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NEW Boredom Buster Kit!

June 3, 2016 By Susan 3 Comments

I have nothing against kids getting bored. In theory. Bored people have created some seriously amazing things. But in practice, as a mom, it turns into a form of torture. As soon as I sit down to get something done* they’re asking for snacks, coloring pages, cardboard boxes, trips to the pool, trips to Paris,… 

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Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: activities, boredom, buster, download, fun, ideas, kids, mom sanity, PDF, summer

Aunt Jean’s Microwave Popcorn Kit: Save Your Loved Ones from Evil Popcorn (Free Printable)

December 10, 2013 By Susan 22 Comments

Though I’m posting a holiday gift for my Aunt Jean, I’m pretty sure she doesn’t read my (or any other) crafty blog. She’s not into DIY much. Doesn’t cook. Which isn’t a problem for her, she knows how to make reservations and where the best take-out is. But while we were talking snacks over the… 

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Card Stock + Mod Podge = Ornament

December 14, 2012 By crafterhours 2 Comments

All of these ornaments were made with multiple layers of cardstock mod podged together.  See Susan’s tutorial for more information.  I cut these with my silhouette, but you could cut simple shapes by hand, or use a decorative paper punch.  I really love how the multiple layers of card stock make these ornaments look and… 

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Filed Under: DIY, holiday Tagged With: decor, DIY, gift, holiday, Mod Podge, ornament, paper, Silhouette

Feather Earrings: A Tutorial

December 10, 2012 By crafterhours 18 Comments

Earlier this year I was totally wowed by this post by Jessica Jones of How About Orange. I’m surprised it’s taken me this long to finally try it myself– I love the idea so much. Because I fail miserably at doing things the same way anyone else does, I set about making earrings with layered… 

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Filed Under: DIY, holiday, tutorial Tagged With: DIY, gift, holiday, misc crafting, paper, Silhouette, tutorial

The Lazy Girls’ Guide to Making a Ball Gown

November 15, 2012 By crafterhours 25 Comments

My husband and I went to the Marine Corps Ball this year (we’re not affiliated with the Marines in any way, but they invite lowly civilians like us, so that’s pretty nice.  It’s a fun opportunity to get really dressed up and scrape the dried-up layer off the top of your only lipstick and dig… 

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Filed Under: DIY, dress Tagged With: DIY, dress, fashion design

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