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Crafts & DIY Projects

Homespun Love: Make a Handy and Cute Tea Wallet

This little guy holds four tea bags so that your tea-aficionado friend is never stuck drinking boring-but-ubiquitous Lipton.

Laura December 13, 2014 10 Comments
Christmas Crafts & DIY Projects

Homespun Love: Glue Together a Rad Magnetic Tie Clip

Today we’re starting with something easy: glue.

Laura December 8, 2014 10 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Leather Strap Drawer Pull

“One of my favorite things is hand-me-down furniture. But when those special pieces come without, well, all their pieces, some DIY elbow grease comes in handy.”

Hannah Clay Wareham October 28, 2014 7 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make A Thing: Vintage Radio Planter

It’s time to use that tool belt for more than just foreplay.

Hannah Clay Wareham September 2, 2014 8 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make a Gooey Thing Part 2: Gluten-Free Playdough!

When it comes to playdough, you can really never go wrong with adding more food coloring into the equation.

Maddie August 12, 2014 4 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects

Make a Gooey Thing: Oobleck!

Make it rain Oobleck.

Maddie July 29, 2014 18 Comments
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Make A Thing: All Lit Up Marquee

Prop this easy marquee against the wall or sling it up outside for your next BBQ.

Hannah Clay Wareham July 22, 2014 9 Comments
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Dear Queer Diary: Picture This

A picture is worth a thousand words, but the pictures themselves are pretty nice, too.

Maggie July 17, 2014 14 Comments
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Never Shop At Hobby Lobby Again: A List Of Alternative Craft Stores Both Chain and Indie

There are currently 628 Hobby Lobby stores in 47 states and we never, ever, ever have to shop there again. With this list, you won’t even miss it, I promise.

Hansen July 1, 2014 103 Comments
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Make a Thing: Freezer Paper T-Shirt Stencils

You, too, can work at the bar from “Flashdance.” Or at least you can look like you do.

Hannah Clay Wareham June 24, 2014 19 Comments
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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!

Hannah Clay Wareham June 3, 2014 4 Comments
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Make A Thing: This Light Box Helps You Take Better Photos

If you’re the kind of person who likes taking up close and personal shots of smallish things, you could use a light box!

Laura May 27, 2014 9 Comments
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Make A Thing: Sacred Queer Heart Shrines

I wanted to create these mini shrines devoted to the badass bitches, feminists, queers and women of color, who’ve paved the way for us, so that we can be inspired and empowered by them everyday.

Yvonne May 26, 2014 15 Comments
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Get Your Knit On With These Seven Garter Stitch Projects (That Aren’t Scarves)

Part of the reason that initial knitting attempts stall out (or never get started) is that we don’t have enough achievable motivation. Check out these easy, diverse projects that all rely on the simple garter stitch.

Rachel May 22, 2014 9 Comments
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Make A Thing: Custom Queer, Feminist Pendant Necklaces

Join in the A-Camp fun with these awesome, customizable pendant necklaces!

Mey May 21, 2014 4 Comments
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Make A Thing: Tiny Happy Banners

Tiny little banners jazz up any situation. Also, people will be really impressed with you.

Hansen May 20, 2014 5 Comments
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Make A Thing: The Best Nail Polish Remover Method Ever

Taking off your nail polish just got 100x easier. You’re welcome.

Hansen May 13, 2014 12 Comments
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20 Gifts To Make For Mother’s Day

Because no one appreciates your skills quite like the human who saved all of your paintings from K-12 Art Class.

Hansen May 8, 2014 29 Comments
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Dear Queer Diary: Scrapbooking Is Not Just For Straight People

Scrapbooking is for you and me!

Maggie May 1, 2014 12 Comments
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Make A Thing: Sew Yourself a Butch Kindle Case

Reasons you should try this: it’s affordable and customizable, nobody else will have the same one, and it’s not so dainty it would mess with your Muscle Beach style.

Hannah Clay Wareham April 29, 2014 5 Comments
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