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Category Archives: You Can Do It (Yourself)
To do: make easy origami placeholder hats
Here’s a fun little DIY tutorial for Independence Day — or any festive holiday when you change out the colors: easy origami placeholder hats. Download the complete tutorial from Country Living right here, or check out more pics here. And by all means, get the kids to help out on this one!
To do: make a sewing machine cover
Add this to your to-do list, sewers: make a sewing machine cover to keep dirt and debris off. Ok, the real reason to make one? It’s a great way to add some style in an unexpected place. Get the complete tutorial from Sew4Home here.
Happy Memorial Day
Wishing everyone an enjoyable Memorial Day today! I hope you all have the time to make something delicious or create something fabulous with family and friends. Here are few goodies to get you going if you need some ideas, courtesy MarthaStewart.com. Star-Spangled Shortcake | Red, White and Blueberry Trifle Star Medallion | Drink Parasols For Read more ...
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To do: make a market apron
Add this to your to-do list: a market apron, perfect for stashing essentials while working an indie market or fair. And if you’re not going to any shows any time soon, the apron also comes in handy while working on a project at home. Get the complete tutorial from Sew4Home here.
To do: make your own bows
Add this to your to do list: make your own gift bows from old magazines — or any paper for that, matter! This way, you’ll be able to upcycle all that paper sitting around your house and save yourself from buying the generic looking store-bought bows. Get the complete tutorial from How About Orange. And Read more ...
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To do: make a reusable pocket sandwich bag
Add this to your to do list: an eco-friendly reusable pocket sandwich bag. Most of us have seen the cute fabric reusable sandwich bags but this one takes being green a step further. Using the pocket from an old pair of khaki pants, Anna over at Noodlehead crafts a pretty awesome pocket sandwich bag. The Read more ...
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DIY: Paper Confetti Cones
Here’s a great project for the diy bride and party planners out there: paper confetti cones. {It’s easy, I promise!} All you need is paper, double-stick tape, a utility knife (like x-acto), and a printer. Once done, simply fill with your confetti of choice — be it flower petals, bird seed, or paper confetti — Read more ...
To do: make a braided rag rug