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Today we wanted to share a cute idea for organizing your kitchen spices. With every new recipe we end up collecting a new spice or two. Having all these options available is perfect for adventurous cooking but it can leave your kitchen cabinets looking cluttered! We decided to make our new spice storage magnetic so it could adhere to the side of a refrigerator, and we found these cute clear...
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hi there! i have a bunch of cute DIYs to share with you over the next few days! 1. I fell completely in love with Marc Jacobs' adorable mouse flats the first time i saw them. They are quirky, yet still very wearable and sweet. They cost a pretty penny, though ($$$), and are unfortunately probably not within everyone's budget. Here is a cute DIY version which I would love...
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Don't freeze trying to pull off those spring looks too early. Make some easy DIY leg warmers from your old sweater pile, and throw them on with a cute sundress. Years ago in High School I would lock myself in my room on snow days tearing up my clothes and sewing them back together again in new ways. It was soo much fun to go back to school with new...
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Hi! It's Promise. This all started when I was cleaning out and organizing my new studio when I came across Audrey Assad's indie album packaging from a few years ago (photo below). She is an amazingly talented singer/songwriter with a great idea on how to package cds. She just threw it in a paper bag and wrote her title on the front. Whether you are an indie artist that needs...
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Hi there! It's Viviana! Elsie asked me to share a cute plush DIY today for Tricks + Treats and I made this little bird just for you. Enjoy! A little birdie told me... Wanna know what this birdie is telling? So gather the materials and start stitching this little guy up! If you don't have a sewing machine at home, do not worry: you can easily sew everything here by...
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Hi'ya! It's Courtney from Courtney Janelle Sews, and this is my very first guest blog post. Yay. :) I don't know what it is about Autumn that makes me want to go into decorator mode. Perhaps the looming months sure to be spent entirely indoors? So, for my Trick I wanted to show you how to make a super simple, cute accent pillow that will help keep you looking forward...
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Hi, It's Sarah from Team Rhodes Weddings! I am going to share a simple soap DIY with you this morning. Enjoy! Shopping list: - clear glycerin (found at craft stores) or you can recycle clear soaps of your own. - essential oils for lovely smelling soaps - a small milk carton - tracing paper, book pages, transparency paper, any kind of paper, or pretty fabric squares. Have your artwork to...
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Hello there! I've searched the internet far and wide for some pretty D.I.Y. projects to help you feel fancy in December... enjoy! *Check out this magical 1960s inspired mod floral hair wreath project that I did for Rockn'Roll Bride. It was so much fun to wear. I'm imagining one in all white too! *I'm loving Chelsea's Tinsel Manicure D.I.Y. I loooove a home manicure and pedicure b.c I'm sensible like...
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well hello there! here are a few super cute ideas for your favorite man! first up, this super cute men's tie tutorial. I love the idea of hand making a tie. and next, i think this lego USB stick is so darn cute! I wanna try to make a USB stick with a littlest pet shop toy on it (OMG!). Do you have a cute little baby girl in your...
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I still have lots of fun DIY projects and yummy treats coming your way this week-I was so so excited to see what Jenni would come up with and I was super impressed by this beautiful necklace she created. How fun! Hi Hi! It's Jenni from I Spy DIY. Congrats to Elsie and thanks for having me on the site! I spied this beyond cute necklace and just so happened...
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A couple weeks ago, I found a paint-by-number at an unbeatable price. I can't pass these things up even though I already owned this particular design. I thought that I could maybe use it to make a fun D.I.Y., but my new rule is that all thrifts that I purchase with the intent of restyling need to get done right away. I have way too many half finished projects in...
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Another reason to bring flowers home from the market! This DIY mixes hard and soft elements to create an interesting modern vase. Bring home your favorite blooms and display a grouping of similar vases at your next get together. You'll Need: A few round, glass jars in varying sizes and widths, a sheet of metal screen as shown above (found at most hardware stores), wire cutters, yarn, scissors, gloves. Note:...
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I love statement pieces, especially accessories! I created this pretty bird fringe purse because I wanted something special to wear this Autumn. This pretty project only took me about two hours to create. I hope you enjoy it... This little birdie is my vintage inspiration. I thrifted him a couple years ago and he inspired me to make a larger bag with a similar shape. I added a few personal...
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This next super cute D.I.Y. was Kinsey's idea! We stitched them up together on a sunny afternoon. If you choose to hand stitch each coaster takes about an hour. Machine stitching would be much quicker, and both versions are cute-as-can-be! Here's how we made this woodsy coaster set... 1. Supplies Needed: dark brown + light brown flannel (1/4 yard of each), embroidery thread and needles, green felt for leaves (i...
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Elbow patches are one of my favorite trends this season! Last month, I shared how to hand print hearts on your jeans and we recieved many requests for a patch tutorial! I asked Amanda to show you how she would do it in this next feature.... Enjoy! Supplies needed: cardigan, fabric (this is a great way to use scraps!), fabric marker/crayon, 1 sheet of card stock, scissors, pins, embroidery thread...
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Kinsey and I came up with a super sweet idea for restyling a vintage cardigan! You can make it into a cute jumper. This piece is great for winter layering with ruffle blouses, tights, boots and scarves! Enjoy... Step 1. We took a cardigan and cut it off right under the sleeves. This project is great for unflattering cardigans or sweaters with a boxy fit. Tip- If you want your...
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Today I want to share a cute and easy idea for making your own wine corks! These fun, decorative corks make sweet gifts. I love using them in my home because they add a little bit of personality! Supplies needed: wood spools and corks (i got mine from hobby lobby), double sided tape, wood glue, embriodery thread, scissors. 1. Use double sided tape to begin adhering thread to your spoot....
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Our lovely D.I.Y. contributor, Kinsey, created this adorable banjo sweater! It was sitting on our desk in the shop for a couple of weeks (before we took photos) and people kept trying to buy it. A couple people actually begged us. It's just that cute and you can make one too! Here's how she made it... 1-3. Supplies: an oversized sweater, yarn, buttons, fabric, pins, needle & thread. Find pretty...
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