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Make Your Own Canvas Portrait! DIY Wooden Picture. The Easiest Pillow Cover Ever. This is the easiest pillow cover ever.

The Easiest Pillow Cover Ever

No measuring! No sewing! Just fold and tie. You need a piece of fabric 3 times as wide plus a few more inches and twice as tall plus a few more inches as the pillow. Place the pillow in the center, on the wrong side of the fabric. I used pinking shears to cut the fabric so it wouldn’t fray. Then fold the top down to the center. Fold both ends like the picture. Bring one side over the top of the pillow. Then the other side. Now tie the ends in a square knot. Ta-Da! I love the knot. And it looks great on the loveseat. It even looks great on the back if I want to switch sides.

Easy as 1 2 3. So you guys know that I'm a big dork right?

Easy as 1 2 3

Yeah like it's a big secret or something... this chick here (pointing at myself)... she's a DORK!! I was talking with Jeanne the other day.... ok by talking I mean emailing... Easy Button Earrings Tutorial. Did you know...that you can make new earrings with a button and a paperclip?

Easy Button Earrings Tutorial

True story! I've been trying to think of a way for us to make some earrings without having to buy supplies. Buying the beads and all the findings can really add up. :o( Sad. But-oh, what? That still leaves the findings. Clip the top of the paperclip off with wire cutters: Snap off the button shanks: Glue the paperclip to the back of the button. Open the loop at the bottom of your earring hook by bending it outward and hook it onto your paper clip. Perfect Summer Bangle. Here's a fun tutorial on how to make a message bangle that's one-of-a-kind, done in the sun, waterproof and weatherproof.

Perfect Summer Bangle

Even after several trips to the beach, it won't fade or wash off! Essentially, it's the Perfect Summer Bangle. Used in this tutorial: Inkodye Red. DIY ~ Stamp-carving tutorial by Ishtar Olivera. Stamp-carving is one of those crafts that, whenever I see it, I think ‘I must try that!’.

DIY ~ Stamp-carving tutorial by Ishtar Olivera

I had to share this tutorial by Ishtar Olivera, because how cute are the stamps she carves? We featured a really lovely stamp-carving tutorial in Issue 2 of *bespoke* – I thought the same thing back then, but this has reminded me to give it a go! DIY Wrap Bracelet. You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists.

DIY Wrap Bracelet

The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. Clearly this arm party train isn’t stopping and it’s about time you get on board! How to Transfer a Photograph Onto a Block of Wood. Owl- bedside lamp : Dominika Drop. Recycled glove chipmunk. New England Through Yummy Mom's Eyes: Tutorial: Photo Wood Blocks. MADE: TUTORIAL: Heartbreaker Valentines. Who said valentines were only red and pink?

MADE: TUTORIAL: Heartbreaker Valentines

In bright colors, these Heart Breaker Valentines work great for boys and girls. So get out your scissors and stapler, because today, you’re tearing up my heart….. (cue N Sync) Each valentine is stapled together to create a pouch full of secret candies. And the only way to find them, is to break my heart! Soap Making Recipes and Tutorials. Crafting MacGyver: Circular Logic. Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee) Yes, I am a nerd.

stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee)

I came up with a brilliant idea for a Harry Potter t-shirt and I couldn't resist. "Expecto Patronum! " Paper Flowers – Anyone Can Do That. Japanese Kusudama, this tutorial is featured on Craftuts Anyone can do that, I assure you.

Paper Flowers – Anyone Can Do That

The proof: I can, just take a quick look at my result below. And, believe me, I am neither meticulous nor particularly patient. You could even say I’m the opposite. Below you can see my very first attempt to create paper flowers. How to Marbleize Paper and Cards - Introduction - MarthaStewart.com. Immediately after removing the paper, place it in a pan, and pour water over it.

How to Marbleize Paper and Cards - Introduction - MarthaStewart.com

Hang paper to dry, marbleized side up. Do not touch the paper until it is dry (typically within 2 hours, depending on humidity levels). Decide whether to keep or discard your solution (it can be used several times). To change paint colors, lay strips of newsprint across the solution's surface, then remove; repeat with clean strips until the solution is clear. Page corner bookmarks. This project comes to you at the request of Twitterer @GCcapitalM. I used to believe that a person could never have too many books, or too many bookmarks.

Then I moved into an apartment slightly larger than some people’s closets (and much smaller than many people’s garages) and all these beliefs got turned on their naïeve little heads. But what a person can always look for more of is really cool unique bookmarks. Braid. Tighten. Repeat. Sew.Craft.Create.: Rope Bracelet Tutorial & Winner! (for personal use only – all patterns/tutorials are copyright protected) Check out my new printable shop! {here} Everything is 99 cents! Puff Daddy´s Baby. Puff Daddy´s popularity inspired us to create a baby for him. This stool is knitted using the moss stitch, adding a really nice texture to it.

What we usedPickles Fat & Happy, 1 skeinA cushion from Ikea, or a cheap duvetCircular knitting needles, US 15Thick needle to assemble the stool How we did itCast on 25 stitches using three threads. Sew Basically: Sewing Strait Lines. My mom first taught me to sew when I was 6 years old. My attention span was about 2.5 seconds, and the machine was like my race car. The idea of carefully sewing a strait line was not even an option in my busy little mind. So when I get emails from dear readers asking "How on earth do I sew a straight line?! "-I can totally relate! But the answer is incredibly simple! Braided Rag Rug. Please click here for kits available to make this rag rug 1 honey bun of your choice (featured is “sweet” by urban chiks) and 4 yards of white fabric cut your 4 yards of white fabric to 1 1/2 inch widths (yup ALL of it) Teeth Earrings by greenmot. Internet Meme Rings SET OF 3 FUUUUUUU and Troll face by greenmot.

Always in Wonder: Living Room Makeover, Part 1: Herringbone Wall. Cute Wraparound Cat Ring by greenmot. Rolled paper flowers {tutorial} Summer color. Whirl-it lampshade - free DIY tutorial. Mini Cosmetics Bag. T-Shirt Refashion: Jersey Necklace. T-shirt latch hook rug tutorial. A quick fix leather bracelet. Obsession : Fishtail braids. Super cute sewing tutorials. Sewing 101: making a pouf.

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