In the Craft Room Archives - Page 2 of 10

Burlap and Fabric Produce Basket tutorial {or how to un-gross your kitchen}

Have I ever mentioned that since leaving home at 19 the longest I’ve ever lived in one home is 5 years? Well, it’s true. So, …

Make a Five Minute Flag Shirt

Note: Once a week I share a popular post from the archives. This post was originally published in June 2014. When my big kids were …

Tips for Making Coiled Rope Baskets

ok, we (as in I) have fallen in love with making rope baskets. There is something fulfilling about taking something utilitarian (the rope) and creating …

Teacher gifts don't have to be expensive to be meaningful. Here are over 30 inexpensive ideas that will help your child's teacher feel appreciated.

Saying Thank You with Handmade Teacher Gifts {that they will actually use}

Twice a year (at Christmas and at the end of the year) parents everywhere are wondering what to give their child’s teacher as a thank …

SchneiderPeeps - Beeswax candles aren't the only thing you can make with beeswax. How about some lip balm or even furniture polish? Here are over 35 fun ideas for using beeswax.

Over 25 Beeswax Uses for Your Body and Home

There are so many uses for beeswax that go beyond beeswax candles and salves – those are fun but so are lotions, growing mushrooms and …

SchneiderPeeps - Traditional Pillowcase Dresses can be made with real pillowcases or just from fabric. Learn how to make a pillowcase dress that won't fall off if one of the ties comes untied. This is one in a series of variations.

The Amazing Pillowcase Dress Sew~Along {Traditional Dress}

Note: Once a week I share a popular post from the archives. This post was originally published in June 2012. This week we’re going to …

SchneiderPeeps - Pillowcase Dresses are a really fun way to give new life to a vintage pillowcase

The Amazing Pillowcase Dress Sew~Along {Lined and Empire Waist version}

Note: Once a week I share a popular post from the archives. This post was originally published in June 2012. Even though pillowcase dresses are …

SchneiderPeeps - Art projects for kids should be fun and frugal. Dyed pasta fits the bill nicely. With just three ingredients you can have hours of creative fun.

Art Projects for Kids {Dyed Pasta}

Note: Once a week I share a popular post from the archives. This post was originally published in March 2012. One of the fun things …

Reveal of the handmades

Well, it’s been quite the holiday season around here – we stretched Christmas celebrations all the way out to January 3rd! Now that the merry making …

SchneiderPeeps-Giving Handmade when you don't have time. There is no need to feel guilty about not having time (or talent) to make all - or even some- of your gifts. These wonderful small shops have you covered.

Handmade Christmas Gifts When You Don’t Have Time

While I love to make Christmas gifts for friends and family I usually have too many ideas for the time I have. So, instead of getting …