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Kris and Kim of DIYDish.com combine scrapbooking, quilting and more in their latest episode. They make a beautiful memory book to honor their grandmother who recently passed, as well as share funny stories about her life - and her knack for pressing seams! Click here to watch!

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DIY Newspaper Clutch

2/22/12 9:10am by Jennifer Perkins
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How to make a clutch purse covered in newspaper.

[Editor's Note: I always say that a black and white pattern goes with everything. Newspaper print is included in that statement. Jenni from I Spy DIY takes plain old newspaper to an all new high fashion level with her clever DIY clutch. Grab the Mod Podge and yesterday's news and get crafty. - Jen]  Read more

DIY Plastic Animal Book Ends

2/21/12 9:37am by Cassie Freeman
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How to turn plastic toys into sophisticated bookends.

[Editor's Note:Who knew plastic elephants from the dollar bin could look so sophisticated with just a coat of red spray paint? Apparently Cassie over at Hi Sugarplum knew. These shiny red bookends look like something straight off the pages of a high end decorators catalog. What was once a cheap kitschy plastic toy was transformed into a fancy and functional piece of home décor eye candy. I can hardly wait to make my own set. Think I might go with dinosaurs or tigers. - Jen]  Read more

DIY Three Ring Binder Dollhouse

2/15/12 3:15pm by Jennifer Perkins
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How to turn a 3 ring binder into a dollhouse.

[Editor's Note: Kendra at Southern Disposition has officially made the elaborate Barbie Dream House obsolete. All you need is a 3 ring binder and some fancy scrap booking paper and you are all set. Opulent dinning rooms, mid century modern living areas and luxurious spa like bathrooms can all be Barbie’s in no time. Don’t forget to think beyond Barbie. Blythe, Little People or even Legos could easily get some new paper digs. - Jen]  Read more

DIY Ombre Heart & Striped Canvas Tote

2/8/12 9:25pm by Four Flights
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Make your own ombre Valentine tote bag.

I've had some plain canvas totes taking up space in my craft bin for awhile now.  I bought a few of the 3 packs the last time they were on sale at Joann's and just hadn't had much inspiration for doing something with them until this past week.  With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I thought some heart totes would be the perfect little gift to have on hand for friends and cousins or even the kid's teachers, so I made these in about an hour using the trusty  Read more >

Cupcake Candle "Recipe"

2/3/12 9:25am by Megan Anderson
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How to make candles that look like cupcakes.

[Editor's Note: Blogger Megan Anderson has whipped up a ‘recipe’ for making cupcake candles. These candles, complete with frosting and sprinkles, look good enough to eat. This batch was for a kid’s birthday party where everyone got to decorate their own candle, but they have so many possibilities. Ladies craft night, baby showers, teacher gifts – they are so stinkin’ cute I want to make one for every occasion and for everyone I know. - Jen]  Read more

(all wrapped up) kindle case + tutorial

2/2/12 9:00am by crafterbynight
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Sew a custom Kindle cover.

Last March, my hubby gave me a kindle for my birthday... I was so excited! He even got me the case that had a light in it! There were many nights spent reading to the wee hours with my handy dandy lighted case...  Read more >

Elmo & Cookie Monster Tutu Tutorial

2/1/12 5:14am by sgilmer
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How to make an Elmo & Cookie Monster tutu.

For Elsie's second birthday, I made tutu dresses for both Elsie and Evelyn. I got the brilliant idea of using a crocheted headband as the waistband from a friend of mine and it worked beautifully. By using this, making a two layer tutu was a breeze.  Read more >

Make a Paper Portrait of Your Pad

1/30/12 9:00am by Jessica Abbott
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How to make a dimensional paper portrait of your home.

[Editor's Note: I collect crafty portraits of my family. The wall in my hallway displays a cartoon of my husband, pencil sketches of my kids and small doll versions of my pets. A dimensional paper portrait of my house seems like the perfect addition to my collection. Jessica from Décor Adventures shares how she revamped a thrift store canvas to make a unique paper sculpture of her humble abode. What a great house warming gift this would make! - Jen]  Read more

Make Your Own Custom Cottage Night Lights

1/24/12 8:31am by Jennifer Perkins
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Customizable paper house night lights.

Fellow Fellow has come up with a clever customizable night light idea. Wee little paper houses glimmer and glow with the help of a battery operated tea light. They would make great house warming gifts, all you would need is a straight on photo of the humble abode. I can also see a creepy Victorian village at Halloween.  Read more

Whip Up a Batch of Hot and Fresh Sock Doughnuts

1/20/12 10:22am by Jennifer Perkins
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Roll up some socks and make a batch of doughnuts.

No play kitchen is complete without some play food. You could sit and hand sew tons of felt food or you could roll up a batch of deliciously cute sock doughnuts. Chocolate glazed, candy sprinkles, coconut flakes - how you adorn them with felt and embroidered French knots is totally up to you.  Read more