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Craft Is Not A Dirty Word

Craft over the years have developed a taboo like stigmata. As though Craftspeople were more hobbyist than artisan. Or at least that's the impression I got from art school. So here are a few to disprove this.

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How to Make Liquid Hand Soap from a bar of soap {DIY} - today I made liquid soap, out of 200g of soap it yielded 2.5 litres! It cost me £1. I'm not even kidding...didn't stop my mum pouring the first batch down the drain thinking it was soaking from the night before. Ta Ma. x

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elizabeth Sorry, sweetie. Mum's getting on a bit! Used soap this morning, it's brilliant.

How to Fix a Dried Out Sharpie..most of the time, according to this website, it is the nib that is dried out, not the ink! Soak in alcohol...worth a try! I have many a marker which has dried out, but not been thrown out. Perhaps this will fix them.

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Instead of tossing shredded heels, apply glitter! Just enough excuse to get out the glitter and go ever so slightly mad...yep, love it!

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Make Your Own Glitter

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DIY barnwood headboard

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Crepe paper flower.

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Re-purposing old board games into boxes.

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DIY felt circle pillow.

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Vintage suitcases turned shelves

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The Afton Skirt tutorial - This is so cute!

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How to make custom washi tape!

by PapertreyInk

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Bobby Pins painted with nail polish, so simple.

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how to hem and keep original hem - today's task because I could only get jeans two inchs too long yesterday!

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Sharpie on a lamp shade.

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egg basket turned sewing projects container {cute!} via Heath & the B.L.T. boys

by Heath & the B.L.T. boys

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egg carton turned sewing projects container {cute!} via Heath & the B.L.T. boys

by Heath & the B.L.T. boys

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use painters tape to keep your silicone beading straight - must remember this, I've got the bathroom and the kitchen to repair!

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peonies from coffee filters

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tea lights balanced in soup ladles...lovely lighting

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containers made of plastic bags

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Item number: 26701 The Chronicle Baskets set of 3 by Roost Chronicle Baskets add a colorful textural element to any room. Rolled newspaper is stitched together to create each unique container. Perfect for storing throws or other soft items, or as a clever recycling bin. Sold as a nested set of three. Dimensions: 15" dia x 13"-20" H

cut wine stoppers into discs & use for flooring

twine wrapped jar vases

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There's no wax, no wick used or needed. Nature's own fuel.

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flooring made from recycled leather belts.

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Bimat Tables - definitely DIYable

looks easy enough.

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Brown Paper Bag Floors.

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Victorian Settee, The Georgette

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haven't made homemade paper in years! Mine was always too chunky...but now I have a blender! I feel a messy day coming.

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Sewing bits of poetry into thrift store clothes.

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How to Fold Plastic Grocery Bags - I do this :)

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How to add elbow patches. @Louise Boyd

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Beer Bottle Cap Candles

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rustic, upcycled window frame

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tea lights on driftwood

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Recycled iMac Pet Bed

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Fall wreath made from push pins!

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WHO KNEW?!...turn glass into a mirror.

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