Hanging Wooden Words
January 1, 2007 - 10:08am
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Dress up a room with a painted word wall hanging. Craft stores sell unpainted wooden words you can paint and decorate. It can make for an interesting piece of art in any room. These small words are great in bathrooms or small places. They would also make a cute gift!
Winter Centerpiece
January 4, 2007 - 1:04pm
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This centerpiece was used at a bridal shower for my cousin's fiance. My aunt, Valerie McGruder, made these and did a wonderful job! These can be done in the wedding colors for a shower or, in this case, "Tiffany" blue because the bride-to-be loves that color. Make more than one and they can be placed on the tables as well as the food area.
Glass Bead Magnetic Frame
January 8, 2007 - 10:50am
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Liven up an ordinary magnetic frame with glass beads! They can be in a variety of colors and patterns and will make your picture more noticeable on your refrigerator. Your friends won't be able to walk by without taking a look!
Memory Box Wall Hanging
January 11, 2007 - 10:17am
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Hang keepsakes from a special event on your wall. This will remind you of the event each time you look at it. This one was made for my husband and me by his sister from items from our wedding. She did a wonderful job and you can make your very own!
Vase Centerpiece with Candle
January 15, 2007 - 10:02am
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Craft stores have isles of fake flowers and here is a new twist for them. You can make them in any color or a variety. Use them on the table for a fancy dinner or on the counter int he bathroom. Adding a candle will make it stand out even more!
Drawer Sachet
January 18, 2007 - 10:31am
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Make your socks smell like your favorite potpourri by making a simple sachet. You can make just one for your drawer or a couple with a ribbon around them and give to a friend. Make them in a few coordinating fabrics to add a little flair!
Message In A Bottle
January 22, 2007 - 10:10am
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Make a thoughtful Valentine's Day love note for your special someone with this fun message in a bottle. You could even use this as an invitation to a party or just as a quick hello to a friend or loved one.
Love Jar
January 25, 2007 - 10:15am
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Make something your loved one can look at everyday on their desk with this Love Jar. You put in items and love will pour out the top for your loved one to enjoy! This is a great Valentine's Day gift or just a little something to brighten someone's day.
Heart Napkin Holder
January 29, 2007 - 4:39am
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Make a beautifully decorated table for Valentine's Day with these heart napkin holders. Make your special someone feel lived when these get put on the table. Adding a little attention to detail will help make the day even better!
Heart Dice
February 1, 2007 - 4:02am
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Make this fun toy to determine how many hugs you will get! Or make each number stand for something and roll to see who gets what. Have fun and be creative!
Candy Bag
February 5, 2007 - 10:11am
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Let someone know you care with this bag filled with candies. Fill it with Candy Hearts for Valentine's Day and give it to a friend or loved one. You will be sure to brighten anyone's day with this thoughtful gift.
Box Full of Love
February 8, 2007 - 10:49am
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Make this box filled with love for your special someone. You can even add gifts inside for them to find. This makes for a great place to keep any cards you give them in future. They are all in the Box Full of Love!
Wire Words
February 12, 2007 - 4:31am
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Jazz up a table display or a gift you are giving with these wire words. They are easy to make and you just need a little patience and creativity to make them. Your family and friends will be very impressed!
Potpourri Box
February 15, 2007 - 10:18am
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Make any room smell fresh and lovely by adding one of these Potpourri Boxes on a counter or dresser. They can be done in any color and any scent can be added to make it just the way you want it. Be creative!
Key Chain
February 19, 2007 - 10:57am
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Why have a dull key chain when you can have a decorated one! These cute key chains make for a fun gift or project for a party. Everyone can make it the way they want. You'll have fun just opening your door with these fun key chains!
Salt and Pepper Shakers
February 22, 2007 - 10:42am
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Liven up your table setting with these decorated Salt and Pepper Shakers. You can make them match your room! These make a great gift to give. Maybe even wrap them up with your favorite recipes to give to a friend or loved one.
Decorated Topiary
February 27, 2007 - 9:19am
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Jazz up your mantle or shelf with this wonderful decorated topiary. If you don't have much of a green thumb, this is a great idea to add some plant-like items to your home without the need to water them. Your friends and family will all want one after they see it on display!
Fish Bowl Gift
March 1, 2007 - 10:05am
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Give this adorable fish bowl gift to a friend or loved one. You can use any stamps or sayings on the gift. This idea was provided by Stampin' Up! and the stamps used were their products as well.
Place Cards
March 5, 2007 - 9:49am
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Dress up your table-scape with these cute place cards. They are very easy to make and you can add anything you want to them. They can all be the same, or make each of them different for each of your guests. Be sure to have your guests bring them home to reminisce on your fun night!
Tiny Cards
March 8, 2007 - 9:09am
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These small cards are great to give with presents or for a little hello to a friend. Put them on a co-workers desk to brighten their day. Leave one on your husband's pillow or in your kids' lunch box! Everyone will love them! Be creative and have fun!
Stamped Paper Bag
June 18, 2007 - 10:00am
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Make your own gift bag with this simple project tutorial. Use a paper lunch bag and dress it up or down. It can match your card or the items inside. This can be made for kids, adults, boys, and girls. There are no limits to what your imagination can turn these into!
Pop Top Can
June 25, 2007 - 7:04am
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Never throw away another pop top can. You can reuse them, decorate them and give them as gifts. I like to use the small cans fruit come in. Maybe this is a good excuse to start eating more fruit...to make decorated pop top cans!
Clear Stamp Technique
October 4, 2007 - 11:11am
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This is a fun twist on creating stamped flowers. You can make them in countless ways. This is just one example. It's fun, easy and has a huge impact. I hope you like it and even give it a try!
Decorated Nuggets Candy
October 11, 2007 - 3:57pm
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Decorating Nuggets Candies can be so much fun and there are endless possibilities to what can go on them! This is just one simple example of what can be done with these versatile candies.
Pattern Paper Pens
November 5, 2007 - 9:06pm
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This simple project makes a wonderful gift! These pens are very easy to make, but look like a million bucks!
Bella Technique
November 14, 2007 - 3:07pm
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This is a simple way to add a lot of character to your Bella images.
Stamped Candle
November 15, 2007 - 8:41am
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This is a great way to dress up an ordinary candle with items you probably have around your house!
Shaker Ornament
December 12, 2007 - 10:52am
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These are wonderful ornaments to give as gifts. And they are fun for all ages...Just try it....You'll see! I bet you can't resist shaking it!
Gift Card Holder
December 13, 2007 - 5:23pm
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Everyone loves getting gift cards. So why not make them a little more special with a handmade holder for them!
Treat Bags
December 27, 2007 - 5:06pm
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These are perfect for giving a little bag of goodies to someone. They can be made for any occasion and they look so professional when they are done!