Tag Archives: craft

Street Art

Posted on January 22, 2011 by letsmakesomething

A few nights ago we watched Exit Through The Gift Shop. It features Banksy, a widely known street artist. You probably recognize this image: dankell or this one gemmabirbeck or this one! gemmabirbeck That’s him. It also features an interesting … Continue reading →

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Lace Vase Tutorial

Posted on January 20, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Recently, I’ve been experimenting and making fabric flowers. I am HORRIBLE at keeping plants alive. At the same time, fresh flowers every week feel a tad wasteful since they’re just going to be thrown out. I wanted to come up … Continue reading →

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2011

Posted on January 3, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Well, here’s my first post of 2011! This has been a fantastic year for the blog and for myself personally. I had a few popular tutorials, here and here, that I was very proud of: We moved to Chicago: I … Continue reading →

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Creative Inspiration: Store Windows

Posted on November 19, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Today I had the pleasure of trying something new. I was asked if I could assist a friend of mine in doing the holiday staging at Victoria’s Secret on the Magnificent Mile. The front window was already done, but the … Continue reading →

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DIY: Make Your Own Rubber Stamp

Posted on August 8, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I find that stamp carving is actually pretty relaxing.  You get in a zone of carves and cuts and all of your focus must be on the task at hand.  Here is my process of making my own rubber stamps! … Continue reading →

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Fabric Gift Tags tutorial

Posted on June 8, 2010 by letsmakesomething

It’s grey and rainy here in Minneapolis!  No fun, I was wanting to be outside for a little while today but no dice.  Instead, I guess it’ll force me to get some things done inside.  I have discovered a fun … Continue reading →

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Fabric Bracelet Tutorial

Posted on May 30, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Hello everyone!  I will make no excuses for the hiatus, instead I am going to give you a lovely tutorial: enjoy! We’re going to be making a fabric wrapped bracelet.  You only need a few materials to make this awesome … Continue reading →

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Thrift Shopping and a Tutorial!

Posted on April 4, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I had a great time up at my mom’s house again this weekend thrift shopping and eating and laughing!  I always have a great time when I go up, and I admit that I have to go to the thrift … Continue reading →

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Mild Organization

Posted on March 18, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Ok, so, my crafting area went through a bit of organization and cleaning this past weekend and I’m pretty pleased so far.  I have a lot of things to get rid of and more sorting/putting things in their place to … Continue reading →

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Some things I've been working on

Posted on March 17, 2010 by letsmakesomething

Here are some things I’ve had my hand in lately that I’m trying to work out the kinks on/make better.  Sometimes it’s hard when you feel like you’ve spent most of your day working on a craft project or new … Continue reading →

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