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Craft Paint Storage Ideas

March 1, 2013 10 Comments

Do you have about a million bottles of craft paint? Need some ideas on Craft Paint Storage? Those little bottles seem to multiply faster than rabbits and get disorganized before you even start crafting, right? Or is it just me?! hah. Well, you know how much we like to talk about craft room organization around here, so let’s talk craft paint today! Lisa asked this question: Anyone have any good ideas for storing craft paints? I have them in a storage container but would like to have them where I can see all the colors and not have to pull each

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Silhouette GIVEAWAY + Designer Software promo

February 28, 2013 602 Comments

Happy {giveaway} Thursday! I’m excited to share my latest St. Patrick’s Day craft and announce another Silhouette Giveaway! Plus info on Silhouette’s latest promotion…. Designer Edition Software! This is one of their most popular promotions! Are you ready for a fun day? Here we go! St. Patrick’s Day Owl Craft Who’s lucky?! I whipped up the CUTEST little owl pillow boxes for St. Patrick’s Day. I used my Silhouette CAMEO with the Designer Software. I filled the little boxes with chocolate gold nuggets. The little shamrock tag says, “Who’s lucky?”. These are for my son’s preschool class, but they would be

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10 Tips on making DIY Wedding Invitations

February 26, 2013 16 Comments

Spring is almost here and you know what that means? Wedding season!! If you or someone you know is planning a wedding, here are 10 must-read tips on how to DIY Wedding Invitations. Stephanie, from the Creative Team, shares her expertise. enjoy! -Linda DIY Wedding Invitations I have a passion for handmade wedding invitations! There is no limit to the beauty and creativity a bride can achieve with this special day in her life, however she envisions it to be. Invitations and some aspects of a wedding can be done beautifully on a budget and without fancy machines. I will

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DIY Project Board

February 25, 2013 7 Comments

Happy Monday! Jenn from the Creative Team is here to show us how to make a DIY Project Board that is crazy awesome! This would also be great done as a calendar. Enjoy! -Linda DIY Project Board Hi everybody, Jenn here from My Fabuless Life and I’m so excited to be here and share my DIY Project Board. If you’re like me, the most brilliant of project ideas seem to occur at the most inopportune times, and then by the time I have a chance to actually work on something, all I remember is that I had an idea, but I

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St Patrick’s Day Crafts Roundup

February 22, 2013 1 Comment

Happy Friday! Are you starting to think about St Patrick’s Day crafts? Got green on the brain? Well, here is a quick round up of some St Patrick’s day crafts from the archives. I’m sure you’ll find something to get your crafting juices flowing for the holiday of luck and pinching! St Patrick’s Day Crafts Paint Chip Canvas Tutorial I really liked my St. Patrick’s Day mantel last year. Thinking I’ll probably do something similar to that again this year. The pop of yellow is perfect! Zipper Shamrock Tutorial. This adorable little zipper craft is easy to make and can be

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Etched Glass Tutorial: DIY Plaid Planter

February 20, 2013 14 Comments

Turn a dollar store planter into a cute vase with this quick and easy tutorial!

Are you ready for spring? Check out this ADORABLE planter! A little glass etching adds so much character to a cheap dollar store planter! This etched glass tutorial {with awesome tips!} will have you etching every piece of glass in sight! Etched Glass Tutorial Have you ever done glass etching? This is only my second time to try it. I learned some tips along the way that might help you achieve perfectly etched glass the first time you try it! It’s not very difficult to do and I love the classy result. Let’s get started! Supplies: Glass container Etching cream Painter’s

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DIY Herringbone Toy Box

February 19, 2013 8 Comments

Wooden Herringbone Toy Box by jRoxDesigns

Creative Team member, Amber is here to show us how to make a DIY Toy Box with a Herringbone design! You’re going to love it! -Linda DIY Toy Box Hey y’all it’s Amber from jRoxDesigns and I’m so excited to be able to show you my new solution to round up all of those toys that seem to be taking over my house without sacrificing an ounce of style! Let’s be honest I have a toddler in the house and my downstairs is seriously OVERRUN with toys and I needed to figure out something to do about it. I found some

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Valentines Tutorial: Painted XOXO Block

February 12, 2013 4 Comments

Steph is here to share a fun last minute Valentines tutorial. enjoy! -Linda Valentines Tutorial Hey everybody, Steph from Crafting in the Rain here. I’m so excited to part of the Craftaholics Anonymous team, and be sharing my first post with you. If you still need a last minute decoration or gift, this Valentines tutorial may be just what you’re looking for. Supplies to gather: wood (any kind and size, paint or stain if desired) paint, white and pink (or another color you want) brushes fabric (I used canvas drop cloth) just smaller than your wood piece Fabri-tac or other