Did you see my post where I made fabric twine? Well, I have a project today for it! I’m making fabric twine coasters!! This is a very easy project, I’ve made it by hand sewing and using a sewing machine, and they turned out great both ways! My hand sewing skills are not the greatest, which is why I need to keep practicing them. This project is small enough to…
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how to make twine out of scrap fabric
Let’s make some fabric twine today! I have a lot of scrap fabric. As much as I love sewing, as I am still relatively new at it, I find myself with a lot of scrap fabric. One of the reasons I wanted to start sewing was to reduce my dependence on fast fashion. So there is no way I am going to let these scraps end up in a landfill….
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practice and improve your sewing (free printable – sewing practice sheets)
Are you new to sewing and don’t know where to start? Let me help you! Today, I’ve got some printables for you to practice your sewing with. I originally made these up for my sister who is trying to learn how to sew, and I wish I had some of these sewing practice sheets when I first started to learn! Something I struggled with when I first started sewing was…
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Can You Use Shelf Liners as Wallpaper? Let’s Find Out!
Have you ever considered using adhesive shelf liners as wallpaper? Luckily, I did it already, read on to learn from my experience! I’m not sure if this is an airing cupboard, but the previous owner of our new home used a hallway cupboard as a pantry, and so do I. Here is what it looked like after spending most of November ill, as well hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas. This… it…
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what are these styles? alternative home decor styles explained
Does your home have a particular decor style? We are currently in our ‘trying to desperately keep our home clean’ phase. On a serious note, we bought our first home in July 2022, and thankfully, the changes we need to make to the house are mostly superficial. But decorating is… it’s a lot. Since being married, my husband and I have lived in places where either we were unable to…
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free workbook – ‘explore your home decor style’
Do you know what your home decor preferences are? I’ve created a free seven day workbook that will help you just that! It was only when we bought our first home (you can see our ‘before/current pics here) and had the freedom to decorate our home exactly how we wanted, that I realized I had no idea how I wanted my home to look. I know I wanted my home…
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back from my blogging break – an update
I’m baaaaack!!! Did you miss me? I sure missed you J I hadn’t planned on taking a break from blogging so soon into starting my blog, but apparently life did. After some unexpected dental work, recovering from (what felt like) every bug under the sun, and hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas for my lovely family, I was pretty tired and just fancied a break. I spent January recovering from the whirlwind…
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Little Things You Can Do To Make Everyday Magical
Despite my ‘woo woo’ (i.e. spiritual) beliefs (as described by someone who I love very much), not all the magic/magick I engage in is of the New Age kind. My favorite kind is the ‘everyday’/common kind that leaves you with a smile on your face and warm glow. The kind that when you happen to think about years later, the memory still makes you smile, makes you feel grateful, and/or…
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Book Review: The Hearth Witch’s Compendium – Anna Franklin
The TLDR Review Pros – Excellent reference book – Great introduction to natural living – Lots of recipes Cons – Formatting of some recipes – Maybe not be detailed enough for more experienced practitioners The Actual Review In her introduction of ‘The Hearth Witch’s Compendium’, Anna Franklin states she wants…
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How to Make a Gratitude Tree
After taking down all the Halloween decorations, my house seems bare… So I am very grateful that it is Thanksgiving season here in the USA! I’ve also had my behind kicked by whatever cold is going around at the moment, so while I love elaborate decor, I wanted to do a simple craft that would add some Thanksgiving cheer to our home. So I decided to make a Gratitude Tree!…
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