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Denim and Diamonds: Centerpiece Options

by sarah
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We received a comment on our Facebook page recently asking about some inexpensive options for a  ”Denim and Diamonds” themed party, and here’s what we came up with! Mason jars w/ tea lights:  from http://emmalinebride.com/handmade-wedding/mason-jar-centerpieces-floating-candles/. We would replace those clear marbles with diamondy things.  Baby’s breath in galvanized tubs (large or small): from theknot.com. After all, baby’s breath [...]

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Christmas Stocking Update

by ak
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Remember when I told y’all I was gonna make stockings this year? Well I did some semi-homemade ones…I had every intention of going and buying the felt to actually sew the stockings but when I got to my fabric store lo and behold they had basic red felt stockings that I could use as a [...]

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The Great Necklace Exchange of 2011

by ak
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Hey everyone! I’m going to be participating in The Great Necklace Exchange of 2011 over on the Fashion Loves People blog. Go read about it, it sounds super fun and it clearly states that you don’t have to be a designer or even creative…SOLD! I was a little hesitant at first but I’m just gonna [...]

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Pinterest: Crafts

by ak
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Continuing on with my Pinterest series…today I’m featuring craft ideas I’ve found that I may or may not attempt.  I’m going to do a kid post tomorrow that will have a few craft ideas in it as well, so stayed tuned for that. felt numbers for weeks/months of baby’s first year friendship bracelets mod podge [...]

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Honestly WTF

by ak
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Have you heard of this site? Honestly WTF is a site I stumbled upon recently and I’m LOVING their DIY tutorials, specifically on bracelets. The photo above are some of the ones that inspired me to get my craft on. DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet DIY Rope Bracelet DIY Friendship Bracelet Here is what I [...]

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Hang Your Hat Up

by melis
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I recently shared with you my unusual method of necklace storage, so I thought I would now share my ingenious method of hat storage. You see, I have a lot of hats. I have learned from experience that sunburnt scalps suck so if I spend any amount of time in the sun (which is all [...]

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I Have 2 Nice Racks…

by melis
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And they hold my necklaces. Gotcha! Seriously though, using a tie rack as necklace storage might be the best idea I have ever had. Actually I stole it from my old roommate, so it wasn’t my idea at all. But it might be the best idea anyone has had. You can get a tie rack for [...]

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Holiday Gift Guides: Experience Gifts

by ak
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I’m a huge fan of giving the gift of a class or experience.  It’s probably not the first thing you think of but they are a huge hit and so fun.  Here’s some ideas: One year my mom got my dad a new fancy schmancy camera, so I got him a class on how to [...]

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CrafTee Tutorial

by der
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I am a pretty regular participant in The Working Closet flickr pool and an avid reader of The Working Closet blog. The gist is that you post your everyday looks, so you can inspire others and gain inspirations for what to wear daily. I enjoy it and think its a great way to make you [...]

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