Hi Pretty Handy Girl readers! It's Colleen from Just Paint It with a fun collection. One of the easiest and cutest ways to decorate your home's entrance is with garden flags. Did you know if you use a placemat, there's little—if any—sewing! Find the perfect DIY Garden Flag for … [Read more...]
Home State Pride Garden Flag from a Placemat
You know I'm a lover of saving money when it comes to decorating. That's why I love to create garden flags made from placemats! They are the perfect size for a garden flag stand. You can decorate flags using a variety of paints, fabric and even fake flowers. Best of all, if you … [Read more...]
How to Sew Reversible Recipe Placemats
A few months ago, my husband's grandmother passed away. She was an amazing woman, super smart, and always had a kind word to say about anything. She also had an amazing laugh, the kind that brought you to laughter yourself. Recently I came across the box full of recipes that she … [Read more...]
Summer Garden Flag from a Dollar Store Placemat
I have to admit, I'm a little addicted to making garden flags out of fabric placemats from the dollar store (The Dollar Tree to be exact.) In fact this flag was made using all materials from The Dollar Tree. I bought fake flowers, bar towels and a placemat to make this summery … [Read more...]
Make Piping Out of Thrift Store Finds
I used to buy expensive piping from my local fabric store, until the day I learned how to make my own piping. When I saw how easy making custom piping is, I never bought another yard! More recently I found a way to make piping for even less! I frequent my local thrift stores in … [Read more...]
Make a Boo-Boo Bear – A Rice Ice and Heat Pack
Hello PHG readers! I'm coming over from my blog, Prodigal Pieces, to share with you a sweet DIY that is easy to whip up and will make everyone smile (not to mention it makes a perfect last-minute gift!).Do you remember the days as a child when you would stumble and hurt your … [Read more...]
21 Sew Special Gifts (You Can Make)
Hello again, it's Colleen from Just Paint It! I love making gifts for the holidays, and receiving them too. There's something so meaningful when you know someone has invested their precious time in a gift. Today I have 21 Sew Special Gifts. Even if sewing isn't your specialty, … [Read more...]
Framed Wall Quilt
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...]
Finger-printed Envelope Star Pillows
Personalized finger-printed envelope star pillows are an easy and fun gift item to make. My boys and I enjoyed making these pillows for their home room teachers. We got the idea from Cristina's beautiful seaside themed thumb print pillows.Materials:Fabric (I used … [Read more...]
21 Ways to Make and Decorate Totebags
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...]
Customizing a Tote Bag with an Old Shirt
Welcome to another Tote Bag Week Post! Are you getting lots of ideas for how to make and dress up tote bags? If you're just joining in here's the line up:Monday: How to Sew a Canvas Tote Bag Tuesday: Dress Up a Store Bought Tote with Piping Wednesday: Reusable Tote Bag … [Read more...]
Cute Reversible Reusable Tote Bag Tutorial by Sawdust Girl
Are you enjoying Tote Week?!If you're just joining in here's the line up:Monday: How to Sew a Canvas Tote Bag Tuesday: Dress Up a Store Bought Tote with Piping Wednesday: Reusable Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial Thursday: Customizing a Tote Bag with an Old Shirt … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Custom Canvas Tote
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...]
DIY Pouf Ottoman ~ Tutorial and Lessons Learned
Hey everyone! It's Katie again from Addicted 2 DIY. Today, I have (1) a tutorial on how to make a fun DIY pouf ottoman and (2) a few lessons I learned while I was making mine that will help you out when making your own. I'm pretty certain it's hard to miss the fact that pouf … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Monster Dolls
Aren't they cute?! Okay, they may have a few imperfections, but I don't want to hear about it because my boys made them! That's right my 4 and 7 year old boys made their own Monster Dolls. With a little help from me. It was a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon … [Read more...]
Hidden Storage Under a Laundry Room Sink
Having a utility sink in the laundry room rocks! Having everything that we store underneath it on full display isn't so rockin'. It was time to create some Hidden Storage Under our Laundry Room Sink.In the previous incarnation of our laundry room I had hot glued a skirt … [Read more...]