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DIY: Pearl Snowflake

Can you believe the first day of winter is right around the corner? While I’m more of a summer & autumn lady, I love the whimsical elements of the season. I recently whipped up a few pearl snowflakes using materials I already had on hand. The supplies are quite standard; it’s all about the technique …

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Featured: BUST Magazine’s Pinterest Christmas

Bust Magazine recently shared a list titled “A Pinterest Christmas: 12 DIY Gifts That Cost Less Then Your Rent” — two of my DIY’s, the Metallic Brushed Purse for eHow and the Metallic Lace Bracelets for Verily Magazine made the cut! Click here to check out the full run down.

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DIY: Monogrammed Towels

Now that the holiday season is into full swing, I’m sure many of you are feeling the festive craziness just as much as I am! (“holidaze”, as I like to call this particular season). I tried to be good this year and start my gift making in early October, but I quickly learned I should …

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feature: ShopRuche.com A Homemade Holiday 2013

  Every year, Ruche publishes “A Handmade Holiday”, a beautiful online compilation of holiday DIY projects contributed by bloggers. From gifts to home decor to jewelry, there’s a little something for everyone. This year, I’m a part of it! Head over to Ruche‘s website or click here to check out my project – Jeweled Feather …

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DIY: Mini Wreath Garland

I’ve always found it so interesting how past projects can inspire future tutorials. It’s even more intriguing when the latter project is completely different! This DIY – made with PVC tubing from Home Depot – was actually inspired by the Vinyl Tube Bracelets from almost exactly a year ago. With just a little fabric and …

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DIY: Etched Glass Vase (Martha Stewart Crafts)

Recently, Martha Stewart Crafts sent over some amazing supplies for me to check out and whip up a holiday project with. One of my favorite Martha Stewart Crafts supplies is Glass Etching Cream, which has really opened up an entire bucket of possibilities for me. For this holiday DIY, I decided to etch some mirrors …

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Floating Gift Tag DIY

Thanks to Plaid, I was able to try out supplies from the Martha Stewart Craft line to create a holiday themed project. (This is actually just one of a few!)I decided to use the Martha Stewart glass paints on recycled plastic…something a bit unconventional! With a surface similar to glass, I thought it’d be an …

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