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Easy Custom Glass Bead Magnets Posted by Jennifer

 
Materials:• Glass marbles (flat back)• Matte medium• Permanent stamping ink• Rubber stamp• Acrylic paint and brushes• Magnets (make sure they aren't wimpy magnets and can support the weight of the marble)• Super Glue It is important to note that when you're choosing a stamp, make sure to select a design that works in reverse and will fit the flat area of the glass marble. Stamps that have text will appear backward when you turn your stamp over. Rinse and dry your glass marbles to eliminate [Read More...]

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Butterfly Garden Posted by Autumn

It's not too late to lure beautiful butterflies to your backyard. If it's too hot to dig and plant an entire butterfly garden, you can create smaller gardens in large planter pots. The trick is to use a mix of perrenial and annual plants that attract butterflies. Here are just a few of the many types of plants that attract butterflies and feed the caterpillars.Annual Aster This lovely, hardy  plant flowers from late summer to early winter. The stalks are about 12 inches tall--perfect for garden [Read More...]

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Fourth of July Garland Posted by Autumn

This patriotic decoration comes from Craft. Most of the materials can be found around the house or at your local craft store. Have fun and enjoy the holiday!Fourth of July GarlandHow-to photos available at Craft You Will NeedRed, white, and blue crepe paper streamersHeavy-duty glue stickWhite glueRed acrylic paintPaintbrushPainter's tapeScissorsPen or pencil18-20 cupcake liners18-20 4" x 6" index cardsSewing machineDirectionsStep 1: Prep your index cards by gluing them together in pairs, using [Read More...]

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Pool Noodle Flower Decorations Posted by Autumn

Just in time for Memorial Day parties, we found this clever re-purpose project from Craftzine! These pretty decorations are perfect for a Memorial Day party. And they’re made from old pool noodles!Pool Noodle Flower DecorationsFrom CraftzineCreated by Jessica WilsonWhat You Need:Pool noodles (2 or more)Serrated knifeScissorsLong needleThread or fishing linePony beadsThimblePushpins, small nails, or extension curtain rodStep 1: With the serrated knife, cut through the pool noodle, making slices [Read More...]

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Make Your Own Mardi Gras Mask Posted by Autumn

Mardi Gras, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday, is an annual festival of fun and feasting. It traditionally marks the last day for such revelry before Lent—40 days of austerity and sacrifice—begins.Mardi Gras is famous for parades, dancing, food and beverage, and above all, costumes. The masks at Mardi Gras celebrations range from beautiful to bizarre and everything in-between.Make Your Own Mardi Gras MaskWant to join the party? Here are a few tips for creating your own Mardi Gras [Read More...]

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Valentine Pom-Pom Garland Posted by Autumn

It's the big day! The chocolates are bought, the cards are signed, the flowers are en route. What's left? How about a sweet and simple decorative craft? Perfect for a Valentine's Day party at home, the office, or at school.Valentine Pom-Pom Garlandfrom noodlehead What you need:red, pink, and wite pom-poms, in various sizestransparent threadneedle Thread the pom-poms on a length of transparent thread.Tie a knot in the bottom and thread the pom-poms on with a needle, tying knots to secure and [Read More...]

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DIY Bedroom Décor Posted by Autumn

Maybe it’s the shorter days and longer nights, or maybe it’s pre-Spring Cleaning inspiration, but for some reason you just keep staring at your bedroom and contemplating how you’re going to afford a complete makeover. Before you break the bank to buy that bed with the aquarium headboard or the antique steamer trunk to use as an end table, check out these fun, simple and inexpensive ways to DIY-decorate your sanctuary….Sweet Wall ArtThis super-cute décor idea adds a fun, whimsical touch to any [Read More...]

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DIY Holiday Decorations Posted by Autumn

The presents are wrapped, the holiday cards are in the mail and the fruitcake from your boss is safely hidden in the freezer. The holiday season has a lot of DIY and crafty projects to offer, and here are a few more you might like to try. Don’t worry, none of them involve fruitcake! Film Canister Holiday LightsThis craft comes to us from our peeps at Photojojo. The upcycled film-canister lights make great Christmas decorations, but would also look great around a patio or porch banister any time [Read More...]

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Crafty Thanksgiving Place Cards Posted by Autumn

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It has all the tradition, festivities and family togetherness of Christmas, without the pressure to buy the perfect present. Not to mention the gorgeous palette for Thanksgiving decorations: scarlet, orange, brown and gold.These place cards for the Thanksgiving Day table are super-easy, made from recycled items and incorporate two of my favorite things about the holiday--they’re beautifully decorated in fall colors and they’re inspirational.What You’ll [Read More...]

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Fond Memory Photo Frames Posted by Autumn

There are certain objects that, having outlived their original purpose, continue to enchant and inspire. I’m thinking of things like old keys, watch cogs, vintage postcards, and glass jars. Especially glass jars.Walk through any flea market, garage sale, or antique store and you’re bound to find a small—or not-so-small—collection of mayonnaise jars, jelly jars, pickled beet jars…you get the idea. There’s something really magical about that smooth, clear container. So many possibilities, so [Read More...]

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