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Flashback: Reverse Canvas Wall Pockets

Flashback: Reverse Canvas Wall Pockets

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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By Cathe Holden Upcycle new or used stretched canvases into wall pockets to organize mail, papers, stationery, notes, coupons and reminders, or just create funky wall art with flea market finds!

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Sew Kitschy, Sew Cool: How to Cross-Stitch Furniture

Sew Kitschy, Sew Cool: How to Cross-Stitch Furniture

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Feeling crafty? Learn how to cross-stitch furniture and give your dressers, drawers, tables, or chairs a creative upgrade that’ll make even older pieces look fresh and new! Want to do something really fancy to your furniture? Gather your tapestry yarns and find the drill bits, this DIY’s just for you. If you’ve got wood or […]

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Thrift Store Decor: Painted Wooden Bowls

Thrift Store Decor: Painted Wooden Bowls

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Whether I’m looking for photo props or dresser-top catch-alls, decorative bowls are hard to resist. This is especially true when those delightful containers are painted wooden bowls with custom stenciled patterns! Transform thrifted wooden bowls into your new favorite jewelry holder or house key tray with adhesive stencils and craft paint in colors that match […]

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Welcome Home: Dual Greeting Welcome Mat

Welcome Home: Dual Greeting Welcome Mat

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Turn a plain mat into a charming way to welcome friends and family into your home, and then send them off in style with this cute Anthropologie-inspired dual greeting welcome mat project! I really like the idea of a doormat that welcomes friends and then bids them farewell! Want to make one this weekend? Check […]

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Sofa Hack: Wooden Armrest Table with Built-In Cup Holder

Sofa Hack: Wooden Armrest Table with Built-In Cup Holder

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Protect your drink and upholstery with a DIY wooden armrest table with a built-in cup holder!

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Windows Dressed to Impress: Pleated Pom-Pom Curtains

Windows Dressed to Impress: Pleated Pom-Pom Curtains

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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When it comes to home decor, there are few things I like more than a pretty pop of color on a clean white background. So, of course, these sweet DIY pleated pom-pom curtains immediately caught my eye. Made with inexpensive curtains and a fun pom-pom trim, these stylish curtains are both easy on the wallet […]

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Craft the Force: Death Star Disco Ball

Craft the Force: Death Star Disco Ball

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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Planning a party for your Star Wars-loving pals? Obviously, you’re going to need a DIY Death Star disco ball! Because, let’s face it—nothing keeps the dark side at bay quite as effectively as affixing hundreds of tiny mirrors to the Death Star itself. Feeling inspired? Make one for your next geeky gathering! With this fantastic […]

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