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Woven Woolen Rug

This knitted rug is the simplest of projects to make for the home — and an economical way to recycle remnants of yarn in the age-old tradition. It’s also great if you are new to knitting, as it really...

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Clay Bead Making and Bracelet

Materials and Tools: 1 oz. (1/2 block) pearl Premo Luminarte powered pigments Sculpey gloss polymer clay finish needle waxed paper round nose pliers wire clippers crimp pliers (optional) small spoon or...

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Silver Fork Bracelet

This small-scale project is a great way to get started in metalwork, and a fun accent to any wardrobe. Silver Fork Bracelet Materials and Tools: 2 silver-plated forks rotary tool with metal cutting...

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How to Create a Jewelry Rack

Materials and Tools: wire magazine rack record player soldering supplies paint machine screws drill Steps: Note: For this project, we customized a wire magazine rack. 1. Cut the rack down using bolt...

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Bottle Into a Lamp

Complete this bright idea in just three simple steps: Supplies A pot, vase, bottle, jug, or other vessel A lamp kit, or you can do what Melissa did and buy the socket and lamp cord seperately. Plaster...

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Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Repurpose the classic Mason jar as a soap or lotion dispenser in your bathroom. Step 1: First, measure and mark the center of the jar’s lid. Step 2: Using a 1/2″ high-speed steel drill bit (about $10;...

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Rake Stemware Holder

Take advantage of your vertical wall space by hanging a rake head and suspending stemware from its tines. We found one of these rakes at the Fair for $3, but you’ll likely find them at a yard sale, or...

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Crate Shelving

Old blueberry crates — like the six that make up this ruggedly good-looking shelving unit — are the perfect size for displaying and storing Mason jars. Step 1: Find a pattern/layout you like by...

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Oar Curtain Rod

Add a nautical touch to your window treatments with a vintage oar-turned-curtain-rod. Step 1: Hold the oar handle, horizontally, up to your window to make sure it’s long enough to reach from side to...

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Clock Magnets

Remove and salvage the faces from old watches or pocket watches to create timeless refrigerator magnets. Step 1: Place the watch faces pattern-side down. Step 2: Using hot glue, adhere a magnet to the...

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