An increasing number of Americans are turning away from disposable paper-or-plastic shopping bags, and preferring to use reusable bags made from canvas or recycled materials. This eco-chic trend is great news for the environment: it keeps scarce resources like petroleum-based plastics and tree-sourced paper (and the energy used to manufacture and transport them) from being […]
Tag Archives: Appliques
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The addition of appliques is a great way to embellish ordinary shirts, bedding, decorative pillows, and much more. They add a touch of matchless creativity that’s absent from mass produced items typically sold in stores. Appliques turn ordinary fabric into something uniquely extraordinary. Don’t buy ready-made appliques. You can make appliques from many different types […]
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“Do it yourself” window treatments are unique because they add a personal touch to home decorating. “Do it yourself” window treatments are generally lower in price than ready-made window treatments, and “do it yourself” window treatments are often higher in quality than window treatments purchased in stores. You can easily design beautiful “do it yourself” […]
It’s amazing how different an outfit can look after adding a simple iron on applique. Applications, made with small buttons, sequins, or just cloth, can change the appearance of clothes more than just instantly, though. Forget about the applications of clothing made in mind, and use them to add sparkling things around the house, such […]
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If you’ve ever crocheted a project thinking it needed a little something extra consider adding a crocheted appliqué motif. Besides being fun to do, crocheted appliqués (also called motifs) add personality to a piece of otherwise ordinary crocheting fabric such as purses, clothing or blankets. Although they may look intimidating to a new crocheter, they’re […]
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If you are interested in this topic, also read Your Guide to Quick Glass Crafts and Using Glass Bricks to Create Walls in Your Home . Glass blocks, usually used as room dividers in homes, can be found for home improvement. Smaller versions can be found at a craft stores in various colors and sizes. […]
My family and I recently moved to a 1,300 square foot townhouse, and I didn’t want to spend a small fortune or put a lot of effort into decorating a house that wasn’t really mine. This provides information on how I decorated my little girl’s room on a budget, and how I turned her room […]