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Taking down a 10 foot foundation planting

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Quilted Scrappy Duffel

I had a drawer full of random calico scraps and a need for a roomy bag, so I set myself a challenge: make a duffel bag without buying a single thing new

Taking down a 10 foot foundation planting

Clearly, it was too big, and too close to the garage and adjacent path. But how to get it out with the least amount of fuss and expense?

I looked everywhere for a kitchen cart just the right width and height and depth to fit in the spot between the stove and the fridge, and also around the gas pipe that comes out of the floor towards the back of the space. Finally I gave up and DIYed.

Burning drainage holes

Lacking a soldering iron, I use a candle to quickly put drainage holes in recycled plastic containers for planting seeds.

Trellis

Decorative painted wood trellis, my first try

mini xeriscape planter

Quick and easy mini-brick planter project for a hot/dry summer, cold winter, location.

Recycled DIY backpack

I was looking for a fun hand sewing challenge around the same time I was also thinking I could use a light weight backpack for biking...

Drying Herbs

Turns out "making our own spices!" is a fun kids project.

diy counter top

Tearing out a broken range top left us with a topless cabinet. So we shoved it into the middle of the kitchen and topped it off with this inexpensive counter top to use as a temporary island.

Painting Over Wallpaper

Time to bury that wallpaper in primer and paint!

Make Long Sleeves into Short Sleeves

Picked up a great shirt thrifting, but the cuffs were ridiculous... snip, whir, short sleeves!

putting old placemats to use

I can't be the only one with a stash of seen-better-days placemats looking to be put to good use. Well, here's a quick idea: summer sliding!

Chive Seed Saving Craft Project

Chives are easy to grow with beautiful flowers and produce a easily harvestable seeds in quantity... here's a quick and easy idea for something to do with all those little seeds.

DIY seed propagation heating mat

A simple way to create a warm environment for seeds to sprout.

Custom Spring Planting Schedule

Select your target last frost date and select the plants you would like to grow for a customized planting calendar to print.

Commuter Tote Bag

Now that I'm working full time and commuting via bus and train, I envy the numerous women I see who seem fully capable of venturing forth with nothing more than an attractive shoulder bag. But not enough to quit bringing my assorted bulky items with me. Time to get sewing!