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How to Make Pipe-Cleaner Button Displays

Lee Meredith, contributor | March 28th, 20092 comments

Break out your childhood crafting mindset and bend some pipe cleaners into super-fun button display sculptures!

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Crafting with VHS Tapes

Diane Gilleland, contributor | March 27th, 200941 comments

You'd be surprised by the number of things you can do with an old videotape! I made bookends, gift wrap, jewelry, flowers, and a notebook.

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How to Knit a Cool and Breezy Button Curtain

Tina Hilton, contributor | March 19th, 200916 comments

Dress up your windows to welcome the springtime breezes with an easy-to-knit yet gorgeous one-of-a-kind design.

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How to Make a Beautiful Button Pillow

Erika Kern, contributor | March 11th, 200919 comments

A bit of time, some contrasting thread, and a whole lot of vintage buttons come together to form a beautiful, modern home accessory.

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How to Make Wall Art with Vintage Fabric and Buttons

Lee Meredith, contributor | March 10th, 20096 comments

Embroidery hoops make perfect frames for vintage fabric embellished with buttons. Depending on your choice of fabric, you can get all kinds of looks with the same concept.

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Book Giveaway: The Bold and the Beautiful: Button It Up

Michaela Murphy, contributor | March 8th, 200974 comments

You could win a copy of Button It Up, Susan Beal's new book, featuring 80 amazing vintage button projects!

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How to Make a Gridded Button Portrait

Lee Meredith, contributor | March 6th, 20097 comments

Use a ton of assorted buttons, lots of hot glue, and many hours of time to create a buttony masterpiece!

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How to Make a Pearly Box Fit for a Queen (or King!)

Erika Kern, contributor | March 4th, 20097 comments

London's Pearlies inspire this box that's so easy to make you won't Adam and Eve it!

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How to Embellish a Frame: Starring Kayte Terry on Etsy

Michaela Murphy, contributor | March 3rd, 20092 comments

It's How-to Tuesday on Etsy, and this week's awesome video stars CraftStylish blogger Kayte Terry and her terrific picture-perfect embellishment project. Check it out here.

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How to Turn a Photo of Your Pet into a Thread Painting

Jennifer Stern, contributor | February 28th, 20093 comments

Use a light box to trace the details of a photo of your pet, then let the fun begin. Drop the feed dogs on your sewing machine and play with different shades of thread as you fill in the picture with free-motion stitching—you'll be surprised how easy it is!

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How to Make an Embossed Photo Frame for Your Pet

Diane Gilleland, contributor | February 27th, 20095 comments

Here's a lovely way to display a photo of a beloved pet who isn't with you anymore: a handmade embossed metal frame.

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How to Make a Stylish Sofa Cover

Erika Kern, contributor | February 25th, 20093 comments

Got a dog or cat who likes to sit on your couch? Here's a throw that allows you to protect your sofa AND cuddle with your friend.

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How to Make an Egg Dish

Jeffery Rudell, contributor | February 23rd, 200915 comments

Using paper in inventive ways is only half the job of a serious paper artist. The other half is learning to use nonpulp materials as if they were paper and then exploiting the possibilities.

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How to Make Pet Photo Magnets

Susan Beal, contributor | February 22nd, 200912 comments

Use your favorite pet snapshots to make a fun set of glass-topped magnets for yourself or your friends!

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How to Make a Kitty Litter Rug

Lee Meredith, contributor | February 21st, 20091 comment

Use a towel to make a cute and colorful mini-rug to keep litter trails off the floor and make for easier kitty cleanup!

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How to Make a "Hot Dog" Draft Stop for Your Front Door

Jennifer Stern, contributor | February 21st, 20095 comments

Baby, it's cold outside, so keep the heat in with this cute draft stop. Fill it with something weighty like rice to prevent drafts from sneaking in under the door. They look great on a drafty windowsill, too!

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How to Make a Pet Food Tray, Embellished with Duct Tape

Diane Gilleland, contributor | February 20th, 20098 comments

Make your pet a customized place for food and water bowls—one that's waterproof and tough as nails—with good old duct tape.

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How to Decoupage a Tray

Jeffery Rudell, contributor | February 16th, 20098 comments

A simple paper technique (with a fancy French name) helps turn inexpensive objects into a luxurious, one-of-a-kind objet d'art. Our paper guy shows you how to dress up your home accessories without breaking the bank.

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How to Make a Cat Castle and Scratching Post

Lee Meredith, contributor | February 14th, 20092 comments

Build a multiroom kitty castle and a big scratching post for your cat with all recycled materials!

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How to Make a Mosaic Tile Portrait of Your Pet

Jennifer Stern, contributor | February 14th, 20094 comments

Try something new with your photos...copy them onto Inkjet Fabric Sheets and cut them up! You'll be amazed at what you can come up with when you put them back together!

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