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How to Embellish Kneesocks

susanstars, contributor | January 10th, 2013

I love wearing kneesocks, so I thought I'd embellish a couple of my favorite pairs for fall. Here are a few ideas for fancying them up with button rosettes.

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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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Recycle Your Tin Cans into Mini-Planters!

susanstars, contributor | April 5th, 200916 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 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 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 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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Make a Button Link Necklace Three Different Ways!

susanstars, contributor | March 8th, 20099 comments

This simple necklace links the buttons of your choice in a pretty row across the center. I've made three versions here to show how easy it is to customize it with your own favorites!

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How to Make Your Own Shrink-Art Buttons

susanstars, contributor | March 1st, 200919 comments

Make up a set of custom buttons using shrink plastic! You can create any size, style, color, or design you like for these buttons, perfect for your next embellishment or jewelry project.

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How to Make Pet Photo Magnets

susanstars, contributor | February 22nd, 200913 comments

Use your favorite pet snapshots to make a fun set of glass-topped magnets for yourself or your friends!

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Pretty Pet Tags!

susanstars, contributor | February 15th, 20094 comments

Make your dog or cat a fun little shrink-art tag—just the thing to fancy up a plain collar. Decorate it with any design, initial, or word you like for a super-personalized pet charm!

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Recycle Your Tin Cans into Simple, Stylish Craft Storage!

susanstars, contributor | January 18th, 20095 comments

I decorated some plain aluminum cans from the recycling bin with strands of my favorite beads for a quick and easy storage idea—this one holds all my scissors in one handy place!

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How to Whip Up a Set of Winter Wineglass Charms

susanstars, contributor | January 11th, 20091 comment

January is the perfect month for a low-key dinner party for friends, and what could be better than a quick, easy crafty project to decorate the table? Make this set of wineglass charms for yourself or your hostess in just a few minutes!

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How to Make a Nephew-Approved Stenciled Sleepaway Pillowcase

susanstars, contributor | December 14th, 2008

I made this simple embellished pillowcase for my nephew, who's seven and just starting to head out to sleepovers with his buddies! Adapt this easy technique to personalize a gift for a guy of any age.

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Resparkle Your Old Ornaments: Round Two

susanstars, contributor | December 7th, 20081 comment

Here's another idea for embellishing a plain glass ornament that's seen better days... make it a quick little beaded "necklace" featuring a favorite charm!

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Make It: Beaded Stitch Markers!

susanstars, contributor | November 9th, 20081 comment

These fun little bead stitch markers are the perfect holiday gift for your favorite knitters. Make up a set and slip them onto a ribbon or chain for wearing as a necklace, too!

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Make It: Quick-and-Easy Flower Ornament!

susanstars, contributor | November 2nd, 20082 comments

Whip up some fun, sparkly ornaments for holiday decorating or to adorn a handmade gift for a friend. This is a perfect little instant-gratification project: Cut it, glue it, let it dry overnight, and there you go.

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How to Make a Simple Bead-on-a-Wire Necklace

susanstars, contributor | September 7th, 20083 comments

I made this simple, streamlined necklace to spotlight a single pink pearl and finished it with coordinating chain on both sides. You can make your own version to show off any favorite bead!

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