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Make This: Avocado Seed Dye Tutorial

Photos and Tutorial by Christie Sommers In my last tutorial, I showed you one way to carve avocado seeds to make a pendant necklace. Today I will show you how to turn those failed attempts and carving scraps into a… Continue Reading Make This: Avocado Seed Dye Tutorial

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Make This: Easiest Handmade Book Ever

Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield I am obsessed with this book form. It is the fastest way to turn a simple sheet of paper into an 8-page book, all without gluing or sewing. Use this tutorial to whip… Continue Reading Make This: Easiest Handmade Book Ever

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Make This: Striped Screen Printed Clipboards

Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield Sometimes things just needs a little sprucing up. This time of year, when many of us try to focus on spring cleaning and organizing, I find that I need a bit of motivation.… Continue Reading Make This: Striped Screen Printed Clipboards

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Naturally Dyed Egg Tutorial

Tutorial and Photos by Christie Sommers of West Oak Design Here’s a fun little tutorial that you should be able to do for under $5… unless you use what you already have! Just about any vegetable, fruit or herb that… Continue Reading Naturally Dyed Egg Tutorial

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MAKE THIS: Printed Pinwheels for Spring!

Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved pinwheels.  This printed version of pinwheels is a perfect way to lift your spirits after months and months of winter.  Make as festive decor for… Continue Reading MAKE THIS: Printed Pinwheels for Spring!

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Christie’s Hand Stitched Bowl Tutorial

Photos + Tutorial by Christie Sommers You will need: -cotton clothesline -quilting needle (you can use a regular sewing needle with a thimble but a larger quilting needle is best for passing through the thick clothesline) -embroidery thread, yarn, or… Continue Reading Christie’s Hand Stitched Bowl Tutorial

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Bonnie’s Inspirational Wall Hanging

Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield Sometimes everyone needs a little pick-me-up, especially in the studio or office, where it’s easy to get overwhelmed with projects and deadlines.  These simple inspirational wall hangings combine the magic of masking fluid… Continue Reading Bonnie’s Inspirational Wall Hanging

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Bonnie’s Insta-Notebook Tutorial

Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield If you’re like me, you can never have too many notebooks.  Small notebooks are especially helpful for on-the-go notetaking or making quick grocery lists.  Here’s a quick Japanese-stab binding technique that will get… Continue Reading Bonnie’s Insta-Notebook Tutorial

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Christie’s Spaghetti Scarf Tutorial

by Christie Sommers of West Oak Design This is a nice little project to use up scrap jersey knit fabric or an old t-shirt. You will need: *scissors OR (a rotary cutter, straight edge, & cutting mat) *A “tube” of… Continue Reading Christie’s Spaghetti Scarf Tutorial

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Bonnie’s Pop Up Valentine Tutorial

  Photos + Tutorial by Bonnie Kaye Whitfield With Valentine’s Day just a couple weeks away, you might be itching to design some handmade cards for your special valentine(s).  This tutorial will show you how to create a pop-up text… Continue Reading Bonnie’s Pop Up Valentine Tutorial

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