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Des Moines Craft

Paper rolling: National Hobby Month in Des Moines

January is National Hobby Month.If the paper craft of quilling mentioned earlier this month seemed too difficult, considerreading this blog...
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Free scarf: cut up a t-shirt

Sometimes, my clothes look old and boring, but I don't want to take the time to buy something new.Recently, I consulted a few soures on the...
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More ideas for re-purposing used books

As the last day of the Iowa Right to Life Book Sale, here are two additions to yesterday's idea list.Frame nice illustrations from vintage...
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Creative holiday gift idea for Des Moines families and friends

Everyone needs a little inspiration when it comes to those difficult-to-buy-for folks on their Christmas list.Des Moines families who experience...
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Making beautiful stationery with fall leaves

With all the lovely leaves falling this time of year, frugal families may want to use a few of the nicest ones to make stationery. Stationery makes...
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Get crafty to save our critters

Though in the summer, “recreation” fits seamlessly with the outdoors, there are instances when we must entertain ourselves inside....
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Add a peacock hair pin to your plumage this Mardi Gras

Whether you're inspired by the fashions on Downton Abbey as the characters glide from Art Nouveau toward the Roaring Twenties, or you just want...
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Accessory trends & interview with of Jessica Constable of Jess LC

When The CFTE got wind of a new accessory designer in the Chi, I just had to do some poking around. Boy was I surprised when I checked out the...
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Accessories trend review with Lynne Curtin of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Orange County

This past wednesday, April 7th 2010, District Bar hosted its first annual Fashion District event! It was evening filled with fashion, great music...
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Designer trend spotting: Keith Haring

This past year designers have been pushing the envelope and breaking the mold in terms of their garment aesthetics. Clothing is often seen as a...
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