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Embroidery: Lend a Hand

With everything going on in the world lately, it wouldn’t hurt to help each other out once in a while… even if they’re totally different. We’re all made of bones on the inside anyway. For this embroidery piece, I stitched a skeleton hand adding a leaf to a tree. The photograph is from someone’s class …

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DIY: Gilded Moon Clock
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15 Easy Apartment DIY Projects

In light of back-to-school season, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite dorm/apartment DIY projects from over the years. For this round-up, I focused on inexpensive tutorials that are ideal for beginners and experts alike. After all, nothing is better than sprucing up your new space on a dime. It’s …

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News: Makeover & Shop Coming Soon

Wild Amor has a new look! The layout is designed to incorporate a shop featuring an upcoming jewelry line of the same name. I started developing this collection back in May 2015, so I’m stoked to finally get it out there. Stay tuned. xx

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DIY: Printable Notepads
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Crafty with Canon: Printable Note Pads

It’s back-to-school season & I am STOKED. Granted, it’s been a couple years since I finished grad school and even longer since I was actually assigned a supply list. That doesn’t stop me from oohing and ahhing over supplies, though. It’s the writer in me. Unsurprisingly, I fell in love with the latest #craftywithcanon DIY… printable note pads! Count …

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DIY: Witchy Halloween Cupcake Toppers
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DIY: Witchy Halloween Cupcake Toppers

Once August hits, I always (always) start getting super stoked for Halloween. The holiday is a big deal for us crafty folk… even when it comes to the food. So, aside from planning costumes for actual humans, I couldn’t help but whip up these adorable witchy Halloween cupcake toppers for the upcoming holiday. Here’s how to make them! …

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Get Inspired: Twin-Set, Anthropologie, Marni
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DIY Inspiration: Twin-Set, Marni, Anthropologie

It’s almost Friday… finally! Here are some DIY ideas for your weekend crafting endeavors: BUY: Twin-Set Rose Embroidery Boyfriend Jeans, $265 (Image: Farfetch)DIY: Iron-on embroidery patches. Easy peasy. BUY: Suede Bolo Necklace, $48 (Image: Anthropologie)DIY: I’m totally biased when it comes to browsing the jewelry section of any store. Regardless, this number can be easily replicated with a strand of suede cord and …

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DIY: Hexagon Mirrors
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DIY: Hexagon Mirrors

Confession: I used to be a makeup junkie. And for someone who doesn’t like a full face of makeup, it got crazy. These days, I go for my tried-and-true basics with the occasional just-for-fun purchase. So, in effort to make useful projects, I made handheld hexagon mirrors… Clearly, my DIY junkie days will never be over. I’m cool with it. …

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DIY: Bandanna Fabric Choker
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DIY: Bandanna Fabric Choker

I’m that girl when it comes to shopping. It takes everything within me to internalize my ramblings about making your own stuff — especially jewelry. Of course, I get that DIY isn’t for everyone… but that’s why tutorials exist, right? For this DIY, I was inspired by the millions of chokers out there & re-purposed an old bandanna. It’s no-sew & ridiculously cheap. Win. …

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