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Category: CRAFTS
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DIY Doily Collar: Upcycling Thrifted Fashion for Under $3
Upcycling is a fantastic way to make old or thrifted items into something new and more trendy and suited to your own style. Upcycling is a budget friendly way to bring life into older items. Today I’ll show you how to make a doily into a collar. Both items are thrifted from my local charity…
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12 Useful Must-Have Items for Your Craft Room
if you were starting a craft room or you have one already these are 12 things that I highly recommend for your craft room. Having your own space to craft in, if it’s sewing, crochet or painting can be a lot of fun but keeping it tidy and organized that cand be a little bit…
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The 1 Way to Make Absolutely Beautifully Decorated Decoupage Candles with an Iron
These decoupage candles are so easy to make. Today we are going to be doing decoupage but with an iron instead of Mod Podge. Although these look very aesthetic I have not tried lighting them and I’m worried it could be a fire hazard so please only make these candles for decorative purposes. “This post…
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Simple PRIDE Month Keychain
It’s Pride month, so let’s celebrate those who identify with pride. In this tutorial I will show you how to make a simple Pride themed keychain. This is very easy to make, making it a perfect addition to your wardrobe this pride. Let’s get started with what you need. RESOURCES FOR LGBTQ Don’t be afraid…
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How To Make a Hand Embroidery Rainbow Necklace
Hand embroidery necklaces are very intricate and delicate looking. With this free-hand embroidery rainbow necklace tutorial. You can make your very own. Hand-embroidered jewelry is quite an art but is a lot easier than it looks. The details and the stitches are very small and detailed but very possible with the right equipment, tutorial, and…
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How to Apply Gold Leaf to Almost Anything
Gold is timeless, it’s elegant, bold, and noble. Gold leaf is a medium that can be used on nearly all elements, from wood to canvas, to candles and more. Below I am going to talk about basic information, supplies, and equipment needed and I will go through the basic instructions on how to gold leaf…
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How to make a DIY Wax Air Freshener
Today I will be showing you how to make this simple DIY wax air freshener using only two main ingredients plus a few optional other ingredients just for decoration. These DIY wax air fresheners are great for the closet or bathroom. I even store some in my partners work boots when he isn’t using them.…
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How to make Plum Jam at Home | Quick and Easy
Let’s talk about how to make plum jam at home. Making a jam at home can be scary. Growing up I saw my mother make jam all the time, for some reason it would always take her hours and hours. Constant stirring, temperature checking, and more, but let me tell you things now. All that…
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Valentine’s Day Heart Embroidery | How to Embroider a Heart
If you are reading this, it probably means that Valentine’s Day is coming up which means it’s the season of hearts, love, red, and pink. For Valentine’s Day, I thought I would go over 8 ways to make rustic hand-embroidery hearts perfect for the Valentine’s Day season. Let’s begin, *This post contains affiliate links, what…
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9 Free Valentine’s Day Hand Embroidery Patterns
Love is in the air! Get Festive with one of these 9 free Valentine’s Day hand embroidery patterns. From embroidery hearts to roses pretty in pink and red, there surely must be something for your liking. *This post contains affiliate links, what does that mean? That means if you choose to make a purchase via…
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10 Free Easter Sewing Projects | Free Patterns
Easter will be here before you know it! So here are 10 Free Easter Sewing Projects that you can sew. I love to celebrate easter it is one of my favorite holidays. The decorations that can be made for easter are endless because of the countless ways people celebrate. Every year my aunty has an…
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Tips and Tricks to Thread a Needle
How to thread a needle. This might seem like a ridiculous thing to ask. However, threading a needle is a lot harder than it looks. Everyday things like sight and hand tremors can make threading a needle difficult. In this article, I will discuss a few ways and devices that make threading needles stress-free and…
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How To Make A Ruffle Tote Bag | Instructions
In this sewing pattern learn how to make this ruffle tote bag. This bag is great for beginners and other people wanting to learn to sew. This bag can be made in around 2 hours or less depending on your sewing level. Where to Download the Pattern To support me if you wish, you can…
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17 DIY Projects for Kids | Ages 6-12 years
Here are 17 DIY Projects and Crafts for Kids suitable for ages 6 – 12 years. These craft kits are suitable for individual use or group use making them great for parties or to be used over and over again. “This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you, What does this mean?…
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12 DIY Projects for Adults that Help the Brain
It’s important to keep your mind active as an adult. DIY projects for adults are a great way to do that. When people say to keep the mind active, the most common answer is sudoku, word puzzles, etc. These can be great but not for everyone. DIY projects are hands-on and keep the mind sharp.…
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9 Embroidery Stitches for Beginners with Free Pattern
Let’s learn 9 hand embroidery stitches for beginners. Here is a tutorial for 9 hand embroidery stitches. This tutorial is great for all levels of embroiderers but is more useful for beginners so we will be learning the following beginner stitches. Wagon wheel, French knot, Chain Stitch, Short-Long Stitch, Lazy Daisy, Back Stitch, Satin Stitch,…
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How to Crochet Chain Stitch | Quick Guide
How to Crochet a Chain Stitch, Crochet Chain Stitches are the very first thing you should be learning when learning to crochet. The crochet chain stitch is the base of all crochet projects really. From a crochet chain, you can build other crochet stitches. So let’s learn how to do that. Across most countries, the…
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How to Set up an Embroidery Hoop
If you are reading this blog post, it probably means you are taking an interest in learning the art of embroidery. The first step is to set up an embroidery hoop. With any embroidery project you work on, you will need to use an embroidery hoop in all of them, so it’s best to make…
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How to Embroider on a Hat or Cap | Simple DIY
With Summer just around the corner, hats are a must, with saying that, this tutorial will be usable for winter beanies too. So let’s learn how to embroider on a hat. “This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you, What does this mean? This means if you choose to purchase a recommendation…
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25 Free Embroidery Patterns for Beginners | PDF Download
Looking for free embroidery patterns for beginners? Then you have come to the right place. Learning Embroidery doesn’t have to be a challenge. Try some of these free embroidery patterns made just for beginners. All of these patterns are free and all of them are designed for beginners. Hand embroidery is a beautiful craft and…