
Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco

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by Katie Smith
by Katie Smith
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...
by Katie Smith
HEY DIYer’s!Have you ever wanted to be on TV? I wanted to let you guys know about a fantastic opportunity! JS Casting is working on a new show and is looking for a new talent for a major cable design … Read More...
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This magical DIY will show you how to make a gnome door! Alison from Dream a Little Bigger created this little gnome door that you can put at the base of a tree for a fun fantasy seen. I think … Read More...
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Hey guys, today I have a fun info graphic I would like to share with you! The term “starving artist” has been around forever and a lot of times it is pretty accurate. Sometimes it can be really tough … Read More...
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Have you heard of zentangling yet? I learned about it a few years ago at a scrapbooking convention and now I LOVE the process of doodling patterns! Alison from Dream a Little Bigger created these doodled shoes inspired by zentangles … Read More...
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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...
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Are you a Doctor Who fan? Make these clever Matt Smith 11th Doctor Doctor Who paper party cups for your next geeky party. Or any time you need to remind yourself that bow ties are cool! Nikki from Tikkido shared … Read More...
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Naomi, one of the crafty ladies behind the blog Plaster and Disaster created this fun wall hanging out of some yarn and an old hoop! I think this is a really cool piece of art and can easily be … Read More...
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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...
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I love restyling my supplies, so I think these tricked out crochet hooks and knitting needles by Annette from Fiber Artsy are really cool!
… Read More...She says: “Life’s too short to knit with ugly needles! Okay, maybe they’re not ugly, but
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There is a great contest going on with Instructables for RAINBOWS! Basically, you make a project using rainbows and upload it as a step by step tutorial onto Insturctables to be entered to win!
… Read More...Here’s what they say about it:
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Have you ever been asked to write and artist statement? I haven’t, but when asked to write something “about me” I totally forget who I am. It’s so hard!
Carmen from The Artcademy wrote up 5 tips for writing and … Read More...
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Sherry from Olives-n-Okra shared this patriotic rag wreath tutorial and with the 4th of July coming up quickly I thought it would be a good project to share for those of us in the USA. Sherry shares step by step … Read More...
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See how simple it is to create this Colorful and FUN painted lamp shade! A few steps and some of your favorite colors of paint is all it takes.
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is participating in the “2015 Knock … Read More...
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Since yesterday I shared info about a photo challenge, today I wanted to let you know about a challenge on my own blog going on! I’m hosting the “Make Things!” challenge, which is an 8 week challenge, and we’re … Read More...
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The folks over at Artizan Made just launched their first photo contest and I think that you guys would enjoy participating! The theme is “Made by Hand” and photos need to have something handmade and a hand- that’s it! Participants … Read More...
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I think this Macrame Water Bottle holder is a pretty neat idea. I’ve seen them crocheted but this is the first time I’ve seen a macrame one and macrame is still a pretty hot trend right now.
It’s definitely a … Read More...
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How cool is this do it yourself Himmeli Geometric Sculpture made from straws, wire and gold spray paint? These sculptures are very popular with those who like the modern, minimalistic look. This tutorial by Ashley from Ash and Crafts shows … Read More...
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Sara from Alice and Lois shared this basket on her blog and I love it! It’s a handmade rope basket that doesn’t involve any sewing! I’ve seen some before, but they always used a sewing machine to stitch the rope … Read More...