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 Shadow Box Shrines DIY

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The fabulous Mark Montano shares how to make funky shadow box shrines with recycled cardboard and dollar store frames.  I think this would be a fun idea for Father’s Day if you switch out the photo, to maybe one of … Read More...

Simple Cacti Embroidery Box

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Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is sharing a how to create a Simple Cacti Embroidery Box.  Cacti are really trendy right now and I think this box is super cute.

Amy says: “I actually shared that I learned how to … Read More...

DIY Geometric Pendant Lamp

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Does anyone else like to walk into Anthropolgie just to look around?  There’s no way I could afford anything in there, but they do have some really cool home decor that is good inspiration for DIY’s.

Amy from Delineate your … Read More...

DIY Golden Geodes

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Learn how to make beautiful (inside out) golden geodes for your home or projects with easy to find supplies using this tutorial by the always crafty Mark Montano.  These can be made easily in about 6 hours or overnight. I

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DIY Pyrography wooden pencils

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Anna, from Jounrey into Creativity, shared this project on her blog and I think it’s pretty brilliant. The post has nothing but photos, but they are gorgeous, well lit, and clear photos that do tell you how to make your … Read More...

Decorating Fabric with Bleach

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Here’s a fun project for the Summer- Restyling Shirts & Jeans using bleach! Annette from Fiber Artsy posted this tutorial on her blog.

She says: “Do you have an old shirt or pair of jeans that need a little help? … Read More...

Beaded Tassel Bag DIY

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Here is a fun project for the summer- a Beaded Tassel Bag! Katie from Running with a Glue Gun shared this on her blog and I think it’s cute! Tassels are pretty trendy right now and if you make a … Read More...

Water Color Masking Fluid Tips

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The ladies over at Adventures in Making are always sharing fabulous craft techniques and ideas! Last month they shared a lot of water coloring tips, including these tips for working with Masking Fluid.

Alison says: “I love playing with watercolors, … Read More...

Gold Foil Printing Tutorial

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Here is a fabulous post from Ash and Crafts on how to make gold foil prints! Gold is huge, it was everywhere at the CHA convention and it’s still super trendy.

This is a tutorial on how to make shiny … Read More...

DIY Duck Cellphone Case

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Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff shared this and I think it’s so cute. I love fun phone cases. She shows you how to make this DIY Cellphone Case that is painted with a little duck face. It is … Read More...

Cinderella’s Glass Slippers DIY

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Wow, check these out- you can make a wearable version of Cinderella’s glass slippers with unexpected materials. Mark Montano posted these on his blog and I had to share them with you! I think these would be perfect to make … Read More...

DIY Galaxy Lights

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Katie from Running with a Glue Gun guest posted on my blog, Punk Projects with a fabulous tutorial. I’m hoping that your not getting tried of the galaxy trend yet because I still love it, and I love these galaxy … Read More...