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September 1, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days!

ALL 101 Handmade Days Projects in One Place! - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101HandmadeDays

Holy Cow Y'all!! I did it! I completed my 101 Handmade Days summer project! Its hard to believe that its over!! In some ways it felt like this project would never end... and yet, at the same time, it feels like its just flown by!   I have to tell ya, its been been quite the experience. There … [Read more...]

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August 17, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard

Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101handmadedays

A couple of weeks ago I tried to convince the hubs to hop the fence into our neighbors back yard and cut me a couple slices from the tree that had fallen during a storm. He didn't believe me when I said I had some projects in mind... and my efforts to convince him were in vain. So imagine my utter … [Read more...]

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August 6, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Upcycled Apothecary Jar

upcycled apothecary jar - busybeingjennifer.com #101handmadedays

Ya'll pprobably know by now that I'm addicted to upcycling. AKA using ‘old’ items to create new, useful, beautiful things!! Upcycling can be a fun and easy and get those creative juices flowing! I've wanted an apothecary jar of some sort for displays and storage... but they're so darn expensive! … [Read more...]

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June 25, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Braided Fabric Headband

Braided Fabric Headband - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101HandmadeDays

I'm a bit of a scrap fabric hoarder... I just never know when I'm going to need them and I can't bring myself to part with the rainbow of bits and pieces. Besides, I love coming up with fun and unique ways to use up all the fabric odds and ends! I've had some longer strips added to the ever growing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: DIY Project, easy diy, sewing, tutorial

June 24, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Red White and Blue Pillow Cover

Red White and Blue Pillow Cover - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101HandmadeDays

My in-laws have one of the cutest patio sets under their back awning. The four of us love to sit out there in the evenings, when hubby is home, for hours just chatting and telling stories. Its one of my favorite ways to spend an evening. Here's the thing though, it might be a cute patio set, but it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 4th of July, pillow cover, red white and blue, sewing, tutorial

June 2, 2015 by Jennifer

101 Handmade Days: Crocheted Rope Rug

Crocheted Rope Rug - BusyBeingJennifer.com #101HandmadeDays

Do you have a rug in front of your kitchen sink? I did for a while, but the cats ended up tearing it apart and it got tossed. Replacing it has been on my to do list for a while. When I cam across this tutorial for a Crocheted Rope Basket, I thought "Hey!" I can use these directions to make a rug! … [Read more...]

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April 27, 2015 by Jennifer

DIY Wire Wrapped Skeleton Key Wind Chime

About 3 years ago I found the coolest cast iron skeleton keys at a local antique market. I had no idea what I was going to do with them.... but I knew I had to have them! Fast forward 3 years and I FINALLY put them to good use! And I doubt I could have come up with a cooler way to use them than in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts + DIY's, DIY Projects Tagged With: Colorful, Craft, DIY, FUN, tutorial

May 20, 2014 by Jennifer

Selfish Summer Sewing

Selfish Summer Sewing - 8 Things I have to Sew this Summer - BusyBeingJennifer.com #summer #sewing #pattern #tutorial, #easysew #quilt #quiltlove

Despite my to do list being 9 million miles and needing to do some major making for the shop, I've been dreaming of doing some selfish sewing. Sewing prettiness just for me! In the hustle and bustle of running a shop and blog, plus the craziness that is every day life, I forget to take the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts + DIY's, DIY Projects, Fashion & Style Tagged With: Plans, project, Selfish Summer Sewing, sewing, summer, Summer Sewing, tutorial

March 27, 2014 by Jennifer

Free Mug Cozy Pattern and A Gift for a New Mom #TrendTea

Mommy's Time Out Basket - BusyBeingJennifer.com

One of my very good friends is DAYS away from bringing home their son. They've been going through the process of adopting for over 2 years. Its been quite the journey and I've been privileged to be a small part of their story (Read more about the L Family  here, here & here ). With all the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DIY Projects, Handmade Love, Real Life Tagged With: #TrendTea, Adoption, collective bias, crochet, Free Pattern, Mug Cozy, Target, Tea, tutorial

March 11, 2014 by Jennifer

St. Patty’s Day Traditions, Crafts and Treats

I may not know the complete details of my heritage... I'm a bit of a genetic mutt... but I DO know that I've got at least a little bit Irish blood flowing through my veins. I've always loved celebrating St. Patty's Day and this year is no exception! I'm starting with 101 ideas for St. Patty's Day … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts + DIY's, DIY Projects, Recipes Tagged With: Crafts + DIY's, DIY, food, Printable, recipe, round up, St. Patricks Day, St. Patties Day, tutorial

December 21, 2013 by Jennifer

DIY Gold “Dipped” Feather Ornament

DIY Gold Dipped Feather Ornament - BusyBeingJennifer.com

Its been a tradition for as long as I can remember to create a new ornament every Christmas. There HAS to be a new, handmade something  to go on the tree or it's just not Christmas!! Inspired by this new trend, I decided this year I needed some Gold "Dipped" Feather Ornaments :) I used the same … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts + DIY's, DIY Projects Tagged With: Christmas, DIY, handmade, ornament, tutorial

October 24, 2013 by Jennifer

Painted Burlap Flower Fall Wreath

I've had my neon flower wreath on the front door for far too long now! Its October for heaven's sake! Neon Pink isn't exactly a fall color :) So before I get CRAZY busy with market and shop stuff, I decided it was time for a new wreath, a painted burlap flower fall wreath to be exact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts + DIY's, DIY Projects Tagged With: DIY, fall, FUN, glue gun, paint, simple, tutorial, Wreath

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