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how to create gold foil effect {a tutorial}

  If I had to choose the one question I get asked the most, in regards to my blog/Etsy shop, it’s this: “how do you create that gold foil effect in your prints/graphics?” Honestly, it’s easy, so today, I’m sharing with you how to create a faux gold foil effect in Photoshop! I’m actually going to …

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gifts for mom-make a custom photo planter {a tutorial}

Spring is in full swing, so I wanted to celebrate by creating a keepsake that’s perfect for gifts, or just to display in your own home!  This decoupage photo planter fits the bill, and is easy to create to boot. Let’s get started… Materials: Mod Podge Gloss Photos Foam Brush Ribbon Planter Plant Step 1: I started by spray …

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how to make felt bows {and turn them into a garland}

Today’s post is all about how to make felt bows! Add an alligator clip to the back to make a hair clip, or do what I did and string them together to create this sweet garland! First, gather your felt, scissors, hot glue, embroidery floss and some cardstock to create your template. I made my template …

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Make Polka Dot Canvases {a tutorial}

Canvas art is a definite obsession love of mine (see here for lots of proof of that)–it’s easy, it’s versatile, and the finished product always looks much more expensive than the price of the few materials it took to create it. Today’s canvas creations are no exception I wanted to replace the three prints we have …

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how to paint glasses {a tutorial}

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #showmetheshine #CollectiveBias Looking for an easy craft project? Try these confetti drinking glasses! They’re not only easy, but they make a great gift! I love crafting handmade gifts for friends and family, and now that spring is approaching, and …

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diy valentines {blown away by you}

Looking for easy, non-candy DIY valentines? This post is for you! Y’all. It’s barely February, and I have my five-year-old’s class valentines DONE. Be impressed, me being this on-top-of-things doesn’t happen very often. And the best part  is that I can now share my how-to (and printable) with you all! Materials: bubble sticks printable sheet …

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diy glitter gift wrap {a tutorial}

My decor and design tastes tend to err on the side of simplicity; I don’t always like a lot of bright color, flash or gloss. But sometimes, y’all, a bit of playfulness and fun feels just right, and these confetti gift wrap ideas definitely fall into that category. I took plain jane gift wrap items-kraft-wrapped …

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