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Since Feb 1st, I've been actively avoiding posts, sites, blogs etc featuring valentine "crafts" ... let's just say that I can't see the talent for the pink haze ... aaaahhhh! So it takes a lot to make me look twice right now. And this made me look. Because it's a re-purposed book. Because it's a really nicely done tutorial that will get you a decent result (cutting out a book with a craft knife is hard work - pay attention to the "short cut"!) ... and because I wish I'd thought of it! Check out "<b><a href="http://www.hellobrit.com/food/life-is-like-a-book-of-chocolates/">Life is a Book of Chocolates</a></b>"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/565821550479477146-7438541359804971007?l=candoodles.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>
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I saw these "candy" lights and thought <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Quality-Street-Chocolates/141349342545866">Quality Street</a></b>!! Not that I've seen/tasted one of these "choc-ies" in many years. They used to come out especially for the holidays ... the way I see Fannie Mae bought around here ... or See's Candies in CA. So I think it's entirely appropriate to create party decor with this kind of "candy". <br />
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Get the how-to at <b><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/12/diy-candy-lights/">OhHappyDay</a></b>. If you planned it, you could start saving plastic clamshell berry containers now, rather than buying corsage boxes. <br />
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Beyond cute, right? Check out <b><a href="http://www.michelemademe.com/2012/02/reader-question-what-can-i-make-with.html">Michele's whole post </a></b>for more plastic-cap re-use ideas. </div>
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First, this wonderful necklace. If you choose your words carefully, you could really make a statement with this one! (you are allowed to roll your eyes now.) Thanks to <b><a href="http://www.mandipidy.com/2010/11/tutorial-book-page-necklace.html">Mandipidy for the how-to.</a> </b>(more after the jump!)<br>
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I think the pictures say it all really. I am in awe. Get the<b><a href="http://paintontheceiling.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-to-make-your-own-play-kitchen.html"> instructions at Paint on the Ceiling</a></b>.<br />
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Christmas 2005 was the holiday of the "book stuff". I churned out book clocks (something I'll post about one day) and what I called "book-Its" by the dozen, both as gifts and to make a little extra cash. Turns out those book-Its started to show a little wear towards the end of 2011 and a few friends have asked for another one... because it's their "go to" bookmark. Since I'm making them anyway, here's a little how to. They could not be simpler to make! So here goes ... (Hit "Read More" for the full tutorial)<br>
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I've decided that Elsie Larson is the inspiration behind "The New Girl" ... every time I visit her lovely blog (<b><a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/">A Beautiful Mess</a></b>) I think of Jess. Go take a look .... tell me I'm wrong. And while you're there, <b><a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/01/floral-boots-diy.html">learn how to put a spring in your step!</a></b><br />
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When last did you whittle a whistle by the light of a gas lamp? Or carve a carrot by the wood stove? <b><a href="http://www.duofiberworks.com/">Duo Fiberworks</a></b> is literally rekindling (!) these lost arts ... with some serious updating! <b><a href="http://www.duofiberworks.com/tutorials-free-patterns/">Pretend "cut-able wood veggies"</a></b> are trendy toddler toys right now. So, grab the nearest twig, your carving knife and some velcro and get crafty.<br />
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Sweetly seasonal ... care of <b><a href="http://pleasenotepaper.blogspot.com/2012/02/free-february-desktop.html">PleaseNotePaper</a></b></div>
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A little vintage scrap book .... from <b><a href="http://callmevictorian.com/309/desktop-wallpaper-calendar-february-2012/">Call Me Victorian</a></b></div>
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Apparently this little pony is also known as a stick horse ... but in my world, it's a hobby horse. And, thanks to Hetty of <b><a href="http://lightbluegrey.blogspot.com/2011/01/lets-diy.html">Light Blue Grey</a></b>, you can MAKE one yourself using a old sock. How freakin' cool is that? <br />
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<b><a href="http://bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com/">Blue Velvet Chair</a></b> is my new blog crush! Thanks to Mike (the host), I spent a long time gawking at the many, amazing repurposed ties (pictured above) being created by Alisa of <b><a href="http://www.tiesandwhimsy.com/index.html">Ties and Whimsy</a></b>. Doesn't every girl want to wear a man's tie? I think so. Especially when they look like this! I had a *very* hard time choosing a few to feature in this post ... amazing stuff. <br />
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Lots of tutorials out there for making zipper flowers ... I really like this one from <b><a href="http://mayaroad.typepad.com/mayaroad/2011/04/zipper-flower-video-tutorial.html">Maya Road Company</a></b>:<br />
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Talk about cheap, cheap, cheap and cheerful! These would be great in a kid's room or craft room ... and SUCH a fun way to use up scrap fabric. I would put the magnet *inside* the bird to child-proof it. Then imagine the possibilities: counting, sorting, color-matching ... you could make them different sizes too! Thanks to <a href="http://twogirlsbeingcrafty.blogspot.com/2011/03/fabric-birdie-magnets.html"><b>Two Girls Being </b><b>Crafty</b>. </a><br />
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<b><a href="http://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-paper-pendant.html">A lovely little "how to"</a></b> from Patricia at A Little Hut. </div>
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I have always loved the Nanibirds. I don't know why I want them ... I just do. They're adorable. <b><a href="http://www.nanibird.com/">And free to print. </a></b><br />
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YEAH! I love this idea. I know exactly which sweater is about to get the chop. Thanks to <b><a href="http://www.mesewcrazy.com/2012/01/tea-rose-home-new-years-resewlution.html">Me Sew Crazy</a></b> for hosting the tutorial. Check out <b><a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/">Tea Rose Home</a></b> for more upcycling ideas from Suchiko - like the <b><a href="http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2011/05/tutorial-old-cardigan-to-new-scarf.html">old-cardigan-turns-scarf</a></b> below:<br />
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<b><a href="http://witandwhistle.com/">Wit and Whistle</a></b> show you <b><a href="http://witandwhistle.com/2012/01/16/diy-stencil-pillow/">how to make this</a></b> $159 <a href="http://www.vivaterra.com/you-are-my-sunshine-linen-pillow.html">VivaTerra Stencil Pillow</a> for the cost of a blank cotton (or linen) pillow cover, a sharpie and some time. Love it!<br />
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I have three old stretched-out sweaters sitting in a box waiting for exactly this kind of repurposing! Thanks to <b><a href="http://www.homemadeginger.com/2011/11/repurposing-day-4-ruffled-sweater.html">Homemade Ginger</a> </b>for the great tutorial! (Headband tutorial is separate)<br />
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If you've got kids (or work with kids) you've got crayons. Lots of them. Melting down broken pieces to create colorful "new" crayons is an old idea ... but a good one, so I keep seeing creative versions for weddings, holidays and parties. If the silicone cookie /candy mould exists, you can make crayons in that shape (<b><a href="http://toriejayne.blogspot.com/2011/12/gingerbread-crayons.html">gingerbread crayons for the holidays</a></b>?) <br />
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I was inspired to finally feature crayons myself thanks to the amazing "crayon art" tutorial recently posted on <b><a href="http://www.52kitchenadventures.com/2011/09/12/melted-crayon-art-tutorial/">52 Kitchen Adventures</a></b>. What a FANTASTIC way to involve kids in making art... never mind the "science" of melting, mixing, cooling etc. <br />
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<b><a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/melted-crayons-favor-diy-wedding-ideas/">Melted crayon wedding favors</a></b>? Not sure about this one ... but great for the kid's table!</div>
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<b><a href="http://papervinenz.blogspot.com/2011/03/got-kids-got-crayons.html">An oh-so-pretty example</a></b> of sorting the scraps and re-inventing them! </div>
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A sweet, colorful valentine that includes a little sparkle .... from <b><a href="http://whipperberry.com/2012/01/crayon-heart-valentines-with-lifestyle-crafts.html">Whipperberry</a></b>. </div>
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Crayon-themed birthday party? <b><a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/12/colorful-crayon-themed-birthday-party/">Color me in</a></b>! </div>
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