DIY: Dino Tails

This how-to caught my eye the other day in Craft Magazine. I could not wait to make some of my very own dino/dragon tails! So what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon? A little green tea, Law and Order reruns, and sewing!

This project was super quick and has easy to follow instructions. I used felt I had left over from a previous project, velcro bits, and a little bit of stuffing. I just simply love them. And I hope my little friends Zach and Saskia do as well!! I actually made the third tail with an adult size waistband. I have to admit……. I wore it around for a little while! It may be going right into my costume box.

my new dino tails

Thank you Jessica of Running with Scissors, for this great tutorial! I am sure these tails will be a smash hit!

awesome hack project with Ikea lamps

I LOVE this tutorial from Cloud 9 Fabrics! I feel like we all have these Ikea lamps hanging around our houses. Add a piece of pretty of fabric and you get this……

a stunning lamp and shade. Well done!!

Boxy to foxy t-shirt tutorial

I found this great, simple t shirt tutorial on Craft Magazine’s website. I tried a few men’s t shirts I had lying around, and now they are super cute girl cut shirts! The only tip I would add is that men’s t-shirts generally don’t stretch as much as girlie shirts do. When picking your favorite t to use as a pattern, pick one that isn’t completely stretched across you when on.

Here are a few pics my new t’s!

Sweet thrift store find. Swatch t

I am in COMPLETE control!

DANG!

amazing painted mats

I am always unsatisfied with the flooring options I can find. Right now I am frustrated with the retro kitchen flooring patterns. I was thinking that painting the floor be a good option. Hmmmmm…….

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