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39 DIY Christmas Gifts You'd Actually Want To Receive

39 DIY Christmas Gifts You'd Actually Want To Receive

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The Only 14 Gifts Dudes ACTUALLY Want This Holiday Season 1. Wallet Because a dude's wallet is usually stuffed tighter than a Chipotle burrito with double meat, and the only way he will part with his precious receipt collection is if you give him a new wallet so he can start the collecting process all over again. Such is the dude cycle. Blue Wallet, ZARA, $26Charcoal Vertical Wallet, JACK SPADE (Available at East Dane), $68Houndstooth Leather ID Wallet, COACH, $168Leather Card Holder, THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANY, $90 2. Backpack Because there comes a time when even the most dudely of dudes cannot fit everything he needs into his wallet (or pockets), and when that happens, there is only one dude-appropriate option and it sure as hell isn't a tote bag.

Covered Notebook with Matching Pen Tutorial « by small means This tutorial has instructions to make any sized notebook cover and a matching pen. All of my measurements and what not will be in red. Supplies Notebook – I used a spiral bound Fat lil’ Notebook by Mead STUDDED BOOTS It's finally boot season!! I partnered up with JustFab a couple weeks ago to host a DIY Session with some of my favorite LA bloggers and taught them how to personalize their boots by adding their own stud design. Can't wait to show you the event photos and how each of us styled our DIY'ed boots! 50 Lessons I wish I had learned earlierFamily on Bikes Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find bits and pieces of wisdom learned from cycling 17,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina together as a family. Hope it inspires you to live your dream!

Peg Board and Accessories Station This project believe it or not is for my sweet husband. … We have been married for almost 14 years! My poor guy has not just put up with me but with my jewelry all over the place. Now I have to be honest it is not just jewelry since I admit to have an “accessory problem” that includes belts, scarves, purses and shoes. Well… those messy days are OVER honey Hogwarts Alumni Adult Black T-Shirt Ships to U.S. only. Show your school spirit wearing this Harry Potter Hogwarts Alumni t-shirt. This Harry Potter t-shirt features the Hogwarts crest. This 100% cotton shirt is available in adult sizes. Shipping:

Just bead it! DIY Beaded electrical cord ideas & tutorials Posted by ScrapHacker.com on fredag, augusti 10, 2012 · 2 Comments Totally allergic to electrical cords? A lot of us tick that box! I like pretty beads way better, which is why seeing these pimped electrical cords makes me so happy. Not all of them are straightforward DIY’able but some tweaking and you should be good to go, here’s a link describing how to go about to make a beaded lamp cord. The beaded iPhone earplugs are basically a 1-hr hack, just follow the tutorial from this lovely blog

Ho Ho Ho: Stylish Secret Santa Gifts Holiday Gift Guide from Apartment Therapy Office Secret Santa exchanges are supposed to be a fun, bonding experience for co-workers. But when you draw someone's name who you don't know well it can start to feel stressful. My rule of thumb for such gifts is to give something that has broad utility and broad appeal. Here are ten stylish ideas that fit the bill. Read on for the gift ideas and to enter our Holiday Sweepstakes for a chance to win $1000 (a little help for buying your holiday gifts this year!)... This year, Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn aren't just sharing great ideas in our gift guides, we're giving away $1,000 to help one lucky reader purchase presents for their friends and family! Amazing DIY & Crafts Ideas #2 Cupcake pin cushion via (dollarstorecrafts) Magazine rolled up bowl Mosaic Ornaments from CDs Pallet – just stain and take out some slats.

DIY Picture Tiles - You Will Never Buy a Photo Frame Again Lately I’ve been having this huge urge to decorate the house. This is big news. I do not decorate. Ron Weasley 02 Adult Cardinal T-Shirt Ships to U.S. only. Make any day game day with this Quidditch inspired style t-shirt, featuring Ron Weasley's name and number. This 100% cotton t-shirt is available in adult sizes. Shipping: Ground (Continental U.S.): $4.99 flat fee or FREE over $75 Ground AK, HI, Military, and U.S.

Backlit Canvas Art Do you have one project that you've been longing to do, but just haven't found the time yet? This is it for me. I call it my Backlit Canvas Art and the inspiration piece has been pinned in my "Crafts to try" Pinterest board for ages. My "pin"speration is an artist's piece made from metal that has hand cut flowers all over it.

Make Your Own Flower Vase D.I.Y. Another reason to bring flowers home from the market! This DIY mixes hard and soft elements to create an interesting modern vase. Bring home your favorite blooms and display a grouping of similar vases at your next get together. You'll Need: A few round, glass jars in varying sizes and widths, a sheet of metal screen as shown above (found at most hardware stores), wire cutters, yarn, scissors, gloves. Note: Wear gloves to keep your hands safe while working with sheet metal.

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