sewing Tutorial}
As I mentioned in my last post, I am in the throes of some serious Halloween costume sewing these days. And I do mean serious. My kitchen table is covered with yards of pink tulle that I push to the side for meals, then break back out when all the crumbs have been wiped … [Read more...] about How To Hem Flowing Tulle Ruffles With Jewelry Wire? {A Sewing Tutorial}
