Check a behind the scenes look at how I design a HowJoyful sketch for my header and overall new design for the blog. Back in September, when I decided that it was time for HowJoyful to have a facelift, the very first thing I did was grab some paper and a pencil to draft some …
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Make this super cute birdcage to decorate your tree or just to embellish around your house. In this tutorial, I will show you how to make your very own small birdcage ornament, for your Christmas Tree or just to decorate around your house. It’s so adorable and easy to make with the right materials! I …
How to recover an old chair with a DIY reupholster washable cover If generic desk chairs are not your cup of tea, then this post is for you! I will share how I changed my boring (but very comfortable) desk chair with a custom cover and a little spray paint. Also, make sure you check …
Looking for affordable, hassle-free pumpkin decorating ideas? Look no further! I have compiled this list with the best pumpkin painting ideas. Just check out this round-up with the best no carving ideas for an easy hassle-free pumpkin decorating! PAINT MARKERS Some of my favorite markers for Pumpkin painting or just anything that requires precision and …
Check out my tutorial to sew a beautiful DIY laptop case and bag to carry your laptop with bright fabrics and a cute faux-button closure. I was so excited when Beth from Sew Mama Sew! invited me to contribute to their Back to School month of projects. I thought it would be the perfect time …
Make custom storage boxes to fit any cube storage system with cardboard, I am sharing how I made mine and made them with double-layer cardboard to have them as sturdy as possible for a durable and affordable option. Cover them with fabric or paper, to make them match your room! Oh, and if you want …
A few weeks ago, I showed you all the inspiration for the table I wanted to make for my sewing projects. I shared multiple options in that post! Well, it’s finally time to not only show you how the table ended up looking, but also how my Father-in-law made my vision a reality =] As …
Today I am going to share the last felt pattern for my flower roundup, a lovely rose =] For this flower, I tied to make the pattern as easy to cut as possible, so I simplified the petals as much as possible. Remember that you can also make this with paper! Oh! and remember to …
I am obsessed with felt flowers! So, of course, I had to make a round-up with not just the flowers that I’ve shared here in the blog, but also with some of the coolest flowers I’ve found online! My patterns are in PDF format so you can cut with scissors, or if you want you …
Today I am continuing the Spring celebration with another felt flower tutorial! This time we will be making felt daisies, they require a little bit more work because the petals are smaller. But if you cut the pieces with a cutting machine, they are a breeze to make! These daisies, unlike the Poppies and the …
Today we are going to keep the spring celebration with another felt flower tutorial, this time poppy flowers! they might not look exactly like Poppies but when I was little and I used to make these with my mom that was the name we called them. So I decided to keep the name, I will …
Remember when I shared that I wanted to celebrate spring? Well, the celebration has begun =] I am going to share a few different flowers I made out of felt. And these particular ones are very easy! I know I am kind of biased with the color combination, but all the felt flowers I will …
Check out how I turned two men’s shirts into this super cute strapless dress using a pattern from Burdastyle and some leftover pieces of fabric. I hope you like it! Last year I was lucky enough to find a few 6XL men shirt in my local thrift store and I felt like I won the …
Making cardboard lettering pieces is so much easier than it seems. So today I want to share with you how I made this simple cardboard lettering sign that says “Love”. This is made with a single layer of cardboard, but I also have a tutorial for a multilayer cardboard version and a wall sign made …
Sometimes is funny the way I get inspired to make stuff, this top story is straightforward, I love bridges, and I love Engineering shows. I love to watch Discovery Channel just for that :) and while watching this Particular Episode, I thought about making a top Inspired by this Mega Bridge. I know it’s random, …