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Crochet Lamp Shade Pattern

March 18, 2013 9 Comments

Hi. Iuliana from Hip2thrift here. If we’re gonna be friends, you need to know that I hate baking, and if we get to hang out together, the cookies will most likely be store bought. What does this have to do with this crochet lamp shade pattern, you ask? Nothing really, except to illustrate that when you bake you have to be exact, and like one of my awesome friends told me once, it is a science. Nuh-ah. Not with crochet! You can totally wing it so much of the time, and depending on how loose or tight you crochet, on

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How to make Paper Medallions

March 13, 2013 4 Comments

Beautify a bouquet with a DIY paper medallion.

Whether you want to dress up a flower arrangement for your home, or if you are a bride about to walk down the isle, these miniature paper medallions are beautiful and can be customized for whatever style you have in mind. Try different papers, punches, colors…almost anything goes! Paper Medallions The supplies you will need are: Strip of card stock (size can vary, see below, but this medallion used a 2×12 inch strip) Hot glue and hot glue gun Skewers (I used bamboo skewers from the kitchen section at my grocery store) Butter knife Ruler (metal works great) Self-healing mat Paper

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29 Coffee Can Crafts

March 12, 2013 4 Comments

Crafty ideas for coffee metal and plastic coffee cans at Craftaholics Anonymous

Do you have loads of coffee cans sitting around? Looking for ways to reuse all those coffee cans? Here are 29 creative Coffee Can crafts and ways to reuse them! This post is complied from this Craftaholics Anonymous® Facebook thread. Gayle has a Q: “I would like some ideas for what to do with some empty coffee cans. The only thing I found so far (on Craftgawker) is to wrap rope around it to make a vase. I was thinking I could make some kind of useful gift for my coworkers or friends, maybe a gift can, or… I don’t

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Easy Shamrock Craft for St. Patrick’s Day

March 11, 2013 9 Comments

Happy Monday! Can you believe St. Patrick’s Day is only days away? {as in only 6 days!} If you’re looking for an easy St. Patrick’s Day craft to make, this is the craft for you! This simple little 3D shamrock craft whips up in minutes, is perfect for all skill levels, and costs very little to make. Plus, it would be a great craft for kids! Shamrock Craft I think the little frame a perfect addition to my St. Patrick’s Day mantel! I love it next to the yellow topiary. The colors go so nicely together. How to Make a

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17 Best St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

March 9, 2013 8 Comments

17 St Patrick's Day crafts - the best DIYs, recipes, and crafts from around the web!

Looking for some St. Patrick’s Day crafts? We’ve rounded up 17 of our favorite St. Paddy’s day crafts from around the web for you today! Everything from easy treats to kid crafts to decor. There are all kinds of great ideas and fab inspiration for you today! Totally loving the leprechaun trap! I need to make one with the boys. They would love it! And the rainbow cupcakes look delish! Enjoy! St. Patrick’s Day Crafts Rainbow Friendship Bracelets from Alphamom. Rainbow Cupcakes from Blooming Homestead. Leprechaun Trap from Crafting Chicks. St. Patrick’s Day Wreath from Crafts-n-Coffee. Cool Mint Oreos from

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Simple St. Patrick’s Day Mantel

March 6, 2013 2 Comments

Do you decorate for St. Paddy’s Day? With Easter so close to St. Patrick’s Day, I decided to do a very simple and sweet St. Patrick’s Day Mantel for this year! {you can see last year’s mantel here} Its fun to decorate for holidays! As a kid, I always loved helping my mom pull out the boxes full of decorations for each holiday. And then plastering the house with all the trinkets and such! St. Patrick’s Day Mantel Simple, clean, and refreshing! No shamrocks here, but lots of green. I love to add in a pop of yellow with the

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St. Patrick’s Day Craft: Candy Kabobs

March 6, 2013 5 Comments

Katie from the Creative Team is here to share an easy Candy Kabob St. Patrick’s Day craft idea! enjoy! -Linda St. Patrick’s Day Craft I’m not one to usually celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because I have childhood memories of being pinched for not wearing green (does anyone else hate that tradition?!). However, there are some green candies out there that I just. can’t. resist. I decided to share my candy love with a few favorite co-workers. Read on to see how to make these sweet candy kabobs for an easy St. Patrick’s Day craft!

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St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Sheets {Free Printable!}

March 4, 2013 2 Comments

Happy Monday, friends! Vanessa is here to share a free printable St. Patrick’s Day coloring sheets! She designed this exclusively for you, so enjoy! -Linda St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Sheets Hello there, my name is Vanessa Brady and I’m absolutely thrilled to be sharing my So Lucky Coloring Print with the Craftaholics Anonymous family today! Just print out the free printable here and color it any way your little heart desires. Instant art! Also, would be a great gift for St. Patrick’s Day or really, any other day of the year. If you enjoy coloring the So Lucky print, please