Tag Archives: diy

Valentine’s and Other Cards

Posted on February 9, 2012 by letsmakesomething

I’ve been working on some card designs lately around here and I was also sprinkling in some Valentine’s Day cards for co-workers. I love me some Valentine’s Day, and I don’t think you need a special one person to celebrate! … Continue reading →

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Link-y Goodness: Thursday Roundup

Posted on January 12, 2012 by letsmakesomething

Hello! Just poppin in to give a round-up of all the things that I have been loving, making, and exploring this week. What have you been up to and making and creating? Thank you to my good friend Heidi for turning … Continue reading →

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Mixed Media Jewelry

Posted on April 29, 2011 by letsmakesomething

Lately, I have been loving the combination of fibers and metals coming together to create pieces of jewelry. It probably stems from my love off all things mixed media and I appreciate making mixed media something you can incorporate into … Continue reading →

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Salt Dough and Projects

Posted on January 26, 2011 by letsmakesomething

I don’t know where salt dough has been all my life!?! It’s 3 simple ingredients combined to create an easy, workable, and pliable dough. For a smaller amount I use 1/2 c. flour, 1/4 c. salt and 1/2. water. Once … 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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A Handmade Christmas: Stockings

Posted on November 21, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I always loved “opening” my Christmas stocking first and, to me, it’s not Christmas without a stocking! Why run out and buy a boring ol’ red and white one when you can easily make one. They’ll be extra special and … Continue reading →

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Christmas “Ribbon” Tutorial

Posted on November 11, 2010 by letsmakesomething

I just wrote an article recently for Crafting a Green World about projects using felt scraps. I was inspired to dig out my felt scraps and make some of the projects and, in doing so, came up with one of … Continue reading →

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Lampshade Makeover Round-Up

Posted on October 23, 2010 by letsmakesomething

We have had a fairly boring ol’ lamp hanging around our house for the past year or so. When I picked it up I told myself that I was going to re-do it right away, well we all know that … Continue reading →

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Sewn Paper Doily Garland Tutorial

Posted on October 21, 2010 by letsmakesomething

A little bit back I did this post on dying paper doilies. Now, I’m bringing you a project utilizing those dyed doilies. I have found that making sewn paper garlands are addicting to make! They’re simple, the possibilities are endless … Continue reading →

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