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Q-tip Tip for Leaky Batteries

Calli — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:46 +0000

Today I’m sharing a video for how to clean that corrosive chalky white power from a leaky battery using Q-tips. I used it to save one of my girl’s favorite toys a few months ago. It worked so well that I couldn’t wait to share it here on Make it Do. Be sure to check [...]

Books on my Mind

Calli — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:08:50 +0000

My Mom left early this morning for the long drive from Salt Lake City to Kansas City for Quilt Market. She is helping her dear friends, Norma and Joyce of Geoff’s Mom’s Pattern Co. with their booth at the show. In preparation for the hours in the car, she called last week to get some [...]

For Mother’s Day

Calli — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:49:49 +0000

There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one. – Jill Churchill This might just be my favorite quote on motherhood. It’s liberating to ponder it. How many nights have I laid in bed at night, before falling asleep, and thought about my kids? Worried about [...]

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Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Lovely Lemon Bar Recipe
Fantastic recipe for Lemon Bars. Great step-by-step tutorial as well!

Links for 2011-01-31 [Digg]

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST

Ten Laundry Tips
Here are some great tips on how to get your laundry in control and save money while doing it.

Links for 2011-01-25 [Digg]

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PST

Best Websites - Lifestyle Tips at WomansDay.com
Check out the best websites for making your life easier as well as lifestyle tips on how to use them to your advantage at WomansDay.colm.

Links for 2010-11-18 [Digg]

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST

The Reading Quilt
This is a wonderful quilt pattern to create a Reading Quilt. What a great idea to record your child's favorite books while creating a heirloom they will love as they grow up. Beautiful memories. This quilt pattern is suitable for a beginner.

Links for 2010-11-08 [Digg]

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST

Advent Calendar Pattern
Make it Do publishes pattern and tutorial to make a classic advent calendar. Our family loves this calendar. It’s one of our favorite holiday traditions. The kids can’t wait to take turns finding what miniature wooden ornament is hiding in the pocket each day.

Links for 2010-09-29 [Digg]

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Crazy for Zig Zags - HOME SWEET HOME
Crazy for Zig Zags - Not long ago, I was strolling through Anthropologie and noticed a wonderful zig zag pillow that really got my wheels turning. The zig zags were so fresh: geometric and yet meandering. I knew I could make something similar that would be a great fit to my home. My version is softer and less modern… but I love how it turned out. I especially love the technique I figured out for making the zig zags. It would be easy to adapt this tutorial to embellish a skirt, dish towel, or table runner. Check out this tutorial showing how to make a zig zag pillow.

Links for 2010-09-23 [Digg]

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Rise and Shine Dishtowel Tutorial
Anthropologie inspired decorative dish towel tutorial. Beautiful fall colors and fun pattern.