Category Archive: DIY

Crafty Challenge 8: Resistor Necklace and Pendant

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So some of our Crafty Sisters have been a little distracted lately and it took an extra week to get our projects posted this week. (I cannot complain as it has been me… Read More

Crafty Challenge 7: Paper Mache Tree with Nesting Bird

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Cheri: I find it really interesting that every project we do, I always think that it is the best one yet, but this project was one of the best. I like working with… Read More

Finishing Projects: Blue Cube and Pearl Necklace and Earring Set

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I have so many unfinished projects. I was looking through the pile of them with my mother-in-law last weekend and I couldn’t believe how much material I had there. So much of it… Read More

Cootie Insect Collection Specimen Box

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Cheri: I picked up a box of Cooties last year at a garage sale. I had a plan and it didn’t involve playing the game. I like the look of insect displays, but I… Read More

Crafty Challenge Six: Copper Star-burst Necklace

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We are back, baby! After an additional week due to some time constraints, our Copper Crafty Challenge is complete. We had our final reveal among the Crafty Sisters this afternoon, and boy, we… Read More

Crafty Challenge Seven: Paper

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Our sixth Crafty Challenge has come to a completion and was a rousing success. We will be posting the results one project per day this week. We hope you keep coming back to… Read More

Almond Ear Wires and a Pretty Pink Earring/Necklace Set

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New and interesting shapes for ear wires are very popular lately. My favorites are the almond-shaped ear wires.These have been featured all over the web and television. The first time I really noticed… Read More

Make a Simple Grocery Bag Tote – Part II Assembly

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My first post, on pattern drafting, showed you how to make a simple tote bag pattern. This post will cover how to assemble it. I’ll also show how to make french seams, which… Read More

Fun with Felt: The Farm – Preliminary Drawings

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One of my favorite websites to peruse is craftgawker. It is an excellent site to get ideas for art and crafting. A few weeks ago, there were these wonderful felt dolls. I absolutely… Read More

Learn to Draft a Simple Bag with this Pattern Tutorial

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Loryn:  If you’d like to be able to create a simple bag or purse pattern in any size you want, this tutorial is for you. I created the pattern to make a set… Read More