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Wooden Christmas Ornaments

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Laurie posted these wooden christmas ornaments that she created on her blog and I think they’re lovely and had to share them with you guys! She used a scroll saw and created her own stain using a strong tea and … Read More...

DIY Sugar Skull Shirt

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Since today is Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, I thought it was the perfect time to feature this cute sugar skull shirt made by Dora at Plenty of Paprika! Learn how to make  a sugar skull shirt … Read More...

DIY: Felt Sugar Skull Sachets

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I have a friend who would just love these felt sugar skull sachets made by Rachel from Adventures in Making! Rachel shared the tutorial for these cute sachets so if you want to make your own, you totally can! You’ll … Read More...

DIY: Ampersand Shadow Box

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Alison shared the tutorial for this fun paper mache Ampersand Shadow Box on the blog Adventures in Making. Ampersands are a pretty popular symbol for more than just saying “And”. If you’re not a fan of ampersands though, you could … Read More...

DIY Ombre Pumpkin Halloween Decoration

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Need a last minute Halloween decoration? Are you looking for a Halloween or fall decoration that’s less messy than scooping piles of innards? I love these pumpkins that Brittany created!

Here is an easy guide on how to make your … Read More...

DIY Solar Printed T-Shirt

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Ellen from the blog “The Chilly Dog” shared the tutorial for this Solar Printed T Shirt using Inkodye. If you haven’t heard of Inkodye before, It’s a solar activated dye. You spread it on to your fabric, set it out … Read More...

DIY Painted Keys

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Sian shared the tutorial for these painted keys on the blog, Buttons and Paint. I think these are pretty awesome and a great way to know which keys are for which instead of just trying to remember the shapes!

Here’s … Read More...

DIY: Mini Pumpkin Macrame Hanger

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Macrame is back! It’s definitely becoming popular again and I love these handmade Mini Pumpkin Macrame Hangers that the ladies from Adventures in Making created! They are a pretty genius way to display pumpkins as part of your Autumn decor, … Read More...

100+ Links for Creative Bloggers

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Stephanie from Swoodson Says has put together a fantastic list of 100+ resources for creative bloggers and indie crafters hoping to learn more about how to make money for their blog and get their work seen!

Here’s what Stephanie says: … Read More...

Book Review- CraftFail

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I received a copy of the book Craft Fail by Heather Mann from Workman publishing and so today I’m sharing review + a fun little interview with the Author!

First, here’s a little bit about CraftFail from the publisher’s website: … Read More...

DIY Faux Wax Drip Candle Tins

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I shared the tutorial for these Faux Wax Drip Candles made out of empty Pirouline Tins on my own blog, Punk Projects.

I recycled 3 skinny Pirouline tins to look like melting “candles”. You know, like wax is dripping down … Read More...

DIY Magic Potion Bottles

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Rachel shared these DIY Magic Potion Bottles on the blog Adventures in Making! It’s not too late to make up some fun Halloween projects like this.

According to Rachel, you can use this same technique to make homemade lava lamps. … Read More...

DIY Leather Cord Organizer

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Vanessa from Cafe Craftea has another awesome tutorial posted on her blog! This time she created a handy tool to hold all of your miscellaneous chargers and cords. I think this is perfect for taking on trips so that you … Read More...

DIY Witch Hat Headband

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Tara from Crafts Unleashed sent in this cute Witch Hat tutorial. For just a few bucks and five minutes of your time, you can whip up this adorable little DIY witch hat headband.

Here’s what Tara say’s about her project: … Read More...