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May 1, 2008
Arts & Crafts Utility Belt
Instuctrables user xmsmoonx (Vanessa Jenkins) made a how-to for useful utility pockets you can attach to any standard belt to have your arts and crafts supplies right at hand when you need them. (Thanks, Steve!)
Posted by Becky Stern |
May 1, 2008 02:20 PM
101, Organization, Sewing |
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The Care and Storage of Rubber Stamps
Creative Kismet explains how she cares for and stores her hand-carved rubber stamps. Rubber Stamp Care & Storage
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 1, 2008 01:00 PM
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Brooch Keeper Tutorial
Michelle at Quiltingmick has a tutorial on how to make this fun brooch keeper, perfect for keeping all your cute, crafty brooches you get at craft fairs!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
May 1, 2008 10:00 AM
Organization, Sewing |
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April 29, 2008
HOW TO - Sew a Soft Camera Case
Pink Penguin shows you how to create this simple and stylish soft case to protect your camera--I like how it looks almost like a stylish clutch purse. [via]
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Apr 29, 2008 03:00 PM
Organization, Sewing |
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April 23, 2008
HOW TO - Make an Embroidery Hoop Corkboard
Decor 8 links to this tutorial by Sweet Jessie showing how to make a fabric-covered corkboard in an embroidery hoop. What a great place to pin up your crafty inspirations!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 23, 2008 03:00 PM
Green, Organization |
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IKEA Pattern Drawers
Kristy at Lower Your Presser Foot shares her discovery that IKEA's Aneboda drawers are the perfect size for organizing sewing patterns--she managed to fit 587 pattern envelopes in hers and still has room for more. A great tip if you're in need of more space in your sewing area! IKEA Pattern Drawers
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Apr 23, 2008 12:00 PM
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April 22, 2008
Recycled Water Jug Storage
Apartment Therapy just linked to this Instructable by Randofo showing how to create a shelving system using recycled 2-gallon water jugs. Recycled Water Jug Storage
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 22, 2008 07:00 PM
Organization, Recycle |
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April 14, 2008
12 Unique Business Card Holders
Tomas at The Closet Entrepreneur has a roundup of really special business card holders for making a great first impression. Many of those listed come with helpful tutorials for crafting your own unique creation.
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Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 14, 2008 02:00 PM
101, Arts, Craft Business, Organization, Paper Crafts |
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April 10, 2008
Decorative Paper IKEA Box
Apartment Therapy recently featured this eye-catching set of IKEA drawers by Karine*Imagine, who customized the whole shebang using a colorful collection of decorative papers from Hambly Screenprints.
Related:
• Decorate IKEA Units with Vintage Wallpaper
• IKEA Shower Curtain Dress
• HOW TO - Dress Up an IKEA Dresser
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 10, 2008 01:00 PM
Organization, Paper Crafts |
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April 4, 2008
HOW TO - Make a Ribbon Dispenser
Thimble points out this great Instructable showing how to make an attractive and handy ribbon dispenser box. Practical and pretty, it would be a great addition to any craft room.
Related:
Make a Ribbon Storage Box
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Apr 4, 2008 09:00 AM
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April 1, 2008
HOW TO - Sew a Checkbook Cover
Jen writes in about this tutorial for making a checkbook cover. Detailed and thorough!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 1, 2008 04:00 PM
101, Organization, Sewing |
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March 28, 2008
Portable Drawing Desk
Collin @ MAKE reports on a home-modified drawing studio briefcase with felt-lined compartments for drawing/letter writing on the go, complete with dividers that pop out to make a drawing board!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Mar 28, 2008 04:00 PM
Arts, Organization |
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March 25, 2008
Blythe Carrying Case by FofysFactory
I love these clever and colorful Blythe carrying cases made by FofysFactory. They're made from soft fabric so your doll doesn't get scratched up, and the various pockets are perfect for stashing clothes and accessories. See more pix and get more info on the FofysFactory Flickr.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 25, 2008 12:00 PM
Amigurumi and Toys, Organization |
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March 20, 2008
Use Kitchen Items to Unclutter Your Desk
DIY Maven on Curbly has a great post on how to use kitchen items to unclutter your desk. From using muffin pans for storing small items in your drawers to this fun fork wall to post up reminders and to do lists, all of the photos and ideas are just so fun to look at.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 20, 2008 08:00 AM
Home and Garden, Organization |
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March 17, 2008
HOW TO - Make an Extension Cord Cover
Gregory at Apartment Therapy LA shows us how to make this attractive cover for those wily extension cords you probably have laying about. You can whip these up with a few simple supplies like empty toilet paper rolls and wrapping paper. Cord Holder
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Mar 17, 2008 03:00 PM
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March 16, 2008
Adhesive Hold It Strips
Bluelines gives us an organizational tip that I have to try out. These Cardinal "Hold It" strips that can basically stick to any kind of paper, fabric, or entire magazines to keep them organized in a binder. It's only $5.49 for a pack of 25 strips at Shoplet.com. Where have these been all my life?! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 16, 2008 05:00 PM
Bazaar, Organization |
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March 14, 2008
Paper CD Case Template
Evie S. has made this legal-sized template for dressing up a paper CD case. I wrap CDs in recycled paper all the time, and even just the shape of this template makes it a touch classier - Link.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Mar 14, 2008 04:00 PM
Organization, Paper Crafts, Technology |
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Inside the Cuckoo Cabin
If reading about Made with Love by Hannah's backyard silkscreening shack (a.k.a. the "Cuckoo Cabin") in CRAFT: 06 got you curious about her work setup, you'll be glad to know she's posted some photos of the interior on her blog. (You can also see some of Robin Twomey's outtakes from our CRAFT shoot here.) Link.
Related:
• Blogs We Love: Knick Knacks & Ric Rac - Link.
• 99-Cent Stained Glass - Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 14, 2008 03:00 PM
Home and Garden, Organization |
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March 13, 2008
HOW TO - Make a Jewelry Organizer
Daisyjanie shows you how to turn a simple photo frame and mirror into a handy and helpful jewelry organizer. Link.
Related:
Brooch Display - Link.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Mar 13, 2008 05:00 PM
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Tomato Pincushion Shaped Pegboard
For a cute way to hang all your crafting essentials, StephaniePrice on Craftster shows you how you can turn a boring old peg board into something more designed, in this case a fun tomato pincushion! Link.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Mar 13, 2008 08:00 AM
General, Home and Garden, Organization |
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