Are you looking for a unique, inexpensive tea light cover that you can make yourself?
Tea lights make great accents for all kinds of events, from weddings to Christmas parties.  You can find all kinds of lovely tea light covers in store, but they can end up costing quite a bit – especially if you need a lot for a big event!
Check out this clever tutorial from the Wedding Bee – they’ve made tea light covers from thread and fabric stiffener that look like pricey decor items from a shop.

This would be a great way to use your “theme colors” or …read more

Are you tired of spending $$$ for those little fabric flowers in the scrapbooking section from the big craft stores?
Giddy Greetings had to make 200 wedding favors, using fabric flowers, when she got a thrify and clever idea:
Isn’t that a great way to save money in your craft budget?  In fact, my local dollar store has big bunches of flowers for just a dollar or two – that’s a lot better than $10 for a jar of petals!

Ready to get back to your bangle bracelet?
We wrapped the outside of the bracelet yesterday , and let it dry overnight.  Today we’re going to line the inside, making a nice, clean looking finish.
Noreen left an excellent comment, noting that you can also varnish your bracelet as well.  Varnishing will protect the bracelet and keep it looking shiny and new for longer.  I personally prefer a satin spray varnish – it’s available from most hardware stores.
We need to measure the cuff first, to see how wide it is.  My bracelet is 2″ wide, so I need to cut the lining …read more