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How to Make a Galaxy Dress

I’ve always been a bit of a space dork for as long as I can remember. My third cousin, Gus Grissom, is one of the original seven astronauts, my blog’s namesake is space-inspired, and I went to Space Camp in seventh grade. (My space…

July 4, 2012
diy suitcase table
DIY DIY Home

How to Make a Suitcase Table

As a crafter with a collection of supplies, tools, and general knickknacks, I am a person in need of some storage space. I’m not a huge fan of plastic bins and labeled boxes because they just seem so classroomy to me– I like my…

June 27, 2012
DIY DIY Home

DIY Photo Bulletin Board from an Old Window

One year ago, on my birthday, my friend Emily gave me this incredible photo display that she made from a vintage window. Since I’m a huge fan of upcycled projects, (Who am I kidding– I am a fan of all projects. ;)) I decided…

June 20, 2012
DIY DIY fashion

DIY Rainbow Friendship Bracelet

Even though I never really made my friends friendship bracelets during the summer, they always evoke warm, bar-b-que-y feelings in me. One reason might be rooted in the fact that one of my friends used to work at this summer camp in California. Each…

June 11, 2012
Mod Podge

Mod Podge Rocks! Craft Book Giveaway– Now Closed

I first found Amy of Mod Podge Rocks over on Crafterminds, the resource site with AWESOME articles on blogging, promotion, and crafty tips. I was smitten with Amy’s blog from the beginning– she is professional, helpful, well-spoken, and crafty… and she loves Mod Podge.…

June 6, 2012
DIY DIY fashion sewing

DIY No-Sew Peplum Shirt

Pop on over to The Fashion Spot to see a tutorial I just wrote on how to make a no-sew peplum shirt using Aleene’s “OK to Wash It” sewing glue. (You can also find the tutorial for my Kate Spade-inspired owl purse here.) 😉…

June 2, 2012
DIY DIY fashion Mod Podge

DIY Geometric Jean Shorts

I realize I just wrote about how I hate summer clothes— especially those blasted jean shorts, but sometimes a you gotta make an exception– especially when these said jean shorts make a nice canvas for one of my favorite craft supplies: MOD PODGE. ;P…

May 31, 2012
DIY DIY fashion The Fashion Spot

DIY High-Low Skirt

A recent post over on The Fashion Spot– how to make a high-low skirt from a thrift store maxi skirt. (I love that it is also called “The Mullet Skirt!” Hahaha.) 😉 I’ve also got a guest post of sorts up on Shrimp Salad…

May 24, 2012