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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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 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
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
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
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