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How to Make a DIY Custom Instagram iPad Cover
Boo and I made this iPad cover highlighting some of our favorite Instagram photos from the last year. Wouldn’t this make a great holiday gift for family members? You can have custom iPad covers made...
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Free Vintage Label Silhouette Sticker Download
I made these little illustrated doodle labels to label my office supplies with. You can download all three templates (plain, lined and with editable text) at the bottom of the post! The templates...
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Carving Rocks with a Dremel
There is something very gratifying about carving into a rock. This project was kind of therapeutic. I was thinking I’d carve some words into rocks and maybe start leaving them around Palm Desert to...
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Making Mementos and Jewelry With Coins
Note: A quick note before I get a gazillion comments….it’s not illegal to alter coins….as long as you never try to spend them again. I checked with the treasury department. I might be breaking some...
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Christmas Nativity Peg Dolls and Download
Boo’s Box o’ Princesses and BOYville dolls were such a big hit last Christmas that I decided to commission my friend Stephanie Corfee to make a Christmas Nativity version! I spent the last few days...
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How To Make Resin Pendants
Here’s a fun, easy way to make resin jewelry without the scary chemical mixing! First I bought these silver plated bezels: Here’s the 1/2 inch size: Today I filled them with nonpareil “sprinkles”...
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DIY Halloween Trick or Treat Bags | a Free Printable
Planning for Halloween at the last minute? These Halloween Trick or Treat graphics are great for trick or treat totes, favor bags and even t-shirts. The free printable is available for download at...
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Make A Wine Barrel Inspired Tray
I wanted to make something handmade and personal for my friends’ wedding recently and I decided on an oversized wine barrel inspired tray. I used a precut wood table top from the hardward store. They...
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The Gift of Art (DIY Art Box and Free Artwork Download)
So I was thinking about what I would have loved to get as a gift as a kid…..and this art box is definitely something I would have been overjoyed about. Actually, I’m STILL overjoyed when I get art...
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Turning Old Books and Papers into Doilies
I recently had the chance to try out a new product that Martha Stewart Crafts is introducing…..the Circle Edge Punch! I knew exactly what I’d do with it the second I got it. I have so many old...
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Glue Gun Cabochons
Do you have any of these little silicon molds that you use with resin and clay? The one below is one of my favorites…. (Check out the cute bows, or stars, or letters!) I don’t always have enough...
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DIY Journal Ideas
I love making journals……here are a few I’ve made recently: A simple stamped journal: I used an inexpensive sketchbook journal from Michael’s and used foam stamps with white ink: Stamp and allow...
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The Gift of Journaling (DIY Journal Kit and Artwork Download)
I wanted to do a version of the DIY Art Kit but for a “journal” version so that it could be used for gifts. My artist friend Stephanie Corfee was so helpful in making the free artwork download for...
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Yearly Photo Book Ideas
In addition to our yearly family photo albums, I make a photo book for Boo stocked full of memories. I just finished 2011: My method/thoughts on photo books: 1. I complete the books about 10 months...
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Personalized Name Art (and Animal Print Download)
I haven’t made one of these in a while! I just finished this “Courtney” painting for my niece for Christmas: Here is Boo’s original one I made with a Peter Rabbit inspired theme: They aren’t...
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How To Make Velcro Ribbon Belts
These little belts are easy to make and great for kids because of the velcro closure. Each belt costs about $2.00 in supplies. I started with 1″ webbing: And cute 1″ themed ribbon: For guidance, a...
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Chalkboard Necklaces (With Chalkboard Download)
These little chalkboard necklaces are easy to make. There are a few different ways to make them depending on what kind of bezel or pendant you decide to use: I made one of the necklaces using just...
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How to Make Simple DVD Labels and Case Covers (with free templates)
A follow up to my last home movie post….this is how I label all my home movie DVDs. I print them all in black and white so that they all look the same and use the same template over and over:...
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How to Make a Doll Sized Salon Cape
This morning was Boo’s 6th birthday party! Before I do the big reveal, I’ll be posting about a few of the things I made for the party. Here’s the first…..salon capes to fit American Girl or other...
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A Beauty Salon Glam Birthday Party with Mini Doll Salon
I can’t believe Boo is six years old!!! First off, I want to put a disclaimer on this post to admit that this party is just a little over the top. I’m not really a party planner…..I don’t...
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How to Make Photo Pillows
These might look familiar. I’ve made them before….but I made a few more. I love making photos into pillows, sachets, paperweights….they make perfect gifts….and I even use them as pattern weights....
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
1. Ring from The Vintage Pearl 2. Sunglasses from Ruche 3. Personalized Phone Cover from Tiny Prints 4. Mossimo Sandal from Target 5. Portrait Notepad from Pinhole Press 6. Dress from Ruche 7....
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Lil Blue Box for the Photographer Mom
The Lil Blue Boxes are filled with my favorite things! I’ve assembled this set especially for the photographer mom…..ships in time for Mother’s Day! The box includes these Hand Printed Vintage Camera...
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Handmade Baby Gift Ideas
Want to make something special for an upcoming baby shower gift? Here are 10 handmade baby gift ideas that are sure to impress the parents to be. [See image gallery at www.lilblueboo.com]...
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DIY Subway Art Pillows
I’ve been doing some redecorating recently. I’m taking photos as I go so I can share the before and after with you. I’m going from beige/beige/beige to grey/white/black…..crazy right? Ha. My...
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