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How to Make My Very Favorite Box (of All Time!)

How to Make My Very Favorite Box (of All Time!)

Jeff_Rudell, contributor | May 11th, 200919 comments

I write a lot about craft ideas that make great gifts, but what often gets lost in such articles is that I wrap a vast majority of the gifts I give in my very favorite box of all time. Download the pattern and you'll see that it is beautiful, sturdy, versatile, and a pleasure to open. I always have one or two boxes precut and ready to use.

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Make a Picnic Basket Cover from a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern

Make a Picnic Basket Cover from a Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern

MaryRay, contributor | May 8th, 20091 comment

Here’s a way to simplify a traditional quilt pattern to fit a small project—and a hectic schedule.

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

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

susanstars, contributor | May 3rd, 20095 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 Spray-Paint Stencils Saved a Tablecloth

How Spray-Paint Stencils Saved a Tablecloth

JenniferStern, contributor | April 25th, 20096 comments

Beautiful tablecloths get stains. When the spots start to add up, use some spray paint to cover them up and transform your beautiful tablecloth into a work of art!

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How to Make a Light out of a CD Spindle

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 an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part Two

How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part Two

erika_kern, contributor | April 22nd, 200914 comments

Last week we covered blocking the quilt front using all the T-shirts you love but never wear; this week we turn that patchwork into a quilt!

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Recycle Baby Food Jars into Terrariums and Tea Kits!

Recycle Baby Food Jars into Terrariums and Tea Kits!

susanstars, contributor | April 19th, 20094 comments

Save a few empty baby food jars (or any other small glass containers) and turn them into sweet little presents for friends! I made a chai-tea kit and a teeny-tiny terrarium with mine, but the possibilities are endless.

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How to Make a Magazine Reed Box

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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How to Turn Your Glass Bottles into Modern Bud Vases

How to Turn Your Glass Bottles into Modern Bud Vases

kaytet, contributor | April 16th, 20093 comments

Dig through your recycling bin for glass bottles to make these pretty little etched vases.

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How to Crochet a Hanging Terrarium Planter

How to Crochet a Hanging Terrarium Planter

CalPatch, contributor | April 14th, 20095 comments

This simple project will put your terrarium on display without adding clutter to your table or windowsill.

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How to Make a Spring Centerpiece for the Birds

How to Make a Spring Centerpiece for the Birds

kaytet, contributor | April 9th, 20095 comments

This modern spring centerpiece brings a little bit of the outdoors in with handmade nests, fabric-covered twigs, birds, and candy eggs.

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Recycle Your Tin Cans into Mini-Planters!

Recycle Your Tin Cans into Mini-Planters!

susanstars, contributor | April 5th, 200915 comments

I'm starting a garden with some little seedlings and thought I'd transplant them into bright, pretty cans for their first few weeks. This is a super easy project, perfect for beginners like me!

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How to Create an Easy Double-Weave Spring Vase

How to Create an Easy Double-Weave Spring Vase

Tina_Hilton, contributor | April 2nd, 200910 comments

Embellish a handwoven basket with artisan yarns, insert a vase, and you have a beautiful way to display spring blooms!

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How to Throw a Button Party!

How to Throw a Button Party!

susanstars, contributor | March 29th, 20093 comments

I wanted to make some pretty button-themed treats for my book party this weekend, so I baked some button shortbread cookies and whipped up these fun button cupcake toppers, too. Here's how to make your own version any time you have something crafty to celebrate!

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How to Make Pipe-Cleaner Button Displays

How to Make Pipe-Cleaner Button Displays

leethal, contributor | March 28th, 20092 comments

Break out your childhood crafting mindset and bend some pipe cleaners into super-fun button display sculptures!

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How to Knit a Cool and Breezy Button Curtain

How to Knit a Cool and Breezy Button Curtain

Tina_Hilton, contributor | March 19th, 200917 comments

Dress up your windows to welcome the springtime breezes with an easy-to-knit yet gorgeous one-of-a-kind design.

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How to Make a Beautiful Button Pillow

How to Make a Beautiful Button Pillow

erika_kern, contributor | March 11th, 200923 comments

A bit of time, some contrasting thread, and a whole lot of vintage buttons come together to form a beautiful, modern home accessory.

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How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons

How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons

leethal, contributor | March 10th, 20098 comments

Embroidery hoops make perfect frames for vintage fabric embellished with buttons. Depending on your choice of fabric, you can get all kinds of looks with the same concept.

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Book Giveaway: The Bold and the Beautiful: Button It Up

Book Giveaway: The Bold and the Beautiful: Button It Up

MichaelaMurphy, contributor | March 8th, 200975 comments

You could win a copy of Button It Up, Susan Beal's new book, featuring 80 amazing vintage button projects!

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How to Make a Gridded Button Portrait

How to Make a Gridded Button Portrait

leethal, contributor | March 6th, 20097 comments

Use a ton of assorted buttons, lots of hot glue, and many hours of time to create a buttony masterpiece!

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