Babs Projects
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The mystery part about the mystery earrings, it’s made from beer bottle caps…:):) I hammered the back to make it nice and flat I drilled a hole Attached bead wire and earring hook Glued some seed beads over it and voila…I have a brand new pair of earrings.
I made these. Can you guess what these earrings are made of ? Hint: Beer
I came across this bench yesterday at the Monroe Community Center. It’s made from recycled milk bottles. Isn’t it amazing that something so beautiful can be made from the trash we throw away? I just thought I’d share this picture. Anyway, since I had so much fun and success (self-proclaimed) with my Recyle and Reuse …
This kaftan gown is one of my favorite piece of clothing. I love to wear this loose fitting silhouette while lounging at home. This kaftan is one-size fits all and extremely comfortable. So for my next Recycle and Reuse series, I decided to make a Dupatta Dresstop, a trendier version of this kaftan with an …
This latest project is a borrowed one. I saw this DIY project in the April 2011 issue of Family Circle magazine. The author Suzonne Stirling, a blogger had restored an old folding table using gift wrap paper by decoupaging it over the table. I thought it was a brilliant idea, and was perfect for my …
This next project is an absolutely fun one. It was born out of frustration. You see, my four year old has a very, very, let me emphasize…very tiny waist. I cannot find any age-appropriate pants or skirts for her. Waist wise, she still fits into a 12 mths to 2T pants/skirts. As I was cleaning …
Floral Refrigerator Magnet is a crafts project you can make with old CD’s, DVDs and some basic items from Dollar Store to create one of a kind, and gorgeous magnet. Who doesn’t have CDs, DVDs & other discs lying around at home? I know I have. Dozens of them!! In fact when my DH was …
Since spring is upon us the theme for the month of April and May is ‘RECYCLE & REUSE’. It is a perfect time for spring cleaning. My workspace is filled up with all kinds of scrap fabrics, crafting supplies etc. I am challenging myself to use the stuff that I already have at home. I …
I’ll pick up from where I last left. As you can see, I sewed the lining as well as the main fabric with all the panels. I must say this part was not easy. I was glad to be done with that. The next step was to attach the main fabric and the lining. …
Finally, I have an update for the T-Shirt Dress project. All the clothes have been packed and shipped to Evelet in Mumbai. I did hit a road block when it came to shipping the package.The quotes, I got from UPS and DHL were simply ridiculous. For that price I could have booked a ticket to …
I am making a second tote. I need a bag for gym as well as the library. I want an over-sized bag, so that I can stuff anything & everything in it. Gone are my days of carrying a pretty little handbag. Nowadays I need something that resembles a sack. It has to accommodate everything….water …
Yes, I need totes! There are all kinds of beautiful and lovely totes available in the stores….but making one is far more gratifying than buying something generic off the shelf. I found this beautiful table runner at TARGET. I decided to use this as my fabric for the tote. It is thick and sturdy. Once …
I finished sewing the apron for my niece. I found a beautiful purple fabric with prints of yellow cupcakes. I am sure she will love the fabric. She wanted a purple apron. Since my little one is of the same age, I asked her to model the apron for me.She was very willing, although at …
I will be absolutely honest. The procrastinating devil in me has been raising its ugly head. I don’t know if it is the weather (had 2 snowstorms so far) or maybe, I am just being lazy. I kept putting it off. So today I have forced myself to sit down and give an update. Well, …
