Interchangeable Embellished Pillow–{Imperfectly Polished}

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Welcome to Day 1 of the Pennywise Presents series that runs every November here at IC.   All month long we will be sharing handmade gifts for under $10.   Today we have Jessie over at Imperfectly Polished sharing a pillow tutorial that you can embellish and interchange with numerous different snaps options.   I {…Read More…}





Pennywise Presents

I am so excited as tomorrow we start a month long series that I run every November called “Pennywise Presents.” We will have tutorials all month long that features handmade gifts for under $10.  I have invited a bunch of talented women to share their ideas as well.  Be ready to be inspired to create {…Read More…}





5 Ways to Refashion a Sweatshirt

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There’s a definite chill in the air when I step outside my door, these days.  Winter is coming, and even indoors I’m starting to wear my fuzzy socks again.  Pretty soon, snow will be falling outside, and I’ll be ready to stay inside with a warm cup of cocoa, my favorite shelter mags, and my {…Read More…}





Upcycled Fabric Wreath–{ReMadeSimple}

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Here at IC I am all about recycling, refabbing, refurbishing and remaking.   There are so many ways to reuse things you have laying around your house.   You simply have to think outside the box.   That is what Kristina did with her T-Shirt wreath.   Using simple supplies she had in her stash {…Read More…}





Antique Waterfall Bed

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I had been looking for about 4 months on Craigslist, at Goodwill and a few other thrift stores for a twin bed for my daughter.  She will be three in January and it is high time she get her own real bed.  I knew I wanted something feminine and curvy.  Everything I saw just wasn’t {…Read More…}





Personalized Wedding Sign

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This project is a quick and simple gift to give a bride and groom.  I actually did this the day of the wedding that is how easy it is.  This personalized wedding sign is a wonderful gift because it serves two purposes.  The first is to give the guests directions when they arrive at the {…Read More…}





Silhouette Cameo

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It has finally arrived…the latest and greatest digital cutting machine by Silhouette.  Introducing the Silhouette Cameo.  It is the same great product as the Silhouette SD but it cuts up to 12”.  No more cutting down those large scrapbook papers.  This baby can accommodate 3 more inches of cutting space than the SD.  Now for {…Read More…}