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How to Make a Multi-Photo Frame

Lee Meredith, contributor | November 22nd, 20088 comments

Holiday gift countdown: five weeks. This project should only take a few days, but you may need the extra time to find all the best photos to fill the frames!

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Crafting Memories

Jennifer Worick, contributor | November 10th, 20082 comments

So many seminal memories and trashy TV shows are indelibly linked to my creations. Or maybe that's just me.

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Portraits into Patterns into Portraits!

Erika Kern, contributor | October 29th, 20089 comments

Last week I showed you how to make your family portraits into embroidery patterns. This week I'll show you how with a little fabric paint, embroidery floss, and imagination you can turn those patterns into lovely works of art.

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Ideas for a Creepy Little Photo Book

Jeffery Rudell, contributor | October 27th, 20085 comments

Just because I'm a crafter doesn't mean I insist on making everything by hand. For me, half the fun is finding ways to use tools and technology in new and unique ways. Take for example the common photo book...

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How to Turn Your Portraits into Patterns

Erika Kern, contributor | October 22nd, 20086 comments

What a great gift idea! Family portraits become beautiful embroidery patterns with just a few simple steps. No artistic ability? No problem! It's all about tracing!

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How to Make a Custom Photo Album

Lee Meredith, contributor | October 16th, 20082 comments

Holiday gift countdown: 10 weeks. Use recycled T-shirt fabric to make an embellished cover for a photo album gift, and use this extra time to fill it with special photos, captions, and more!

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Fabric-Covered Buttons from the Flower Power Challenge

LollyChops, member | October 13th, 20088 comments

A field of pretty handmade blooms lets this member pick the perfect embellishment for any project.

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How to Make Monocolor Scrapbook, Journal, and Wrapping Papers

Wendy Sloneker, contributor | October 12th, 20081 comment

Simple techniques for taking sheets of paper from plain to pumped.

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How to Make Fringe Flower Greeting Cards

Diane Gilleland, contributor | September 26th, 20088 comments

This fun project makes great use of leftover bits of fringe and decorative paper.

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Make It: Painted Shoes

dany4bec, member | September 12th, 200817 comments

This is a pair of Vans I designed and painted for my daughter's friend. Try sprucing up an old pair of shoes using my method.

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Losing a Best Friend

Shannon Dennis, contributor | September 9th, 20084 comments

I never thought I was emotionally attached to my sewing machine. Little did I know!

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Remarkable & Memorable Secret Postcard Pocket Purse

ArtsiBitsi, member | September 6th, 2008

Over the years, my secret postcard purse has been the most popular of my designs. It features a transparent panel that allows you to change the look by inserting photos, postcards, you name it.

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Crafting Long Distance

Diane Gilleland, contributor | August 15th, 20082 comments

Two friends share their online collaboration with the world and invite other crafters to join in.

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Crafte's Inferno: Crafting For The Family

Michaela Murphy, editor | August 15th, 20089 comments

My dark journey through craft hell continues through the third circle where my great ambition to create gifts for my nearest and dearest forces me to confront my own demons.

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CraftStylish Craftathlon: The Crafting of Champions

Michaela Murphy, editor | August 14th, 2008

While the world watches Beijing in breathless wonder for the next two weeks, we invite you to celebrate the glories of DIY achievement right here on CraftStylish! Join the 2008 CraftStylish Craftathlon and share your personal best.

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How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt

Lilly Campbell, contributor | August 11th, 20087 comments

With my summer project complete I'm here to share a tutorial to help you make a T-Shirt Quilt all your own.

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Use Your Favorite Photo to Create a Unique Hand Embroidery Design

Jennifer Stern, contributor | August 6th, 20084 comments

Take a cherished picture of a family member, pet or prized flower in your garden and turn it into an embroidery design to stitch by hand!

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Impression Prints

Jeffery Rudell, contributor | August 4th, 20085 comments

When drawing an image is either not practical or not possible, and when collage simply won't do, these simple Impression Prints may be the answer to your craft challenges.

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The Stars Are Out This August on CraftStylish

Michaela Murphy, editor | August 3rd, 2008

This month sparkles with great projects to craft your way into all of these gorgeous starlit nights, terrific tutorials to boost your skill set and a guest appearance (and glittery projects) from one of the brightest DIY super-stars!

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