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Simple and Stylish DIY Fabric Tissue Box Cover

July 24, 2019 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

Hey Guys, happy Summer! I’m back today with another easy home project for you - a simple stylish DIY Fabric Tissue Box Cover. I don’t know about you, but I think most tissue boxes are tacky. They stick out like a sore thumb in our house! Unfortunately, it’s not the type of … [Read more...]

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Tutorial for making these DIY oilcloth, water resistant drink coasters for Summer!

DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters

April 17, 2019 Karen Decor Hint 3 Comments

DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters Hi there!  I’m so thrilled to be back today with this super quick and easy project.  The weather in Seattle has been totally amazing lately and it’s got me thinking about summer.  And, summer entertaining is on the brain! This project will look great … [Read more...]

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Framed Wall Quilt

September 16, 2015 Jaime Costiglio

Today on the Rockstar DIY stage is Jaime, with the tutorial to make this drop dead gorgeous Framed Wall Quilt. If you can sew a straight line I promise you can make this framed wall quilt.  You all are familiar with Jaime from That's My Letter, I'm sure! She's one of the … [Read more...]

art, decor, Decorating, fabric, Sewing

21 Ways to Make and Decorate Totebags

August 7, 2015 Colleen Jorgensen 3 Comments

Have you been enjoying all of the awesome tote bag tutorials this week? Today we've rounded up even more sewing tutorials, decorating ideas, and an amazing crocheted tote bag. How To Sew Totebags: Who can resist an adorable lined tote bag with a monogram. Can you believe this … [Read more...]

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How to Sew a Custom Canvas Tote

August 3, 2015 Jaime Costiglio 13 Comments

Hey guys! Do you know what today is? It's the beginning of Tote Week! What, you had no idea? Tote Week here on Pretty Handy Girl is five days devoted to Tote Bags! Learn how to sew adorable tote bags and how to customize store bought tote bags. If you're just joining in here's … [Read more...]

accessories, DIY, drop cloths, fabric, Sewing, Uncategorized

Hang Stockings Without a Mantel

Hang Stockings Without a Mantel

December 3, 2014 Decor Adventures

Hello, it's Jessica here from Decor Adventures, back this month with a simple solution for holiday decorating. These days we see all kinds of lovely homes with Christmas stockings hung beautifully from the mantel or staircase. But what if you don't have either in your home? I've … [Read more...]

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How to Recover a Butterfly Chair | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Recover a Butterfly Chair

March 17, 2014 Brittany Bailey 6 Comments

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you have a butterfly chair that is sun-faded or has hideous fabric on it? I bet you thought it was a lost cause, right? Nope! With a sewing machine, some new fabric and a little spare time you can recover that ugly butterfly chair and have a new one. … [Read more...]

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Valentine’s Day Garden Flag from a Placemat

February 10, 2014 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

I love making unique garden flags. My go-to material for these outdoor accessories are Dollar Tree placemats! You read that right. $1 fabric placemats! But, if you don't live near a Dollar Tree and you have old placemats, you could upcycle them into a Valentine's Day garden … [Read more...]

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Boy's Red, White & Blue Themed Room | Pretty Handy Girl

Galvanized Tub Storage Bench with Furry Upholstered Lid {Lowe’s Creator Idea}

January 6, 2014 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Every month Lowe's challenges me to create another unique project to share with you. This month's challenge was creative storage ideas. Have kids? This is a unique storage solution using a galvanized tub and a furry upholstered lid. It's the perfect place to store and corral all … [Read more...]

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Hanging Ornaments Table Runner by At the Picket Fence

November 30, 2013 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

I have half of the dynamic duo from At the Picket Fence today and I couldn't be more thrilled! Heather and Vanessa are the sibling duo who create and blog about their beautiful homes and share scrumptuous recipes! I'm honored to have Vanessa here today to share this brilliant … [Read more...]

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DIY Fabric Coasters

DIY Fabric Coasters

November 6, 2013 Decor Adventures 11 Comments

Hi everyone! I'm more than excited to be here at Pretty Handy Girl with Brittany and to be joining the amazing team of contributors. Are you enjoying the fabulous Très Frugal DIY gift ideas so far? I'm Jessica and I blog at Decor Adventures, a place for you to find furniture … [Read more...]

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DIY Kids Cloth Napkins Tutorial

August 21, 2013 Jaime Costiglio 8 Comments

Hello Pretty Handy Girl readers, contributor Jaime back again to share an earth-friendly, fun and very useful tutorial as we begin to think about back to school! Let's make personalized cloth napkins for kids, I promise they will be the talk of the lunch table at school this … [Read more...]

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Patriotic Denim Bunting Tutorial

June 19, 2013 Jaime Costiglio 16 Comments

Summer is unofficially here and I'm back to share a patriotic sewing project that uses denim! Yes, another way to repurpose those old holey (or should we say too tight?) blue jeans. Nothing says 4th of July better than red, white and blue and this denim bunting is just that. … [Read more...]

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Making an Upholstered Bench from a Coffee Table – DIY Talent Madigan Made

April 24, 2012 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

Look up there! It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait...it's Madigan Made! That's right, Shannon from Madigan Made is here and she leads a double life. She's the Clark Kent of the blogging world. By day, Shannon is a pharmacist and by night she moonlights as a creative magician and … [Read more...]

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Fabric Backed Open Kitchen Cabinets – DIY on a Dime the Tutorial

February 15, 2012 Brittany Bailey 129 Comments

I'm back to show you the updates I made to my kitchen. Remember the plans I shared with you? Well, they have been implemented and I LOVE the results! Best of all, the materials I bought cost me under $25 and that included the white dish set. But, the cherry on top is that … [Read more...]

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Toilet Paper Pumpkins

October 30, 2010 Brittany Bailey 24 Comments

I thought I'd sneak one more fun craft in before Halloween. Don't fret, this craft takes about 5-10 minutes. You'll spend more time gathering the supplies than you will creating it. My sitter came over to make these pumpkins with my boys. I was a little skeptical when she asked … [Read more...]

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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