Finding just the right draperies without breaking the bank is a DIYers dream. But when presented with a simple sewing task vs. paying sticker price for the perfect curtains, many of us go running to the bank because we’d rather put those hard-earned pennies to work than break out a needle and thread. Well, no […]
How to Sew Ruffled Burlap Curtains
Sometimes you want bold curtains (like many of these painted curtains) and other times you want a calmer feeling from your window treatments. Something that adds grace and style without overwhelming. Not too plain, but not too overbearing. These ruffled burlap curtains are a wonderful solution! Read on for the tutorial, and check out all […]
No-Sew Magnetic Window Covering
I love having LOTS of light in my home, so I really like entry doors with windows. But, sometimes you need to lessen the light a bit, or cut down on the line of sight into your home. So you can use a privacy film like this, or you can be super smart and use […]
Halloween Sewing Projects – 37 Simple Decorations to Sew
Halloween is fast-approaching, and what better way to get the house ready than with a few great sewing projects? If you’re lacking in the free time department but still have the “urge to serge,” take a look at these 37 ideas for decorative (and simple!) Halloween sewing projects. Choose one, two, or a few […]
25 Nursery Decor Projects
25 Nursery Decor Projects Hey, it’s Cecily from Ceci Bean back with another roundup of great projects. With some big news for my husband and me, decorating a nursery has been top of mind! But after all the important practical items have been purchased (wow, that stuff can really add up!), there’s not quite as much left for […]
25 Cool DIY Clocks
25 Cool DIY Clocks Hey everyone, it’s Cecily from Ceci Bean back with some new ideas for you to spruce up your walls. We all know artwork can really pull together a room, but so can clocks! They are functional, but they can also be beautiful and bring personality to a room. These examples below show that nearly […]
Easy Homemade Christmas Stockings; Day 8
I made these no knit-knit stockings a couple years ago. I really like them, but this year I wanted us to have all matching stockings. So I went looking for the perfect fabric to make stockings with. I had a white, paisley mattelasse in mind… but apparently that was a pipe dream, sad for me. […]
Copycat Land of Nod Floor Pouf Tutorial
The Land of Nod is one of those sites that I can just browse and drool over for hours. Lovely designs, amazing inspiration… but sometimes the prices make even the non-DIYers among us say, “I can make that myself!” And, by DIYing it, we can make a project we love that fits both our budget […]
Easy DIY Bedroom Art Tutorial
Okay, so I made this DIY headboard about 3 years ago, but about every week, even now, I get asked where I found the art above the headboard. So, I have decided to give you a really quick easy tutorial to follow to make this bedroom art, since it is DIY and super easy to […]
Hair Bow Storage Tutorial
Since I am the mom of two lovely girls that have had lots of hair since birth, it seems that hair bows are everywhere. They reproduce like bunny rabbits! So, I wanted needed to come up with my own way to store these bows… or bow-bows as Lydia likes to call them. I made this, […]
St. Patrick’s Day No Sew Holiday Shirt
I love this idea no sew holiday shirt because it can be used for any occasion. It is really simple to create a custom shirt for your little one…or for yourself. The materials are inexpensive…and you are only limited by your creativity 🙂 I used to make these all the time when my twins were […]
I Heart Pillows!
With Valentines’ coming up I thought it would be fun to make a throw pillow. But lets be honest, I really don’t have time to make throw pillows that only get used once a year. I *should* have much more important things to do, that doesn’t always mean I do those things… uhem. But my daughter, […]
25 Best Handmade Christmas Ornaments
If you’ve spent any time here at Remodelaholic during the holidays, then you know at least one thing: I love decorating for Christmas. This is going to sound crazy…but in my dreamworld, I’d get to pick a new Christmas decor theme every year and try out different colors and styles of ornaments! In my real […]
25 Best Advent Calendars
Thanksgiving dinner is over, Black Friday has passed, and Cyber Monday is upon us. I guess we’ve officially kicked off the holiday season, haven’t we? It’s time to start counting the days to our favorite holidays. Christian tradition calls the four weeks leading up to Christmas Advent. Advent celebrations vary quite a bit from country […]
Stenciled Drapery Tutorial
Stenciled Drapery Tutorial by Heather Hi Remodelaholic readers!!! I am so glad to be guest posting today, from one remodelaholic to another!!! I blog over at {twenty}something where I write about turning a builder beige turn-key into a home through lots of DIY projects and lots of great Pottery Barn and West Elm knock-off tutorials…all done on […]
