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Houndstooth

Inspiration Board : Houndstooth

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Over the past number of months I have been quite interested in pixelation and how to represent images as collections of neatly organized little squares – so geometrically satisfying! At the same time I have been looking at classic fabric prints and patterns and how striking they are when done on a large, graphic scale. …

Make It : Spring Forward with Cynthia Treen

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Today I’m excited to have Cynthia Treen back sharing another adorable project with us. Cynthia’s Hungarian Reindeer was a hit and I think this new project will be too. Enjoy! “With warm weather this winter in Providence, And a shiny new snow blower at rest in the shed, I have decided to let go of …

Giant Dwarf Forever Fleurs

Make It : Giant Dwarf Forever Fleurs

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Today’s guest post is brought to you by Sue Eggen of Giant Dwarf: Hello there! My name is Sue Eggen & I’m the heart & hands of Giant Dwarf, a handmade company located in Philadelphia. I draw inspiration for new designs in nature, so I spend a lot of time at my local park, just …

More Valentine's Day Cards!

Make It : More Valentine's Day Cards!

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WARNING! If you are my sweetheart, please stop reading now. A couple of years ago I started a tradition of mailing a Valentine to my honey starting February 1st, till the actual day of Valentine. Yup, 14…sent by real mail. In the past it’s been a collection of great cards I have found by talented …

A Glittery New Year

On The Web : A Glittery New Year

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I just love the way bloggers Oh Happy Day and Cupcakes & Cashmere used our glitter to achieve a level of glitz and glam in the below projects currently on the web: Wouldn’t this way of painting your nails (using Martha Stewart Crafts sterling glitter, of course!) be perfect for a New Years Eve party? …

Something's Hiding In Here Gift Wrap

Make It : Something's Hiding In Here Gift Wrap

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Our third Gift Wrap Challenge post comes from Shauna Alterio and Stephen Loidolt of Something’s Hiding in Here: Every holiday we search for a signature way to wrap our gifts for each other, family and friends. Since we’re always looking for new ways to use old things we often look to our collections for inspiration. …

Beaded Bracelets

Make It : Beaded Bracelets

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Seems we can not get enough of bracelets around here! Tomorrow on the show I am demoing how to make your own beaded wrap bracelet, and since I want to make sure people understand some of the steps, I have put together a little photo tutorial. Another easy to make bracelet for a handmade holiday …

Champagne Chairs

Make It : Champagne Chairs

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Today Joel Henriques from the popular blog Made by Joel is a guest on The Martha Stewart Show showing Martha how two pieces of wood and a little bit of imagination can create a clever doll house for a kid. While prepping for the segment, prop stylist Robert Diamond made a request for small things …