Posts tagged: podcast


Curbly Video Podcast: How to Make Maven’s Mosaic Flower Pot

By DIY Maven

 

created on: 04/23/08

Several years ago I made a mosaic flower pot as a shower gift. Everyone at the shower went a little ga-ga over it. Their enthusiasm got me thinking. Would people actually like to learn how to make such things and pay me to teach them how to do it? Apparently so, because a few months later I was teaching the technique at several local adult education programs. Here, my fellow Curblians, is a complimentary tutorial, just for you!

 

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April 23, 2008
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Curbly Video Podcast: How to make aromatherapy 'sweets'

By DIY Maven

created on: 04/14/08

Aromatherapy 'sweets' are fun and easy to make. Great for your mom or mom-equivalent on Mother's Day or as bridal or baby shower favors, they would make a great addition to any lingerie drawer!

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 What you need:

  • a candy mold (2 bucks at Michaels)
  • acrylic craft paints and paint sealer
  • paint brush
  • 1/4" fabric ribbon
  • craft glue
  • aromatherapy oil (I used lavender oil)
  • Plaster of Paris
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April 14, 2008
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Curbly Video Podcast: Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs.

By Chrisjob

This Easter season, head to the produce aisle and dye your eggs with nature.

 

Materials

• Free-range eggs

• Alum powder (available at the supermarket in the spice aisle)

• White Vinegar

• Vegetables and spices, see step one

• Cooktop

• Saucepan

• Measuring spoons

• Wooden spoon and slotted spoon

• Vegetable oil, wax, electrical tape, leaves, stickers, etc (optional)



1). Choose which colors you’d like to dye your eggs.

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March 03, 2008
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How to Make a Girl Pirate Costume

By threadbanger

Here is how to make your own gal pirate costume, complete with tricorn hat, corset, and puffy shirt! Want more information in live-action form? Check out the video!



Materials:

an old pair of leather pants

a button down shirt

a roll of ribbon

a rotary cutter

some dental floss

a leather needle

your sewing machine

some pins

a body form (or a cooperative friend)

a bowl

scissors

 

 

Tricorn Hat:





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October 26, 2007
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Curbly Podcast Interview is Up!

By bruno

Podcast iconLast week we had a chance to talk to our friend and fellow Minnesotan Garrick Van Buren on his First Crack Podcast. You can listen to the interview online.

We talked about our reasons for starting Curbly, our process for developing the site, and some of our plans for the future. check it out!

Related: GarrickVanBuren.com 

November 27, 2006
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