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Send Autostraddle a Birthday Card, Because We’re Turning 10!

In honor of our 10th birthday, our Birthday Issue, and your senior editors’ intrepid love for all things DIY and tangible in a world determined to go all digital, we invite you to send Autostraddle a physical birthday card to celebrate our big day.

By Vanessa| January 31, 2019 | 15 Comments
DIY/Crafting

How to Make a Sexy Leather Wallet (and Learn Basic Leatherworking Skills!)

Sew up an A-Camp craft right in your own home!

By Katie| May 15, 2018 | 3 Comments
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How to Make a Vision Board (From a Vision Board Skeptic Willing to Change Her Ways)

It’s time to do your favorite thing: focus on your feelings!

By Carmen Phillips| January 12, 2018 | 36 Comments
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DIY Soy Massage Candles For The Holigays (and Beyond)

Pour hot wax on your partner! The perfect activity for chilly winter nights.

By Laura Mandanas| November 28, 2017 | 11 Comments
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How To Easily Grow Your Own Onions (And Other Root Vegetables)

Infinite scallions, infinite power!

By Siobhan| August 29, 2017 | 5 Comments
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This Queer House, Vol 5: How to Patch Walls and Other Easy Moving Tips

If you’re moving this fall, one way to help ensure that you get a full security deposit back from your landlord or management company is to repair any obvious issues in the apartment.

By Jenna| August 29, 2017 | 9 Comments
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Make Your Own Kickass Block Printed Patch

A patch that you’ve made and sewn on yourself — especially if it’s sewn with dental floss — is a badge of honor professing your ideals, feels, and crew.

By Katie| August 14, 2017 | 7 Comments
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This Queer House, Vol. 4: Easy Wood Restoration

This is not a full restoration. I did not sand everything down and start from scratch. What we’re doing here is more like restoration-lite, but it should be enough to salvage a Craigslist (or yard sale or attic) find nine times out of ten.

By Jenna| July 25, 2017 | 4 Comments
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Host Your Own Indigo Tie-Dye Party, Make These Amazing Handkerchiefs

We had so much fun making indigo tie-dyed hankies at A-Camp! For those of you who couldn’t be there or would like to host your own indigo parties this summer, here’s a simple tutorial to get you started.

By Katie| July 14, 2017 | 11 Comments
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This Queer House, Vol. 3: How to Recaulk Your Bathtub Before Crying In It

There are lessons to be learned here from my misfortune, probably, so this might end up reading more like a what not to do than a tutorial.

By Jenna| June 20, 2017 | 23 Comments
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This Queer House, Vol. 2: It’s Electric!

Get ready to dazzle friends and loved ones with a new dimmer switch that is sure to set the mood for any occasion.

By Jenna| May 23, 2017 | 19 Comments
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This Queer House: Outfitting Your Toolbox, Hanging Pictures Properly

Just take your time, measure early and often, trust your instincts, and you’ll be a pro at hanging stuff in no time.

By Jenna| April 27, 2017 | 24 Comments
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A Butch’s Guide To Your First Toolkit

There are easier ways than smashing nails with your shoes, queer cuties.

By Wynn| April 6, 2017 | 64 Comments
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How to Make a Sexy Leather Key Fob (and Learn Basic Leatherworking Skills!)

This leather key fob is easy to make and is a perfect introduction to working with leather — it can be made in a flash once you’ve got all your tools and supplies together.

By Katie| March 28, 2017 | 13 Comments
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Make A Cute, Giftable DIY Oven Mitt Real Quick and Win the Holidays

My go-to, anybody, anytime present will always be an oven mitt. These little suckers take a maximum of 20 minutes to make and with the right fabric choice, can look super fancy and expensive.

By Katie| December 20, 2016 | 7 Comments
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Make an Advent Calendar Using a Stick and Some Paper Sacks (and Other Things)

You could spend your afternoon making an advent calendar on this very first day of December!

By Laneia| December 1, 2016 | 13 Comments
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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.”

By Katie| November 10, 2016 | 31 Comments
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Save a Feral Cat’s Life With a $15 DIY Winter Shelter

Winter is coming, and you can be a hero!

By Heather Hogan| October 25, 2016 | 26 Comments
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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.

By Katie| October 24, 2016 | 17 Comments
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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.

By Katie| September 12, 2016 | 12 Comments
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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.

By Laura| May 31, 2016 | 23 Comments
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