by Nikki | Nov 26, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, diy crafts, diy gift ideas, diy sewing projects
Finished size – 12” x 15” 1. Cut out piece of fabric 24” across x 17.5” high2. Finish your edges by serging or zig-zagging.3. Press top of piece 2” to wrong side4. Fold fabric right sides together (it should now be 12” wide) and make 2 marks on the side – one 3” down...
by Nikki | Dec 14, 2012 | Christmas, DIY, diy crafts, diy gift ideas
Looking for a quick, inexpensive decorating or gift idea for Christmas? I wanted to make some unique, rustic gifts for my friends and came up with this idea. I bought 2 yards of burlap at my local fabric store which allowed me to make 3 long tablerunners. Mine are...
by Nikki | Jul 1, 2012 | DIY, diy crafts, Home Organizing
I found this very funky, old laundry hamper at a Thrift store. It had a handle missing, so the owner gave it to me for free!I removed the remaining handle.I dug thru my fabric stash, found some great blue and brown upholstery fabric left over from a job, and some...
by Nikki | Mar 16, 2012 | DIY, diy cleaning tips and products
Every Spring we get the urge to PURGE! It’s a good thing, or our homes would become pretty cluttered and dirty. This year, as you get ready to do some Spring cleaning, I hope you will keep these tips in mind: 1. My BIGGEST pet peeve – chemical air...
by Nikki | Feb 14, 2012 | DIY
I needed to update some pictures hanging in my entry and I thought of a very simple way to do it. It also was FREE for me because I had everything I needed, woohoo! Here is what I did. First, I removed the pictures that were in the frames. I then found 4 pieces of...
