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  • Fun and Affordable Gift Tag Ideas

    Addressing a gift can be super cute AND easy! And not crazy expensive (like greeting cards can be). I made some standard gift tags that are useful for addressing a gift to anyone. They’re standard To/From tags, but they are Using different types of paper you can create a variety of gift tag looks. Yes,…

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    DIY Decorator – Easy Wall Update – Fun with Paint

    My office wall was gray. It wasn’t bad, just very bland. Painting a new solid color, meh, I wasn’t feeling it. Wallpaper sounds like a lot of work. Plus I have nightmares. Ok, maybe that’s dramatic. I remember my parents removing wallpaper in the 80’s and it was a frustrating mess. I know things have…

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  • Office Wall Refresh – just a little paint

    Behind me is an expanse of plain gray wall. Very neutral. Flat. I can’t work like this. Ok, that’s dramatic, I admit it. As a creative person at heart, I need more than just a plain gray wall backdrop. Some readers are thinking: uh, didn’t you already write this post? And truthfully, I did…kinda. I…

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  • Welcome to Kinda Shiny, I just love making things

    This blog is about so many things… cooking, crafting, trying new things. Finding a new use for an old item, and just life in general. I love to make things, I want to share my ideas with all of you. My hope is to inspire you to make something yourself. Maybe I can give you…

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  • How to make custom shirts with Iron on Vinyl

    Learn how to design and apply iron-on vinyl to shirts with this guide. Includes tips and tricks of common mistakes. “

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  • food updates

    Over a decade ago I was struggling with my diet. Stomach aches, rocks in my belly, migraines, generally I just didn’t feel well. While I wasn’t officially diagnosed with Celiac disease, the doctor recommended I go on a gluten free diet. Honestly, I felt better, at least for a while. Going gluten free was incredibly…

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  • How to make hand-cut earrings

    how to make earrings by hand.

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