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A set of woven pouches can keep electronic devices such as cameras and MP3 players (at left) safe inside your bag. Each has an attractive scalloped edge -- no finishing required. Each can be made by stitching 2 square or rectangular swatches back-to-back (the makeup case requires a third rectangle for a closing flap).
Purse Pouch - Martha Stewart Crafts
Today’s projects are ones that use up old bits of paper scraps I can’t bear to throw away. I save these pieces of paper (gift wrap, envelope liners, art papers, origami papers, etc.) and then wonder what can I do with them? I have covered pencils and jar lids to brighten them up a bit here. The jars are ones I have salvaged from the recycling bin and the pencils are just plain ones you can buy at a dollar store.
paper scrap recycling
Summer Road Trip #2: DIY Travel Games
Hi again from Washington! We're loving the site seeing and family visits, but that trip home is just around the corner. And come Saturday, we'll be breaking out our el cheapo Thrive-friendly travel games to keep those kids entertained all 14 hours. But instead of spending money on travel games at the store, I cheated (and you can too!) Want to make your own? For these travel games you'll need:
Candy Wrapper Button Earrings
We've been saving our candy wrappers to make more bracelets like THESE. As I was sorting our collection, I was thinking about how I could make matching earrings. And then the idea came. I wasn't sure if it would work, or if they would even be cute, but I must say that I LOVE the result!
dvd coloring case
So I still haven't gotten around to recycling of all of these empty DVD cases. Now I am trying to think of how to reuse them. Hmmmm... {wheels turning} .... and this is what I came up with....Tie One On: DIY Swimsuits - Martha Stewart Crafts
Snip, twist, wrap, and knot. That’s all that separates you from a new poolside outfit. We know what you're thinking: Why make a bathing suit? Our answer: It costs less than $20! Snip, twist, wrap, and knot.
Home » $1 and Free , Accessories , cheap crafts , Headline , Holiday Crafts , Kids , Office Crafts , supplies , Wearable Crafts 5 June 2009 24,963 views 3 Comments by heather Here's a creative use for paperclips that will entertain your grade-schooler or tween for hours this summer, so break this project out at the first sign of the summer vacation "I'm boreds!" Craftster user maddiekins posted a tutorial for this interesting bracelet on Craftster. [ click here for original thread ] [thanks to Sister Diane for finding this one]
Make a Paperclip Bracelet
I've never really been big on decorating for holidays, other than Christmas. We've always lived in such small spaces that I didn't want the extra clutter. I had every intention of leaving our Silent Night painting up until we move sometime around April...but then inspiration struck. The Nativity painting came down and these went up. I stumbled across this graphic on Remodelholic...
Melted Crayon Art Tutorial: LOVE Letter Tiles
How to Make Paper Pencils (tutorial) | scissors.paper.wok
I have always wanted to make my own pencils, but the thought of shaping two pieces of wood to allow a piece of lead to sit perfectly inside made me think it wasn’t worth the effort. For some reason I was looking at some pieces of lead I have (for a drafting pencil) and “pop” there it was.. a solution to my DIY longing. Here is a tutorial to make pencils that is so ridiculously easy I’ve made 10 pencils since the idea came to me yesterday! Enjoy. Note on Supplies: Paper: I recommend using 6″ origami paper .
The origami box is simple to make, and can be used to hold other origami pieces. Or important stuff, like candies. This origami box is also called Masu, which is Japanese for a square wooden box. Follow the step by step photos to make the origami box.
Easy Origami Box Instructions - How to make a Simple Origami Box
Make a monthly calendar that is as changeable as your schedule. Instead of crossing out plans as dates shift, just move the notes and stack them up on busy days. Start with a 26 1/2-inch square sheet of Masonite fiberboard. Spray-paint it white, and let dry. Then use tape (we suggest easy-to-reposition washi tape) to create a seven-by-seven grid of three-inch squares. Post it Notes, in Tropical and Neon, staples.com .
Stickie Note Calendar - Martha Stewart Home & Garden
Disclaimer - please try this craft at your own risk. I had absolutely no trouble making this, but so many of my readers who have tried it have not had success. I don't like anyone wasting their time or money on crafts and I understand how frustrating that can be. Please know if you try this out, it may or may not work for you. I really can't figure out why it has worked for some and not for others. UPDATE: I think some of my fabulous readers figured out the secret.
kool-aid lip gloss
Don't you guys love Pinterest? That's where I found this idea . Here's a great way to save some money on your craft addictions; make you own Decoupage!
DIY: Decoupage
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