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Hi! I'm Erica. I'm just a girl with a blog and a major DIY obsession. Let's get crafty together!

Let's MakeUp: Beach Beauty

I wanted an easy, natural look for my trip to the beach. In fact, I only took a few select beauty products with me. My major criteria was that each product had to have the staying power to last...

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DIY: Pom Pom Tote

I stumbled upon a plain old straw tote at the thrift store recently and being the crafty girl I am, I had to spice it up a bit! I knew I wanted to make the bag festive and fun and decided that an...

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Lately.

I've been playing with my paints, because I'm still wanting to create a painting for my dining room. It's been fun messing around with color and technique. Hopefully soon I'll be brave enough to...

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DIY - Pom Pom Brooch Pin

My pom pom maker is officially my favorite new craft toy! I recently showed you how I used homemade poms to spruce up my creative space. Now, I decided to use them to add a bit of 'pow!' to my...

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Featured: Cloth Magazine

Have you guys heard of Cloth magazine? It's a DIY seamstress's dream! With a focus on fashion, sewing and upcycling, it's loaded with patterns, DIYs, tips and tutorials to make you a self-made...

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DIY - Pom Pom Decor

I bought a pom pom maker a few weeks ago, and am finally getting around to putting it to work. Over the weekend I was dying to try out my new toy, so I started making pom poms even though I didn't...

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Life's a beach.

Well, I'm back from the beach, and am s-l-o-w-l-y dragging myself back to reality. We had a great time despite the weather being on the chilly side. I even managed to get my bikini out into the...

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Changes are coming.

Well, Google Reader is shutting down on July 1, so if you use Google Reader to follow me, you'll need to switch to another service so that you won't miss out on any fun upcoming posts. I recently...

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Cross Stitch Bracelet by Wrapped Up In Rainbows

Hi guys! You are in for a treat today! Since I'm away from the blog for a bit, I've got Laura from Wrapped Up In Rainbows here to share this fun DIY with you today. Hi, I’m Laura and I blog over at...

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Catching some sun.

Well, it's been too long since I've had sea salt in my hair, so I'm off to the beach to catch some sun. Be sure to drop back by the blog next week, because Laura of Wrapped Up In Rainbows will be...

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Sewn: Colette Patterns Sorbetto Tank Top

You might remember this top from the necklace DIY post I did recently, and I'm proud to say that I made it myself! I used the ever popular (and free!!) Sorbetto Tank Top pattern by Colette...

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Just a few things...

I always carry around a notebook so that I can jot down inspiring ideas when they hit me. I recently lost my old one (oh no!!), and have been on the hunt for a new one. I found this gold patterned...

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DIY: Bauble Neckace

I made this simple necklace over the weekend and I'm completely smitten with it. It is so sweet, and, best of all, it is easy enough to pull together in just a few short minutes. Wanna make your...

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Hearts on the wall.

I finally found the perfect spot to hang my heart art in my craft room. It's great having it up on the wall, and the bold red hearts really brighten up the room. As you can see, I've still got...

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DIY - 'Book It' Cell Phone Charging Station

Well, it's about time we had another 'book'torial here on the blog. This book charging station is a simple way to keep your nightstand looking neat and tidy and is also a great way to keep that...

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Fancy Folk with Tastes Like Love.

Hey guys, I know it's been a bit quiet around here lately. I've just not been feeling all that great this week. I keep saying I've got a cold, but I think I'm in denial and that it is actually the...

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Mandala Challenge.

I've been having a lot of fun participating in crochet-a-longs lately. Remember my slouchy hat and cupcake? This time I decided to step it up and try something out of my comfort zone. I've always...

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No more monkeys jumping on the bed.

We have a strict 'no puppies in the bed' rule at our house, and you can see exactly what Tanner has to say about that. Quite frankly that rule hasn't been working out so well. I mean, with a mug...

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DIY - Geometric Crochet Pillow

As promised, here is my (finally) finished geometric crochet pillow. I found inspiration from this pillow over at Meeha Meeha. If you follow me on Instagram, you know this little guy was a loooong...

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Coming together.

Bits and pieces of my latest crochet project inspired by this amazing pillow at Meeha Meeha. The big reveal is coming soon! FACEBOOK // TWITTER // BLOGLOVIN // RSS

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DIY - Crafty Photography Backdrop

So you've followed the tips and tricks from the first photography post and now you're looking to mix things up a bit. A plain white background can get a little boring at times, so how about adding...

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Sew-a-long: Clutch it!

Well, here it is. My clutch for the sew-a-long with See Kate Sew. This little clutch was a lot of firsts for me. My first pattern. My first bag. My first button hole. My first time using...

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On Pins & Needles.

Guys, I have a confession... I have a crafting phobia. (*Gasp*, *Shock* *Horror*!! lol!). More specifically, I have an intense fear of sewing machines. I mean, they are noisy, complicated and have...

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Looking Back: February

Gosh, February is short! But, maybe that is a good thing, because it means spring is just a wee bit closer. Here's a recap of some of the projects I was able to cram into this short month... I made...

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Hey there, Cupcake!

I was so excited when I saw Alycia's choices for the February crochet-a-long over at her blog, The Curious Pug. All the patterns were so sweet and perfect for Valentine's Day. Since I normally...

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DIY: Craft Table

I don't think there is anything more important in a craft room than tablespace. A girl's gotta have a place to work! I'd been looking for a high table where I could stand and work without having to...

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DIY - Clay Shapes Necklace

As promised earlier this week, here is the tutorial for making these fun necklaces. This project is super easy and costs next to nothing. By using only a little bit of polymer clay, you'll be able...

Feb 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Shape it.

Just a sneak peek of some fun necklaces I made for an upcoming DIY post. You might want to brush up on your geometry skills for this one, because you'll want to make one in every shape imaginable....

Feb 20, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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DIY: Crafty Photography Set Up

I've had a few readers and ask about how I take my photos for the blog and I thought it would be fun to do a behind the scenes post. I'm pretty new to photography and am still learning as I go, but...

Feb 18, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Let's MakeUp: Beach Beauty

DIY: Pom Pom Tote

Lately.

DIY - Pom Pom Brooch Pin

Featured: Cloth Magazine

DIY - Pom Pom Decor

Life's a beach.

Changes are coming.

Cross Stitch Bracelet by Wrapped Up In Rainbows

Catching some sun.

Sewn: Colette Patterns Sorbetto Tank Top

Just a few things...

DIY: Bauble Neckace

Hearts on the wall.

DIY - 'Book It' Cell Phone Charging Station

Fancy Folk with Tastes Like Love.

Mandala Challenge.

No more monkeys jumping on the bed.

DIY - Geometric Crochet Pillow

Coming together.

DIY - Crafty Photography Backdrop

Sew-a-long: Clutch it!

On Pins & Needles.

Looking Back: February

Hey there, Cupcake!

DIY: Craft Table

DIY - Clay Shapes Necklace

Shape it.

DIY: Crafty Photography Set Up

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