Feb 052015
 
Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe Game

I found this adorable tutorial for a Valentine Tic-Tac-Toe game. This tutorial shows how to make it using a sewing machine, but you could probably make this with craft glue if you don’t sew. This would be a great project for you and your child, or as a gift. Not feeling so good, and stuck

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Dec 102014
 
Handmade Napkins in Less Than 10 Minutes

I came across this tutorial for making handmade napkins, for everyday or any special occasion. They are so easy to make, you could whip up a dozen in just a couple of hours. These would be a nice hostess gift, alone or with any combination of kitchen and table linens, such as placemats, table runner,

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Dec 052014
 
Handmade Dinner Roll Holder

I love this dinner roll holder. I had never seen one before. This would make a wonderful hostess gift. I would love to make one (or two) of these to go with a matching casserole or pie carrier, placemats, napkins, and table runner. I like the contrasting colors, but using the same color would be

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Dec 042014
 
Handmade Christmas Carolers

These darling DIY Christmas carolers would be perfect sitting on your mantle. They also make great gifts or toys for children to play with during the holiday season. They are very easy and can be made in an evening. Create just one, or a whole group of carolers. I know you won’t be able to

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Aug 312013
 
Handmade Christmas Stockings

Roundup: How to Make 15+ Christmas Stockings for the Holidays – Click Here Blue Jeans Christmas Stocking – Tutorial This is a tutorial on how to make these stockings from old blue jeans. What a clever idea using the waistband with belt loops, and pockets. Use your creative imagination with embellishments, such as fabrics, fancy

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Nov 182012
 
DIY Quilted Casserole or Pie Carrier - Great Gift Idea

I Love! Love! Love! these gift ideas! Any one of these beautiful casserole/pie carriers would make a great housewarming gift, or something special for a friend during the holidays. Take it one step further (or even two or three steps further depending on your budget), and add a dish and a decorative bag of ingredients,

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Nov 172012
 

How-To Make a Ruffled Flower These adorable flowers can be used to accessorize headbands, barrettes, purses, bags, hats, scarves, brooches, etc. They are so quick and easy to make, and would be great gifts. Materials Needed: small strip of fabric 14″ long x 2-1/2″ wide* heavy-duty thread buttons hand-sewing needle scissors You can use any

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Nov 172012
 
The Big-Ass Book of Crafts By Mark Montano

The Big-Ass Book of Crafts By Mark Montano The Big-Ass Book of Crafts is packed with ideas for sprucing up your living space; concocting fabulous, all-natural body products; designing your own unique stationery; and creating countless other crafts that will convince your friends and loved ones that you’re the secret love child of Martha Stewart

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Nov 172012
 
P.S. - I Made This...I See It. I Like It. I Make It.   By Erica Domesek

P.S. – I Made This…I See It. I Like It. I Make It. By Erica Domesek It’s a movement. It’s a call to action: reimagine, reuse, and reinvent. P.S.- I Made This . . . will inspire and encourage readers to embrace the concept of I see it, I like it, I make it. Part

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Oct 102012
 
Better Homes and Gardens: Best of Halloween Tricks & Treats

Halloween Tricks and Treats Better Homes & Gardens Paperback: 192 pages Cool ideas for personalizing any Halloween party From spooky to whimsical and everything in between, Halloween Tricks and Treats is a treasure-trove of neat ideas and helpful how-tos for adding a personal touch to your Halloween parties and celebrations. You’ll get instructions for throwing

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