I love saving money or finding a treasure at one of my usual “haunts” but getting something for free is the best. Below is a list of “free” tools that I use for this site. Add these to your “blogging” toolbox and you won’t be sorry. They’re all free and very useful. And, as I… Continue reading Free Tools For Your Blog or Website
Tag: do-it-yourself projects
Homemade Lunch Bags
Back to school means school lunches. If you or your student needs a lunch bag and you're not interested in the designs offered at the store, you can easily make these homemade lunch bags. These lunch bags are easy to clean, too. They can be wiped down or filled with warm, soapy water for a… Continue reading Homemade Lunch Bags
BlogHer in The Backyard
Sometimes indulging takes the form of making time to make new friends. At the BlogHer 2011 Conference in San Diego, CA, I had the opportunity to meet Elisa Camahort-Page, who along with three other women, started BlogHer, a community and media company created in partnership with women in social media. When Elisa mentioned she’d be… Continue reading BlogHer in The Backyard
How to Cover a Hula Hoop with Fabric
Howdy folks! I'm really excited to be a guest here on Go Gingham. When Sara and I first met, we instantly bonded over our mutual world-view through eco-green glasses. Her chick with sticks post was right up my alley. She thinks my motto, "Mall is a 4-letter word" is hilarious. So I was honored when… Continue reading How to Cover a Hula Hoop with Fabric
How to Make Awnings
Keeping a house cool in the summer can be expensive. Awnings are a great way to keep your home cooler while not increasing your electrical bill. Anytime you can create a barrier between the sun and the outside of a window, the inside of your home will stay dramatically cooler. We had a retractable awning… Continue reading How to Make Awnings
How to Turn a House Into a Home
One of my neighbors recently moved from a rental house on our street into her own home. She and her fiancée are getting married soon. She called me recently to ask for some advice on how to turn a house into a home. When I arrived at her sweet home, we reviewed her goals. She… Continue reading How to Turn a House Into a Home
DIY Flower Arranging
Let me go on record here: I am not a floral designer and up until this project, I had no experience with fancy flowers. My expertise is in easy, cut from the yard flower arrangements. I am a “Do It Yourself Type of Gal” especially if it involves saving money! When a friend asks for… Continue reading DIY Flower Arranging
Sew Your Own iPod Cover
When I see the vast assortment of plastic covers for iPods, phones, and other electronic devices, I shake my head. Why pay money for something that can be made for very little cost and requires very little effort? You can sew these on your regular sewing machine. These covers and holders are made from double… Continue reading Sew Your Own iPod Cover
Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork
I’m always on the lookout for wooden frames. Wooden frames, with or without the glass in them, are generally the least expensive item at garage sales, estate sales, and second-hand stores. Who wants frames without glass, matting material, and artwork? I do! You’ll want them, too, after you see how easy it is to frame… Continue reading Do It Yourself Project: Framing Artwork
And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…
Jessyka! Congratulations. Jessyka is a knitter and a sewer – and you can read about her projects here. Thanks to everyone who left a comment. If you didn’t win the cover but you’d like to sew one yourself, please click here to find the pattern, pictures, and how to directions. Want to read about the… Continue reading And The Winner of the Tissue Box Cover Is…
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