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Crafts & DIY Projects

High Femme: Today Is The Day We Learn To Make Tampon Pipes

Welcome to your newest favorite concept, “There’s A Pipe For That!”

Chelsea November 19, 2013 26 Comments
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Make a Thing: Terrariums!

Making terrariums is cool! Making terrariums from outer space is even cooler!

Anna November 12, 2013 11 Comments
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DIYke Club: Washer Necklaces and Blackberry Margaritas

What says, “I love Home Depot, but still care about my hair” better than a necklace made out of washers?

Liz November 7, 2013 12 Comments
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DIYke: Hanging Flower Vase and Iced Chai Latte

Spice up your vases and your lattes.

Liz November 1, 2013 7 Comments
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Hearts and Crafts: Rory Midhani, Our Own Beloved Illustrator

Meet the adorable human being responsible for Autostraddle’s amazing illustrations!

Hansen October 31, 2013 15 Comments
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Make A Halloween Thing: Salt Dough Ghosts

Who says Halloween can’t be adorable instead?

Hansen October 29, 2013 9 Comments
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Make A Thing: Learn How To Crochet, Knit, Embroider and Cross Stitch!

Crochet, knit, embroider and cross stitch your hearts out.

Hansen October 22, 2013 31 Comments
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DIYke Club: Rainbow Boozesicles and Vegan Candles

Somewhere over the rainbow, candles are gay and popsicles are boozy. Let’s make fun things together!

Liz October 17, 2013 14 Comments
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Make A Thing: Heartthrob Necklaces

These necklaces look really impressive and they’re really easy. Can you use glue? Then you’re golden.

Hansen October 15, 2013 12 Comments
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DIY Beauty Bar: Soap Opera

Making your own soap takes doesn’t take anything more than the stuff you’ve got in your cupboards and a little bit of daring.

Laura October 14, 2013 22 Comments
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Your Childhood Lives On In Perler Beads: 40 Nerdy 8-Bit Patterns

Making 8- and 16-bit video characters out of plastic beads: the best afternoon EVER.

Ryan Yates October 10, 2013 6 Comments
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How To Be Alone: The Zine

Vanessa and Grace think that it’s important to learn to be happy by yourself, so they made you a zine to help explain what they mean and why. Happy alone time-ing!

Intern Grace October 9, 2013 28 Comments
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Make A Thing: Camp Crafts Round Up

The best activities at camp revolve around crafts, am I right?

Hansen October 1, 2013 9 Comments
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Make A Thing: Handmade Envelopes

Send some personalized love.

Hansen September 24, 2013 15 Comments
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Make A Thing: Extreme File Cabinet Makeover

It’s like a regular filing cabinet but cuter.

Rachel September 17, 2013 8 Comments
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Hearts and Crafts: Jess Westlake

Introducing a new series and a human you’re going to love! Jess Westlake is a maker of all the things, including an amazing gender neutral accessories line!

Hansen September 5, 2013 6 Comments
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Make A Thing: Things To Make With Maps and Globes

Maaaaaps, wait, they don’t love you like I love you.

Hansen September 3, 2013 11 Comments
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Make A Thing: Metallic Wall Decals

These wall decals are great for dorms or rentals because they make your space beautiful without damaging the paint!

Hansen August 29, 2013 10 Comments
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Make A Thing: Constellation Pendant Necklace

Yet another way to wear your astrological sign with pride.

Hansen August 20, 2013 22 Comments
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Make A Thing: Back To School Craft Round-Up

I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but it’s almost time for school to start again.

Hansen August 13, 2013 15 Comments
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