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Roundup: 5 Ways to Decorate with Washi Tape!

By: Capreek Mar 30, 2012

created at: 03/30/2012

Ahh, washi tape.  The craft-o-sphere's wunderkind!  This seemingly all-purpose material can be found gracing the surfaces of everything from Easter eggs to vases and now... walls!  Check out a few of our favorite unexpected decorative uses for this craft supply… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a DIY Leather Bowl from Scraps!

By: Capreek Mar 29, 2012

created at: 03/29/2012

If you've seen those leather scrap bundles at your local craft store and have wondered what to do with them, wonder no more!  We've got a simple afternoon DIY project that will add a touch of rustic charm to your decor -- for… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 12 Unique and Modern DIY Easter Egg Ideas!

By: Capreek Mar 28, 2012

created at: 03/28/2012

Fluffy pastel bunnies and plastic grass be gone!  We're celebrating Easter with some modern flair this year, starting with everyone's favorite activity: dyeing Easter eggs!  Here are 12 totally unique techniques that will have you foregoing the grocery store kits and celebrating the season with egg-streme… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Chevron-Patterned Reclaimed Wood Planter Box!

By: Capreek Mar 27, 2012

created at: 03/27/2012

I spotted this  a w e s o m e  reclaimed wood planter box idea on Pinterest today (Are you following us? We're pinning like mad!) and I couldn't wait another second to share… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 12 Brilliant Craft Room Organization and Storage Ideas!

By: Capreek Mar 26, 2012

created at: 03/26/2012

I don't know about you, but my craft supplies tend to find themselves shoved into boxes and bins without any rhyme or reason.  One of the items on my ever-growing list of things to do is to tackle this organizational mess.  I mean, it's utter chaos!  Applying a few (or all) of these brilliant craft room storage ideas would definitely be a step in the right direction.  If your craft supply situation is similar, read… Continue Reading

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Make It: Easy Hand-Printed DIY Tea Towels!

By: Capreek Mar 26, 2012

created at: 03/26/2012

Tea towels get a lot of love here on Curbly and for good reason: they're awesome.  From modern to hand-stamped to tasseled, we've never seen a tea towel we didn't like... and these hand-printed polka dot towels are no… Continue Reading

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How to Make Macarons: Three Tasty Ways!

By: Capreek Mar 23, 2012

created at: 03/22/2012

Wow... drool-inducing, right??  I've always wanted to learn how to make macarons and this tutorial has not one, but three different flavors: pumpkin, pear, and apple.  That's a flavor explosion,… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 7 Stunning Laundry Room Makeovers!

By: Capreek Mar 22, 2012

created at: 03/22/2012

I don't know about you, but my laundry room is a black hole in which I spend as little time as possible.  It's dark, tiny, and dank... in other words, the complete opposite of all these awesome laundry room makeovers.  If you're in a similar boat and looking for some serious inspiration, check out these before and… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Confetti-Sprinkled Linen Napkins!

By: Capreek Mar 21, 2012

created at: 03/21/2012

Okay, you guys.  Here's my plan.  We're going to make a bunch of those twine garden lights (in lots of pretty, spring-y colors), and then we're going to make a bunch of these awesome confetti napkins.  And then?  Then we're going to throw ourselves a big ol' garden party!  Sound… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a Modern Leaning Shelf!

By: Capreek Mar 20, 2012

created at: 03/20/2012

Before you spring for the (hollow laminate) version of this leaning shelf from one of those pricey catalogs, consider making a quick trip to your hardware store instead!  You'll save money AND get a better quality product:… Continue Reading

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