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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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My take on a Fall Wreath -- Who needs directions? Posted by Chaya C

 
Nothing ushers in the holiday spirit quicker than doing seasonal crafts!  Living in Florida I have never really had a "real" winter.  All my life I have dreamt of a snowy wonderland, and in return I usually just get a few weeks of having 50 degree days.Winter in Florida is my favorite time of the year and nothing kicks it off better than searching for seasonal inspiration.  This year I walked around Jo-Ann's and found something to get me in the fall mood.  As soon as I came across the DIY wreath [Read More...]

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Categories: DIY Crafts

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A handmade card for your Sweetie! Posted by Jennifer

Why wait until next Valentine's Day to tell someone you think they're sweet? Tell them any time with this cupcake-themed card.The color scheme for this project was really driven by the envelope I selected. I made sure to use my OttLite Folding Task Lamp ***shameless plug*** when selecting the card stock so that all of the colors were complimentary.After I established the size of the card and cut the window opening for the cupcake drawing, I traced the window size onto my drawing paper. Then I [Read More...]

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More DIY Valentines Posted by Autumn

Cupid's got nothing on us! Everywhere we look, there are fun and crafty ways to celebrate the day of love and romance. Here are a few more of our favorites!Valentine Gift Conefrom MarthaStewart.comThis traditional German craft looks fit for cake decorating, but it's really a bag filled with sweets for your sweetheart.What You Need:Valentine Gift Cone templateMedium-weight paperScissorsDouble-sided tapeBone folderCrepe paperLaceWhite glueDresdensRibbon1. Download and print template. Use template [Read More...]

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Heartbreaker Valetine Posted by Autumn

Valentine's Day is such a great opportunity to share a little handmade goodness, we can't help but share with you a few of our favorites! Here's another crafty Valentine's Day project!Heartbreaker Valentinefrom danamadeit.comWhat you need:colorful papercomputer printerstapler/staplesscissorscandyPrint the heart template on bright, colored paper. You can find the template by clicking here.Cut out your hearts with scissors, trying to keep some of the black outline in there.Staple around the [Read More...]

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