Category Archives: Craft Tutorial

Blast from the past: DIY a space age, Atomic-Style Clock

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

How cool is it that you can DIY your own Atomic-Style Clock using STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam? A real atomic clock is an “extremely accurate type of clock that is regulated by the vibrations of an atomic or molecular system such … Continue reading →

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DIY a beautiful, unbreakable Terra Cotta Garden Clock

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

It’s day two in this week’s clock series and it’s time to make a Terra Cotta Garden Clock – only it’s not made from terra cotta. This terra cotta clock will never shatter into hundreds of pieces, destroying all of … Continue reading →

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Wreaths Galore! Tune in a week of wreath-making video tutorials

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

I’m back for an extra post today because I have been remiss in not filling you in on a very exciting craft-happening this week . . . Carolina Moore and Angie Holden, the ladies behind Crafty Hangouts, have gathered an … Continue reading →

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Tick, tock, take a look at this clock – it’s easy to make

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Take a look at this clock – looks like real tile, doesn’t it? But of course, it’s made from STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam. Designer Kathleen George explains exactly how to make your own Tuscan Tile Clock, right down to creating the … Continue reading →

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DIY Decorative Baby Blocks fashioned from foam and paper

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

Decorating a baby’s nursery is one of life’s sweetest pleasures, don’t you think? Use these Decorative Baby Blocks as a finishing touch, and make them however you like – change the papers and the colors; spell out the baby’s name; … Continue reading →

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A make-it-in-20-minutes Mother’s Day gift idea

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Oh yes, you still have time to make a last-minute Mother’s Day gift! When I wrote the Teacup Topiary post last week, I thought about how I might change it up. (Do you do that a lot? When you see … Continue reading →

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The prettiest Spring Yarn Wreath ever – embellished how you like it

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

Kathleen George shares with us the prettiest Spring Yarn Wreath. The variegated yarn, in shades of lavender and lime, does the design work for you, layering on the stripes as you go. Kathleen used my favorite tip for making yarn … Continue reading →

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How to make a Teacup Topiary from a flea market find

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

If you have plans to go junking this weekend, be sure to grab a handful of mismatched teacups to make these sweet, Teacup Topiaries. If you need an inexpensive, handmade gift for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Week (next week!), or … Continue reading →

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So pretty! Four DIY May Day bouquets to decorate your door

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

April showers are almost behind us and May flowers are ready to bloom. It’s the perfect time to DIY a springtime bouquet to decorate your front door. Each bouquet celebrates spring in its own way with a combination of birch … Continue reading →

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DIY flower crafts for girls, Mother’s Day, weddings, or??

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

It’s flower power Friday, with tutorials for a Carnation Topiary and Carnation Pomander. Any girl would love to dress up her room with flowers, and I think these easy, DIY topiary and pomander would be pretty anywhere in the house. … Continue reading →

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