Karisa Tell
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How to Mask: Cardmaking and ScrapbookingMasking means blocking off part of an image when using rubber stamps so that the blocked-off (or 'œmasked') portion does not get stamped.
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How to Save Money on CraftingHere are some money-saving craft tips and tricks I've picked up along the way.
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Wedding Centerpieces Part 2: Crepe Paper PomandersFor part 2 of the centerpiece saga, I topped the hurricanes off with some homemade pomanders.
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DIY Weddings: Paper GlobesI'm so glad I found this idea because it's thrifty and easy, and it satisfies by affinity for paper decorations. Want to make your own? Here's what you need...
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Cricut Creations: Charming StrawsI found this project on The Knotty Bride while perusing the wedding blogosphere one day and I thought "this would be perfect for the Cricut!"
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Have You Ever Made a Topiary?I had never even heard of a topiary until recently, but I've been seeing them at crafty parties or as garden and lawn decor. The cool thing about topiaries is that you can make them out of pretty much anything.
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Cricut Creations: Will You Be My Bridesmaid CardsThe very first DIY project I decided to tackle was the always adorable "Will you be my bridesmaid?" cards. Here they are! -
Cricut Creations: Will You Be My Bridesmaid CardsI just got engaged last month, and once I got into wedding planning mode I already had a long list of DIY projects I wanted to try. The very first DIY project I decided to tackle was the always adorable "Will you be my bridesmaid?" cards.
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How to Sew a Petal SkirtMy sewing project this month was to sew a petal skirt, an idea I adapted from the Rose Petal Dress tutorial. I made a feathered skirt for New Year's Eve that everyone called my "Black Swan skirt," so this petal skirt can be my White Swan skirt! -
How To: Make Sequin Heart EarringsI just bought some earring-making supplies last week so I decided to make sequin heart earrings. I figured I'd show you how I did it.
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How To: Make Sewn ValentinesHave you ever tried sewing on paper before? It's surprisingly very easy, and I love the way it looks to combine traditional paper crafts with sewing!
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How To: Make Quick Christmas CardsThe cards were so simple and quick to make, I thought I'd share a mini-tutorial, in case any of you are scrambling to make some last-minute cards this year. Here's what I did.
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How To: Sew a Patternless DressThe majority of beginner sewers, however, can't tell which end is up when looking at a pattern. Once I discovered the world of sewing tutorials (as opposed to tangible patterns), I was hooked!
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How to Sew Homemade Heating PillowsMy favorite way to keep warm is by heating up a corn or rice pillow in the microwave right before bed. These warm pillows help heat up your bed before you climb in so you get to avoid the terrible feeling of cold sheets.
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How to Make Your Own FeltThere are a lot of different ways of working with felt. The simplest way is to buy felt pre-made from the store and use it as fabric for sewing projects. You can also make your own felt from wool roving by doing a process called "wet felting."
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How To: Makeover a OnesieAfter consulting a few mothers, aunts, and other baby enthusiasts, I concluded that a new mom can never have enough onesies. Cue the light bulb over my head'"I'd embellish a onesie for the little bundle of joy!
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How to Make Time for SewingSo what's a girl (or guy) to do when her list of projects to make keeps getting longer and her pile of mending keeps getting larger? It's time to develop a plan of attack.
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How to Sew with T-ShirtsSewing with t-shirts seems to be all the rage these days. T-shirts are made out of knit fabric, which is the most comfortable and ubiquitous fabric in clothing, so why not sew with it?
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How To: Sew for CharitySew for charities! There are charities for every affliction that will happily take your donations of money, time, and gently-used items. But what a lot of people don't think of is crafts!
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How To: Make a Fleece ScarfAs the weather continues to cool off, scarves and other winter gear continue to look more and more important! Make a fleece scarf for extra comfy-coziness this winter. Here's how!
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How To: Make Ruffled CurtainsNow the time has come to divulge just how I made those ruffly window dressings! First, the big reveal!
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How To: Learn Sewing Machine BasicsSewing machines are supposed to make your sewing endeavors easier, not harder. Sometimes though, the time spent wrestling with you machine would have been better spent hand stitching the dang thing.
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How To: Sew on a ButtonLearning to sew on a button is useful for novice sewers and non-sewers alike. Really, anyone who wears clothing should know how to sew on a button, unless you avoid clothing with buttons.
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How To: Sew for HalloweenLearn all there is to know about sewing for Halloween in just three easy steps, and pretty soon your machine will be whirring happily as you create Halloween decorations, treat bags, and much more.
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How To: Sew for KidsSewing for kids is the ideal situation.
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How To: Craft with GlitterGlitter is one of the most versatile materials to craft with. Everyone likes a little sparkle now and then, from children to teens to grandparents. Use this guide to get you started with glitter!
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How To: DIY DecoratingI'm still in the midst of fixing up a bedroom, but I thought I'd share with you some of the projects I've done and show you how easy it can be to transform a room on a budget. All you need is a little DIY know-how and some elbow grease.
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How To: Make a No-Sew HemI find myself hemming more and more things'"dresses, skirts, aprons, and of course, pants. Night after night of sewing straight line after straight line, I found myself lamenting "There's gotta be a better way!"
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How To: Revamp Your ShoesInstead of buying a new pair of shoes for every trend, why not take some old, washed-up, has-been shoes from your closet and DIY them into something unique? There are myriad ways to re-do your shoes.
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How To: Make a Hair PomWarm weather means the return of flowers and floral print, and a big holdover trend from last year is oversize hair accessories. What better way to incorporate the two trends than with a DIY hair flower?
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How To: Sew an ApronBaking and cooking are definitely onerous tasks for me, a clear kitchen novice, so what better way to motivate myself to put spatula to pan than with a cute new apron?
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How To Sew a RuffleIt turns out that sewing a ruffle is one of those things that looks really hard to do but is actually very simple! In fact, It might be one of the easiest sewing techniques there is.