Results for: DIY
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Learn Basic Embroidery With These Essential Stitches
“I get a real sense of satisfaction from making something cute and domestic, just a bit deviant. Whether it’s a cake piped with ‘Happy Fucking Birthday’ or a set of kitchen towels with embroidered ball gags and whips — I just can’t get enough.”
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Make Your Own Tarot Card Pouch (That Doubles as a Spread Cloth!)
This no-sewing-machine-necessary pouch can be unfolded to reveal a soft and supple reading mat — perfect for the cardslinger on the go. It’ll take less than an hour to sew up and will be the envy of everyone in your coven.
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How to Make DIY Lavender Salve for Soothing the Grrls and Loverbois in Your Life
One day, my very best gal pal rubbed some lavender salve and it changed my whole freaking life. So let’s all make lavender salve because it’s made of magic and smells like inner peace.
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How To Make A Cute Dopp Kit For Your Overnight Essentials
Carrying around a Whole Food’s tote stuffed with a change of undies and a toothbrush won’t last forever. You deserve better. What you really need is a Dopp kit to keep all the essentials on hand to keep you lookin’ your best for that new babe.
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DIY Fizzy Bath Bombs For Your Filthy Hot Bods
Put one or two in your bath and watch them fizz away. As you’re steeping, take some time to reflect on your life and feel good about all the decisions you’ve made that have gotten you to this point.
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Staycation Grab Bag: DIY Ideas and Inspiration for Your Big Days Inside
I offered up some ideas for staycation themes and activities in our launch post, but since I’m really devoted to helping you live your dreams, I thought I’d follow it up with some concrete steps to make them happen. Like DIY projects! And pretty pictures!
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Reuse, Recycle, Repoussé: Beer Can Earrings
This week at A-Camp, we’ll be using all these cans to make simple repoussé earrings. If you’ve got a can waiting to be recycled, bust out your scissors and join us. And if not, I bet there’s something cold in your fridge just begging for you to drink it.
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How To Cure Your Consumption By Laying In A Ditch and Other Witch Home Remedies
“Every morning cut up a little turf of fresh earth, and lying down, breathe into the hole for a quarter of an hour.”
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Sew You Want to Learn to Sew: Fabric, Patterns, and Resources, Oh My!
What kind of fabric should you use? Where do you get it? What about a pattern? Get all your answers here!
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Sew You Want to Learn to Sew: All About Sewing Machines
Ready to start sewing? You’re gonna need one of these — let’s figure out what you should be looking for.
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Yes, I Made It: Slow Fashion and Making My Own Clothes Changed My Life
Sewing began as a creative outlet for me, an activity that married my love for theatre with my love for DIY, but it has since progressed into a more nuanced understanding of my body, my style, and the consequences that my personal choices have on the world.
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Homesteady: Dip-dyed Yarn Wall Hanging
When minimalist style and an easy DIY cross paths, you’ve gotta pay attention. This dip-dyed yarn wall hanging only requires a few items and about 15 minutes of hands-on work, but it makes a big impact.
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Homesteady: Make This Simple Jute Coaster Set
To make this rustic charger and coasters set, use jute cord and basic knitting skills.
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This is How We Do It: Making Herbal Tinctures
Everything you need to know to make your very own herbal tincture at home.
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Homesteady: Embroidered Engineer Prints (Two Ways)
Got a black and white photo you just loooove and some embroidery floss in your craft stash? Stitching a design on an engineer print is a very affordable gift idea, or a way to take DIY decor to the next level.
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This Is How We Do It: Build a Simple Shelf for About $10
In which I write you a poem about how great shelves are, and then I teach you how to build one in three straightforward steps.
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Mom-Tested, Mom-Approved Holiday Crafts to Make with Kiddos
My mom, expert holiday lover and lifelong crafty lady, came up with three fun holiday crafts to do with kids and we did them together, because I’m her kid!
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Make a Thing: DIY Sparkly Flower Sunglasses Because You’re Fancy
Protect your eyes, jazz up an old pair of glasses AND gain some adorable street cred with this fun and easy project!
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This Is How We Do It: Turn Your Smartphone Into a Hologram Projector
If I can do a craft, trust me, you can do a craft.
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Make A Thing: Hanging Wallflowers
These wallflowers are little rays of sunshine for any space.