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...]
Birch Tree Pillows
One thing that gets me ready for the fall season is to bring natural elements into my home. Although, they don't actually have to be real, you can create them with some fabric and a little sewing. I've wanted to change up the pillows in our living room for a while, and these … [Read more...]
Sew Easy Anthropologie Cloth Napkin Gift Bags
When I want to give a small gift as a thank you or to make someone's day I like to dress it up by presenting the gift in a little fabric drawstring pouch. These cloth napkin gift bags are "sew" easy to make and they cost about 1/3 the cost of the cloth napkin! Gather a few simple … [Read more...]
DIY Anthropologie Inspired Pillow
Hi there! It's Melissa from The Happier Homemaker back again this month with a super easy knock off project today.I don't know about you but I just love looking at stores and catalogs for my DIY inspiration. I recently saw a gorgeous Anthropologie octopus pillow online but … [Read more...]
DIY Striped Euro Shams
Every DIYer loves a little drop cloth project right? Jaime from That's My Letter here to share how to make striped euro shams.Using drop cloth and acrylic craft paint, I made these grain sack inspired shams to finish off our new poster bed.I added piping to finish … [Read more...]
DIY Pom Pom Placemat Pillows
Hi Pretty Handy Readers, Jaime here from That's My Letter sharing another fun DIY project. Today it's pom pom placemat pillows. Yes, please!We just amped up the fun factor with these cute pom pom placemat pillows and they are a cinch to make.Pom Pom Placemat … [Read more...]
How to Recover a Butterfly Chair
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...]
Valentine’s Day Garden Flag from a Placemat
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...]
Laundry Fun Gift Basket + How to Sew a Basket Liner
Today I have a bit of an unconventional gift idea. But, frankly it is a gift that is sure to bring some fun and enjoyment to anyone who is tasked with the domestic chore of doing laundry. I think this Laundry Fun Gift Basket would be a wonderful gift for a new homeowner. Or a … [Read more...]
Homemade Tea Bags by Songbird
Homemade Tea Bags Oooo, you are going to be so excited! I have a very special lady visiting today, she traveled all the way from the Netherlands to share her Très Frugal DIY gift idea with you.Please welcome the very sweet and very savvy Marianne!Hello sweet friends. … [Read more...]
DIY Fabric Coasters
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...]
DIY Kids Cloth Napkins Tutorial
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...]
Easy DIY Patriotic Star Pillows
As Independence Day nears, why not dress up your home with these easy to sew star pillows?Materials:White felt Blue fabric Red Fabric Blue thread Red Thread Square Pillow Form Scissors Sewing Machine PinsInstructions:Start by printing out … [Read more...]