Tee Bag.

I'm loving this Tee Bag tutorial from Martha Stewart. I think I will do this with the kids and their outgrown tees, then they can have their own mini reusable bags. rad.



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:: If you don't want to make them {though I'm not sure why}, you can buy one from the Martha crafter who created them on the show.

"She's crafty, and she's just my type."

I did it, I made the recycled paper wreath I have been wanting to make forever now. It was just as painful as I thought it would be. It hangs on my front door, but on the inside- cause I'm just crazy like that (really because it would not withstand the Florida weather.) Here's my quick tutorial: Painstakingly cut out hundreds of paper leaves. I used old Toast catalogs, the paper weight is perfect and I prefer the color palette. Then painstakingly attach each leaf individually- until it's done. I'm currently doing another with vintage children's books for my daughter's room. Did I mention it's a pain? You can contact me if you would like more specific instructions, but be forewarned, this project is not for the uncrafty.


****UPDATE: I posted this nearly three years ago, but thanks to Pinterest my email has been blowing up with people begging for more in depth instructions. Funny, this project was totally done on a whim and I honestly just 'winged it.' I used an old cardboard box in which I freehanded a circle in the size I wanted. I cut the cardboard form out and I made a freehand leaf template out of an old file folder. Then using the file folder template I cut the leaves out of the Toast catalogs. I didn't count how many leaves I used or cut, rather I just filled up a large bowl. With this particular wreath I used staples to attach the leaves to the cardboard but I would not recommend that approach. I often had leaves blow off when I opened the door (I displayed this wreath on the inside of my front door.) I made a similar wreath using antique book paper and I used my hot glue gun with much better results. I hope you all have fun trying this project.


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Write.

Click through to Design Sponge for the best eco friendly recycled notebook tutorial I've found. Then journal your memories from last night, though they are no doubt unforgettable. Enjoy!



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Green Tip {Tuesday}

Eco-Craft Idea: Pillowcase Bag

Directions

1. With pillowcase inside out, stitch the open end closed.

2. Cut off bottom third of case (which will be your strap).

3. From the strap, cut off 1/2 inch of one side and the bottom and discard.

4. Holding the open side of the bag, fold over the fabric 4 inches, making sure to turn under the raw (or cut) edge. Press and hem (be careful not to stitch through or you will seal the bag closed).

5. With two hands, hold the bag on both sides, pull out, and lay flat. (You will have a triangle on each side.)

6. Sew along the base of each triangle (about 3 inches below the corner).

7. Grab the strap piece. Unfold it with the seam facing out, so you have one long strip. Fold over the top and bottom edges about an inch and press. Fold the top and bottom edges again so they meet in the center and press. Stitch each side down the center.

8. To connect the strap to the bag, fold under the raw edges of the strap 1/4 inch. Match one edge of the strap to the seam of the bag and stitch in a square. Sew other end of strap to the bag the same way. Turn the bag inside out and enjoy!

View project directions here.


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via:: Body + Soul

Stitch Rocked.

Recently I attended Stitch Rock, an indie craft bazaar in downtown Delray Beach. The venue was the vintage gymnasium in Old School Square and it's awesome! It is not a large venue but it has amazing charm. I bought a few crafty goodies, click here for my favorite vendor. What excited me the most was learning about the Stitch Bird Workshops. The workshops are held once a month at Bear and Bird and feature a funky crafty project. See here or here. I can't wait to attend one, and if you want to come along, let's carpool!



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Organic Eco Dough

Ingredients::

1 c. organic flour

1/2 c. sea salt

2 tbs. cream of tarter

1 c. filtered water

1 tbs. organic canola oil

Mix flour, salt and cream of tarter in a saucepan. Combine water and oil in a small bowl. Stir into flour mixture gradually. Cook over low to medium heat for 5 minutes or until very thick, stirring constantly. Remove and allow to cool for a few minutes. Knead until smooth. Store in an airtight container. 

Note:: If you would like to add natural coloring to your dough beet juice, carrot juice, and spinach juice work great. Also, with a few drops of essential oil you can make your dough smell great too!

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