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Category Archives: Tutorials, how to
Rose Petal Mint Jelly
Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses. — James Oppenheim, “Bread and Roses” This is the first of three recipes using rose petals (hopefully). I have 21 rose bushes, about 12 different varieties- all … Continue reading
Posted in Food, recipes, i make stuff, Tutorials, how to
Tagged Handmade Gifts, petal, recipe, rose, rose petal jelly, roses, syrup
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super easy, super fast, super hero capes
1 serger + 1 yard fabric = 2 super hero capes In case anyone with a serger wants to make super easy, super fast, super hero capes. It’s cheap too. 1 yard of symphony broadcloth on sale for $1.99, felt … Continue reading
Posted in Fun kid stuff, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged cape, easy, how to, serger, Sewing, super hero, tutorial
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Altered Tin- Business Card Holder
I’ve been carrying an empty mint tin in my bag for months, trying to think of something crafty to do with it. I already use one for my echinaccea and vitamin c and another for earring bits, beads and buttons … Continue reading
Tutorial: No-Mold Polymer Skull Beads
The weekend was so nice. The boys played outside and the hubby worked on his bike, right outside a very close window. I was able to get some happy crafting time in while watching and listening to the business of … Continue reading
Posted in jewelry, Spooky, Tutorials, how to
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China Cabinet: Painted Knobs
I FINALLY finished painting my China cabinet. A few weeks ago actually. It’s been so nice to look at considering we had been looking at THIS for the last 10 months. It was the windowed doors that kept me at … Continue reading
Posted in Home Sweet Home, Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Tutorials, how to
Tagged china cabinet, DIY, home, how to, painted knobs, recycle, reduce, reuse, tutorial
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Carved Rubber Stamps: Storage & Care
A few people have asked how I care for and store my hand-carved rubber stamps, so I thought I’d share what I do. Cleaning: 1. After using your stamp, stamp any excess ink off onto a scrap piece of paper. … Continue reading
Posted in Stamps, Tutorials, how to
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Patchwork Pincushion Tutorial
First, I want to thank everyone for all the shop love. I truly appreciate all the kind words, support and the orders! Talk about a nice little lift in confidence, which I dare say, was lacking in the past. Now … Continue reading
Posted in Sewing, Tutorials, how to
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Pillowcase Tote Tutorial
Many of you requested a tutorial for my pillowcase grocery bags. They are super easy and quick to make, involving only straight line sewing. The straps actually take a bit more time than the bag itself, but still easy … Continue reading
Posted in Recycle,Reduce,Reuse, Sewing, Tutorials, how to
Tagged grocery tote, pillowcase tote tutorial, Sewing, tote, tutorial
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Halloween : Part Two : Pendants
I’ve been wanting to try making pendants using my own handmade images. I’ve had these little wood bits (circles and squares) that I’d been using for making clocks and decided to use them as the base. Here is what I … Continue reading
Posted in jewelry, Spooky, Tutorials, how to
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Button Bracelet Flashback
I get a whole lotta traffic to my Button Bracelet Tutorial post. Tons! It’s totally crazy how quickly and haphazardly I threw it together over a year ago, not thinking it would be of any interest. It makes me cringe … Continue reading
Posted in i make stuff, jewelry, Tutorials, how to
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