DIY RESOURCES

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A Study in Hand Stitches (including button sewing!)

I’ve just decided to digitize and upload all my cool sewing lessons I have saved from high school. Enjoy!

etsy: DIY galaxy envelopes tutorial by Mini-eco.

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:20:22 -0400

etsy:

DIY galaxy envelopes tutorial by Mini-eco.

unconsumption: More pallet repurposing: Backyard bar,...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:20:32 -0400

unconsumption:

More pallet repurposing: Backyard bar, anyone?

(via Ian Riley)

OMG

strangeasanjles: kindamouthy: mad-inked-gypsy: #thrifting...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:26:15 -0400

strangeasanjles:

kindamouthy:

mad-inked-gypsy:

#thrifting #chair #embroidery #recycled #black #rose

Fucking genius at work.

Ho. Lee. Shit.

prettylittlepieces: DIY FABRIC ENVELOPES

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:24:39 -0400

prettylittlepieces:

DIY FABRIC ENVELOPES

daisy-pickers: DIY Doily Envelope ♥ Found here! Fold a...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:33:56 -0400

daisy-pickers:

DIY Doily Envelope ♥ Found here!

Fold a heart-shaped doily into a chic, lacy envelope!

Click here for more DIY inspiration!

daisy-pickers: My Current Inspiration: Plastic Animal Crafts...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:29:50 -0400

daisy-pickers:

My Current Inspiration: Plastic Animal Crafts ♥

In the next few days I’ll be posting some of these cheap, easy, and ADORABLE crafts that would brighten any room, or make a great gift :)

Click here for more DIY inspiration!

heartsorelegions: If you’re starting plants from seeds this...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:35:24 -0500

heartsorelegions:

If you’re starting plants from seeds this year, don’t waste your hard-earned cash on tiny planters from the garden center. Save a few bucks - and get a little more use out of your throw-aways - by making your own seed-starters from recycled materials!

To make your own biodegradable mini-planter (that’s right, no transplanting!), you will need scissors and a toilet paper or paper towel roll.

How to make it:

1. Using scissors, cut six to eight small slits in the end of your toilet paper roll (if using a paper towel roll, cut the roll into three pieces before beginning this step).

2. Fold the strips down so they overlap.

3. Fill carefully with wet soil, and set in a baking sheet.

4. Plant one seed per roll. After germination, just plant the whole thing in your garden!

If you don’t mind transplanting your seedlings, you can use all kinds of recyclables for germination: Takeout containers, plastic cups, soda bottles and shoe boxes - just to name a few.

fuckyeahcraft: Amazing storage idea using old record sleeves,...

Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:32:04 -0500

fuckyeahcraft:

Amazing storage idea using old record sleeves, from Paper and Stitch.

Mixtape from iTunes

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:02:25 -0500

How to make a cassette mixtape from your itunes library!

decodeencode: A Guide to SeedSaving, SeedStewardship & Seed...

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:34:05 -0500

decodeencode:

A Guide to SeedSaving, SeedStewardship & Seed Sovereignty (PDF) by The Seed Ambassadors Project (2010).

From the front page …

If SEED SAVING is collecting seeds for replanting in the future…

Then SEED STEWARDSHIP is the process of saving seeds with the purpose of maintaining or improving that seed’s health and resilience. It also includes the act of saving and selecting a variety over a period of many seasons, with the end goal of passing it on to others in the future.

The ideal of SEED SOVEREIGNTY firmly plants seed saving and seed stewardship in the realm of fundamental human rights. It is the freedom to save seed and determine the foundation on which our food system rests. With the current attacks of industry hitting at the heart of food sovereignty, the simple act of seed saving becomes a major act of resistance and social empowerment.

Contents …

Why Save Seeds

Fundamental Concepts

Seed Saving Tools

Easy Seed

Tomatoes (the gateway drug)

Beans & Peas

Corn

Cucumbers, Melons, & Squash

Herbs: Annual & Biennial

Lettuce

Peppers, Eggplant & friends

Spinach & Miscellaneous Greens

Less Easy Seed

Biennial Roots: Beets, Chard, Carrots,

Onions, Leeks, Parsnips

Brassicas: Broccoli, Kale, Cabbage,

Turnips, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi

Guide to Jargon

Read More

thespithouse: snakebomb: I built two cardboard shelves for my...

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:17:53 -0500

thespithouse:

snakebomb:

I built two cardboard shelves for my zines and minicomics! There wasn’t enough room for my entire collection so I limited it to multiple publications/series from artists. Tons of work by friends here (I have at least 20 zines from Max Clotfelter and Marc Palm).

tazadete: Rework the ordinary.

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:28:15 -0400

tazadete:

Rework the ordinary.

yourmaj3sty: Use a lemon, orange or a grapefruit to start your...

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:27:11 -0400

yourmaj3sty:

Use a lemon, orange or a grapefruit to start your seedlings. Plant the entire thing in the ground and the peels will compost directly into the soil to nourish the plants as they grow.

fuckyeahcraft: How to make a stab bound journal with How Did...

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:56:49 -0400

fuckyeahcraft:

How to make a stab bound journal with How Did You Make This?

leviathancrafts: Awesome!! This nifty little chart helps me to...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:23:16 -0400

leviathancrafts:

Awesome!! This nifty little chart helps me to pick out the right glue for my project every single time. Design sponge is an excellent resource blog for everyone from beginners to the most die hard crafters! Go on and check it out, you may even build your own adhesives tool box!!

-Via

sustainable-sam: apartmentgardeningproject: Sweet basil! The...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:35:59 -0400

sustainable-sam:

apartmentgardeningproject:

Sweet basil!

The 5 Best Herbs to Grow for a Windowsill Herb Garden

craftingitup: Make a cool storage box out of those old game...

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:15:30 -0400

craftingitup:

Make a cool storage box out of those old game boards!

Tutorial from here.

greenlivingagent: brkfstschmrkfst: Various plants (in no...

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:59:36 -0400

greenlivingagent:

brkfstschmrkfst:

Various plants (in no particular order) that you can regrow from the food you already have! Woot! Way to reuse and recycle! I constantly have green onions and celery growing. (And potatoes/sweet potatoes but that just because they decided to do that in my pantry) Do you guys regrow any of your food?

Apples- http://www.ehow.com/how_2135774_grow-apple-seeds.html

Tomatoes- http://www.ehow.com/how_5581958_grow-tomatoes-fresh-tomato-seeds.html

Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes- http://www.gardenguides.com/117543-plant-cuttings-potatoes.html

Green Onions- http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-grow-green-onions-indefinitely.html
http://tipnut.com/nifty-food-plants/

Leeks- same technique as green onions

Carrot Tops- http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/children-in-the-garden/grow-carrot-tops.htm

Pineapple- http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.com/Pineapple/pineapple.htm

Romaine Lettuce- Same technique as celery

Cabbage- Same technique as celery

Celery- http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/growing-celery-indoors-never-buy-celery.html

Avocado -http://www.thehungrymouse.com/2009/09/09/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-from-an-avocado-pit/

Lentils- http://foodstoragemadeeasy.net/2009/02/19/how-to-grow-sprouts/

Pumpkin- http://pinterest.com/pin/98375573080950437/

Ginger- http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/

Garlic- http://www.gardenswag.com/2011/12/5-foods-you-can-grow-from-kitchen-scraps/

Bonus: Bok Choy - http://www.17apart.com/2012/02/how-to-regrowing-bok-choy.html

(via The Healthy Hybrid - A life in transition)

Reblogging to have this GREAT info on my dash!

unconsumption: I totally admire the ingenuity here — I keep...

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:12:54 -0400

unconsumption:

I totally admire the ingenuity here — I keep meaning to buy a bike light, and this person fashioned one out of a spice jar and easily obtainable parts (lots of which I probably already have, sitting around):

So many objects are made to break and be thrown away, but many are easily fixed if one takes the time to examine their faults. DIY not only functions as a way to easily fix broken products, but also as a way to build your own sturdy designs.

I have had so many bike lights break, get stolen off my bike, or just fall off while riding (or getting hit by SUVs) that I created LED bike lights made from recycled jars. I have never had one of my handmade lights stolen or fall off.

Recently, I found myself on the West Coast borrowing a bike from a friend, which had no light. The nearest bike shop was five miles away, so I came up with this design for an easy-to-build bike light, using parts from the local hardware store, an LED from an electronics chain, and a small plastic spice jar.

I want to try this. If I do, I’ll report back!

(via How-Tuesday: DIY Bike Light | The Etsy Blog)