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Turn an ordinary canning jar into a pin cushion jar with this simple tutorial. They make great gifts for the crafters in your life too.

How to make Angry Birds face masks inspired by the Angry Birds 2 movie.

All you need is beginner sewing skills, a little fabric, and 30-minutes of time to make this easy kaftan. It’s the perfect beach cover-up this summer.

These handmade hair scrunchies are the perfect beginner sewing project for your pre-teen or teen. They could even make a little extra money selling them.

This handmade fabric makeup brush holder makes a wonderful gift, organizes all of your makeup brushes, is wipe clean, and is great for traveling.

This handmade fleece UltraKatty pillow inspired by The LEGO Movie 2 is the perfect addition to your child’s room decor, and they’ll love snuggling up to it while watching the movie too.

Download this free llama embroidery pattern and learn basic stitches and backing techniques. Perfect for embroidery beginners.

This easy tutorial for a DIY dog bed will have you making a comfy bed for your best friend for $20 in 30 minutes with tips for the best fabric to use.

Embroidered kitchen towels not only brighten up your own kitchen but make a wonderful personalized gift too. Use this tutorial to design your own.

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Did you know that January is Hot Tea Month? I was raised a tea drinker. In Australia we don't just enjoy three meals a day, but we add an extra couple in there too … morning and afternoon tea. A time when we gather together for a cup of tea served with biscuits, cake, and other delicious snacks. A time to chat and reconnect. I'm definitely a Bigelow Tea Vanilla Chai kinda girl. It's a staple in my pantry, and something I look forward to every day.

I find that I also drink a lot of tea based on my needs though too, such as lemon tea with a little honey when my throat is feeling a little scratchy, peppermint tea when I'm traveling, and chamomile tea when I need something a little more calming.

And in light of that, I decided to make a tea travel pouch that I can keep in my handbag. I find myself traveling more and more of late. My partner lives in Kentucky, and I'm in California, so one of us travels every few weeks. And there's nothing worse than being stuck on a plane, or on a road trip, and craving your favorite tea and not having any with you.

Project time: 30 minutes