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Tag Archives: DIY
Making the Pinball Machine Costume
It has become our tradition of sorts to make costumes that light up and have a coin-operated or vending machine theme. In years past, we have made a a candy machine, a jukebox and a fortune teller. This Halloween was … Continue reading
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Posted in Halloween, Holiday
Tagged arcade, bowling, cardboard, costume, DIY, electric, Halloween, handmade, holiday, Joe Williams, kid, LED, Philadelphia, pinball, retro, Tina Garceau, U-Haul
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Pinball Wizard
This year’s exploration of coin operated machinery – a bowling themed pinball machine. Happy Halloween everyone!!!
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Posted in Halloween, Holiday
Tagged bowling, coin operated Halloween costume, craft, DIY, Halloween costume, handmade, pinball machine
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Homemade Laundry Detergent
I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for a couple of years now. I found the recipe for it on Modcottage – a site that sadly rode off into the sunset – so I thought I’d share. Making your own … Continue reading
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Posted in DIY, News
Tagged borax, DIY, Fels-Naptha, homemade laundry detergent, Oxy-Clean, washing soda
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Long Distance From Mars
I had a balsa wood box lying around in my studio decided to decorate the lid with this image of what I like to call “Spock and Madonna’s love child”.
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Bacon Bow Tie
My experimentation with digital grounds continues! I thought it would be fun to make a bow tie out of fabric I created, specifically a bacon bow tie.
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Summer Bag
This was going to be a tutorial, but truth be told, it’s been a crazy week around here. Crazy with a capital “C”! Basically, this is an altered version of the zippered pouch, but with pockets and a strap. I needed … Continue reading
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Posted in News, Sewing
Tagged craft, custom bags, Denyse Schmidt, DIY, Flea Market Fancy
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Checkbook Cover
Why use a plastic, bank issued, checkbook cover when you can make your own custom cover in no time!
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Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged checkbook cover tutorial, crafts, DIY, Ms. Moneybags, printing on fabric
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How To Sew An iPod Case – Part Deux
Father’s Day is right around the corner so I thought I’d do another iPod case tutorial, but this time one that attaches to a belt. I added the record player to give it a retro touch, coating the fabric with … Continue reading
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Posted in Crafts, News, Sewing
Tagged Apple, crafts, designer, device, digital grounds, DIY, fabric, Fathers Day, gadget, gizmo, iPod, iPod pouch, iPod Touch, MP3 player, portable, record player, style, tunes, vintage clipart
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How To Sew A Camera Pouch
I never leave the house without two things – red lipstick and my point and shoot. I recently acquired a new camera, which was smaller than my old one and it’s case was too bulky for my bag. I decided … Continue reading
