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These days, more than ever, many people are starting to feel the need to turn to a more natural way of life in order to live more healthily and to protect the planet. Sometimes all it takes are small choices to make a big difference, such as repurposing what you have, using reusable products, or making your own products to avoid harmful or unethical industrial ones.

Click on any of the following natural living categories to check them out, or browse all the relevant posts below. And feel good about doing your part for a better world!

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DIY Neck Pillow Template PDF Download + Tutorial

September 12, 2019July 29, 2019
Kids love sewing and it’s easy with this neck pillow template pdf download! The free sewing pattern includes two sizes + carry strap, and is a fantastic and easy project for kids to sew by hand! Everyone loves travel neck pillows, and now you can make a customized one! #diypillows #neckpillowpattern #diyneckpillow #diytravelpillow

Guys, it’s once again Sew a Softie Month, and I’m so excited! Every year Trixi from Coloured Buttons organizes a month-long extravaganza during which sewing bloggers publish tutorials for stuffed projects that kids can sew. How amazing is that? Learning to sew teaches kids important …

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How to Hand Sew a Scrunchie for your Hair

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019
Learn to hand sew a scrunchie to put your hair in a comfortable ponytail. All you need are basic beginner hand sewing skills to rock one of the best fashions of the 80s! #diyscrunchie #handmadescrunchie

Raise your hand if you’re an 80’s child! Or an 80’s teenager or an 80’s adult! If you were alive in the 80’s you know all about fashion staples of that decade: massively oversized T-shirts, legwarmers, pegged jeans and  puffy and wrinkly fabric covered hair …

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How to sew splash balls from an old bathing suit

June 29, 2019June 29, 2019
Learn how to sew splash balls with this free pattern and your old worn out swimwear! Fun summer play for kids in or out of the pool. Drop them in water and throw them at your opponent (or a wall or the ground) for a satisfying and cool splash! #diypooltoy #splashball

Oh MAN, is it HOT!! When we have hot, steamy summer weather, the kids and I love any and every way we can possibly stay cool. Which means we drink and eat a lot of really cold things (check out my popsicle and summer drink …

Read moreHow to sew splash balls from an old bathing suit

DIY Beaded Crochet Earrings Tutorial

June 19, 2019March 28, 2019
Quanto sono sfiziosi questi accessori unici?! Impara come fare orecchini all'uncinetto con perline. Istruzioni semplici anche per principianti! Ottimi da regalare a tutte le amiche! #orecchinialluncinetto #orecchinifaidate

I have this thing about beads and yarn. It’s just a winning combination. You might remember years ago that I made about a gazillion beaded knit necklaces for me and pretty much every woman that I know. Which is why, when DMC contacted me to …

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8 Easy Homemade Recycled Cat Toys in under 5 Minutes!

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019
Realizza questi 8 giochi fai da te per gatti con il riciclo creativo in meno di 5 minuti! Basta quello che hai già in casa per far divertire il tuo gatto preferito! #giochigatti #giochipergatti

I am, and have always been, a cat person. I love cats and have always had at least one since I was a little girl who begged her mother for a “kitty that goes meow all by itself.” About a year ago we brought two …

Read more8 Easy Homemade Recycled Cat Toys in under 5 Minutes!

Hand sewn plush heart pillow with pocket

January 31, 2020February 4, 2019
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with love notes inside the pocket of this hand sewn plush heart pillow! The free pattern is easy enough for beginners and children to sew by hand or by sewing machine. #valentinesdaysewing #vdaysewing #kidssew

I always say that ANYONE can sew, and that goes for kids, too. This is why I love Sew a Softie, the wonderful recurring event created by Trixi from Coloured Buttons. My children and I participated in Sew a Softie last summer with a pattern and tutorial …

Read moreHand sewn plush heart pillow with pocket

How to Sew a Fabric Valentine’s Day Banner

September 8, 2020January 24, 2019
Che bello! Come cucire un festone per San Valentino con ritagli e lo sbieco. Ottima decorazione handmade che esprime l’amore ai tuoi cari il 14 febbraio o ogni giorno! #sanvalentino #decorazionisanvalentino #sanvalentinofaidate

Yep, you might’ve noticed that I’ve been ever-so-slightly obsessed with banners these days. I just can’t help it! Ever since I created my “Celebrate! Banner” pattern last year, I’ve been making every possible type of bunting, both for me and to give to loved ones. …

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How to make a neck pillow from a sweatshirt

December 31, 2018December 31, 2018
Sembra comodissimo! Come fare un cuscino per il collo con una felpa riciclata in soli 10 minuti! Perfetto per viaggiare comodo o rilassarsi in casa! #cuscino #riciclocreativo

It’s funny how we can get super attached to an article of clothing, isn’t it? Sometimes you know that you can’t wear it anymore, but you just can’t bear to get rid of it. This was the case with my son and his banana sweatshirt. …

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FREE Doll Mermaid Costume Sewing Pattern

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018
Questo piacerebbe tanto a mia figlia! Se realizzi vestiti per le bambole, questo cartamodello GRATIS fa per te! Cuci una coda da sirena per bambole fai da te con un reggiseno a conchiglia! #codadasirena #bambole #bamboledistoffa #sirena

Mermaids, unicorns, rainbows… these protagonists of fun fantasy are all the rage these days, especially if they have glitter and shine! So when asked for a guest post for the website Fleece Fun, I decided to share my FREE doll mermaid costume sewing pattern that I’ve …

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DIY Christmas Tree Banner Template and Tutorial

November 17, 2020December 10, 2018
How cute is this?! Decorate your home in handmade holiday style with this DIY Christmas tree banner FREE template and tutorial! Use fabric scraps and beads for customized festive bunting! #christmasbanner #diychristmasbanner #christmastreebanner

The other day my kids and I put up our Christmas tree. Something about it still gets me excited every year. I love looking at all our ornaments, as we remember people who gave them to us or when we made them. And a twinkling …

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Easy no sew felt snowflake ornaments from sweaters

November 17, 2020December 3, 2018
Create the magic of snowfall inside your home, but without the cold! Make these no sew felt snowflake ornaments from a surprising repurposed material: felted wool sweaters! Hang them on the Christmas tree or string them as a garland or from the ceiling for a magical decorative effect! #diysnowflake #feltsnowflake #snowflakechristmasornament

What is it about snow that is so magical?! Is it the soft ting of cold as it hits your skin? Or the bright twinkle snowflakes make in the sun? The muted sounds right after snow has fallen? The sensation of catching frozen bits of water …

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DIY Greetings: Free Printable Holiday Cards with Cutouts

November 17, 2020November 26, 2018
Invia cari pensieri handmade a famiglia e amici con questi biglietti di Natale fai da te da stampare GRATIS! Usa una perforatrice per un bel motivo! Un progetto semplice per tutte le abilità! #bigliettidinatale #bigliettidinatalefaidate #bigliettidiauguri

Last year I spent many agonizing months suffering through acute anxiety disorder and recurring panic attacks. It was a really, really bad time for me, and one part of my path to healing was communicating with people more and connecting with them on a deeper …

Read moreDIY Greetings: Free Printable Holiday Cards with Cutouts

How to sew fabric bunting with the Celebrate! Banner pattern

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018
Use the incredibly versatile Celebrate! Banner pattern to learn how to sew fabric bunting in myriad shapes, sizes and styles! Here you can see some of the many ways that it has been personalized by various creators! #cucicucicoopatterns #handmadebanner #bannerpattern #buntingpattern #fabricbunting

Last week I published a tutorial showing how to sew fabric bunting banners, either with or without my newest PDF pattern, the Celebrate! Banner. I had a pretty big group of pattern testers to try the pattern out to make sure that everything was ok …

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How to Sew a Pennant Banner with Letters and Words

December 3, 2018November 13, 2018
Learn how to sew a pennant banner with appliqued letters and words to add colorful joy and festivity to your party or everyday life! Link to pattern in 5 shapes and 4 sizes! #diybanner #handmadebanner #cucicucicoopatterns

Everyone loves celebrating, right?! And if you love decorations to add happiness and festivity to your home, holiday or party, learn how to sew a pennant banner so that you can customize it to your personal needs! These banners are easy and a perfect project for …

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DIY Christmas Ornament Kits for Children – Great Holiday Gift!

November 17, 2020November 5, 2018
Looking for a fun and crafty gift for the kids in your life? These DIY Christmas ornament kits are easy to make with scraps of felt or felted wool sweaters and bits of ribbon. Package them up with the printable instruction sheet, and the children can make their own personalized baubles to hang on the tree! #diychristmas #diycraftkit #diycraftkits

Last year my kids and I cut up a few old felted wool sweaters in my collection to make handmade felt Christmas tree ornaments to give to our loved ones at Christmas. But partway through, I realized that an even better gift for the families …

Read moreDIY Christmas Ornament Kits for Children – Great Holiday Gift!

Sew a mermaid tail blanket: Sea Snuggler Pattern Release

October 23, 2018October 22, 2018
Want to learn how to sew a mermaid tail blanket? The reversible Sea Snuggler sewing pattern has you covered, with two fin and two waistband options and 16 sizes for children and adults! Plus a shark tail modification for boys! #mermaidtailpattern #mermaidblanket #cucicucicoopatterns

Have you noticed all those cool mermaid tail blankets on Pinterest these days? You can buy them everywhere, or you can take your pick of loads of crochet patterns to make them. But what if you want to learn how to sew a mermaid tail …

Read moreSew a mermaid tail blanket: Sea Snuggler Pattern Release

DIY Doll Diapers – Free Pattern + Tutorial!

September 17, 2018September 17, 2018
Accessorize your child’s favorite dolls and stuffed animals with these easy DIY doll diapers! Use the free pattern, fleece and velcro and the imaginative fun and role playing can begin! #dolldiaper #diydolldiaper #dolldiaperpattern #dollclothes

I started sewing regularly around the time my daughter was born, 12 years ago, and for years most of what I sewed was for her, between reusable cloth diapers and wipes, bibs, bassinet and crib bedding, toys, and so on. I also sewed all sorts …

Read moreDIY Doll Diapers – Free Pattern + Tutorial!

DIY Chair Felt Pads in 10 Seconds with Upcycling

February 4, 2019September 10, 2018
Protect your floors with these super fast, easy and FREE DIY chair felt pads! You can make these table leg pads from a surprising upcycled material in just 10 seconds for a wonderful anti-scratch effect on all your furniture! #diyhome #floorprotector

I don’t know about you, but I cannot STAND the sound of chairs scratching on the floor. I used to buy tons of those self-adhesive felt pieces to stick on the bottom of chairs, then I finally smartened up when I realized just how easy …

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DIY Printable Travel Game Book for hours of fun!

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018
Niente più bambini annoiati con questo libro con 5 giochi da viaggio da stampare! Scarica e stampa pagine di Forza 4, Battaglia Navale, L’impiccato, Punti e linee, e Tris e crea un libro semplice per tutti i bimbi della famiglia! #viaggiareconbambini #giochidaviaggio

It’s summer, which means that there’s a lot of family travel which, in turn, means that there are a lot of bored kids on long trips. When my children are bored silly on plane or train rides, or waiting for adults to do something adult-ish, …

Read moreDIY Printable Travel Game Book for hours of fun!

Quick 30-second fix for flaking headphone pads

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018
I cuscinetti rovinati delle cuffie ti impediscono ad ascoltare la tua musica preferita? Scopri un trucco super semplice e veloce per coprire i cuscini di schiuma con quello che hai già in casa! #riciclocreativo #cuffiecuscinetti

A few years ago my husband got sick of me always borrowing his headphones, so he gave me my own pair. Even though we were quite happy with these earphones, over the past year or so the cheap material covering the ear pads starting coming …

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