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Posted by Silke Stoddard
I don’t have many chances to make things for little girls, so when Martha came with her vintage dish towel collection and asked us to make dresses for her granddaughter with them, I was excited with the opportunity of cuteness (and if this photo doesn’t do it for you, watch this video !) Martha specifically …
Tags: Kids, sewing, vintage
Posted on May 22nd, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
I am so excited for The Great Gatsby to come out in theatres, as it reminds me of these metallic and Art Deco-inspired bookcovers I love so much. After spotting this Midori gift wrap, I knew I wanted to recreate a similar look with my own books. Materials you will need: gift wrap, ruler, pen, cutting mat, exacto knife Steps: …
Tags: craft, gift wrap, metallic, Midori, paper, tutorial
Posted on May 14th, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Laura Kaesshaefer
Today’s guest post comes from the beloved Erica over at HonestlyWTF. They’ve just launched a new site, HonestlyYUM, which is filled with mouth-watering recipes and DIY tutorials centered around food and entertaining. It’s definitely worth checking out (now!). I’ve been wanting to make my own tiered dessert stand for awhile now. However, the risk of …
Posted on May 8th, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Jodi Levine
Bubble printing is a fun kid-friendly technique using materials that you most likely already have in the house. In Good Things this month I bubble-printed paper to make tags, cards and wrapping paper. I love activities that entertain the kids while producing something useful. I think this year my kid’s grandmas will be receiving their …
Posted on May 6th, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
My apartment was gifted with many things – exposed brick, a backyard garden, lovely neighbours – but a real closet was not one of them. With a space about 2′ wide and 1′ deep, it’s more of a hiding place to stash things before people come over… I was so inspired by Marcie’s industrial-chic furniture and …
Tags: craft, industrial, pipe, project, rack, steel, tutorial
Posted on April 26th, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Silke Stoddard
The weather report says it’ll be warmer next week. As much as I’ve been moaning about not being able to wait until nicer weather arrives, I’m not prepared – I have nothing to wear. Thank god we just did this quick pattern in our May issue of Martha Stewart Living, that won’t take long to make. I …
Tags: fashion, sewing
Posted on April 8th, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Stephanie Hung
I always loved the story about a bunny who carries eggs to the homes of children the night before Easter. I’m planning to make these pocket-sized pom-pom bunnies for the little ones who will be hunting for eggs next Sunday – four, six, maybe I’ll make a whole warren. Materials you will need: yarn, small …
Tags: bunny, Easter, project, spring, yarn
Posted on March 28th, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |
Posted by Marcie McGoldrick
Michaels is currently offering a 30% coupon! Offer is valid on all Martha Stewart Glass Paint from now until March 23rd. Click here to download the US coupon and here for the Canadian Happy shopping!  …
Posted on March 26th, 2013 in Make It | direct link to this entry |