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Tutorial: Washi Tape Barrettes | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Washi Tape Barrettes

Love washi tape? Turn your collection into fun, colorful barrettes with this washi tape barrette tutorial! Paper tape barrettes easy to make, and they’re the perfect excuse to do a little craft room stash busting. Supplies: * Washi tape * Mod Podge, fabric formula * Mod Podge Dimensional Magic * 2 plain barrettes * Amazing …

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Craft Tip: Crochet with Twine without Killing Your Fingers | Red-Handled Scissors

Craft Tip: Crochet with Twine without Killing Your Fingers

Want to crochet with twine without having to worry about epic yarn burns and sore fingers? No problem! Just wrap a piece of scotch tape around any finger that feels too much twine-related friction, then keep on hookin’. With your fingers protected, you’ll be able to crochet longer, and your hands won’t look like a …

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Sunday Snapshot: Post-CHA Playing in Chicago | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Post-CHA Playing in Chicago

My post-CHA Summer 2012 weekend in Chicago went something like this: “OMG, shoes! I must have the shoes!” “Break-your-own-geodes? I’ve wanted to do this since I was five!” “Pancakes with fried plantains on top? Brilliant!” “Two uninterrupted hours of crocheting on the plane? Perfect!” Giant e-hugs to my darling friend Aubs, who facilitated a wonderful …

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CHA Summer 2012: The iLoveToCreate Creativity Lounge and Video | Red-Handled Scissors

CHA Summer 2012: The iLoveToCreate Creativity Lounge and Video

On Wednesday, I was a host in the Creativity Lounge at the iLoveToCreate booth, where I got to spend part of the afternoon hanging out and crafting with fellow bloggers and CHA Summer 2012 attendees! Folks who stopped by the booth could make a cute, simple flower brooch in less that 5 minutes. Here’s how …

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