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DIY Magnetic Pin Cushion

February 19, 2015 By Gwen Brown 3 Comments

Cute DIY magnetic pin cushion Gwen's Nest

This DIY magenetic pin cushion is a cute and EASY craft that anyone can make in less than 5 minutes. Isn’t it so cute and retro looking!?!! I like to sew, and I love really nice tools and sewing trinkets. My Mom and Mother in law are both wonderful about getting me great quality sewing tools….

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Filed Under: Crafts & Creative Inspiration, Creative Home, Uncategorized Tagged With: DIY, tutoria

Crocheted Flower Afghan

April 24, 2013 By Gwen Brown 6 Comments

When I say crocheted flower afghan, do you automatically think of ‘granny square’ throws from the 70’s?  Me too!  But this is NOT your average crocheted flower afghan!  Nosiree…this is fun, whimsical, and my Mama made it for me.  Which makes it the greatest afghan, like, EVER!!! I’m learning to crochet, and I think this…

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DIY Christmas Stockings from Sweaters

December 11, 2012 By Gwen Brown 4 Comments

DIY Christmas stockings from sweaters was not an intentional goal.  But I only had 5 matching stockings, and our family had grown to 6. Naturally, I went shopping. Our dining room is a lovely shade of turquoise, with apple-green accents, and I really wanted something sort of neutral and natural for that room.  I found…

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