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Just Pay Me in Craft Supplies – DIY Iron-on Tote

I’d like to get paid in craft supplies. Well, and some money. But I spend most of that on craft supplies anyways so if we can just skip straight to the good stuff, that’d be great.   Believe it or not,...

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DIY Found Moss Terrarium

Guys. I’ve got a completely new, never-before-seen, 100% original project idea today. Just kidding, it’s a terrarium. There are like a million of those. But that doesn’t mean the internet can’t handle...

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DIY Copper Grid Votives

Are you sick of the copper trend yet? If you answered yes, I’m sorry but we can no longer be friends. For me the answer is an emphatic never. COPPER. ALL. THE. THINGS. If you aren’t done with copper...

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DIY Modern Air Plant Garland

A couple weeks ago I was suffering from some serious #jungalow envy. So naturally, I went out and bought as many plants as I could fit in my little granny-chic rolling shopping cart and arduously wheel...

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Easy DIY Gold Foil Wrapping Paper — 3 Ways

This post is sponsored by Minted, but all words/ideas/opinions are entirely my own! It’s not the thought that counts. It’s the gift wrap. Yep, I am a material girl. The holidays may be all about giving...

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DIY Painted Valentine’s Day Treat Bags

Some projects warrant a long introduction full of personal stories and witty remarks. But not this one. This one speaks for itself. Yup, I got super simple and turned these plain white bags into an...

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Back with a Tiny Bang – DIY Fresh Flower Letter Sorter

Oh hey there! I’m back from Germany! My month of family and pretzels in the old motherland was fantastic, but I’m SO excited to be back. I missed blogging and making and peanut butter and the cats and...

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DIY Winking Eye Pumpkin with Printable Template

Make your own DIY winking eye pumpkin using a free printable template. All you need is contact paper, a craft knife, and 30 minutes. Happy Halloween! The post DIY Winking Eye Pumpkin with Printable...

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Thankful For Printable to Celebrate Good Things this Thanksgiving

I’m not gonna lie, this week has been a rough. While I don’t like to use my blog as a political soapbox, I do have to say—I am extremely disheartened by the U.S. election results. It’s hard to think of...

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DIY Brass and Leather Keychain

Copper may have taken my heart, but there is still a place for brass in my DIYs. By which I mean, I couldn’t find any copper key clips and was too lazy to spray paint these so decided that brass will...

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DIY Copper Mistletoe

So one year in Germany, I visited a Christmas market and found the most beautiful bunch of fresh mistletoe. Ever since I have been obsessed. I love the wild shape, the green leaves and white berries,...

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DIY Mud Cloth Notebooks to Get Organized

I like crafts and I like DIY, but I like organization most of all. Actually given yesterday’s enthusiasm over ripping out cabinets and shelves in our entryway, DIY might be starting to win over...

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10 Creative Date Ideas (that aren’t dinner and a movie)

I’ve been trying to get me and the mister to do more for our date nights than just sit around and binge Westworld over and over. Which is totally fun, but you know, we’ve been together for NINE YEARS...

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DIY Lavender Eucalyptus Sachets

Who here is guilty of not doing any spring cleaning yet? (insert scared-hands-on-face emoji here) It’s true, I’ve barely been keeping up with regular cleaning, much less that seasonal deep sprucing...

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DIY Wire Pumpkin Cupcake Toppers

OMG you guys it’s decorative gourd season! Pumpkins have taken over and I don’t mind one bit. While I haven’t had my obligatory pumpkin spice latte yet, I did score some vegan pumpkin caramel ice cream...

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Because you can’t holiday without copper: DIY Copper Wire Hoop Ornaments

You all had to know it was coming — a copper DIY! I couldn’t have ended 2017 without just one more. These DIY copper wire hoop ornaments are even faster than yesterday’s craft — you can make one in...

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5 Minute New Year’s Eve Party Hack: DIY Cheers Champagne Flutes

Pretty sure my 2017 intention was “growth” or “focus” or something super inspirational like that. But clearly all I’ve accomplished is procrastination. That’s ok though because...

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DIY Copper Botanicals

Some of you know I’ve been slowly amassing more fake plants. Real plants too, of course, but I’m peppering in some artificials for areas where there’s not enough light. And I’m always, always looking...

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Turn your Old Leather Belts into DIY Minimal Leather Circle Earrings

Hi, I’m Marlene, and I’m perpetually two months behind. I mean really, is it August already? REALLY?? Moving on, just popping on quickly today to share another Curbly project, these DIY minimal leather...

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DIY Rattan Jewelry Organizers

Helloooooo, dear readers! Moving chaos continues here in Somerville and my sanity is rapidly dwindling. But look, I made a thing! And it’s so easy that you can make it even in the midst of a totally...

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