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Monday, November 25, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
How To Use Soap Nuts for "Greener" laundry
Want a natural, renewable source of laundry detergent? Try using soap nuts in your next batch of laundry. It's not hard to learn how to use soap nuts and it makes laundry so much healthier and eco-friendly. Read more... Monday, November 4, 2013
Apple Chips Recipe
Apple chips are an easy way to make a healthy snack. They deliver delicious apple flavor with potato chip-like crunch. A great, healthy snack for kids. Read more...
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Child's Jack-o-lantern Applique Shirt Tutorial and FREE pattern link
This is an easy shirt to make for a child. It involves using a simple blanket stitch to attach the applique to the shirt. You can down the free PDF applique pattern at: http://thewoodlandelf.com/patterns/pumpkin-applique-pattern
Monday, October 21, 2013
Harry Potter Costume Tutorial Part 2 - Robe, Crest, Glasses
Here is part 2 of the Harry Potter costume tutorial. This covers making the robe, the house crest, and a pair of glasses.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Easy No-Sew Harry Potter Costume Part 1: Sweater, Shirt, & Tie
This Harry Potter costume is pretty quick to put together. A lot of pieces needed can be picked up at your local 2nd-hand shop (which makes it an eco-friendly and inexpensive costume as well), and the rest can be very easily made. There is almost no sewing involved (just a tiny bit for the robe closure), so it's easy enough for kids to make themselves.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Thor Costume Tutorial Part 3 - Hammer, Cape, Boots, & Belt
Here is the third and final part of the Thor costume tutorial.
Monday, September 16, 2013
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