Category Archives: Tutorials

Rustic Jute Pears Tutorial

Posted on October 17, 2011 by canadianblonde

Ok, I admit, styrofoam is starting to be a good friend of mine.  I bought soooo many for my Yarn Ball Wreath, that I had to figure out how to use these things up! MATERIALS:stryofoam balls in varying sizesgluejute twinetoothpickstwig COST: … Continue reading →

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Framed Pincushions

Posted on October 14, 2011 by canadianblonde

Again, while browsing around Pinterest, I found some adorable little framed pincushions, so I made my own.  Luckily my mother has a tonne of old frames sitting in a box in the basement.  So I brought out my favorite lime … Continue reading →

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Argyle Wreath Tutorial

Posted on October 12, 2011 by canadianblonde

Yet again, I got more ideas from Pinterest.  I loved an argyle wreath that I found on there.  So I made one.  It wasn’t too difficult either. MATERIALS:styrofoam wreath (the smooth white ones are the best)about 1/2 skein yarn in base … Continue reading →

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DIY Upholstered Headboard Tutorial

Posted on October 10, 2011 by canadianblonde

I have been wildly addicted to nailhead furniture design for a long time.  When I had to pcik out all teh furniture for the family cottage after a flood, almsot everytime I saw nailheads, I HAD to get that piece … Continue reading →

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Yarn Ball Wreaths

Posted on October 4, 2011 by canadianblonde

I have gotten completely addicted to Pinterest lately.  That is where I found this beauty. I immediately thought of my sister, the knitter, and told her we were going to make some wreaths.  She brought over here baskets of yarns.  … Continue reading →

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Coach Lantern Revamp

Posted on September 23, 2011 by canadianblonde

You know when you were growing up, there were always things about your parents house that you hated?  These were mine! We have these all over the front and back porch, and I always hated the 70′s orange glass in … Continue reading →

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Dynamic Cake Stands

Posted on August 30, 2011 by canadianblonde

I love seeing some fellow craft bloggers, and the cake stands they make from dollar store items.  I thought I would make my own, but of course, since Canadian Dollar Stores totally rock, I found REALLY cool items to make … Continue reading →

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Glitter Glass Magnets and Pins

Posted on June 24, 2011 by canadianblonde

After my magnet binge, I also tried to think of a few different ways to make some magnets.  This time I used glitter instead of scrapbooking papers and fabrics.  I also used the small 3/4″ glass beads. First, put a … Continue reading →

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A 50th Birthday Party

Posted on June 21, 2011 by canadianblonde

On June 12th was my husbands 50th birthday, so I give you a birthday decor article! This is also an homage to Canadian Dollar Stores! I first designed a banner for the party. But without a theme in mind, it … Continue reading →

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Scavenger Hunt Treasure Jar

Posted on April 4, 2011 by canadianblonde

A few months ago, we had a little holiday craft sale at our office.  One of the girls brought this jar to sell.  A super cheap and easy idea for keeping kids entertained, or even moreso for adults!  This would be … Continue reading →

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