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How to Make Washi Tape Mason Jar Solar Lights
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How to Make Washi Tape Mason Jar Solar Lights

ByNicole Stevenson January 7, 2015January 8, 2017

My obsession with washi tape runs deep. Almost as deep as my obsession with hanging out in my backyard. Since I work from home, working outside can pose a few perils, like my chickens loudly clucking while laying eggs, my…

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This idea started as a light moment during a works This idea started as a light moment during a workshop I was teaching. I was giving examples of reels someone could create and offhandedly mentioned curating a list of products to make summer a little easier for us fat girls. It got a laugh—and then @onegoodthing_daily said, “You should actually make that list.”⁠
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Yes, it’s a list of practical things—comfort-forward, joy-centered, fat-girl-approved summer essentials. But it’s also more than that. It’s about reclaiming ease, about not waiting for our bodies to change to deserve care or celebration.⁠
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One of the first times I felt that kind of radical acceptance—and was inspired by it—was at @CraftcationConference. It was the first place I heard women openly swap tips about chub rub and share the little things they do to feel good in their bodies. No shame. Just honest sharing. That energy stuck with me. It helped me feel less alone in my body and more at home in myself.⁠
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You can find the list at the link in my bio. I hope it helps you feel good this summer—and reminds you that your body is not a barrier to joy, creativity, or belonging.⁠ Thanks to @tomboyx @nooworks and @megababe.
This idea started as a light moment during a works This idea started as a light moment during a workshop I was teaching. I was giving examples of reels someone could create and offhandedly mentioned curating a list of products to make summer a little easier for us fat girls. It got a laugh—and then @onegoodthing_daily said, “You should actually make that list.”⁠
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So I did.⁠
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Yes, it’s a list of practical things—comfort-forward, joy-centered, fat-girl-approved summer essentials. But it’s also more than that. It’s about reclaiming ease, about not waiting for our bodies to change to deserve care or celebration.⁠
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One of the first times I felt that kind of radical acceptance—and was inspired by it—was at @CraftcationConference. It was the first place I heard women openly swap tips about chub rub and share the little things they do to feel good in their bodies. No shame. Just honest sharing. That energy stuck with me. It helped me feel less alone in my body and more at home in myself.⁠
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You can find the list at the link in my bio. I hope it helps you feel good this summer—and reminds you that your body is not a barrier to joy, creativity, or belonging.⁠

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When @textile_collections_ invited us to peruse th When @textile_collections_ invited us to peruse their downtown LA warehouse and choose fabric for the @craftcationconference sewing workshops, I hopped on the train and spent the afternoon oohing, ahhing, and treasure-hunting with @leannicorn. The best part? Watching our attendees transform those 100% cotton quilting fabric gems—straight from top designers and manufacturers—into clothing, accessories, and so much more. Thank you @textile_collections_ for inspiring and supporting our community! 

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