Fake It as You Make It Basket

At some point in my life, I saw a tutorial for how to weave a basket out of magazines. I have now tried it three times and each time I wound up insanely frustrated with a pile of intertwined garbage (and not in a good way). It did not go well. However, in my last…

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This is How We Roll: Magazine Tubes

There are tons of fun crafts you can use these magazine tubes for, such as making baskets, wall art, and picture frames. And it’s a great way to upcycle magazines, catalogs, newspapers, or junk mail. So it’s really a win-win. Added bonus: once you get the hang of it, it’s a wonderful thing to keep…

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Sticker Bows

Supplies: Stickers Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Thin cardboard Ribbons           For clip options, see Traditional Bow tutorial.

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Bottle Cap Bows

Supplies: Stickers/pictures Bottle caps Thin cardboard (such as cereal box) Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Modge Podge Ribbon (Ribbon Holder tutorial found here)            

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Pikachu Bow

Supplies: Yellow cloth or wide ribbon (I used strips of an old T-shirt) Thin black ribbon or cloth Red fabric/acrylic paint or gems Hot glue gun and glue Scissors Optional: Bottle cap Red, white, and black paint Paintbrush Modge Podge                              …

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3 Little-Effort Ways to Organize Using Tissue Boxes

Cut the top off of a tissue box and use it as a stylish way to store remotes and keep them all in one place. The beauty of this is that it comes already decorated. You can use stickers, decorative tape, or paint to cover up any unwanted logos.  To make a desk organizer, cut…

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Ribbon Vase

Supplies: Glass jar (size depends on how big your flowers are) Scissors Hot glue gun and glue Lots of ribbon!                          

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Look and Find Bottle

To make a Look and Find Bottle, all you have to do is follow the Sand Bottle Book End tutorial and then add a bunch of fun things inside to entertain a child or a bored adult.                 Ideas for items to put inside: Buttons Sequins Jewels Small…

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Sand Bottle Book Ends

This is a great way to add some color and decorations to your bookshelves.   Supplies: Decorative sand/filler Glass jar Scissors Modge Podge Paintbrush Pens/writing utensils Decorative paper Paper for quote Optional: funnel (can also just use paper)                                  …

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B.A.B.- The No-Sew Big Bow

I recently went to a baby shower and as payment for note taking, I got to keep all of the ribbons from the wrapping. So of course I had to make a hair bow with some of them.   Now for your crafting pleasure, here it is, the tutorial on how to make a big…

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