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Dinosaur Ring Holder
Quick question, who doesn’t love little plastic animals? If you raised your hand you might want to leave now, because this project is all about the amazingness of some small plastic dinosaurs! (And don’t worry, you can easily substitute your … Continue reading
Scarf Organizer
I’m really excited about this newest project, because not only does it help me organize a part of my life that has been desperately unorganized (my scarves!) but it utilizes something that I’ve had lying around as a left over … Continue reading
Handcut Rubber Stamp
Another Monday and another tutorial, as promised! Today I’ll be showing you how to handout your very own rubber stamp, in any design you want. I chose to make a stamp with an origami elephant, I saw someone use a … Continue reading
Paper Covered Clipboards
August Greetings! I’m sorry for my long absence, life has been very busy, but I’ve lined up a series of posts for the next few Mondays so check back over the next few weeks for some fun new projects. For today … Continue reading
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Tagged decorative, DIY, michaels store, organization, paper, redecorate, tutorial
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Mason Jar Sewing Kit
So, only a little later than promised, here’s my latest Pinterest project! This is a project I’ve had my eye on for a while, and every time I saw another version posted on Pinterest I just wanted to make it even more. … Continue reading
Cityscape Drawing Tutorial
When I was in high school one of my favorite classes was art class. I loved everything, but ceramics was my big passion, mainly because I didn’t get caught up with the vision I had in my head. Painting and drawing … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, black and white, cityscape, drawing, new york city, tutorial
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Woven Bead Planter
As promised, I’m back with a fun new project! However, it’s not actually the project I mentioned in my last post, though it is a fun, colorful, new Pinterest project that I made in the last two weeks, and it does … Continue reading
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Tagged DIY, multi colored, pinterest, planter, repurposed, succulent, tutorial
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White Paper Flower Pendant Light
I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Personally, I caught a cold, so I spent a chunk of the weekend curled up on the couch with Basel watching movies. And since I didn’t have too much time to be creative, … Continue reading
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Tagged flower, lighting, paper, pendant light, tutorial, white vellum
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Project 14 Week 18 – Cork Covered Pencil Cups
Who doesn’t love a good old recycled tin can? Even if you eat only the most lovingly home cooked food, there’s always something that comes in a can. I’ve been turning them into pencil cups since I was 12, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 30x30x3, animals, cork board, DIY, eco-friendly, Etsy, office organization, recycled, repurposed, silhouette, stencil, tin cans, tutorial
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Project 9 Week 16 – Phone Book Centerpiece
Hi! I’m back after my holiday hiatus, let the creativity begin again. I got overwhelmed with holiday orders on Etsy, and then I totally hibernated to recover, but enough with excuses, all that’s important is that I’m back and ready … Continue reading
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Tagged 30x30x3, candle holder, centerpiece, phone book, recycled, repurposed, tutorial, votive candles
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