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Making a Cloak or Cape

Whether for a costume or just keeping warm, a cape or cloak can be great. Learn how to sew your own, or try the no-sew cape method!

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Stretch Magic is one easy cord to work with and available at most craft stores in their beading sections. 96

Using Stretchy Cord for Bracelets

There is something special about making your own bracelets. Many times it seems like it just isn't simple enough for everyone to do, but that just isn't the case. One great way to make lots of great bracelets...

2 comments    jewelry bracelets jewelry making
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Free Knitting Patterns: Relax with a Project

When afternoons are too hot to do anything but sit consider working on a knitting project. Women in pioneer times did not have the option of just sitting and staring at soap operas or reading the newest Harlequin. When they wanted to take a break they worked on their sewing or fiber projects and so their families had all they needed for wintertime.

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Aprons Return to the Kitchen

Donna Reed wore an apron. Mrs. Cleaver wore an apron. All of the best t.v moms of the classic sit-coms wore aprons. Even pin-up girls wore aprons- and little else.

12 comments    home shopping cooking
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Making Multi-Strand Bracelets

Bracelets, like all great jewelry you can make, can come in a huge variety of options. You are limited only by your imagination and what you can come up with. Bead choices, material choices, and stitches can...

4 comments    bracelets beads handmade jewelry
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Learn to Sew

I frequently bump into people that tell me they sure wish they knew how to sew. Gone are the days where school's required women to take sewing classes. And a lot of men never got a chance at all. So what do...

16 comments    family fashion how-to
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BLYTHE DOLLS: Oh you beautiful Doll

I have a confession. I play with dolls. Haha, not really. But I do collect dolls. I used to collect Barbie dolls, but lost interest after a while. I am not sure why - I guess because I was looking...

23 comments    barbie dolls collectible dolls
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Make a Gypsy Skirt

Fun to wear. Many costumes call for a gypsy skirt. It's great for belly dancing, peasants, gypsy costumes, prairie looks, romantic skirts, folk dancing, pirating, and witchy wear. You can use earth tones,...

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How to Mix Patterns in Your Interior Design

Pattern is an important part of interior design. It adds texture, color, and diversity. It gives a monochromatic design depth, and adds visual cues to the most colorful and complex rooms. When you think of...

0 comments    home design interior design
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15 Minute Bracelets Anyone Can Make

Making bracelets can be fun and rewarding. They can add to your collection or make fantastic gifts for family and friends. However, in a day and age when time is always an issue it is great to have a craft...

3 comments    bracelets easy to make
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