BFF bracelet tutorial

It’s a veritable arm party over here. Our BFF Tatiana F. of the blog Fashion Forward has created a cinchy so-cool friendship bracelet tutorial for all you crafty cuties out there. Instantly channel summer’s festival trend by stacking these with your other string bracelets...

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DIY Mother's Day gift ideas we heart

Sure, you can head to the mall and pick up the DVD Mom’s been hinting at for weeks. But there’s just something out Mother’s Day that makes us wanna pull out the construction paper and Elmer’s Glue. Get crafty this year with our...

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My BF gets me too many gifts

So my BF gets me gifts a lot and I don’t have time to go out and buy him anything. What should I do? It sounds like your BF likes buying you gifts as a way of showing how much he cares about...

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Easy embroidery tutorial

Looking for a practically free Mom’s Day gift? Make Mom a monogrammed handkerchief she can keep in her purse. Follow our easy steps and you’ll be an embroidery queen! What you’ll need: An embroidery hoop White handkerchief Embroidery floss in a bold color Needle...

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Cute 'n' cozy heart-shaped pillows

Whether you’re throwing a V-Day bash or just want to get crafty with your besties, we’ve got the perfect DIY project for you—just in time for the love holiday! Making heart-shaped pillows is simple, fun and oh-so adorable. So get your girls and...

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DIY gift guide: Sparkle 'n' shine pillow shams

We fell in love with these so-chic throw pillows from Pottery Barn Teen, but at $29 a pop for just the pillow cover, they’re out of our price range for ourselves, let alone the girlies we wanna gift! So what’d we do? Come...

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DIY gift guide: Bubble bath gift basket

It’s time to turn your kitchen into a bubble bath laboratory, babe! You can make your own goodies for a fraction of the big-name stores, and better yet, you can personalize them to suit the sistah you’re gifting. Sweet! Peppermint soaps Instead of spending...

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Cute Christmas tree crafts

There’s something about the holidays that makes us wanna grab Grandma’s sewing machine, fire up the hot glue gun and cover everything in sight with glitter. Whether you’re decking the halls or DIYing a bit of seasonal joy for someone on your gift...

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Create your own eco-friendly Furoshiki gift wrap

Furoshiki, the ancient Japanese art of wrapping, can make your gifts a li’l greener. Learn the Yotsu Musubi folding pattern below, then teach your fam! How-to: Make your own Furoshiki square fabric based on the directions in the Dec/Jan ’12 issue. Or...

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DIY ideas for Mother's Day

Don’t let the promise of sunny skies distract you: Mother’s Day is not too far away. Not sure what to get momma this year? Or maybe you’re running a little low on dough. Either way, don’t worry. We’ve...

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