A $17 kitchen makeover

You have to see this kitchen!  An innovative mom living in a rental house with an ugly kitchen, used her brain and some elbow grease to turn it into a dream come true.  Read and see everything here:  http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Kitchens/My-1700-kitchen-makeover/detail.esi?oid=6367509 It looks…

Make a recycled lunch box

Family Fun has done it again.  This adorable lunch box is made from a milk jug.  The pros are: it's fast and easy, it's washable, it's food grade, and it's nearly free! Click the picture or this link to get the super…

Painting Kitchen Cabinets

I really do love my house now, expecially after adding some fresh paint inside.  I need to take updated pictures of the living room, a lot has changed! Now my kitchen needs a little TLC.  We have been saving our…

Two new tutorials

I found two new tutorials for you.  The first one is another recycled towel bathmat from tipnut.  This one utilizes cute fabrics too and is machine washable and less linty than the tied mat posted eariler. Click the photo to…

Meet Carla C. of Scientific Designs

Hi Friends.  Today I have the pleasure of Introducing you to Carla C of Scientific Seamstress.  I admire Carla's work and thought you would like it too! Carla has taken her love of sewing and turned it into a profitable business designing e-patterns…

Heather Sews

I sew nearly every day in the afternoons.  I have an older but sturdy sewing machine right next to my computerized model in my studio. When I sit down to sew, all the children come to be with me.  They take…

Washing Shoes

Sometimes shoes get so dirty and stinky that they can't be used.  They aren't really worn out, just gross.  When it comes to that, I'll throw them in the washing machine.  The sandals shown are even suede leather.  They turned…

Garage Sale Treasures

I found some great things last Friday garage sale shopping. A $5 wicker table to match my $5 wicker love seat that I got at the same sale last year.  They both need a little glue, wire brushing and painting. I  plan…