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Recycled Jeans Transformed into a Wedding Dress!

JenniferStern, contributor | May 7th, 20099 comments

How cool is this: blue jeans reconstructed into a wedding gown...bleached white!

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How to Make a Something Old, Something New Ring Pillow

kaytet, contributor | May 7th, 20093 comments

Craft a patchwork ring pillow that incorporates something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!

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How to Make a Beautiful Bridal Garter

erika_kern, contributor | May 6th, 20092 comments

Spring is here and the mind turns to weddings and love. This garter is an easy-to-make and personal gift that will make any bride smile.

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How to Make a Bridal T

CalPatch, contributor | May 5th, 20096 comments

This project is for the nontraditional bride who wants to look special in a more casual way. Make it for your friend who's getting married, and all the bridesmaids will want one, too!

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How to Make Greeting Cards with Recycled Materials

leethal, contributor | May 5th, 20098 comments

Make use of paper grocery bags and cardboard boxes to create personal cards this season for Mother's Day, graduations, and weddings, and even make recycled envelopes to go with them!

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Recycle Metal Cans into Hanging Flower Baskets for a Spring Party!

susanstars, contributor | May 3rd, 20096 comments

Make simple, inexpensive, and cheerful hanging flower "baskets" out of recycled metal cans! These would be perfect to decorate a backyard or patio for a spring party, an informal wedding, or just for fun.

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How to Make a Fabric Postcard Party Invitation

Sister_Diane, contributor | May 1st, 20098 comments

Whether it's a bridal shower or a Mother's Day brunch, there's nothing nicer than getting your invitation in the form of a beautiful quilted postcard. And they're surprisingly easy to make.

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How to Make an Artful Scarf from Scraps

kaytet, contributor | April 30th, 200924 comments

Make an evening-worthy scarf or shawl from scraps of ribbons and fabrics.

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How to Make a Beginner's Lace Sachet Bag: Perfect for Moms and Brides

Tina_Hilton, contributor | April 30th, 20097 comments

Lace is not a four-letter word. Okay, it is, but not in the bad way. This easy project will help you understand why knitting lace patterns is so addictive.

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How to Make a Light out of a CD Spindle

kaytet, contributor | April 23rd, 200919 comments

Turn a CD spindle destined for the landfill into a modern, little lamp with some simple tools and transparency paper.

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How to Make Garden Flower Bath Melts

EmmyFNWL, member | April 20th, 20092 comments

These gorgeous, all-natural bath melts are scented with essential oils and adorned with dried flowers. They are surprisingly easy to make and provide a luxurious way to celebrate nature, right in your own bathtub.

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How to Make a Magazine Reed Box

Sister_Diane, contributor | April 17th, 200938 comments

If you save old magazines, try tearing out some pages to make these colorful reeds. You can use them to cover all kinds of things, like this pretty storage box.

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Dodecahedron: "Baby, You're A Star!"

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | March 30th, 20096 comments

For this week's project, I found myself revisiting my high school geometry notes. What was a seemingly simple idea in theory turned out to be a challenging exercise in precision when put into practice. However, challenging work offers satisfying rewards.

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How to Make Button Embellishments for Shoes!

susanstars, contributor | March 22nd, 200912 comments

If you have a plain pair of shoes that need a little pick-me-up, how about adding a button rosette for a sweet and spring-y makeover? Choose two favorite buttons in coordinating colors for a super-personalized update.

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How to Turn Blah Buttons into Bodacious Buttons

Sister_Diane, contributor | March 20th, 200920 comments

If you have a lot of plain white plastic buttons in your stash and don't quite know what to do with them, why not try customizing them with paint? This tutorial shows you four methods.

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How to Make a Covered-Button Bracelet and Ring Set

susanstars, contributor | March 15th, 200920 comments

Use your favorite small prints for this easy fabric jewelry project! You can use the same one for each link as I did, or mix it up with all different patterns—it's up to you.

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How to Make Singleton Buttons

Sister_Diane, contributor | March 13th, 200934 comments

Here's another handmade button with a long history. Singleton buttons are easy to whip up and a great way to use those precious scraps of pretty fabric.

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How to Print Flowers with Flowers

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | February 9th, 200913 comments

A simple blossom is pressed into service as both ink and printing plate. This fast and easy process gives new meaning to the term "botanical print" and is a wonderful way to capture the fleeting beauty of flowers.

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Heartfelt Valentines: Fortune Cookies and Rings!

susanstars, contributor | February 8th, 20098 comments

I made up sets of felt fortune cookies and mini matching rings for my valentines this year! This is an easy and fun little project that you can customize with your favorite colors or a personalized fortune just for the lucky recipient.

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