Category: Crafts

 
Feb
08

Gift Giving: Create Your Own Saucy Love Bell

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Posted by Guest Blogger 2/8/2010 3:00:00 PM
What's funny, personal, full of potential AND looks good on display? If you're thinking your spousal unit, then lucky you, but I'm thinking more like a personalized 'beck n call' hand bell . For a little relationship warmer, here's what you do: Find a
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Feb
06

Bargain Saturday: Affordable DIY Art Ideas Using Canvas

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Posted by Jessica McLaughlin 2/6/2010 10:16:00 AM
I have a little bit of a fear of artwork . Rather than finding something I like, I choose bare walls. OK, not completely bare, I've got a few photographs, mirrors, etc. But more or less, there's not a whole lot going on with my walls. I'd just rather
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Dec
18

Top 5 Friday: Refreshing Holiday Craft Ideas

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/18/2009 1:54:00 PM
I'm not a big crafter per se (though I love reincarnating furniture), but I do like gawking at other peoples' creations and entertaining the thought. One thing I can no longer process without a scowl, however, is the holly+poinsettia+candle centrepieces.
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Dec
14

Photo Call Out: Share Your Holiday Spirit!

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Posted by Alicia Cox 12/14/2009 6:57:00 PM
Judging by the answers from our When do you decorate? Question of the Week a month ago, your homes and lawns are probably decked out in holiday regalia right about now. I know my small attempt at decorating has made its yearly appearance (I live alone
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Dec
09

Easy as Pear Centrepieces and Other Fruity Holiday Ideas

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/9/2009 1:37:00 PM
This is a bit of a find. The Pear Bureau – ambassadors of the pear – have quite the collection of holiday décor ideas available on their site . For your crafting pleasure: wreaths, garlands and centrepieces galore! Learn how to sugar and gold leaf a pear,
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Dec
01

Book Review: Dorm Decor

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 12/1/2009 5:05:00 PM
No, it’s not September, you’re not crazy. But it is nearing winter break, and if you missed the boat on helping your youngster set up a cozy home-away-from-home at their current school, then it’s time you should be making some plans for next semester.
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Nov
13

Top 5 Friday: Holiday Crafts to Put You in a Festive Mood

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Posted by Vanessa 11/13/2009 3:03:00 PM
We've just launched our Holidays site on HGTV.ca and we're all very excited about it and feeling pretty festive. And while we were thinking stockings and ornaments and gift wrapping in the summer, you may still be grumbling about the holiday displays
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Nov
06

Top 5 Friday: Fun with Wallpaper, Part Two

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 11/6/2009 8:30:00 AM
Aaaand we're back! Last week I got on the wallpaper bandwagon, but instead of talking up the virtues of flock or turning some stripe-y wallpaper sideways, I decided to bite off more than I can chew -- as usual. I surfed my heart out in pursuit of the
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Oct
30

Top 5 Friday: Fun With Wallpaper, Part One

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/30/2009 10:53:00 AM
What can't you do with wallpaper these days... It's such a versatile design element that packs a lot of style punch for your dollar. Of course, wallpaper can run you $5 to $500 dollars a roll, but as Scotch Mommy and I concluded last week: if you really
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Oct
23

Top 5 Friday: Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/23/2009 8:00:00 PM
For many, squeezing a handful of pumpkin guts is as integral to Halloween as pumpkin pie, but increasingly, I'm seeing people trading in the annual pumpkin gutting for more inventive, less messy alternatives . I've got a two and half year old that's never
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Oct
17

Bargain Saturday: Thrifty Decor on a Platter

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/17/2009 2:12:00 PM
Left: Etsy find, magnate tray , USD $17.00, right; my latest Value Village find, $1.99 As you may already know, I'm an obsessed vintage hound. I scour my local thrift stores at least once a week (and I have a family, which means I'm truly committed) for
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Oct
08

Macabre Chic: Give this Easy Halloween Craft a Try

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 10/8/2009 5:02:00 PM
Now don’t you go calling this tacky too ( like you did my ceramics lamp )! Don’t worry, I’m over it (not really.) Today’s Halloween craft I discovered last year while compiling a Halloween décor post for your viewing pleasure. I found a version of it
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Sep
19

Video Bargain Saturday: Something to do with All Those Thirft Store Dishes!

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/19/2009 2:17:00 PM
It's a catch 22: They're cheap, pretty and abundant, but rarely is there enough of any of them to make a set. I'm talking thrift store dishes of course, and being a full bag lady who frequents a Value Village at least once a week (my thrift store of choice),
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Sep
17

Video Shoestring Makeover: Vintage Milk Jug as Chic Side Table

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Posted by Elana Safronsky 9/17/2009 3:39:00 PM
So the HGTV.ca Team and I had us a little craft day, at my house. Crafting is fun. You should do more of it. One of our endeavors included this little Shoestring Makeover . You can’t have enough discreet side tables , especially for when you have company
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Aug
22

Bargain Saturday: Mason Jars

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Posted by Vanessa 8/22/2009 9:30:00 AM
Sometimes I think the best bargains are the most obvious ones we overlook. I'm a big fan of finding new uses for everyday items and there's certainly no shortage of mason jar crafts and ideas online. From left to right: First are twinkle lights in vintage
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