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Tutorial: Christmas Snow Globe Ornament
I've been wanting to make a Christmas snow globe ever since I started carrying these clear glass ball ornaments in the shop! This design was inspired by a 1950s German ornament that I once saw ...
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Tutorial: Cute Snowman Decorations
These cute snowman decorations couldn't be simpler to make, and they are so darn adorable! Their bodies are spun cotton, and they have little bump chenille arms, plastic hats, and each one holds...
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Tutorial: Easy Witch Hat Headband
Here's an easy witch hat headband that you can make in a jiffy just before a Halloween party. It's super cute, too! I was invited to a festive fall Witches' Tea Party this weekend, and needed t...
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Tutorial: DIY Concrete Flowers
This tutorial is from a few years ago, but it's a goodie! These concrete flowers are inexpensive to make, and look stunning when they're done. They look like carved stone, and are really elega...
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1920s Style Paper Mache Halloween Pumpkins
I love the old paper mache Halloween pumpkins that were made in Germany back in the 1920s and 30s. They were made of pressed paper pulp that was put into molds, dried, and then painted in vivid...
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Painted Paper Mache Halloween Cat
Make a painted paper mache Halloween cat to guard your candy stash! This 1920s style kitty has a folky face, and a charming ruffle of crepe paper around his neck in classic orange and black. I...
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Tutorial: Halloween Candy Corn Trees
These Halloween candy corn trees are so simple to make, and look so *sweet* on a windowsill or mantel. This is a really easy Halloween craft, and would be a great rainy day activity for kids. A...
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Tutorial: Miniature Spun Cotton Fruit Craft Project
Make your own tiny spun cotton fruit! I'm sharing techniques for making a pineapple, pears, strawberries, plums, oranges, and cherries in this fun fruit craft project. I've been wanting do a fru...
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Paper Mache Easter Egg Diorama
So I kind of feel like this is the year of the diorama. I'm pretty much obsessed with them at this point. This paper mache Easter egg diorama would make such a lovely display on a side table or bu...
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Tutorial: Spun Cotton Quail Eggs
I love the look of quail eggs, and I love all things made of spun cotton, so here I'm combining the two! These spun cotton quail eggs would make the most wonderful spring decorations. They would b...
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These adorable retro spun cotton birds were inspired by some Christmas ornaments that were made in Japan in the 1950s. I've sold a bunch of them, and they often came in blue, teal, and white. Th...
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Tutorial: Make Giant Paper Flowers
Back when my Storybook Rose tutorial went viral, I started experimenting with different materials for flower-making. I found that the same rose technique could easily be scaled up, and so I start...
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DIY Advent Wreath with Painted Rocks
This is a really simple and rustic DIY advent wreath centerpiece, and it costs next to nothing to make. You'll need a good assortment of rocks, and smooth ones work the best. Beach stones or riv...
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How to Make Spun Cotton Mushrooms
Here's a great way of making whimsical antique-style spun cotton mushrooms with loops for hanging up as ornaments. These would look adorable on a woodland Christmas tree, and make super unique gif...
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Paper Oak Leaves and Acorns Tutorial
For this year's fall decorations I wanted to expand on the style of my Paper Bag Pumpkins with their muted colors and rustic, crinkly texture. I'm really on a Kraft paper kick right now. I love ...
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Tutorial: Paper Pumpkin Luminary Halloween Decorations
During the daytime, these paper bag pumpkin luminaries make great halloween decorations with their neutral colors and rustic textures. At night though, they take on a whole different look, flicke...
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Tutorial: 5 Minute, No-Sew Lace Lavender Sachets
For this project I'm using vintage lace trim to create simple lavender sachets. You can also use lace fabric cut into strips. It's a good opportunity to use scraps and remnants of things you hav...
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Tutorial: Deer Diorama Ornament
These vintage-inspired Christmas ornaments are just the sweetest little treasures! You can collect all kinds of miniatures to put inside and craft your little worlds. I make some with little spun...
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Tutorial - Glowing Crepe Paper Waterlily Luminaries
This is a tutorial I originally produced for 100 Layer Cake, which you can view here. These waterlily luminaries are a real showstopper! Great decoration for dinner parties or outdoor events. De...
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Tutorial: Plaster Fairy Mushroom Picks
It seems that so many amazing crafts originated in Germany. These plaster fairy mushroom picks were inspired by some vintage German-made ones, and would make great embellishments for lots of proj...
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Paper Flower Tutorial: Storybook Paper Roses
I originally did this tutorial for 100LayerCake.com, and it remains one of my favorite projects. Here I'll share the original post, plus some extra photos and details about how I make paper roses...
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Tutorial: Crepe Paper Easter Baskets
Lovely crepe paper Easter baskets! These frilly pails look lovely grouped together for a centerpiece, and make sweet packages for gifts. Imagine walking into work and seeing one of these on your d...
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