If  looking for a designer bag with flair, look no further that the handmade market for all bag needs. These stylish bags will take you into fall and sure to create conversation with any outfit.

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Calendula Anti-Fungal Foot Soak

by Christa Swenson August 29, 2010

Post by Christa of Discovering My Truth
Photography provided by Photography by DeLynn

The weather is getting warmer which means shorts, capris, and best of all sandals! Some women are afraid to show their feet for one reason or another. I have a simple home foot soak that will freshen up your feet in just a few [...]

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DIY Rosebud Lamp Shade

by Julie-jann August 22, 2010

by Amy Huntley of The Idea Room

I recently re-painted my daughter’s bedroom and needed to update her bedside lamp to match the new paint color.

So, I found a lampshade at the DI (a local thrift shop) for $2 and used my daughter’s original lamp base. {Her old lamp shade was pretty beat up}.

Then I used [...]

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Lovin’ Lisa Leonard

by Julie-jann August 16, 2010

It’s exciting to share with you our favorite finds at CraziBeautiful…lisa leonard designs!
My girlfriend Loralee, of Looney Tunes, introduced me to Lisa’ amazing designs! Thanks Loralee

 
Ooh…the fun keeps getting better! Visit Lisa’s site, post a comment below and next week we’ll announce the winner of our Lisa Leonard ‘Happy’ Bracelet!
 Post away! xoxo julie~jann

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Tooth Fairy Pillow

by Amy August 9, 2010

Ten years ago I made this Tooth Fairy Pillow in anticipation of my son’s first loose tooth. It took a long time for him to lose that first tooth (second grade if I remember correctly), well behind most of the kids his age. But ever since then the tooth pillow has become a prized possesion [...]

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Where Women Create

by Julie-jann August 2, 2010

Step inside the inspiring work spaces of extraordinary women, Where Women Create  magazine by creator & editor-In-Chief Jo Packham.
Whether they are artists, chefs, musicians, writers, dancers, or in businesses these women know that the process of creating is as important as what is ultimately created. Where Women Create invites you to pack your silver [...]

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Chandelier Place Mats

by karenwatson July 18, 2010

by Karen Watson of The Graphics Fairy

This is a super easy place mat project using an antique chandelier image.
The supplies you will need are:

Solid Color Fabric Place Mats – You can make your own of course, but I cheated and got mine at Ikea ( I think they were like $1.49 each!)
Iron On Transfer [...]

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Decorative Natural History ClipBoard

by karenwatson July 12, 2010

This project takes a plain vintage clipboard, and makes it into something that’s not only useful but decorative too!
The supplies you will need are:
An Old Clip Board
Mod Podge
Paint Brush
Scissors
Printable Vintage Moths image
Printable Vintage Dictionary image
You can use the dictionary page image above, if you don’t have an old one.
First print out the vintage dictionary page [...]

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Patriotic Coaster Box

by Christa Swenson July 5, 2010

by Christa Swenson

July is a month for us to reflect on our freedom as a nation.  This month is filled with parades, fireworks, carnivals, and patriotic events.  Bringing that patriotic spirit into our homes can be as simple as a quick table decoration that reminds us our freedom.  This patriotic decoration is simple to make [...]

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DIY Father’s Day Cards

by Christa Swenson June 6, 2010

by Christa Swenson

This is a simple and easy Father’s Day card that you can adjust to the materials you have on hand.
The directions below help you create this same card.

List of Materials
Cardstock:
- White 8 1/2” x 5 1/2” scored at 4 1/4”
- Blue 4”x 4 5/8”
- Navy 3 7/8” x 4 5/8”
- White scraps [...]

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