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	<title>TipNut.com&#187; Crafty Ideas Archives</title>
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	<description>Creative Homemaking Ideas &#38; Household Tips</description>
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		<title>Braided Rope Doormat: How-To</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:02:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s feature is from Martha Stewart with this tutorial for a pretty Braided Doormat:
blockquote>Before you start, practice the braid by making a miniature version of the mat with thinner rope. When you&#8217;re ready to make the big mat, cover a large work surface with kraft paper.
I love the design of the mat but thought the [...]

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		<title>Needle Pointers: Quick Tips For Crafters</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few quick tips I&#8217;ve collected from vintage magazines and articles dating from the 1950s:
ul>
Powder your hands lightly with corn starch before taking up your tatting or crocheting, if the work is white. It relieves the annoyance of hands getting sweaty or sticky, and the work will come out cleaner. Better not try [...]

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		<title>Shadow Box Key Garage: {DIY}</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:05:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s feature is from DIY Ideas with this project for making a nifty Key Garage:
blockquote>Tip: Hang the shadow box near your entry door–no more hunting for your keys!

Here&#8217;s a handy way to keep your keys organized and stylish at the same time. Make a key cabinet using a few simple items:

shadow box (select a design [...]

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		<title>Custom Desktop Organizers: Crafty Idea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s feature is from Style At Home with this project for making a Desktop Catchall:
You can never have too much storage. Thankfully, these 3-in-1 boxes take care of the small stuff—pencils, computer paper, staples—all in one pretty package. A handy pocket makes losing eyeglasses, business cards (hey, you never know), or keys history too.
Using pretty [...]

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		<title>Custom Chore Chart Tutorial: DIY</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/chore-chart/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s feature is from Sincerely Me with this Chore Chart Tutorial:
blockquote>My girls need a visual reminder to keep up with their chores and after searching for chore charts at the store and on line, we couldn’t find anything that really met our needs. So I started thinking about ways to make my own chore chart. [...]

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		<title>Crafters Medley: 28 Neat-O Projects To Make (October 2009)</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/crafters-october-2009/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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Hex Pincushions: (As seen in picture) Pretty patchwork design. Added to the big pincushion pattern list.
DIY Cell Phone Recharging Station: Quick &#038; clever project that uses a cardboard ribbon organizer as a recharging station.
Paper Winebag Tutorial: Cover that wine bottle gift with this pretty bag you can whip up at home.
Reusable Felt Gift Wrap: Cute [...]

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		<title>Yoga Mat Bag: {Knitting} + Bonus Patterns</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/yoga-mat-bag/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/yoga-mat-bag/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s feature is from STC Craft with this pattern for a Yoga Mat Bag (pdf download):
blockquote>This yoga mat bag is knit in a sunny yellow-orange cotton yarn this is easy to wash. It also features a handy pocket on the front strap large enough for keys and money for class.
The drawstring closure and hand-stitching along [...]

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		<title>Pottery Barn Looking Decorative Balls: How-To</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/decorative-balls/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:06:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today&#8217;s feature is from V and Co. with Tutorial: Pottery Barn Looking Decorative Balls:
I wanted decorative balls, and when i started this tutorial I really liked the idea of &#8220;different colors&#8221; to add a little bit of punch as well. So i&#8217;m going to show you how to attain the green color as well in [...]

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		<title>250 DIY Halloween Ideas, Projects &amp; Crafts</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/halloween-ideas/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/halloween-ideas/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve just updated Tipnut&#8217;s DIY Halloween, you&#8217;ll find over 250 creative DIY projects, ideas, recipes &#038; tutorials&#8211;some spooky, some cute, all fun! Everything is free to access and dedicated to all things Halloween.
If you&#8217;ve been browsing through it before today you may have come across a few outdated links, these have all been pruned or [...]

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		<title>Homemade Reed Diffusers: How-To &amp; Tips</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/reed-diffusers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reed diffusers are decorative air fresheners for the home that work with scented oils and reeds. The oil travels up the reeds to release their fragrance into the air around them. No need to use aerosol sprays, light candles or plugin air fresheners, the process handles itself naturally.
They&#8217;re very popular since you can choose from [...]

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