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1. 9 Amazing Tips To Transform A Small Space Into A Spacious Room Discover 9 amazing ways to transform your small space into a bright and spacious room. You don't have to knock down walls to make a room seem bigger. Sometimes it takes a little imagination and a lot of know how to create that spacious space... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 85 days ago.)

2. How To Successfully Use the Color Orange In Your Interior Decorating Learn how to create a beautiful monochromatic room using the color orange. Orange is a very "hot" color that used as a pure color will promote energy in a room... almost too much energy to the point of unsettling. Which is why, if you plan on... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 106 days ago.)

3. Beading Patterns Free Peyote Stitch Learn how to peyote stitch with easy step by step instructions and diagrams. The peyote stitch is an easy and enjoyable bead stitch to learn. Beginner beaders to advanced fall in love with the peyote stitch because of its versatility... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 124 days ago.)

4. How To Sew A French Seam Learn how to sew the perfect seam for sheer window treatments and for any home decor sewing project that exposes a seam. The french seam! Many sewing projects that you encounter will have you sewing 2 panels of fabric together... creating a... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 124 days ago.)

5. Necklace Bead Pattern - Aqua, Turquoise and Topaz Learn how to make a beautiful turquoise, aqua and topaz crystal and bead necklace. This original bead design will add dazzle and drama to your outfit. Plus it's super easy to make! (posted by Jennifer 6 years 128 days ago.)

6. Bracelet Bead Pattern - Pearls, Crystal and Silver Learn how to make a fun, sparkly pearl and crystal 3 strand beaded bracelet. This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Have fun with this 3 strand bracelet made with crystal pearl, crystal bicones and silver beads. It sparkles, it... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 128 days ago.)

7. Bracelet Bead Pattern - Pearls and Sea Foam Seed Beads This is part 1 of the Bracelet Bead Pattern - Pearls and Sea Foam Seed Beads 3 part series. Follow this bead pattern to create a beautiful 3 strand beaded bracelet with pearl dangles. This 3 strand beaded bracelet is elegant with... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 140 days ago.)

8. How To Bead A Diamond Motif Bead weave a beautiful diamond motif that will add dazzle to any bead design. This step by step beading lesson will have you creating a complex looking diamond motif in less than an hour! Weaving beads into shapes can open up the possibilities... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 141 days ago.)

9. What Type of Wire Do I Use For My Beading Project? If you're a beginner, it can be overwhelming with all the choices presented before you to make a piece of jewelry... or any bead project! One of the things you need to know to have a successful project is the type of wire to use for your beading... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 141 days ago.)

10. How To Make A Wrapped Wire Loop Learn how to make a wrapped wire loop step by step. This is an essential skill in all your bead jewelry making. For many of your bead patterns, you will need to know how to make a wrapped wire loop. A wrapped wire loop is medium thick wire... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 142 days ago.)

11. How To Sew A Pencil Bag This cute bag is perfect for holding your pens, paper clips and even recipe cards. Learn how to make this sewing project with easy step by step instructions... including easy to follow diagrams. We all have a need for a container to hold our... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 142 days ago.)

12. How To Sew A Blind Hem Stitch A blind stitch is a terrific stitch to learn for hemming just about anything... when you don't want stitching to show through on the face of your fabric. A blind hem stitch consists of 3 straight stitches in a row and then one zig-zag stitch.... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 150 days ago.)

13. Free Instructions On How To Sew A Drawstring Bag In Minutes Drawstring bags are one of those sewing projects that can transcend all purposes. You can make them to hold small objects, like those seasonal colored glass rocks that you fill your vases with. You can use them as gift bags to cover wine bottles... (posted by Jennifer 6 years 160 days ago.)