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{friday five} valentine diy projects

February 1, 2013

Valentine DIY roundup // stuff steph does

Happy Friday! and err, happy February?!  When did that happen? I think 2013 is already moving too fast, and now we’re 1/12 of the way through already. I’m usually not a fan of February, even though it’s the shortest month of the year, day after day of clouds and winter weather make the month drag on for an eternity.

However, since starting this blog I’ve been exceptionally more enthusiastic about this month and especially the holiday that falls right smack dab in the middle of it. I’ve even posted not one, not two, but three Valentine DIY projects and now I’m bringing you a round up 5 more that I find particularly awesome.

[1] You will look TOTES awesome carrying around this hand-printed heart tote bag via Crafts Unleashed

[2] I love this geometric printable wrapping paper from minieco

[3] Make your Valentine a more practical gift this year with this heart headphone cord wrap from Idlewife

[4] Such a cute, simple ring from A Few Good Things

[5] Oleander and Palm made a simple geometric heart that is just divine.

oh, and just in case you’ve missed my Valentine projects here are those links:

That’s all for today! Enjoy this first February weekend and happy, happy Friday 🙂

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valentine bow tie dog collar

January 29, 2013

diy valentine bow ties // stuff steph does

 

Bow ties sure are trendy right now. And Lucy is one dog that makes sure to keep up with the trends, especially around Valentine’s Day. Last year she donned a heart sweater that I think may be even more in style this year than it was last year. If you want your dog to be trendy keep on reading for this easy bow tie collar tutorial. Continue Reading…

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Valentine Sequin Candles

January 23, 2013

valentine sequin candles diy // stuff steph does

Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, you should seriously consider making these candles. They are sparkly, adorable, and so simple to make. I’ve been seeing heart things adorned to sweater sleeves, pillows, even (ahem) hand warmers. So why not put them on candles too?

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Adventures in Thrifting

January 22, 2013

adventures in thrifting

The week really did start yesterday for me. I did not get MLK Jr. Day off, and I had intended on having this post up for you bright and early to start the week, but alas, by the time I got up to it on my check list it was 11:15 Sunday night and I still had to fold laundry!

Stupid Laundry.

Anyway, I went thrifting this weekend. Like major thrifting. My super-crafter mother makes and sells mittens from wool sweaters and sport coats and has currently exhausted the Toledo thrift market of such goods initiating the broadening of the thrifting radius down to Central Ohio. After a few hours we came back with a trunk load (totally serious) of sweaters–soon to be made into fabulous woolen mittens a la these, but better/warmer/more awesome.

In the midst of sweater hunting I snagged a few great finds for myself for next to nothing. A disclaimer on the book: I haven’t a clue what it’s about, but the pages have red edges which is cool, and its going to be a part of a DIY in the near future, so be on the lookout. The bag and top are just cute and I couldn’t pass them up.

Have you found any treasures on any recent thrifting adventures?

 

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{make stuff} DIY Valentine Hand Warmers

January 17, 2013

DIY Valentine Hand Wamers

B and I keep the house pretty cold. OK, really cold. The house is old and the walls are probably hollow, so that means that we either fork out a ton for a heating bill, or stay covered in sweaters and blankets during the winter months. We choose the latter, but that means cold hands. If you (or your Valentine) suffer from cold hands this winter, head on over to Petit Elefant where I show you how to make some adorable hand wamers! click here for the full tutorial.