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DIY: An intro to die-cutting machines
At a recent event, I sat across the table from another avowed crafter. I don’t exactly recall how that fact was initially revealed (my guess is right after she told me her name), but I do recall one...
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DIY: Bottle cap miniatures
I’m always looking for things to do with bottle caps, wine corks and bread tabs. Each has such an interesting design, and each serves such an important, vital function for such a short period of time —...
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DIY: Dress your door with a wine cork wreath
Today’s craft is a lesson in patience, in more ways than one. Not only does it make use of the (dreaded) hot glue gun — which demands that the user be careful and move slowly — but it also requires...
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DIY: Paper tube gift box
The day has been in the works for weeks, and all the important moments planned. The gifts acquired, the balloons inflated, the cake stands at the ready — with candles already placed. Every detail has...
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DIY: Let’s get your party started right
Proms. Graduations. Birthdays. Weddings. The summer party season is upon us, and many out there will suddenly find the responsibility of hosting a large gathering foisted upon them. Take my family, for...
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How to save your skin
Robert S. Donovan, Flickr You’re doing sunscreen all wrong. You go to the pool, you squeeze out about a quarter-sized amount into your hand, rub that on your shoulders and face and expect it to last...
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DIY: Make play dough!
Homemade Jell-o play dough. Photo by jamieanne via Creative Commons & Flickr One of my earliest crafting memories is “helping” my mom make play dough. The day she acquired the secret recipe from...
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Pumpkin everything
Cutest little girl in the world, no idea who she could possibly be, other than my kid. As I sit sipping a Pumpkin Spice Latte, having feasted on pumpkin donut holes and dreaming of pumpkin soup for...
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No tricks, just thoughts on treats
Photo via Creative Commons Being a DIYer is a toughie when it comes to Halloween treats. Magazines and websites are rife with beautiful food-gift ideas, all of which I want to try. Who wouldn’t enjoy a...
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DIY: Make classy gifts this holiday season
Creative Commons Christmas is coming. The goose is getting fat. For those wanting to yell at me to, “Back off!” right now – too late. You can get as uppity as you want, with your righteous desire to...
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