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Designer MacGyver: 5 DIY Ideas for Vintage Teapots

by Briana Mowrey May 13, 2013 3 Comments

I totally dug Grant’s recent Daily Delight featuring an Alice in Wonderland-esque tea party, and its whimsy inspired me to think of other cute things you can do with an old tea set. I’ve already featured some DIY crafts you can make with vintage teacups, so this time I’ve turned my attention to vintage teapots. If you have an old, chipped teapot that would otherwise be headed for the trash heap, turn it into one of these crafts instead.

SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH VINTAGE TEAPOTS

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Designer MacGyver: 5 Fancy Fridge Magnets You Can Make

by Briana Mowrey May 6, 2013 7 Comments

It’s true: The fridge is the scrapbook of the kitchen! But don’t display treasured photos, cards and crayon masterpieces with hum-drum clips or promotional swag. All it takes to dress up your magnets is a little time, some common household items and these ideas:

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Designer MacGyver: 5 Whimsical Empty Frame Crafts

by Briana Mowrey April 29, 2013 6 Comments

Today’s crazy craft material was a suggestion from commenter DBB, who asked: “Can you show us some crafts with refurbishing old picture frames?” Well, DBB, it’s taken me a bit of time to work my way through my list to get to your request, but I think my finds were worth the wait. (Hopefully you will, too!)

MORE FUN IDEAS FOR EMPTY FRAMES

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Designer MacGyver: Turn Fruit Into Baby Shower Decorations

by Briana Mowrey April 22, 2013 2 Comments

Happy Earth Day to all my MacGyvers out there! I thought that making today’s craft material something all-natural would be a nice way to honor our planet, and what’s more natural than fruit? I also noticed that babies have been on everyone’s brain, sending searches for “baby shower decorations” spiking on Yahoo! this week. Well, it just so happens that you can turn produce into pretty baby shower decorations, so this post is a two-for-one deal. Check out my favorite finds and prepare to have your mind blown by nature’s bounty…

SEE MORE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR FRUIT CUTE

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Designer MacGyver: 5 Mother’s Day Gifts and Crafts to Make

by Briana Mowrey April 15, 2013 1 Comment

My mom reads this blog, but she’s on vacation right now, so let’s scheme while she’s away, shall we? Mother’s Day is coming up (May 12!), so you know I’m scouring the Internet for the perfect present for her. While I’m sure any mom wouldn’t turn down a little something from the mall or the florist, homemade gifts are unique and heartfelt. Show your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother or any special woman in your life that you care with one of these crafty gifts made with embroidery hoops.

SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH EMBROIDERY HOOPS

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Designer MacGyver: 5 Fashionable Leather Belt Crafts

by Briana Mowrey April 8, 2013 8 Comments

Belts, like shoes, can make or break an outfit. In the right context, worn leather belts can look rugged and cool. And in the wrong context? Downright shabby. But did you know you can turn shabby old belts into something shabby chic for your home? Take a peek at these leather belt crafts, then get ready to buckle down and make a few for yourself.

SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH LEATHER BELTS

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Designer MacGyver: Play Around With Doll Parts

by Briana Mowrey April 1, 2013 2 Comments

Doll parts: They inspired a great song by Hole, yes, but did you know they’re also an inspirational craft material? You may be thinking, “Okay, but how many things can you make with Barbie doll parts?” The answer, according to my Pinterest research, is “More things than you can possibly imagine!” Check out these bold crafts made from Barbie parts and get ready to tear off some heads. (It’s a doll revolution!)

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Designer MacGyver: Rock Out With Vinyl Record Crafts

by Briana Mowrey March 25, 2013 12 Comments

I remember stumbling upon a box of my parents’ old vinyl records in our basement as a teenager and thinking: A) “My parents used to listen to Pink Floyd?” and B) “I HAVE TO SAVE THESE!” We didn’t own a turntable at the time, so mostly I just gazed at the cool retro cover art. I wish I had known then about all the nifty things you can do with LPs — besides hoard them in a milk crate. Of course, these vinyl record crafts aren’t for your favorites or rare finds, but they’re great for anything scratched, slightly warped or, um, albums you’d otherwise discard. Check out my DIY finds and prepare to rock!

SEE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH OLD RECORDS

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Designer MacGyver: Easy Yarn Crafts for Easter

by Briana Mowrey March 18, 2013 5 Comments

The forecast here in New York is calling for snow. Thanks, Mother Nature! But the vernal equinox (aka first day of spring) is two days away, no matter what the forecast says. Shake your winter blues away with pretty Easter crafts in spring palettes. Got some yarn hanging around your home? (If you knit or crochet, you know you do!) These ideas I spotted on Pinterest are perfect for using up scraps.

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Designer MacGyver: 5 Actually-Pretty Safety Pin Crafts

by Briana Mowrey March 12, 2013 3 Comments

Safety pin DIYs of the fashion variety often have a retro punk rock feel to them. (Think: Just about any old photo of the Sex Pistols.) I’m all for being edgy with fashion, but when it comes to DIYs for the home, I think pretty is the way to go. My Pinterest sleuthing leads me to believe that you can do lots of pretty things with safety pins. Okay, at least 5 pretty things. Take a peek at my finds…

See What You Can Do With Safety Pins