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http://ohmyhandmade.com/2010/contributors/homemade-sidewalk-chalk/

Tutorial: Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

by Michelle Vackar, Modern Handmade Child One of our favorite outside activities at our home is drawing with chalk on the driveway.

DIY Hand Stitching, part 1

http://frecklednest.typepad.com/la/2011/10/hand_stitch_your_own_pattern_part_1.html One of my favorite crafts is hand stitching-- it's fun, addictive, expressive and relaxing :) Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share easy ways to make your own patterns for hand stitching along with some tips and ideas :) These are some samples of my past projects-- I like to draw patterns freehand and use my handwriting. However, sometimes I adapt clipart type images to make a more complicated pattern, like the sewing machine or I just stitch the outline of an image I love, like the Goonies " Hey You Guys " silhouette :) I use a Back Stitch for all my hand stitching because it's very versatile and I like the look but you can use any combination of stitches for your projects... there's lots of fun ones!
Channeling childhood summers on Cape Cod, crafts director Hannah Milman created a from-the-sea tree. Shells, sea stars, and sand dollars are dusted with glitter -- a single color, or two shades blended for an ombre effect -- or simply left as is. Naturally spotted tun shells sport sparkly stripes. http://www.marthastewart.com/265531/glitter-striped-shell-ornaments

Glitter-Striped Shell Ornament - Martha Stewart Christmas

How To Create Paper Blossoms | Apartment Therapy DC

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-create-p-120262 We've talked about using paper decorations to punch up a last minute party , but there are ways that you can incorporate paper into your everyday décor as well. My favorite paper creations of late are tissue paper cherry blossoms, which are as pretty as they are easy to make.
If you’re new to the ’12 Days’, you may visit the previous days by clicking on the day you like: Day 1 Crayon Roll Day 2 Zippered Pouches

12 Days Handmade Christmas Tutorials Day 8|Alphabet Crayons » lifeingrace

http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/2010/11/12-days-handmade-christmas-tutorials-day-8alphabet-crayons/

Crayon Hearts - Martha Stewart Crafts

http://www.marthastewart.com/272535/crayon-hearts If the sun seems to peer right into your window, give it something pretty to look at -- and through.
http://www.julieannart.com/2011/09/tutorials-for-recycling-t-shirts.html So way way back, in June, I wrote this Studio Organization post, about starting the process of organizing my studio by cleaning out the closet full of junk. Well, it's September and...let's just say the closet is a work in progress. Some of the things that are taking up space in the closet are shirts that I never wear anymore.

Tutorials for Recycling T-Shirts

http://tidymom.net/2011/survival-kit/ Boy do I have a treat for you today!

How to Make a Girl’s Emergency Clutch

A Helicopter Mom - How to Make Colored Rice - Sensory Play | A Helicopter Mom

http://ahelicoptermom.com/how-to-make-rainbow-colored-rice All you need to make Rainbow Colored Rice is: Dry, uncooked white rice Food Coloring Rubbing alcohol or alcohol based liquid
they are all over pinterest.... http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/2011/08/you-knew-i-was-going-to-make-one.html

you knew i was going to make one.

Water Balloon Luminaries

A fun and easy project with a beautiful payoff.

Creative Kismet » Blog Archive » little guiding stars

Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self.
Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning. Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern.

Do-it-Yourself DIY String Wedding Lanterns Yarn Chandeliers