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QUICK & CRAFTY NOTES
* If the neckline of a shirt is too high, cut off the collar and you will have a
cute, comfortable shirt (the perfect cut shows off your collar bones).
* Want a simple way to spice up boring shoes? Use a hot glue gun to paste
pieces of pretty ribbon on your shoes. You can also glue on sequins or
rhinestones. Be creative!
* Save money on jewelry by crafting it yourself. Go to fabric/craft stores for
beads and supplies, and make it more fun by having a friend join you.
* Recycle old magazines by cutting out cool fashion spreads. Fold the
pages (leave a little room at the top for a flap) and tape the sides and you
will have cute envelopes to send letters to your friends in.
D.I.Y. LEG WARMERS

You'll Need:
* An old sweater
* Ribbon
* Needle & thread

Cut the arms off an old
sweater (that has arms
that will fit around your
legs). Sew the edges of
the arms so your leg
warmers won't unravel
and at the top of your
legwarmers, weave
colorful ribbon. You can tie
it in a bow if you want to.
MAKE YOUR OWN BAG

You'll Need:
* Fabric
*Needle & thread
* Buttons, lace, ribbons, etc.

Measure two pieces of fabric
to the size you desire and
sew together along the
sides. To make a lid, sew an
extra smaller piece on one
side and where it meets on
the other side, place a
button or snap. Decorate
your bag with buttons, lace
or ribbons and make it truly
unique.
Share your DIY ideas and tips.
SPECIAL FEATURE:
A Great Idea From
Crafty Chica!
Kathy Cano Murillo of
CraftyChica.com had such a
great idea that we couldn't help
but spread the news. Take old
Scrabble letters and make
ornaments out of them. Glue a
ribbon to the backs of the letters
and decorate however else you
desire. You can even make
them into necklaces or
keychains. Photo to the left is
from the Crafty Chica's palace
itself. For more fun ideas, check
out Murillo's website.
MORE CRAFTY IDEAS COMING SOON!