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Make This: Avocado Seed Dye Tutorial
Photos and Tutorial by Christie Sommers In my last tutorial, I showed you one way to carve avocado seeds to make a pendant necklace. Today I will show you how to turn those failed attempts and carving scraps into a… Continue Reading Make This: Avocado Seed Dye Tutorial
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Make This: Easiest Handmade Book Ever
Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield I am obsessed with this book form. It is the fastest way to turn a simple sheet of paper into an 8-page book, all without gluing or sewing. Use this tutorial to whip… Continue Reading Make This: Easiest Handmade Book Ever
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Make This: Avocado Seed Pendant
Photos and Tutorial by Christie Sommers If your household goes through as many avocados as mine, you may have thought “there must be something I can do with all these pits!” (cue exasperated infomercial actor). Well there is! In fact… Continue Reading Make This: Avocado Seed Pendant
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Make This: Cold Brew Infused Water
Photos and Tutorial by Christie Sommers I don’t know about you, but when it’s this hot out I need something refreshing to drink and anything sugary or sweet is just no good. Here’s a little cold brew herbal tea recipe… Continue Reading Make This: Cold Brew Infused Water
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MAKE THIS: 3D Geometric Wrapping Paper
Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield It takes just a few extra minutes to turn your gift into a conversation piece. Here’s a super simple tutorial to create fun 3D Geometric shapes on the top of your package for… Continue Reading MAKE THIS: 3D Geometric Wrapping Paper
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Make This: Mini Knotted Planter
Tutorial and Photos by Christie Sommers This mini planter is great for 3″ terracotta pots or even planted votive holders…no candles!! It makes a great little handmade gift… quick & easy! You will need: *scissors *yard stick or tape measure… Continue Reading Make This: Mini Knotted Planter
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Make This: Striped Screen Printed Clipboards
Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield Sometimes things just needs a little sprucing up. This time of year, when many of us try to focus on spring cleaning and organizing, I find that I need a bit of motivation.… Continue Reading Make This: Striped Screen Printed Clipboards
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Naturally Dyed Egg Tutorial
Tutorial and Photos by Christie Sommers of West Oak Design Here’s a fun little tutorial that you should be able to do for under $5… unless you use what you already have! Just about any vegetable, fruit or herb that… Continue Reading Naturally Dyed Egg Tutorial
Christie’s Mini Weaving Tutorial (on a “junkmail” credit card loom)
Tutorial and Photos by Christie Sommers You will need: *An old card of the un-needed variety… pre-approved credit cards, price club cards, your old West Coast Video card… Just make sure it’s nice and firm, no flimsy paper ones. *A… Continue Reading Christie’s Mini Weaving Tutorial (on a “junkmail” credit card loom)
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Christie’s Paint Chip Wall Art DIY
Photos and Tutorial by Christie Sommers You will need: *paint samples from your local hardware/paint store *a circle punch (found in the scrap booking section of your nearest craft store). I used a 5/8” punch. *a glue stick (I prefer… Continue Reading Christie’s Paint Chip Wall Art DIY
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