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DIY Watermelon Picnic Blanket

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Since it is the middle of Summer I wanted to share a tutorial that just screams “go hang out by the lake!!!”. I love this hand made watermelon picnic blanket that Elizabeth from Within the Grove made.

Elizabeth says: “Watermelons

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DIY Diamond Cement Push Pins

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How cute are these pushpins that Naomi and Sage from Plaster and Disaster made?! I think they’re fabulous. Using a mold for ice cubes, they made diamond-shaped push pins out of cement.  She painted the sides for a modern look, … Read More...

Upcycled Scarf Planter

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Katie from Upcycled Treasures participated in “scarf week” (as opposed to “shark week”), and she gave new life to an old clay terra cotta pot by recovering it with a scarf she had! I think the finished result … Read More...

DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases

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Here’s a fun project from Naomi and Sage from the blog, Plaster and Disaster- DIY Modern Cement Bud Vases. How cute are these?

Naomi says: “I was excited to find this mold for like $4 which I could use for

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DIY Glitter Globe Mobile

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Today I wanted to feature a tutorial that shows you how to create a fun DIY Glitter Globe Mobile to hang in your children’s bedroom, made by the talented Amy from Delineate your Dwelling.

While Amy actually made this mobile … Read More...

DIY “Heart me” T-shirt

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Decorate a T-shirt with this step by step tutorial using your scrapbooking supplies and some fabric paint. Kyriakos posted this on the blog The Crafts World and I think it turned out pretty great! There are so many different ways … Read More...

DIY Calendar Coasters

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3 Step DIY Calendar Coasters

Need some new coasters for your living room? Well, these stylish, recycled calendar coasters may be just what you’ve been looking for!

Katie from Running with a Glue Gun made these! She loves using old calendars in projects, You can … Read More...

DIY equation onesie

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I have a fun tutorial for you guys this morning- This is a quick & easy tutorial on how to make a really cute DIY equation onesie for your baby, or this would even make a really good gift for … Read More...

How to Stiffen Burlap

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Have you ever wondered how to stiffen up that (oh so popular) burlap to get perfect triangles or pennant shapes for your banners or other burlap projects that you are doing? Well, Miranda from Tinsel and Wheat is sharing her … Read More...

Emoji Polo and Pins DIY!

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Use your favorite emoji to make pins and upstyle an old polo using this tutorial from the fabulous Mark Montano!  This is a super fun way to add some personality to your clothing, or, maybe you could even make something … Read More...

 DIY Metallic Tattooed Phone Case

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Have you ever thought about applying fake tattoos to a phone case? Well I certainly had not, but Vanessa from Cafe Craftea did and the result is pretty stunning!

She uses a cheap clear phone case, a cloth, water and … Read More...

Simple Patterned Glass Vase

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Create added interest this summer for your flower display by adding your favorite scrapbook paper to a glass vase! Amy from Delineate your Dwelling shared the tutorial for making this gorgeous glass vase and she makes it look so easy … Read More...

 Simple Succulent Art DIY

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The succulent and cacti trend is still going strong! If you’re a fan of cactus, and art, Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has a fun tutorial for painting your own succulent art.

Amy has a blog series called “Easy Art … Read More...

DIY Play Dough {No Cook Recipe}

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Are you looking for the best play dough recipe ever?  Kim from Everything Etsy says that this is it! For one thing it is a no cook recipe (yay!) and for another, she uses essential oils so you know it … Read More...