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DIY quilted greeting card DIYs with vintage quilts are everywhere — sweatshirts, coats, pillows and so much more. I took that theme to greeting cards and made these amazing little cards to send to friends and family. Try this DIY quilted greeting card This all started when I discovered a treasure trove of quilt squares…
Quilt squares + varying paper = creative gift wrap idea My dear friend Susan and I have exchanged birthday and Christmas gifts for almost 40 years. For most of that time, we’ve lived more than 12 hours apart, so we always send these through the mail. It matters less about what’s inside the packages than…
Ideas for how to style a bolo tie The bolo tie, long affiliated with cowboys, native Americans and western wear, isn’t just for men, and it isn’t just for button-down shirts. It’s an offbeat stylish accessory for almost any outfit – from casual to dressy, for men, women and children. Here are some ideas for…
Use your vintage jewelry castoffs to create one-of-a-kind DIY bolo ties.
In minutes, make DIY wallets from vintage postcards.
Crafty makes for a crafty party Looking for ideas for a craft party? Try these three ideas. Here’s an ideal Saturday afternoon — invite your craftiest friends over for a Crafternoon, a craft party where you can spend time with friends AND make something fun! (Click here to see our Crafternoon party) And to get…
Rusty hardware, broken jewelry and defunct technology make for creepy Halloween DIY skulls If you really want freaky Halloween decorations, you have to try this DIY steampunk decor project. The idea is simple: Glue broken jewelry, buttons, discarded metal items, hardware, etc., to foam skulls and place them under glass or mount them to a…
When your daughter is a professional photographer, you’re going to need a pretty special photo booth backdrop. We’re a crafty family, so my photographer daughter Claire and her sister Rachel decided to make their own DIY photo booth backdrop for Claire’s engagement fiesta shower. Steps to create a fiesta-themed DIY photo booth backdrop 1. Start…
4 inspiring ideas for recycling vintage linens
Napkin rings are a fun addition to the table and are easy to make.