Category Archives: Tutorials, how to

hand painted thrift store purse

Posted on Saturday, November 10, 2012 by Creative Kismet

My niece Ruby had her 4th birthday recently, and I wanted to get her a purse and fill it with tape and sticky notes because she likes to stick things on the wall.  Like a good aunt, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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beaded crocheted bracelet video tutorial

Posted on Friday, June 15, 2012 by Creative Kismet

I love the look of these bracelets. The turquoise & brown is my favorite, of course. I really love the mixture of color and bead shapes and sizes. All of them feel like summer to me. Maybe because of the … Continue reading →

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DIY: Little owls

Posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 by Creative Kismet

owl always love you Owls are a big favorite in our house. I told my little guys I would make them owl ornaments for Christmas, but never had the time.  They still asked about them after Christmas then finally gave … Continue reading →

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the Katie poncho

Posted on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Creative Kismet

My friend Katie was over recently wearing this fab little jersey knit poncho.  I complimented her on it several times, then bravely asked if if could take a closer look. She finally ended up taking it off so that I … Continue reading →

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snow globe ornaments

Posted on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I’ve been seeing the cutest little snow globes all over the web and thought I’d try my hand at it.  I wanted to make them as gifts for a few of my friends at work. It was so much more … Continue reading →

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keeping notes – make your own

Posted on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by Creative Kismet

  I’ve been asked several times for the instructions for this note keeper, which was published in Green Craft Magazine last January.  Since the magazine is probably harder to find now, I thought I’d share my original instructions before they … Continue reading →

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Day of the Dead Planters

Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I am completely fascinated with Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos).  The All Souls Procession,  here in Tucson, Az , is one of the most amazing things about Tucson.  It’s a really amazing event.  I went last year, … Continue reading →

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chalkboard activity book

Posted on Saturday, September 10, 2011 by Creative Kismet

Have you noticed the chalkboard paint craze? It’s everywhere! On walls, doors, jars, posts. Really you can put it on just about anything. I’ve already painted it on my pantry door, but thought it would be fun to do something … Continue reading →

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homemade cleansing oil

Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by Creative Kismet

I was looking back in my archives at when I started doing OCM ~oil cleansing  method for my face. It was one year ago this month!   I was given some awesome cleansing oil last may and decided to use the … Continue reading →

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bottle cap brooch tutorial

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Creative Kismet

* I made this tutorial before going to artfest, but never had time to post it.  These were one of my artfest trades and they disappeared very quickly. I had several people asking how I made them, and with what, … Continue reading →

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