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T-Shirt Tote Bag

My love for old T-shirts really knows no bounds. I’ve made pajama shorts and yarn from them, so when I saw this pin

I knew I had a project for this month’s Pinterest Challenge. The Pinterest Challenge is hosted by Erlene of My Pinterventures, and the goal is to inspire everyone to actual make some of those pins you’ve saved, instead of just pinning them.

Mr. SuzerSpace used to travel a lot for work, and he just about always brought home a T-shirt or two for me. When deciding on the best one for this t-shirt tote bag project, I went with this old and super wrinkly one, mainly because it had a pocket. We shop at Aldi, and you need a quarter for the shopping cart, so the pocket would come in handy.

Turn a t-shirt into a tote bag perfect for groceries in this month's Pinterest Challenge | SuzerSpace

Following the tutorial in the t-shirt tote bag pin, I cut off the arms, and because I’m short, I took a little off the length as well. A lot of bags scrape the ground when I walk, so since I was making a custom grocery t-shirt tote bag, I figured I’d customize the height as well.

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June 18, 2019 by By Upcycling From a Tutorial I made this In the Craft Room In the Sewing Room

HTV Vinyl: The only good reason to iron!

Knowing whether the vinyl should be peeled off the carrier when warm or cool makes a big difference in your HTV project | SuzerSpace

I have a confession to make. I hate ironing.

I’ve been known to rewash a load of laundry just because it’s wrinkly from the dryer. And I have solemnly sworn to never buy linen clothes again.

So it’s not really surprising that I don’t do a lot of heat transfer vinyl projects. I bought my Silhouette Cameo mostly for working with paper. It came with a nice sample pack of adhesive vinyl, and I have had a great time decorating all the things in the house with that, and I’ve purchased more to keep those projects going.

But it didn’t come with any iron-on vinyl, and I resisted trying it out.

I did create some really fun stenciled T-shirts – one with scrap vinyl, and then a couple more using freezer paper stencils.

Of course, that’s not really ironing. And as it turns out, HTV vinyl isn’t really ironing either.

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June 11, 2019 by I made this In the Craft Room Using my Silhouette Cameo

Five Great Father’s Day Craft Ideas

Five Great Father's Day Craft Ideas | SuzerSpace

If you are like me, then you really don’t need a reason to craft.

But, if there is a holiday looming, it does kind of focus my interest. Even if it’s not a holiday I’m really going to celebrate. The flood of blog posts and Pinterest Pins gets my creative gears whirring and the next thing you know, I’m making something. On topic or not – doesn’t matter.

Father’s Day is also a good inspiration source, because for some reason, it’s harder to think of more masculine craft projects. So many of these work out great for birthday gifts or Christmas surprises for that great guy in your life.

Here are five ideas that I’ve pinned for later from the crop of Father’s Day ideas this year:

This tutorial for Candy Bar Wrappers doesn’t have to be used for just Father’s Day – this easily technique could be reused for just about any occasion.

It’s no secret that I like kid’s crafts, and this one even has a video for stepping through the process of making simple necktie cards.

For a similar idea, but with a lot more detail, this shirt card tutorial even features a front pocket. My dad required all shirts have that all important sunglass pocket!

Even if you aren’t a big paper crafter, it wouldn’t be too difficult to pull this project off. And if you had to “test” some of the pieces before you put them in this emergency stash box, I think Dad would approve 🙂 .

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I’d be a really bad blogger and Etsy store owner if I didn’t include my own item – this knock out frame is easy to cut with a craft cutting machine like a Silhouette Cameo or Cricut, but it can also be cut with an X-acto knife. Either fold it up like a card, or use the alternate setup to make a framed sign. A little bit of whatever you place behind it shows through, so you can make a one-of-a-kind personalized gift.

Pin this so you have a list of great craft projects for the next time you need a gift idea for a guy in your life.

Five Great Fathers's Day Craft Ideas | SuzerSpace.com

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June 4, 2019 by Holidays I made this In the Craft Room To Celebrate

Faux Galvanized Metal

Following a tutorial from A Piece of the Rainbow, this Pinterest Challenge creates faux galvanized metal out of corrugated cardboard | SuzerSpace

I am a recovering cardboard box addict. That means I recognize that I have a problem with hoarding cardboard boxes, and that I’ve asked someone (Mr. SuzerSpace) to hold me accountable.

It’s taken years, but I have finally let go of all the boxes in the basement that belong to things we don’t own anymore. And I’ve cut down and recycled the big boxes from the televisions, and I’ve given up all the shoeboxes that I was saving for “some project.”

We also have a firm “one in then one out” rule which means if I want to keep a new box I’ve found, I have to let go of an old one.

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May 21, 2019 by By Upcycling From a Tutorial I made this In the Craft Room

Herb Garden Markers

It’s no real secret that I don’t have a green thumb. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone, but whenever I see those beautiful photos of homes with indoor plants, my mind filters out the last time and it’s unhappy ending and starts dreaming of buying new greenery, scrubbing up some pots and rearranging furniture.

And then I come back to earth. It’s best for all involved if I stick to something simple like herbs. This year I accidentally became very successful growing garlic.

Hand lettering adds a special touch to this herb garden marker | SuzerSpace

A garlic head fell out of the basket I keep them in and became hidden behind the toaster. When I found it, it had sprouted two-inch long greens and a set of roots, so I dropped it in a small metal pail filled with dirt and it really took off. The long greens are super mild but add a nice topping to cooking – kind of like chives only garlicky.

I’m also good with basil and oregano, growing them in big pots outside and trimming them for cooking as needed.

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May 14, 2019 by By Upcycling I made this In the Craft Room Using my Silhouette Cameo
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