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How to: Make Vintage Tags

September 1st, 2010 at 08:00am Under DIY

With only three weeks left until our wedding, my fiance and I have been trying to finish up all of our last-minute, DIY projects.  Both of us love worn, aged and vintage-esque décor, but we don’t  have enough cash to drop on real antiques.  By making new items looked distressed we can save money, achieve [...]

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How to: Make Mixed Media Art

August 25th, 2010 at 06:00am Under Paper Craft+ mixed media art

I love the look of mixed media art because it incorporates many different materials.  For a person like me who can never decide what embellishments to use in a project, mixed media art is a great niche to get into.  If you’re a bit scatterbrained like me, or you just like to use a variety [...]

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How to: Celebrate Labor Day

August 18th, 2010 at 11:54am Under Events

I really can’t believe how fast the summer is going.  Since it’s already nearing the end of August, that means Labor Day is quickly approaching.
This year, Labor Day is Sept. 6.  In case you’re counting, that’s only 19 days away!  Since Labor Day is meant to appreciate American workers, there’s no excuse not to celebrate.
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How to Decorate: 5 Sewing Room Design Ideas

July 21st, 2010 at 11:13am Under Sewing

If you have a spare bedroom, home office or even a sunny corner with potential, convert the space into a loveable craft haven with these sewing room design ideas. Jot down the sewing room design ideas that you like and add to an inspiration board with photos, sketches and color swatches. You can maximize your [...]

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Recycle Crafts for Kids and Adults: How to Make Magnets

July 7th, 2010 at 03:34pm Under Kitchen Crafts

Homemade magnets using household materials are some of my favorite thrifty recycle craft for kids. Homemade magnets are all set to display on the fridge, just as kids want to do with all their art work. Magnets projects using materials like little plastic bottles, juice lids and bottle caps are quick and easy little recycle [...]

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Home Decor Tuesday: Making your Bedroom yours Again!

June 29th, 2010 at 08:50am Under Home Decor and Design

There is nothing like the comfort of coming into your bedroom, falling onto your bed, and relishing the fact that you are back home!  Making your bedroom 100% yours will make you feel more relaxed and at home there than ever.  How can you do this?  Well by crafting some great, personal items to decorate [...]

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How to Make a Silverware Wind Chime

June 9th, 2010 at 02:30pm Under Tutorials

Many of our readers were interested in learning how to make a silverware wind chime. If you have some old silverware lying around, recycle the metal into a whimsical wind chime. This project is especially fun with tarnished, antique silverware. You can create a hanger with a wood block, embroidery hoop, or use a fork [...]

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How-To: Memorial Day Crafts “American Flag”

May 26th, 2010 at 03:58pm Under Holiday

Memorial Day is this Monday, May 31, 2010. The national holiday is observed to honor the men and women who have lost their lives in the military. This day is formerly known as decoration day, so why not make some decorative crafts! This is a great way to show your patriotism for [...]

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Home Decor Tuesday: 5 Office Crafts to Decorate your Desk

May 25th, 2010 at 08:52am Under Home Decor and Design

Home crafts are a great way to make your house feel more like a home, but what about the time that you spend at work?  We all spend a lot of time working at our desks and they should feel like home as well.  These five fun easy crafts will show you how to personalize [...]

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Home Decor Tuesday: Floral Motifs

May 18th, 2010 at 02:52pm Under Home Decor and Design

“April Showers, May Flowers”
It is the month of May and the flowers are in bloom! Take time to smell the roses and make some floral home decor crafts. The great thing about these craft flowers is that they will never die! There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your flower arrangements still [...]

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