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Wednesday May 2, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSo, you're not exactly a cleverly crafty individual? Maybe you're arts and crafts track record is less than stellar. And yes, maybe your idea of DIY is opening the phone book and calling an interior decorating (because, hey, you did technically do that yourself, didn't you?). That's okay, because I have the perfect fool proof crafting ingredient: chalkboard paint.
Chalkboard...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday April 27, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI collect DIY tips and tricks like they're nail polishes. If you've ever seen my nail polish collection, you know I mean serious business here. If there is a way to make life even just a little bit easier, I'm all over it. Whether it's an ingenious new way to use a straw or a new use for an every day forgotten object, these clever tips and tricks can help improve your life...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday April 12, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basBeing the crafty chick that I am, I love to check out crafting blogs, stores and even books for ideas and inspiration. I started hearing about Washi Tape around the blogosphere and had to check out it out for myself. Washi Tape is a decorative, Japanese masking tape that been gaining popularity because of how multi-purpose it is. In fact, just check out this gallery of...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday April 10, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI'm always on the lookout for ways to do anything on the cheap and easy. When whatever I am creating is not only cheap, fast and simple but also environmentally friendly, well then, that's what I call the jackpot! Lately, I've been scouring the internet for ideas on how to make an eco-friendly household cleaner and I came across this gem from blog Homemade Mamas that was...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday April 6, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI've said this before but I am a big fan of Easter. Well, actually I am a big fan of Cadbury Creme Eggs but those come out at Easter which means, in turn, I am a very big fan of Easter. I love all the preparation that goes into Easter, the decorating, the food and of course, the chocolate! I rounded up some of the best, most creative ideas I could find for this Easter season, but the fabulous...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday April 4, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEaster is one of my favourite holidays, I think it's because there is so much fun decorating and preparation that goes into it. There's the Easter dinner with the family to cook, the chocolate to buy and of course, the eggs to dye! No matter how old I get, this will forever be one of my favourite things. Recently, while browing the internet, I came across a neat little trick for a new way...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday March 28, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas"Rubber Ducky, you're the one, you make bath time so much fun!"
Know what else makes bath time tons of fun? Bathtub soap paint! Using just soap, water and a bit of dye, I'm going to show you how to make a "paint" that kids can use to actually draw on the bath tub walls and they'll get clean while doing it! You may have seen this soap paint before in stores but did you know how...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday March 27, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWho doesn't love a little jiggly Jell-O in their life? It's delicious to eat but how about using it as a lip stain?
I'd actually heard about using Jell-O powder as a hair dye before, it was especially popular when I was in elementary school before we were allowed to try out any real hair dyes. However, as a lip stain? I found out about this tip on this blog, where it was actually...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday March 22, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe've all been there, whether your acne is hormonal, persistent or an angry red spot here and there, acne isn't fun. However, it keeps showing up like those elementary school photos when I decided a bob was a good idea (reminder to self: burn those).
Personally, one the treatments I've found to be most helpful is a deep cleansing mask. I've used a few and...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday March 20, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt seems that these days, everyone's got a huge crafting crush on the mason jar. It's easy to see why too: they're cute, easy to find, inexpensive, have a simple elegance and rustic edge and of course, they're amazingly versatile.
In our last few wedding inspiration and idea articles (check out Western, 1920's Vintage and Rustic Weddings), we talked a lot about how...
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