Looking to add interest to a pair of jeans you’re tired of wearing? I showed crafting newbie Raina Seitel of New York Live how to upcycle a pair of jeans with paint, a brush, and some masking tape. This is a quick, easy project, and right on-trend with what was seen on the runway at Issey […]
I stopped by Morning Live to show Annette Hamm some easy ways to customize and DIY your back-to-school supplies using inexpensive craft and everyday products. With just a little craft know-how, you can make super cool projects including: Watercolour lunch bags* Pop-bottle zippered containers* A Post-it note binder A Post-it message board Washi tape pencils […]
I stopped by Morning Live to show host Lianne Laing some craft projects for customizing office and school supplies that are easy to do an inexpensive to make… Using supplies purchased at GrandAndToy.com: Clay pencil and Sharpie holder Custom glue sticks Binder clips decorated with Scotch Expressions tape Using supplies purchased at Walmart: No-sew pencil roll-up case […]
When someone mentions a travel sewing kit, what do you think of? Those rinky dinky hotel versions, right? Well, toss those. Here’s what to stock in your own DIY super awesome — and actually useful — travel sewing kit. Side note: For one of our anniversary vacations, my husband and I stayed at the Burj […]
When you walk into a fabric store, it can be quite overwhelming. But there’s nothing to fear! Once you understand where to find the fabric you need and how to get it cut properly, you’re smooth sailing. Here are some tips for making it safely through your local fabric store. Watch this… […]
I did this segment on Cityline when T-shirt upcycling was the big thing. Do you remember? There were probably about 7000 new-release books at the time all titled something like “101 projects to make from a T-shirt.” The lovely Tracy Moore isn’t a sewer, but this project is so simple, anyone can do it! I […]
This is one of the first TV spots I ever did! It was a segment for the Steven And Chris show filmed in the first commercial space I opened for The Sewing Studio, on Avenue Road in Toronto’s posh Rosedale neighbourhood. It’s so much fun to look back on these old clips and see what was happening […]
I got hands-on with Cityline host Tracy Moore, showing her some simple, fun craft-activities for kids that’ll be sure to keep them entertained this summer. How to make kinetic sand DIY sidewalk chalk paint How to make glow-in-the-dark bubbles All of the Great Value products I used in these projects plus the mixing containers and utensils were […]
I stopped by The Morning Show to show Carolyn Mackenzie and Jeff McArthur some easy DIYs for dad using inexpensive craft supplies from Walmart including Mod Podge, Sharpie, and Great Value. ***** Carolyn Mackenzie: Are you looking for some more personal Father’s Day gift ideas? Well, sewing and craft expert Denise Wild is here with some […]
I stopped by the patio at Morning Live to talk with Annette Hamm about DIY-ing an outdoor party. I showed her some super easy craft ideas including decor pieces and take-away favours made with Great Value products from Walmart and Sharpies and Avery iron-on transfer paper from GrandAndToy.com. Another great idea for outdoor entertaining? Sew a quilt to use as […]
