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How-To Video: Hand-Stitched Cards

by Marie

These hand-stitched cards are simple and fun to make. I’ve been stitching them for quite a few years now and have shared many patterns in my Card Patterns category. Today I’ve taken a video of me stitching a Gift Box Greeting Card for you to see just how easy it is. You can follow right [...]

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Recycle Your Chip Bag Into a Book Cover

by Heather

Along with school shopping and choosing a new lunch box, one back-to-school tradition is covering your school books. Some schools require it, some don’t, but your kids are sure to get a kick out of customizing their books with covers made from recycled materials. You can use a variety of destined-for-the-dumpster materials to make unique [...]

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DIY Reusable Lunch Set for School

by Marie

I’m happy to have Amy from Progressive Pioneer here as my guest today. Her blog is all about getting back to the basics of life. She’s sharing a great way to pack your kids lunch by using reusable items. It’s back-to-school time! Instead of oodles of plastic bags and disposable accoutrements, how about a cute, [...]

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Fizzy Bath Bomb Cupcakes

by Little Birdies

Who can say no to a cupcake? These yummy looking goodies are not only pretty to the eye, they are also a lovely way to pamper yourself. Now, it is hard to believe that these are not for you to eat, but trust us–you don’t want to take a bite out of these little cakes. [...]

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Baby Hair Barrettes Tutorial

by Heather

So far, there are only boys in my family, so when faced with several approaching baby showers for female babies, my mom and I were only too overjoyed to experiment with making barrettes and headbands. We wanted to make hair adornments with newborns and infants in mind, so we experimented with several different styles, sizes, [...]

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Indoor Summer Crafts to Beat the Heat

by Marie

Anyone else staying indoors these days to keep out of the summer heat? We are! We’re lucky to make it out for a few minutes at night as it cools down just to get the wiggles out. So since some of you might be keeping cool by way of air conditioning like me, here’s a [...]

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Fabric Scrap Project Ideas

by Marie

Once all your sewing projects are complete, you may still have some left over fabric scraps. I’ve been saving my scraps, thinking there must be something I can make with them. Well, here are some great projects using fabric scraps, turning them into something fun and new! (click on the photo for the link to [...]

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Stitch Up a Bridal Shower Pillowcase

by Little Birdies

I’m excited to share yet another fabulous site contributing regularly to Make and Takes, Little Birdie Secrets. Three crafty ladies make up the Little Birdies, a blog who’s projects are bookmarked as “must do” in my inbox. These ladies will be sharing something crafty for the home the second Tuesday of every month. Summer is [...]

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Tie Dye for the 4th of July

by Marie

I’m contributing over at Alpha Mom’s – Once Upon a Holiday again today. Come see how we Tie Dyed patriotic shirts for the whole family, right in time for the fireworks this Saturday!

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Americana Crafty Round Up

by Marie

There’s been lots of red, white, and blue floating around the web. I’ve collected a few fun links to some super star-bangled crafts for the 4th of July. Below is one of my hand-stitched cards, The American Flag. Cupcake Liner Fireworks by No Time for Flash Cards Red, White, and Blue Pinwheel by Skip to [...]

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