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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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Home Decor Tuesday: Clocks

August 24th, 2010 at 06:10pm Under Home Decor and Design

I’ve noticed that I’m in need of a few new clocks. Though there are some people that think I have plenty of EVERYTHING, I have gotten out of the habit of wearing a watch and find that there are several rooms in our house that I realize I’m looking for a clock here and there [...]

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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.
In [...]

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Green Christmas Crafts

August 15th, 2010 at 06:00am Under Christmas

Want to go green this Christmas?  It’s really a piece of cake!  There’s no reason why trying to be more environmentally friendly should have to stress you out.  There are plenty of fun and green projects that you can make for the holiday season.  This Monday issues of FaveCrafts’ newsletter focuses on green Christmas crafts [...]

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New Pattern Monday: Tissue Box Covers

August 9th, 2010 at 05:00am Under Needlecraft

Tissue manufacturers try their best to make cute designs on their tissue boxes. However, their best just isn’t good enough. If I ever see another mauve paisley tissue box, I just might scream. Plus, no matter how cute your tissue box is, it’s still made out of cardboard. If you’re into plastic canvas patterns, making [...]

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New Pattern Monday: Homemade Home Dec Extravaganza!

August 2nd, 2010 at 05:00am Under Home Decor and Design

What good is a craft if you can’t use it for something? Wearable crafts stand in for boring store-bought fashion, crocheted afghans keep you warm in front of the tube, and homemade cards can be given to friends on special occasions.
Similarly, crafts that double as home decor can personalize your home on the cheap. On [...]

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Home Decor: Living room redo inspiration and projects

July 13th, 2010 at 04:30pm Under DIY+ Home Decor and Design

I’ve been thinking about how to decorate the living room. I did a little blogsurfing and found a few creative, inspiring, and amazing redo’s. I’m a DIY girl, so I love the living room redo’s where there are homemade projects. Two of my favorites are The Homesteading Apartment’s Makeover Monday and  and Southern Comfort’s Living [...]

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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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Home Decor Tuesday: Decorate in Style

June 22nd, 2010 at 10:14am Under Home Decor and Design

Decorating your home is always a fun thing to do as it’s your time to show your personality and style. You can decorate in sleek and chic or modern and down to earth. Whatever you choose we have just the perfect home decor for you. Here is a great list of home decorating ideas you [...]

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Home Decor Tuesday: How to Make Your Own Magnets

June 8th, 2010 at 03:08pm Under DIY

Magnets are very handy when it comes to pinning notes, recipes and any papers that you happen to want to keep on your refrigerator.  Some people use free promotional magnets they receive in the mail, while others use magnets they pick up while shopping.  What if you could make your own magnets and personalize them [...]

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By Hillary 1 comment



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