Category Archive for "Do-It-Yourself"

Granny Square Coasters: Hemp Style

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Nicole | No comments

Enter now our stormy season! Even as I write this Mother Nature is laying siege to my neck of the woods with fierce storms, hail, and tornado outbreaks. There’s a lot of trepidation during this time and I find that crafting help takes my mind off the worry. With summer...

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The Doilie Giftbag

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Nicole | 1 comment

Mother’s Day is coming up soon! I hope everyone has grand plans for their mother! Not sure yet what I will do for mine. Maybe round up all us kids (that I can) and treat her to a fun filled day. While thinking of what to give my mom to...

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Drab to Fab: Upcycled Mirror

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Nicole | 1 comment

Sometimes the most innocuous thing can become a beautiful addition to your decor with a little change. Sometimes it isn’t about finding the perfect piece already created, it’s about creating it for yourself. Sometimes it is amazing what a single coat of spray paint can do! Ever on the look out for...

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Eggtastic: A Festival of Color

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Nicole | No comments

Decorating eggs has been a wonderful childhood pastime and each year, without fail, we get together and dye eggs. In recent years I have been trying to add some new fun to the age old tradition. Last year I first attempted the Silk Tie Dye method with so much success I did...

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Glass Etching Kits: a review

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Nicole | 1 comment

I have the tendency to hop from craft to craft. I like trying new things all the time and that usually means spending money. Sometimes I try to find creative ways to save and still get the desired result and other times I prefer to buy kits and test the waters with...

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DIY Mosaic Keepsake Boxes

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Nicole | 4 comments

I’ve been in a crafting rut lately. Life has me pulled in many directions right now and on top of that this last and coming month are crazy hectic. It doesn’t help either that I’ve been caught in a whirlwind love affair with a new author and have yet to...

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‘Envelope’ Yourself

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Nicole | 2 comments

I am all about re-purposing things. I’ve talked many times on here about how you can recycle, reuse, and upcycle things all around you. And I’ve got another tip for you! Many months ago (too many to count) I found a set of envelope templates at Paper Source (a fantastic place if...

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Green Thumb

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Nicole | 1 comment

I love growing plants. Once upon a time, when I lived in my first apartment, I attempted to cultivate a green thumb only to have a myriad of random happenings kill off the two plants I started with. And they were hearty little cactus. But even those little warriors of...

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Spring in Winter: Part 3 of 3

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Nicole | 3 comments

Now it’s time for my personal favorite from this series. The customized clothing pin! I saw a set of beautiful clothes pins at Michael’s and bought a set. Then when I got them out to use I realized I had everything I needed to make my own except the actual pins themselves....

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Spring in Winter: Part 2 of 3

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Nicole | 2 comments

Time for more bright and cheery colors! Spring Fever has hit me a bit early this year. I think the lack luster Texas winter is making me long for shades of green. While crafting and shopping I’ve found my eye wandering to things with birds, bird nests, and bright colors....

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