Dull Xacto Knife? Sharpen it! [video]
Past me sure would have liked this video on how to sharpen a dull Xacto knife, instead of springing for new blades all the time.
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How to Blow out an Egg
Because you really don’t need that many hard-boiled eggs.
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Repair Your Bamboo Knitting Needles
Did your cat get ahold of your bamboo needles? You can’t really knit when your yarn is constantly snagging on bite marks. Check out how to repair your bamboo knitting needles with good old wood filler.
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15 Girl Scout Cookie Box Crafts
Feel less guilty about polishing off that box of Thin Mints. Save the cardboard for one of these Girl Scout Cookie box crafts!
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How to Make Plastic Bottle Flowers
Even though winter is still going strong, I think it’s time we show you how to make plastic bottle flowers. They’ll brighten your day – and your mood!
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The Awesomes: Superhero Costumes Sewn from Old T-shirts
Here’s how I constructed two superhero costumes out of nothing but old T-shirts, fold-over elastic, and some thread.
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How to Applique Jersey Knit without Using Fusibles
It is really not that hard to sew jersey knit fabric, and even to applique it, without any kind of fusible webbing whatsoever.
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Sewing Machine Maintenance: Keep your machine running smoothly.
Doing sewing machine maintenance at home might seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s give our sewing machines some love, y’all!
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Brian Dettmer Uses Old Books in Stunning New Ways
Artist Brian Dettmer is using old books to create beautiful art. Check out his TED Talk about what he does and why he does it.
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Make a DIY Camera Lens Cap Leash
A lens cap leash is nice if you’ve got a wandering lens cap, like I do, but it’s also extremely handy for keeping track of your lens cap for you while you’re busy shooting photos.
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Reuse Office Supplies in your Craft Stash!
From used folders to K-Cups, it’s easy (and cheap) to reuse office supplies in your craft stash.
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Coloring Easter Eggs: 20 Natural Alternatives to Easter Egg Dye
The ubiquitous art of coloring Easter egga has gotten weird, as every year marketers try to make your kids want to buy something ever more elaborate, just to dye Easter eggs.
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Cleaning Paint Brushes without Harsh Chemicals
Instead of tossing your old, frayed brushes, try this simple technique for cleaning paint brushes without harsh chemicals solvents.
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How to Make a Sandwich Board
Whether you’ve got a craft fair, street festival, urban yard sale, protest rally, or, yes, Girl Scout cookie booth in the works, a DIY sandwich board is an excellent, albeit old-school, way to get the word out. Here’s how to make a sandwich board with materials that you can get for free.
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Winter Beauty Tips: 9 DIY Recipes for Healing Winter Skin
Winter is rough on my skin. Without a moisture boost, it gets super dry and painfully cracked. Here are DIY winter beauty tips to help you kick your winter skin and get ready for spring.
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Spotted: Cardboard Train Bridge from Pink Stripey Socks + 17 More DIY Train Crafts
Sure, you can buy trains and train accessories for your kids. Or you could make them some DIY train crafts to save money and create something totally special for them.
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How to Make Homemade Suet Cakes for Birds
Show your feathered friends some love during these cold winter days by making them some homemade suet cakes.
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Spotted: Rainbow Whole-Fruit Popsicles + 24 More Rainbow Crafts
I pretend that St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that’s made for pretty rainbow crafts, and I’m happy to oblige.
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How to Sharpen Scissors with One Surprising Tool
You can get your scissors professionally sharpened, but first check out how to sharpen scissors with a supply that you probably already have in your stash.
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Make a Science Fair Board that Your Kids Can Use Over and Over
From their science fair board to their cookie booth display, my girls go through a lot of tri-fold display boards. No longer!
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Make Bookmarks from Girl Scout Cookie Boxes
My kiddos, looking for “prizes” to give away to good customers at their cookie booths this year, created bookmarks out of old Girl Scout cookie boxes.
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The Only Play Dough Recipe that You’ll Ever Need
The one play dough recipe that I always keep coming back to. This is the recipe I’ve been making for my kids for a full decade now.
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Valentine Mailbox Craft: Make a Valentine MONSTER!
Your little boy might not get excited about creating a Valentine mailbox, but what about a Valentine MONSTER? Now that’s something to get pumped about.
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10 Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas that Don’t Look Last-Minute
Oh my gosh, Valentine’s Day is in TWO DAYS. Don’t panic! We’ve got 10 last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas from cards to gifts to homemade sweet treats.
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DIY Furniture: Update an old dresser with a photograph!
I love the way this simple DIY furniture makeover transforms an old dresser into a statement piece.
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20 Different Class Valentines that Kids can Make
You don’t have to buy a bunch of valentines from the store so that your kid can have a happy day. Let them make these class valentines themselves instead!
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10 Recycled Valentine Decorations
Can you believe that we’re at less than two weeks to Valentine’s Day? If you’re planning a quiet evening in, make it extra special with recycled Valentine decorations!
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Quilts for Kids: Making Quilts for Kids in Need
That headline is no typo. You can’t just make quilts for kids in need, and this group helps well-meaning crafters create hospital-friendly quilts.
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Movie Night Ideas: Make a DIY Popcorn Tub
Looking for movie night ideas to make movie night extra special? Make your own popcorn tub from an old milk (or soy milk) carton!
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Made by Dad: A Crafty Book Review
You don’t have to be a dad to make the super cool crafts from the new crafty book Made By Dad. But you do have to like making things for the kids in your life.
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How to Fix a Broken Plastic Toy
Repairing a broken toy is the WORST! Here’s how to fix a broken plastic toy so that it stays fixed.
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DIY Makeup: Fix Your Broken Eye Shadow
Did you try to apply eye shadow before having coffee and drop it on the floor? You don’t have to toss that crumbled color. Try this DIY makeup fix instead!
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Fun Crafts for Kids: 24 Ways to Reuse an Oatmeal Container
Here are 24 fun crafts for kids that will get you upcycling that old oatmeal canister into something new and fun and useful again.
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Winter Craft for Kids: Make Leaf Art!
There’s plenty of green to be seen this time of year. And you can easily turn that green into an 80’s inspired winter craft for kids!
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Organizing Books with a DIY Cardboard Book Case
Here’s a way to build a box set book case that will help with organizing books and keeping them dust-free and ready to binge-read.
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10 Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers
Need some rainy day activities to beat cabin fever? This is a mix of activities that younger and older toddlers can enjoy. Take a look and see which ones look like the right fit for your busy kid!
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