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101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials

November 22, 2011

Pin It These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see. Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go! There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, [...]

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101 Handmade Ornament Tutorials

September 22, 2011

Pin It Get ready for the holidays with handmade ornaments! There’s something about handmade ornaments that really make me smile. I made ornaments every year with my mom as a child and creating this list reminded me of some of those classic ornaments. She still has some of them to hang on her tree! Have [...]

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Felt Magnets – DIY Fun! {Tutorial}

May 24, 2011

Felt Magnets are a sweet and simple project…perfect for Summer Camps and sleepovers, or while you’re enjoying a little afternoon coffee break. It’s no surprise to see another felt project on my blog, I’m sure. I love felt! Here’s how I put together these fun little magnets… Gather up a selection of beautiful felt for [...]

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5 Reasons to use Pinterest

March 8, 2011

If you haven’t had a chance to try out Pinterest yet, you should! What is Pinterest? A virtual corkboard that you pin your favorite photos to creating beautiful collections of things you love. 5 Reasons to Try Pinterest 1. Helllloooo…It’s fun! It’s kind of a stress reliever {like flipping through your favorite magazine} and who [...]

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Ruffled Coin Pouch Tutorial {w/ Zipper}

October 7, 2010

Guest Tutorial by Janet Metzger of The Empty Nest For those of you out there who are afraid of zippers, I feel your pain. A few months ago I too would start to shake when I even thought of sewing a zippered pouch or bag. They just scared the bajeebers out of me. I finally [...]

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Button Flower Bouquet {Tutorial}

May 3, 2010

For Mother’s Day this year I’m sending my mom a little something out of the ordinary…a bouquet of fresh button flowers! Buttons and felt are two of my favorite things. Mix them together with a bit of wire and you have a sweet bouquet ready to make someone smile! It’s so simple, but here’s a [...]

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Free Etsy Banners from Everything Etsy!

February 4, 2010

We love talking about the fun of Etsy! We love the dream of Etsy! We love the idea of Etsy! But we also know that making stuff to sell, or seeking out vintage finds, or packaging supplies all day long is work! Hard work! We want to be an Etsy Blog that helps you with [...]

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