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Spring is Here, Get your Craft On

by Marie March 28, 2011

Spring is here and I’m loving it. Here are just a few of the projects we’ve created in the past to help us get a jump start on the spring season. Growing Wheatgrass: this is one of my favorite spring activities. It’s so easy to grow, comes in within a week or so, and looks [...]

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Give Your Shoes Some Glitter Bling

by Marie March 24, 2011

Guest post by Jenny of Southern Institute of Domestic Arts and Crafts: Hi everyone! I’m Jenny from The Southern Institute of Domestic Arts and Crafts. When Marie asked me if I would like to guest post at her blog I was so excited! Thank you, Marie, for having me today! I have done a lot [...]

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Glue Yarn Ball Tutorial

by Kami March 22, 2011

This simple project might bring back memories of Elementary school, but it turns out to be not only a fun craft to do with the kids, but a darling Spring time decoration. Decorative balls like this can cost at least a few dollars each in the store, but if you make them yourself, you can [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Fabric Projects

by Marie February 19, 2011

Are you looking to start a few new fabric projects? Well look no further. Here are 6 fun and creative ways to craft with fabric from over at the M&T Spotlight. *Next week I’ll be featuring cookies. So submit your cookie recipes and mouth-watering photos to Spotlight. Child’s Play Quilt Make Your Own Pillow Pet [...]

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Make Your Own Magnet Birthday Calendar

by Kami February 17, 2011

As much as I love the calendar on my phone and the big calendar in our home, I still have a need for a birthday calendar. Just a simple list of the birthdays for each month that I want to remember. Remembering birthdays is something I want to get better at, so to have a [...]

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Need to Take a Few Notes?

by Marie February 15, 2011

I have to share this darling little notebook given to me by Katie of Gadanke.com a few weeks back at Blissdom. It was her business card, but not just any business card, it was a little 10 page 3 inch journal for the weekend conference as well. A few blank pages were included, as well [...]

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Crafty Inspiration from CHA

by Marie February 15, 2011

A couple of weeks back, I attended Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show. It’s a convention where all the craft companies gather to market their newest and most fabulous wares. I’ve probably said this enough on facebook, but I was really truly in crafters heaven. Here’s a few of the fun things I want to [...]

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Embroidery Hoop Valentine Art

by Little Birdies February 8, 2011

This project has got to go in history as one of my least expensive crafts ever! And one of the quickest to make, too. Here are my instructions for a fun Valentine’s decoration that won’t break your budget and you can actually finish before the big day! Supplies for Embroidery Hoop Art: Embroidery hoop, any [...]

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DIY Fabric Flower Headband

by Kami January 20, 2011

I love all the different fabric flowers there are to make these days. Here is the step by step for a very simple fabric headband. What I love about this one is that you can “slop” it together in a jiffy, and it still looks great! Here is what you need: one skinny headband (I [...]

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Stitch Up a Snowman Button Card

by Marie January 17, 2011

I couldn’t resist stitching up this cute little snowman made of buttons, complete with scarf and orange carrot nose. It’s giving my stitched cards a fun 3D element. Supplies for Snowman Button Card: paper cork board for punching holes punching awl or thumb tack to punch holes embroidery thread cross-stitch needle buttons cardstock paper for [...]

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