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• Natural Dyed Blanket | How to Dye with Avocados

  22-01-2020 19:02 via DIY – The Merrythought
  
  You guys! I am so excited about this project! I’m always super nervous to try out new crafting techniques – especially if it will take a few hours to know whether or not you did it right… but I finally got around to trying out natural dye & soy milk! And now all I’m thinking about it is all the different things I could dye with little patterns!
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• Potted Paper Clover Plants

  22-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, we thought we’d show you how to make a paper lucky clover plant that you’ll want to keep in your home long after the holiday. Also, thanks to our friends at Aleene’s, the project template and tutorial are free! Below you will find written instructions and a photo tutorial...
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• The Story of Our Family

  22-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  I’ve been sharing all about the history of Lovely Indeed and the winding path that got me here. But really, the most important and my most valuable story is the story of our family. It’s kind of funny, because there are some readers who have been with Lovely Indeed for so many years that you’ve […].
  
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• While wife is away on a church trip husband gives their bedroom a complete makeover

  22-01-2020 01:41 via DIY – Shareably
  This husband got some major brownie points when he gave his wife the bedroom makeover of her dreams as a surprise. While she was away leading a church youth camp, he completely transformed their bedroom and it took her breath away. Judging by her reaction, I’d say it was a huge success! When this wife...
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• MINI x HomeMade Modern pt. 3

  21-01-2020 18:29 via HomeMade Modern
  NYC and Shanghai with MINI Travel RecapI have been collaborating with MINI for the last year and recently went to the A/D/O space in Brooklyn to check out some really cool pieces of installation art and help promote the launch of the all-electric MINI.I don’t normally post non project videos but these pieces inspired a lot of ideas and I thought it would be worth sharing.MINI is doing some really creative projects to explore new ideas in design and technology and is thinking beyond automob
  
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• Printable Baby Yoda Valentines

  21-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  True story: About 50% of the time, Maggie insists that we call her Baby Yoda and that we call Ryan Mando. She is so deeply charmed by Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian, just like the rest of the world — I mean, have you seen all of the memes floating around? So when Ryan and […].
  
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• Video: Potted Paper Succulent Valentine

  20-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  Today I am showing you how to use one of our frosted paper kits to make some unique Valentine’s gifts. These paper succulent valentines are so sweet and simple to craft. Plus they will last forever! Along with our succulent kit, I also used some of our new frosted paper to make little heart markers...
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• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies – Easiest Recipe

  20-01-2020 14:15 via Remodelaholic
  These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are the best! They are packed with chocolate, super chewy and crispy – just like a good homemade cookie should be – and best of all it’s a really easy recipe that only uses simple ingredients.  Chocolate chip cookies are one of those things everyone loves. A good cookie recipe […]
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• January Member Make: Crepe Paper Satsuma Branch

  17-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  We are switching things up just a bit for our first Member Make of 2020! Instead of our usual crepe paper flower, we will be showing you how to make this gorgeous crepe paper satsuma branch featuring vibrant oranges, dark green leaves, and small white blooms. Join us live today at 11:00 a.m. PST to...
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• Last Chance to Enroll!

  17-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  Well friend, today’s the day! The day to decide whether this is finally the year that you are going to take the time that you need and deserve, to invest in yourself and in making your days incredible. Today’s the day that doors close to The Productivity Tool Kit, at 9pm Pacific time. At the […].
  
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• The Story of Lovely Indeed

  16-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  Let’s talk history, shall we? Last week, I shared some about my life as a music teacher and theatre performer. But I wanted to share what happened after all of that, once I started Lovely Indeed. I mentioned that I started it as a hobby to document our DIY wedding, but I get asked frequently […].
  
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• Felt Sweetheart Purse

  15-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  Did you know Sweethearts candy has been around since 1901? Fast-forward to 2020 and they’re still just as popular. Plus they’re the inspiration behind a few of our Valentine’s Day crafts, including this felt heart purse! Created by our designer Krista, this handsewn purse is a great intermediate craft project with three text designs to...
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• Enrollment is Closing This Friday!

  14-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  GO TO THE PRODUCTIVITY TOOL KIT Friends! 2020 is calling your name and waiting for you to get rocking. And I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t tell you that The Productivity Tool Kit literally has every single thing you need in it to help you achieve all of your goals this year! […].
  
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• Felt Anemone Flowers

  13-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  One of our favorite projects is our felt flower mobile that we made with felt anemones a few years back. Since it has been a while since we crafted our first felt anemone, we thought it was time to create a new version! Our designer Krista made these felt anemone flowers with extra petals, delicate...
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• Vegetarian Curry in 20 minutes

  13-01-2020 14:15 via Remodelaholic
  
  Make this easy vegetarian curry in a hurry — just 20 minutes to prep and cook this spicy Indian dish for a quick weeknight dinner! Have you ever had curry? It’s this Indian spicy, warm dish that’s perfect served over rice or noodles. I love curry but thought it was difficult to make. And boy, […]
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• How to Go to Disneyland On a Budget

  13-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  Last year, having Disneyland annual passes with our kiddos was the greatest ever! I’ve been an annual passholder before, but Disneyland with kids is next level. To be able to head to The Happiest Place on Earth multiple times a year is like my nirvana. But! After you buy those annual passes, you’ve gotta factor […].
  
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• Video Tutorials: Using our NEW Frosted Paper to Make Flowers

  10-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  After seven years of creating frosted paper flowers, we are so excited to announce that we now have our own frosted craft paper! Text weight frosted paper is one of my favorite materials for making flowers. And since we use this paper all the time in our studio, we thought, why not come out with...
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• Here’s how to safely correct your car if it slides on an icy road

  10-01-2020 01:31 via DIY – Shareably
  Driving on ice is extremely dangerous. It poses unique risks and challenges that even really skilled drivers wouldn’t want to encounter. To avoid the dangers of driving on ice, there are a couple of things you have to do. First is to make sure you know the weather conditions before driving. Icy roads can happen...
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• 60+ Clever ways to repurpose clothing for any season

  09-01-2020 23:34 via DIY – Shareably
  
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• DIY Dry Erase Calendar

  09-01-2020 16:50 via DIY – The Merrythought
  
  Last year we redid Lincoln’s bedroom and we’ve had quite a few questions about the dry erase calendar he has in his room. I wasn’t planning on sharing the DIY for how we turned a chalkboard calendar into this dry erase calendar because part of it was from the Target dollar spot bins, and by the time we finished his room, they weren’t available anymore. But I was recently at Target and saw that they were once again carrying these calendars in the dollar spot, so I thought
  
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• The Story of How I Got Here

  09-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  Most of the time when I tell people what I do, they ask one of two questions: how do you make money blogging, or how did you get into that line of work? I never really blame them because being a career blogger is a totally curious and sort of bizarre thing. But I’ve been […].
  
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• Mini Bathroom Makeover

  08-01-2020 19:00 via DIY – The Merrythought
  
  Got a few blog projects done while I was home visiting over the holidays so this mini bathroom makeover gets to be my first post of the new year! It honestly didn’t take very long but I hate painting so much that I just kept putting it off – even though it’s the tiniest space ever! Ha!
  If you follow along on Instagram, you may have seen me deciding between paint options – I loved Green Labyrinth by SW but we ended up going with Belmont Green by Valspar. So I taped off the
  
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• Crepe Paper Japanese Anemones

  08-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  How radiant are these crepe paper Japanese anemones? Over the years we have crafted many black and white anemones. So today we are switching it up with a new variation featuring a bright yellow-orange center. This crepe paper flower is easy for beginners and simple to cut by hand. Just download our flower pattern below...
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• Crepe Paper Japanese Anemone Flower

  08-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  How radiant are these crepe paper Japanese anemones? Over the years we have crafted many black and white anemones. So today we are switching it up with a new variation featuring a bright yellow-orange center. This crepe paper flower is easy for beginners and simple to cut by hand. Just download our flower pattern below...
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• How to Throw a Harry Potter Birthday Party

  08-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  Henry has been waiting to have a Harry Potter birthday party probably since the day after his birthday last year. I can’t tell you the excitement that this kid has had in his heart for this day! And as I was planning, I kept picturing my college-age self reading the Harry Potter books for the […].
  
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• Wrapping your car key fob in aluminum foil could help you avoid a stolen car

  08-01-2020 03:36 via DIY – Shareably
  Car thieves get more and more inventive as technology advances, with new keyless fobs around, we may have just made their job easier. Experts have confirmed that remote less car-theft is a real thing, and is on the rise. Don’t panic, we have a simple tip for you that will protect you from these signal...
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• 50 + simple things to try that will make your skin glow without makeup

  08-01-2020 01:54 via DIY – Shareably
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• A (DIY) Hanging Wall Organizer Pretty Enough to Take Pictures Of (But Still Functions Like a Champ)

  07-01-2020 13:04 via Tutorials + diy ideas – Paper and Stitch
  
  This hanging wall organizer is the perfect way to keep important items handy, but still tucked away. AND it costs less than $20 to make!  I’ve been desperately trying to get my workspace organized at home. But honestly, trying to find the balance of making that room look good, design-wise, AND truly organized has been […]
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• The Productivity Tool Kit is Open for Enrollment!

  07-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  TODAY IS THE DAY! Today we open up the doors to The Productivity Tool Kit for a new class of students, ready to help you create a life you love and get stuff done! I could wax poetic about this digital course forever, but let me cut to the chase for you because I know your time is […].
  
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• Brown Butter Pumpkin Ravioli

  06-01-2020 15:02 via Remodelaholic
  
  These vegetarian brown butter pumpkin ravioli are a perfect simple, yet elevated seasonal dinner. Pillowy ravioli served with a simple pumpkin and brown butter sauce that’s seasoned with thyme. So delicious nothing extra is needed! There’s something about this season that makes us all crave all the warm, comforting dishes. Things like soups, roasts, cookies […]
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• Felt Skunk Stuffie

  06-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  Other than our felt dove that we made in December, we have not crafted a felt animal since last summer. Plus a new year calls for a new stuffie! Designed by the Queen of Cute, Krista, this felt skunk stuffie is somewhere between a beginner and an intermediate-level craft project. So if you have made...
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• How to Make a Prize Punch Box for a Birthday Party

  06-01-2020 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  Maggie’s birthday was way back in September, but with all of the holiday content we wanted to share I never got a chance to create a tutorial on how to make a prize bunch box for a birthday party! We had an insane amount of fun with her banana-themed third birthday party. And as soon […].
  
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• 60 Brilliant backyards that will make you want to take up a DIY project

  04-01-2020 03:11 via DIY – Shareably
  
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• Happy Habits: How to Automate Your Life

  03-01-2020 17:19 via Oh Happy Day!
  We’ve been talking about setting happy habits in this post and this post. Here are a few tips that I have found to help me automate my daily life systems.1 – Meal plan and prep. I am an avid fan of meal planning and having a flexible calendar of what we are eating during the week, so it isn’t too much of a scramble when it is dinner time. I do my best to meal plan and prep on the weekends – cut up fruit and veggies, and make meals easy to assemble during the wee
  
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• 35+ Handmade Card Ideas

  03-01-2020 17:06 via Damask Love
  
  The Damask Love Write at Home collection is available in JOANN stores for a limited time. To get your creativity going, we’re sharing over THIRTY FIVE different cards you can make with this one collection! You can purchase the entire collection for less than $40 (use those coupons!!) , which means these cards ring in at less than a dollar each!
  For the “Poppin Up…” card, I used foam squares to add dimension to the pieces of toast!TIP ONE:
  Use the “cutaway” pa
  
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• 2020 Monthly Calendar Printable Set: Large Format, Desktop, and Birthday Calendars

  03-01-2020 17:00 via Remodelaholic
  
  Stay organized in style with this beautiful hand-lettered watercolor 2020 monthly calendar printable set. Includes large format printable wall calendar, 8×10 calendar, desktop calendar, and a perpetual birthday calendar.  2020 Monthly Calendar Printable Set 2020 is here and so is the update to our hand-lettered monthly calendar printable. Print a wall calendar or desk calendar […]
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• Coming Soon: GRL PWR by Damask Love

  03-01-2020 16:36 via Damask Love
  
  Third times a charm, right?! I think so! The third Damask Love paper crafting collection is coming soon to JOANN Stores and this collection is by far my proudest moment!As you know, I’m a big advocate for representation and diversity in the crafting world…so with that in mind, I was adamant that the newest Damask Love collection include women of every shade doing things that aren’t always considered “girly.” Know what I mean? Even the floral patterns in this collec
  
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• Handmade Felt Thistle Blooms

  03-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  With classic blue being the Pantone Color of the Year, we thought it was fitting to kick off 2020 with some felt blue thistle blooms. Our designer Krista has also been wanting to make more blue and purple flowers, so it worked out perfectly. Because of the details in this bloom, we recommend using a...
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• January 2020 Intention Blueprint

  03-01-2020 05:23 via Lovely Indeed
  
  Happy 2020, lovely friends! If you’re new here, welcome. If you’re coming back, glad to see you. Either way, I’m so pumped you’re here. Thanks for starting your year with me. During the last few weeks I’ve been doing some big thinking about what I wanted to do here on Lovely Indeed in 2020. What […].
  
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• Valentines Day Sayings

  02-01-2020 13:00 via C.R.A.F.T.
  
  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And if you’ve been hanging out on C.R.A.F.T. for any amount of time, you know cheesy, cute Valentine Day sayings are my favorite. There are 159 cute sayings paired with small treats. Everything from school supplies, to toy cars to candy and even wine and coffee. This comprehensive list of cute valentine […]
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• 150 Valentines Day Sayings

  02-01-2020 13:00 via C.R.A.F.T.
  
  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And if you’ve been hanging out on C.R.A.F.T. for any amount of time, you know cheesy, cute Valentine Day sayings are my favorite. There are 159 cute sayings paired with small treats. Everything from school supplies, to toy cars to candy and even wine and coffee. This comprehensive list of cute valentine […]
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• Top 10 DIYs from 2019

  01-01-2020 16:17 via DIY – Fall For DIY
  
  HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! I feel a little bit shell shocked that we’re in 2020 already. If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know that I don’t make any resolutions or goals in January. I’m still recovering mentally from the Christmas build up, so instead I use January as a wind down. I like […]
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• Mr. & Mrs. Papercut Wedding Cake Topper

  01-01-2020 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  Looking for wedding cake ideas? No matter what style you choose, one easy way to personalize your cake is with our Mr and Mrs wedding cake topper. Featuring a geometric design, a gorgeous script font, and delicate olive branches, this papercut cake topper is very easy to make with your cutting machine. The burgundy color...
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• 60 Photos of brilliant things people created with a 3D printer

  01-01-2020 00:51 via DIY – Shareably
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• Woman’s Recipe For Disinfectant Wipes Saves 75%

  31-12-2019 16:41 via DIY – Shareably
  Have you ever thought about making your cleaning supplies? If so, you’re in luck! In this awesome DIY video, this lady shows us how to make your own disinfectant wipes. It’s so much easier than you think, and it will make a huge difference in the kitchen. Cleaning supplies are also pricey, so this is...
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• Crepe Paper Flower Wedding Chair Decor

  30-12-2019 15:00 via Lia Griffith
  
  Since Christmas and New Year’s Eve are popular days to get engaged, we thought it was only fitting to share some DIY  wedding ideas! These floral wedding chair decorations are perfect for a fall or winter wedding. You can also this arrangement as inspiration and switch out the flowers or colors for a spring or...
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• Print Free Party Hats to Decorate on New Year’s Eve

  30-12-2019 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  It nearly makes me cry to look back at these photos from last New Year’s Eve! Last year, I decided on the spur of the moment to have a little NYE party and I didn’t even have a chance to share everything that we did. But I saved all the photos and finally got around […]
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• GRL PWR 2020 Coloring Page Printable Calendar

  30-12-2019 06:05 via Damask Love
  
  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Canon. All opinions are 100% mine.The coloring phenomenon is not going anywhere! For years, we’ve been using coloring books, coloring sheets, coloring apps and more to destress and relax. Damask Love is fully on board to support this trend and today’s 2020 printable calendar is one our more highly anticipated.
  A few years ago, we released our very first coloring calendar. It was a free printable calendar – but rather than stan
  
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• Holiday Hacks for your Home

  30-12-2019 05:12 via Damask Love
  
  Chances are you’ve been spending the last month…or two preparing and making your home holiday-ready! Even with all the time you’ve spent making everything perfect, there’s a good chance you’ve left a few things until the very last minute! Well, I’m here to bring you some of my favorite holiday hacks that you can use right now…or tuck them into your memory bank for next year’s festivities!It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas!When pre
  
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• Make a Sparkly New Year’s Eve Backdrop in Five Minutes

  28-12-2019 13:00 via Lovely Indeed
  
  We’re back with more from our impromptu New Year’s Eve party! I mentioned in our printable New Year’s Eve hat post that we decided to do a NYE party last year at the very last minute. And all of a sudden we were full out decorating and going for it. But the cool thing was […]
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