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  • indigo dyeing made easy!
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    indigo dyeing made easy!

    ByNik Vandeventer June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

    Indigo dye is one of those art forms that just always seems to be in style. It’s such a gorgeous and unique dark blue color & paired with some classic shibori techniques, you really can’t go wrong. Jacquard has made…

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  • 3 Ways to Upcycle Golden Rule Spirit’s Canned Cocktails
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    3 Ways to Upcycle Golden Rule Spirit’s Canned Cocktails

    ByNik Vandeventer June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

    We were so happy to have Golden Rule Spirits partner with us to sponsor our Iron Craft event at Craftcation in April! Not only are the canned cocktails that Golden Rule makes DELICIOUS, but they come in the cutest little…

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  • POM POM DISCO BALL HEADBAND
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    POM POM DISCO BALL HEADBAND

    ByNik Vandeventer May 22, 2022May 24, 2022

    Craftcation finally happened! After what felt like a lifetime, we were finally able to gather once again for our four-day business + makers conference. If you don’t know what Craftcation is (you are missing out!) But you can find out…

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  • Confetti Dyed Clothing
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    Confetti Dyed Clothing

    ByNik Vandeventer March 2, 2022March 9, 2022

    We all know about the great comeback of tie dye in 2020, right? Well, I’ve been super into ice dyeing for a few years now and personally I prefer the organic look of ice dye over classic tie-dye. BUT… I’ve…

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  • DIY Bleach Printing with Threadsy
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    DIY Bleach Printing with Threadsy

    ByNik Vandeventer February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

    Is it just me or do you normally think of just the summertime when you see bleach design clothing? I wanted to figure out a way to incorporate this fun look into year round fashion. And I am so excited…

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  • DIY Custom Canvas Plant Hangers Dear Handmade LifeDIY Custom Canvas Plant Hangers Dear Handmade LifeDIY Custom Canvas Plant Hangers Dear Handmade Life
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    DIY Custom Canvas Plant Hangers

    ByNik Vandeventer May 26, 2020May 28, 2020

    Now more than ever, I have really been trying to make my home brighter and happier. I always thought I had a black thumb when it came to plants but recently I’ve had the time and the patience to tend…

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  • DIY Watercolor Paper Cut-Out Greeting Cards Dear Handmade Life
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    Watercolor Paper Cut-Out Greeting Cards

    ByNik Vandeventer May 5, 2020February 5, 2021

    I know we all know this by now, but times are weird. To help ease some of the craziness going on in the world with COVID-19, I thought it would be nice to create something pretty to bring some joy…

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  • Martha Stewart Photobooks - Mixbook
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    Martha Stewart Travel Photo Books

    ByNik Vandeventer March 17, 2020March 29, 2020

    Editor’s Note: Like many artsy kids, when I was young, Martha Stewart was my DIY mentor. I devoured her magazines, thumbing through them at least a dozen times before I’d let myself carefully clip snippets to glue in my sketchbook….

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  • DIY Marbled Wood Bead Keychain
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    DIY Marbled Wood Bead Keychain

    ByNik Vandeventer March 10, 2020February 5, 2021

    Editor’s note: If you’ve been to our Craftcation: Business & Makers Conference, then you probably already know (and love) our friends at Darice who have been our official craft supply sponsor for the conference for the past five years! This DIY project…

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    DIY Upcycled Applique Sweatshirt

    ByNik Vandeventer February 13, 2020February 21, 2020

    I’m not one to make New Year Resolutions. However, I do like to try to make a list of goals… what I want more or less of and I like to think about what little things I can do in…

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