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Featured Spotlight: Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover

by Marie March 14, 2012

How darling is this Eiffel Tower I spotted over at the M&T Spotlight? I’ve never been abroad, but I dream of it someday. So this sweet smartphone cover will make me think I’m already there! Check out the full tutorial at A Spoonful of Sugar.

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Rainbow Shamrock Garland

by Danyelle March 7, 2012

I’m thrilled to have Danyelle of Dandee here as one of Make and Takes newest regular contributors. Danyelle will be here once a month sharing fabulous ideas for home projects and ideas. Take it away, Danyelle… With St. Patrick’s Day just 10 days away, now is a good time to add a little color to [...]

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Hanukkah Ideas, Holiday Bake Along, and a Sewing Contest

by Marie December 8, 2011

Take a peek at a few places I’m posting this week. Lots of fun for the holidays. Ideas and craft for a Hanukkah celebration, over at Baby Center’s Momformation. I love this treat pouch by Martha Stewart pictured below, so cute! The holidays are all about baking, right! Here’s a round up of some delicious [...]

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Refashion a T-shirt With Some Pretty Fabric Petals

by Marie June 22, 2010

Elizabeth of Dear Lizzy makes this DIY Pretty Petals Tee look all too easy, I think I’m going to have to give it a try. I’ve got a few plain t-shirts that could use a good ruffling!

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Make Your Own Mixed-Media Lyric T-shirt

by Marie March 16, 2010

Guest post by Somer of A Little Great Music and t-shirts are two things we have in abundance at our house. I often hear one of my kids complaining to the other, “You can’t sing that, its my song.” So, I decided to collaborate with them to make t-shirts with lyrics from songs they like. [...]

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Quick and Easy Sewn Paper Garlands

by Little Birdies February 16, 2010

Paper garlands are a beautiful accent for any party or home decor. They are really easy to make and can match any theme. First, you will need to start with cardstock punched out in your desired shape. You can use punches, die cut machines, a Cricut, or just plain scissors. Next, you will need to [...]

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Sewn Rice Bags, Warming Our Tootsies

by Little Birdies January 12, 2010

It may be a balmy 45 degrees here in Seattle, but we still get cold feet at night! That’s why we made up a bunch of these rice heat therapy bags to keep us warm. These are instructions for a mini bag, but a larger bag for shoulder, back, or leg pain is easy to [...]

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Fringe Fleece Winter Scarf

by Marie December 1, 2009

We made a few more Fringe Fleece Scarves, but with Christmas colors this time. I layered a green, white, and red strip of fleece, sewed them all up together in a line, then made small 1×2 inch cuts up both sides. Our necks will be all snuggly and warm this winter season. Click here for [...]

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Dish Up Some Handmade Kitchen Towels

by Little Birdies November 10, 2009

It’s November — let the cooking and entertaining begin! The holidays are almost here. If you are like us, you are busy planning meals, baking, and entertaining. Why not impress your guests with cute kitchen accessories in addition to your fantastic rolls or pie. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to make a stylish kitchen [...]

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How to Video: Crocheting a Fancy Flower

by Marie October 20, 2009

I was recently interviewed over at Todays Mama and talked about how yarn crafts are something I wish I was better at! So I’m sharing this easy to follow tutorial that I love from the Little Birdie Secrets for Crocheting a Flower. I’ve got all my supplies, some yarn and a crochet hook, and now [...]

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