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DMC colors
How about some flossy love? I guess I’m kind of hung up on golds, olives, and teals. I lined up this floss, today, and realized they’re pretty similar to the Gütermann colors. I can’t be the only one...
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Boo!
I made this little ghost with a scrap from a vintage sheet, some ribbon + felt for a headband, and some yarn as a little bow. You can find the most adorable ghost tutorial at merry may handmade! Isn’t...
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on being productive
SO! Our television has been a pain in the butt the past few months. It’s only 4 years old and is one of dem fancy LCD thingamabobs. Alas. There must be some crossed wires or loose….thingies inside. It...
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a different kind of tree
I finally made a felt tree. I don’t remember how I ended up at this tutorial on Thompson Family-Life, but when I found myself in front of a foam tree at the thrift store on Saturday, I knew EXACTLY...
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Woven Wednesday
I’m one of those ladies that picks up doilies at the thrift store for 80 cents and thinks “Are you kidding me?! Those take forever to make!” and I carry them around like store like little treasures....
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love & lovelove
Okokok, it’s winter–I get it! The weatherMEN in this dear city all had snow in their forecast for us, this morning! They closed the school district, declaring a snow day. My son was supremely excited!...
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crafting for Spring
First, a big thank you to all who have submitted their answers to that survey of sorts in my last post. I hope I can send something to each and every one of you soon! You guys are the best. Second,...
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The baby gets a silhouette!
This weekend, I finally set about making a painted fabric silhouette for Andrew. I made Nathan’s in late April 2008. He was almost 3. Considering Andrew is that same age, I thought I should get on the...
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up-cycled glass >> vase
Bought your madre some flowers (or a shoot of lucky bamboo) for Mother’s Day (TOMORROW!!!)? Don’t have a pretty vase for them? Here’s a quick and painless vase DIY. You know what those are? FRAPPUCCINO...
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Decoration: ruffled streamers
One of the party decorations I knew I HAD to make for my boys party were these ruffled streamers I saw on MADE. I was a little nervous, because my sewing skills leave something to be desired. I...
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I ♥ Vintage Craft [#2]
I’m back again to share some more Vintage Craft LOVE! My last post can be found here. That hanger up there was made using some strips of torn fabric. The original idea came from Family Circle’s...
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diptych: doily & pumice
I love the looks of lace covered stones/river rocks/whatever. I thought I would try making one, but I don’t have any flat rocks AND I put away a lot of my crochet cotton. I DO have a few of these...
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Make it: Winter Hat Ornaments
Another November sponsor is here with a SUPER adorable DIY! My son is on Thanksgiving break and I think we’ll be making a few of these this week! —————————— Hello, Goodknits readers! I’m Kate from,...
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Make it: Hanging Card (& photo) Holder
Are you receiving Christmas cards yet? We got our first a few days ago and it’s been hanging out on my shelf since then. This morning, I decided it needed a new home. I wanted something small, but...
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Past Valentine’s Day Projects
[Knit heart, thrifted garland] [Cupcake containers] [Heart crayons] [Amigurumi heart friend] [Heart pins] My husband has been in Las Vegas 4 out of the past 5 Valentine’s Days. He works for an apparel...
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Make it: Embroidered Heart coaster
I made heart shaped coasters, but you could switch out the shape with whatever you like. You could give THESE away as Valentines! They’re fairly quick to complete and easy peasy. Materials embroidery...
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Make it: washi tape covered container
The giveaway winner was chosen and posted in the widget! If you didn’t win, but still fancy yourself a pretty jar for markers, pencils, knitting needles, crochet hooks, branches, or whatever, make one...
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DIY: duo-tone macrame bangle
I recently did a little DIY for the Spring 2012 issue of Stroller Magazine. It’s a free publication primarily geared toward moms. The step-by-step photo DIY is easy to follow and you should have a...
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Saving an old lawn chair
I bought two lawn chairs last year when Target had them on clearance. Oh, I KNOW you know the magnetic pull that is a 50-70% off sale at Target. They were white aluminum with yellow (plastic) woven...
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Make it a crafty Christmas!
Christmas crafts are my jam! I adore handmade ornaments and now that my kids are old enough, I can force them help them to make their own. I thought I would share some of the ones we’ve made, this...
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