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Crafts & DIY Projects

Grow a Little Love: Making Plantable Paper Notecards

Money has a monopoly on the “surprise in the greet card” market. Shake things up a little bit and give a card that grows into a plant.

Laura May 22, 2013 12 Comments
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Make A Thing: Merit Badges

Making merit badges is significantly easier than earning them.

Hansen May 21, 2013 15 Comments
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Make A Thing: Corkboard Clouds

You need adorable things in your life. These clouds fill that quota.

Hansen May 14, 2013 7 Comments
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Make A Thing: 15 Gifts To Make For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is the perfect day to glue something together sketchily and hand it to your mom with pride. She HAS to like it.

Hansen May 7, 2013 12 Comments
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I Went To Brooklyn Zine Fest, Had Feelings, Found Three More Zines You Should Read

“I think the way I felt here pretty much summarizes what Brooklyn Zine Fest is all about: the feeling that I have found my people.”

A.E. Osworth April 30, 2013 8 Comments
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Make A Thing: Geometric Glitter Garland

I’ve been really into geometric shapes and glitter lately and I’ve finally figured out how to combine the two without driving myself crazy.

Hansen April 30, 2013 13 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Tassel Necklaces

Because tassels are too good to use for only boring things.

Gabrielle Korn April 25, 2013 5 Comments
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Make A Thing: Crayon Tracings

This craft involves coloring with crayons to make something that looks legit. It’s basically a dream come true.

Hansen April 23, 2013 11 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Scrappy Scarf Idea

I made my own braided infinity scarf because I’m drowning in scrap fabric.

Gabrielle Korn April 18, 2013 9 Comments
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Make A Thing: Grown-up Versions Of Your Favorite Kid’s Crafts

Rediscover your love for the crafts of your youth with collages and hand-carved rubber stamps.

Hansen April 16, 2013 13 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Tiny Lacy Ruffled Socks

Your ankles need attention. Ruffly, lacy attention.

Gabrielle Korn April 11, 2013 12 Comments
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Make A Thing: Embroidered Cards

Embroidering a birthday card will impress people but no one will actually know it actually takes zero crafting skill.

Hansen April 9, 2013 15 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Things I’ve Been Meaning To Do and Make

An iPhone case out of pressed flowers, DIY striped pants, and more!

Gabrielle Korn April 4, 2013 19 Comments
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Make A Thing: Spring Cleaning and Organizing Part II

When to reduce, reuse, recycle or pawn off your craft supplies on one of your unsuspecting friends.

Hansen April 2, 2013 12 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: The Girl With The Pearl Everything

Pearls are the new studs!

Gabrielle Korn March 28, 2013 9 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How to Own It: Pocket Squares

Buy it or sew it, fold it, tuck it into your pocket. Just please don’t blow your nose in it.

Gabrielle Korn March 21, 2013 21 Comments
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Put A Flower On It (And In It!): DIY Floral Flower Vase

Happy first day of spring, bitches. -A

Gabrielle Korn March 20, 2013 8 Comments
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Make A Thing: No-Sew Pet Bed

A new bed for your cat or dog or bunny or whatever tiny creatures you call your own.

Hansen March 19, 2013 21 Comments
Crafts & DIY Projects Queer Fashion

How To Own It: Personalized Fancy Keds

Be the designer collaboration you want to see in the world.

Gabrielle Korn March 14, 2013 32 Comments
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Make a Thing: Scrabble Tote

Nothing says, “I Like You” like knocking off a board game.

Kristen March 12, 2013 18 Comments
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