Ridiculously adorable things to do with pom-poms (and how to make them)

Pom-poms have this addictive quality to us. They’re cute, they’re colorful, they’re fuzzy. They’re sort of like inanimate pets you can cuddle as you make piles and piles of them. And they like adorable, no matter what you do with...

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Be mine barrettes

What could be a sweeter gift or a cuter outfit accent than a teeny, handmade heart barrette? Adorable and understated, this DIY goody from NYC craft shop Purl Soho is the perfect prezzie for all your girls. Better make lots, ‘cause everyone’s gonna...

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Jazz up your jeans: 5 how-tos

How are you gonna make yourself stand out in the crowd of jean-wearin’ cuties this fall? Give yours a splash of personal style, of course! Just ‘cause jeans are universally liked, it doesn’t mean yours have to be. So cut ‘em, draw on...

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Room Redo: Tie-dyed camp tees get a makeover

Keep your summertime memories close to your heart by transforming your tie-dyed camp tees into comfy pillows. Toss 'em on your bed or on a cozy reading chair to refresh your room. What you'll need: 1 T-shirt per pillow Scissors Needle Thread Batting...

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Salute the stars 'n' stripes with darling DIYs

Fingers itchin’ for a crafty way to celebrate the stars ‘n’ stripes? Get patriotic with these flag-happy crafts—our favorite picks from Pinterest! Want more Fourth of July ideas? CLICK HERE to check out our U.S. of A board. Loved this post...

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Cute up a pair of ripped jeans

The holes in these jeans were original to the new pair Maja Blomqvist bought. But when she got them home, she wasn’t so thrilled by the look. Inspired by crocheted tablecloths, Maya applied crochet motifs to cover, close and decorate the holes, transforming the...

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Give a thrift-store dress a face-lift

Never say “toss it” if something gets spotted, tears, or loses a few buttons. And in this case, a few buttons meant all of them! This dress came out of a big pile of toss-aways and was snagged for just a dollar. Usually...

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Pocket perfect! How to turn a plain hoodie into a fashion statement

DIY diva Crispina Ffrench buys most of her clothes at thrift stores, and then jazzes 'em up at home using her ace seamstress skills. Here, she shows ya how to turn a not-quite-fab sweatshirt into the hoodie you'll be wearing...

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DIY a cute collar necklace

Loving the collar craze recently? Tatiana over at the blog Fashion Forward is dishing the how-to so you can create your own! “Peter pan collars have been taking over runways this spring and I have been crazy about the trend,” says Tatiana. Add...

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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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