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Kitschmas Gifts- DIY Vintage Hanky Hair Kerchief

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 3 December, 2015 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials, Vintage Crafts Tagged with 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, christmas, crafting, crafts, crafty, diy, DIY gifts, for her, gift ideas, gifting, handmade gifts, hanky and ribbon kerchief, hanky hair kerchief, how to, make, ribbon, sweet, tutorials, vintage, vintage hanky, vintage hanky crafts, vintage hanky diys

Hi guys! As many of you all know I am big time into collecting vintage hankies. I can’t ever seem to pass one up! I love making things with them! Today I am going to share how to make a …

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Washi Tape Crafts Book is Here!!!

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 17 November, 2015 Posted in Product Reviews Tagged with book review, craft book, crafty book reviews, gift ideas, holiday, washi tape, washi tape crafts, washi tape crafts book, washi tape diy, workman

Hi guys! I am super excited to share a little book review with you all today! My friend Amy, from the fantastic blogs, Mod Podge Rocks, DIY Candy, and Washi Tape Crafts has a new book out! This fantastic little …

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Holiday Gift Guides 2015- Host and Hostess Gifts

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 6 November, 2015 Posted in Holiday Gift Guides Tagged with apron, awesome, baking, book coasters, candle holders, candles, christmas, cute retro, gift guide, gift ideas, gifts, handmade, handmade artists, holiday, holiday gift ideas, host, hostess, magnet, ornament, party, party cups, retro, rolling pin, santa, shop small, sweet, tea towel, whisky stones

Happy Friday everyone! Week one of Kitschmas is coming to a close, and I can think of no better way to end the week than with a little guide of some of my favorite gift ideas for the host or …

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Handmade Gifts 2014- DIY Fabric and Leather Upcycled Belt

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 4 December, 2014 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with belt, christmas, crafting, crafts, crafty, cute, diy, DIY gifts, easy, fabric, fabric and webbing belt, fun, gift ideas, girls, handmade, handmade gifts, holiday, how to, inexpensive, ladies, leather, leather and fabric belt, lecien, make, make over, reclaimed, recycled, repurposed, sweet, teens, thrifty, tutorials, upcycled

There isn’t a week that goes by where I don’t make it to the thrift store at least once. One of the staples I always seem to walk out with are leather belts. I use them all the time when …

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DIY Mid Century Modern Inspired Cocktail Stirrer Clock

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 3 June, 2014 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with 1950's, 1960's, aqua, atomic, atomic clock, atomic style, blue, bright, clock, colorful, crafting, crafts, crafty, dad, decor, diy, diy clock, drink stirrer, fantastic, fathers day, fathers day gift, for dad, for him, gift ideas, gifts, guys, handmade, handmade gifts, home decor, how to, lime, make, mid century inspired, mid century modern, pink, plastic, red, retro, the flamingo, the poodle room, the tropicana, tutorials, vintage, vintage cocktail, vintage cocktail stirrer, vintage drink stirrer clock, vintage inspired, vintage inspired clock, white

Mid century modern is one of my favorite styles ever! I am too much of a hoarder to be able to pull it off myself, but I do like to add mcm touches to the decor in my home! My …

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DIY Fabric Embellished Towels

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 11 December, 2013 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with aqua, bath, bath towels, bathroom, beginner, christmas, college kids, crafts, create, custom, customizable, decorating, diy, easy, fabric, fabric embellished towels, fun, gift ideas, gifts, handmade, holiday, home deco, home decor, housewarming, how to, kitchen, kitchen towels, make, newlyweds, owls, sew, sewing, sweet, tea towels, towel set, towels, tutorials

Hi guys! Welcome to day eight of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to share a great gift idea for anyone, but it is especially useful for friends who just moved into a new home, or …

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DIY Vintage Planter Pincushion

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 9 December, 2013 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with 1940's sweet, 1950's, 5 minute crafts, adorable, blue, ceramic, cheap, crafting, crafts, diy, DIY gifts, do it yourself, easy, fast, floral, fun, gift ideas, gifts for crafters, gifts for her, gifts for sewing, handmade, handmade gifts, how to, kids, lamb, make, mom, pig, pin cushion, pins, planter, planter pincushion, sewing, sister, straight pin, supplies, tutorials, vintage, vintage feedsack fabric, weeknight craft, wife

Hi guys! Welcome to day six of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to show you how to make these sweet Vintage Planter Pincushions. These are super fast and easy to make. It is a good …

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DIY Vintage Button Silhouette Pet Portraits

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 5 December, 2013 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with 1950's, 1960's, animal, animals, art, brown, buttons, christmas, cottage, crafting, crafts, cute, decor, diy, dog, dog cat, easy, floral, fun, gift ideas, gifts, great gift, handmade, holiday, home decor, how to, iggy, italian greyhound, lovers, make, mid century, mother of pearl, pearl, pet lovers, pet portrait, pet silhouette, pets, picture, puppy, retro, shabby, silhouette, sweet, tutorials, vintage buttons, white

Hi guys! Welcome to day four of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts! Today I am going to share this fun button project with you! I LOVE vintage buttons and have a ton of them! They are one of the …

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DIY Wooden Doll Necklaces

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 4 December, 2013 Posted in Crafting, DIY, Tutorials Tagged with 1950's, adorable, christmas, crafting, crafts, crafty, custom, custom doll, cute, diy, doll, easy, for girls, fun, funky, gift ideas, gifts, gingham, girls, handmade, handmade gifts, handpainted, holiday, holidays, how to, jewelry, kids, kids jewelry, little girl, make, mint, necklace, paint, peg dolls, play, red, retro, roses, ruffle, tutorials, vintage trim, wire, wooden, wooden dolls, xmas

Hi guys! Welcome to day three of my 12 Days of Handmade Holiday Gifts. Today I am going to show you how to make these fun wooden doll necklaces. These little wearable dolls would be a great gift for the …

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Favorite Vintage Finds of the Week- November 18th

By My So Called Crafty Life Posted on 18 November, 2013 Posted in Vintage Finds of the Week Tagged with 1950's, 1960's, angels, beaded, beautiful, brooch, christmas, coat, coctail dress, cream, earrings, elegant, gift ideas, gloves, holiday, jewelry, leather, mid century, modern, purse, reindeer, reindeer barrettes, retro, rhinestone, shell and rhinestone bracelet, snow, snowflake, snowflake dress, snowflake glasses, sweet, vintage, vintage barrettes, vintage finds, vintage finds of the week, vintage hair, vintage jewelry, vintage plastic deer, vintage snowflake garland, white, white christmas, winter, wool coat

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! I put on some of my Christmas records. A few months ago I was ecstatic to find an lp of Bing Crosby’s White Christmas. This was my favorite Christmas …

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