Sidewalk PirateMar 29, 20221 min readArt journling on a budget part 2, mark making toolsI am so sorry. This video has been up on YouTube since Friday and I completely forgot to post it here. I apologise. Alas. Here it is....
Sidewalk PirateMar 12, 20221 min readArt journal on a budget. The videoMy blog is being difficult and not letting me add photos right now, or videos, so I have to give you a link to youtube. So, if you are in...
Sidewalk PirateNov 13, 20212 min readFestive throw pillows, a tutorial of sorts.A few years ago, I made myself a few festive throw pillow covers. They were quickly done and look so cute. You can make them as fancy, or...
Sidewalk PirateNov 4, 20212 min readApartment makeover on a pocket lint budgetI am on a must-get-the-apartment-spruced-up-kick, but I am also on a pocket lint and gum wrappes budget. The solution to this is...
Sidewalk PirateOct 24, 20213 min readThe weekend in paper.When my kids were little, I would occasionally craft advent calendars for them, when we could not get our hands on one from Trader Joe's...
Sidewalk PirateOct 13, 20212 min readSoapWe have soap saver sachets for the shower, so the new soap goes in and sort of absorbs the old slivers. But the soap dish is a bit of a...
Sidewalk PirateSep 1, 20214 min readPattern making from existing garnments, here is how I do itI have decided to host a sew along in September sometime over on twitter. Probably starting around the 20th. Nothing big, you can work on...
Sidewalk PirateJun 14, 20212 min readBlending stumps.I got a new commission. This means a few preparatory sketches are in order and back to drawing more. While getting all my stuff together,...
Sidewalk PirateMay 12, 20214 min readFabric twine boho bracelet tutorialI am still trying to find new ways of using up my fabric twine. I love the way it looks, so I keep making it, but one can only display so...
Sidewalk PirateApr 21, 20213 min readMore pretty flower potsSince potted plants have become a big deal on instagram, Flower pots and cache pots have gotten ridiculous expensive. (Not to mention...
Sidewalk PirateApr 16, 20213 min readAdventures in aquaponicsI am sure you have heard of aquaponics. It is everywhere. Growing plants in water. Adding the nutrients the plant needs to the water,...
Sidewalk PirateApr 13, 20214 min readRainbow 🌈 flower pot sleeveSpring is in full swing now and plants are growing everywhere. Outdoor plants are sprouting and indoor plants may need repotting. Cute...
Sidewalk PirateApr 6, 20214 min readPeace to all wo enter here.I made a thing. With fabric twine. I am sure you all have seen the tutorials on how to make fabric twine. I love the way it looks! I also...
Sidewalk PirateFeb 16, 20212 min readBaby socksI am currently making baby socks to donate to this drive. I made up my own newborn to 3 months pattern and thought I share, in case you...
Sidewalk PirateJan 11, 20213 min readHow to fix blunt knitting needlesA set of shorter straight needles has been on my wish list for a while. I have assorted, vintage long ones, but they can get in the way...
Sidewalk PirateJan 3, 20214 min readBottle cap pincushion tutorialAs promised. Here is the tutorial for the cute bottle cap pincushions I love so much. Materials list: 🟢Felt scrap (about 4x6 inch piece...
Sidewalk PirateJan 1, 20212 min readHow to harvest used Tea bagsI love using tea bags for all kinds of things. I paint on them, embroider on them, or use them in junk and art journals. Next I want to...
Sidewalk PirateDec 18, 20202 min readTiny stockingsI promised I would be back this weekend with the pattern for these tiny stocking, alas, I accidentally scheduled the post wrong! So...
Sidewalk PirateAug 14, 20205 min readBoho stone necklace/talismanIn this economy, who can afford big rocks? Well, WE CAN! I love big statement jewellery. I am a hippie at heart and definitely a bohemian...
Sidewalk PirateAug 3, 20204 min readHand rolled edge tutorialI love my vintage handkerchiefs, I really do! They are dainty and girly and cute. The thing is: they are usually small and I like my...
