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Category: Stuff I Make (page 17)

Crafting for the stars

Posted on: August 31, 2012 Last updated on: September 7, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
So this happened. And that bonnet he’s holding? On the far right? I made it. My dear dear friend Joanna wrote a book, talked about it on the Daily Show, and so on behalf of Mormons everywhere I made him…
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Tutorial: Crocheted Necklace

Posted on: August 17, 2012 Last updated on: September 7, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
Lion Brand issued me a challenge. Come up with a project using their new BonBons line of products, and make it something that other people would want to make for themselves. The first part wasn’t even a question. New yarn?…
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Tutorial: Flapper Inspired Skirt

Posted on: August 3, 2012 Last updated on: September 7, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
My friend Carrie took me to a fabulous little hole in the wall fabric store, and I set aside my typical thrifty self and bought a bunch of stuff just because I wanted it. The ribbon I used to make…
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Tutorial: Clay Pot Windchime

Posted on: July 27, 2012 Last updated on: January 22, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
navi-chan000 angel reese nudes I just found out my team came in third place in the Lowe’s Designer challenge I did at the Evo conference, which is pretty great, I think, since the competition was STIFF! In honor of that,…
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Tutorial: Faux Mosaic Pictureframe

Posted on: July 20, 2012 Last updated on: September 7, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
A few months ago Elmer’s sent me a big box of stuff to play with, and there was so much good stuff that even after I made my Spring Birdhouse centerpiece, I had to keep right on going. While I…
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Tutorial: Fourth of July Rosette Bouquet

Posted on: July 3, 2012 Last updated on: September 7, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
While on my trip to the dollar store that ended up with my bread basket and chain bunting, I also found some really fantastic crepe paper printed in the colors of the flag. I really love making crepe paper rosettes,…
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Tutorial: 4th of July Chain Bunting

Posted on: July 2, 2012 Last updated on: September 7, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
I had leftover handtowels from the dollar store, and a whole house left to decorate, so I kept on going with my festive crafting. I had all this fabric, so I thought about what I could sew, and thought immediately…
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Tutorial: 4th of July Bread Basket

Posted on: June 29, 2012 Last updated on: September 11, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
I’m not normally a big decorator for every little holiday. I go totally bonkers for Christmas and Halloween, and the rest of the year goes by pretty much all the same. But something is coming over me as Atti is…
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Tutorial: Tattoo Bracelet

Posted on: June 22, 2012 Last updated on: September 12, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
I have one tattoo on my back that is really meaningful to me, but I keep threatening to get more. I have one all drawn out by an artist friend for my shoulder, and I’ve wanted to get one on…
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Tutorial: Fabric Covered Buttons

Posted on: June 15, 2012 Last updated on: September 12, 2023 Written by: Reese Dixon
I have loved fabric covered buttons since I was a teenager. It’s so satisfying to get the perfect fabric wrapped smooth and tight to make the little button, but I am always losing the kits I need to make them.…
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