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My oldest daughter is always busy with a crayon in her hand creating some new work of art. That’s why I’m so excited to share with you this tutorial to make your own coloring book for free. Supplies you will need: Digital images Printer and paper Three-hole punch and three-ring binder (or stapler) Directions to make your own coloring book: Select ...
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A few months ago a friend gave me a die-cutting tool. Until today I couldn’t figure out for the life of me what to do with this handy dandy little machine. So I wiped the dust from the lid and decided to make something. That’s when I was reminded of a really cute ornament I ...
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As I'm brainstorming great DIY gifts for the holidays, I asked the question: is it easy to make your own scented candle? I wondered if I would have to buy a bunch of expensive molds and supplies just to be able to make a couple of candles for people this holiday season. So I set ...
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To avoid the artificial colorings in commercial products, we’re going to explore a homemade playdough recipe with natural dyes. Don’t be intimidated. This is going to be a blast. You might remember this homemade playdough recipe tip from last year. Well, I’ve come up with a few new colors I wanted to try out. So join ...
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If you have a drab chandelier that is dying to be thrown in the dumpster, hold that thought. This easy-peasy chandelier makeover tutorial shows how to turn that frown upside down (almost literally). With a few simple steps and $3.50 in supplies, you could be the proud owner of this crafty chandelier. Photo courtesy of Matsutake. Natural & ...
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Transform an old cupboard door into an art desk. This idea is so cute and doesn't take a garage full of power tools to complete. Get the step-by-step tutorial here for making an art desk from a cupboard door. What a great use for those old cupboard doors from your kitchen remodel! Photo courtesy of iCandy via UCreate. Natural ...
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I am very sentimental about my children's baby clothes. They're just so darn cute and hard to part with. Here is a way to keep the baby memories without stowing huge boxes in your attic forever. Create a quilt from your recycled baby clothes. (But you'll have to figure out the quilting steps for yourself ...
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Use a cookie cutter and press into the flat side of a sliced apple or potato. You now have your very own fruit or veggie stamp. Use it to personalize wrapping paper or stationery. You can use a sharp knife to to freehand the shape of your choice. I even saw an image recently of a ...
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