The Blog
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Let’s Make a No-Sew Tee Shirt Tote
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I really want a new tote, only slightly wonky”? Well, have I got a project for you! The no-sew tee shirt tote is everything you didn’t know you wanted in a craft project. It’s got tee shirts, it’s got strip cutting, it’s got upcycling, it’s got knot tying! While this project could probably take five minutes using a sewing machine, that would really defeat the purpose. Come on, where’s your sense of adventure?! This is also a super fun project to do with children if you’ve got those or while you make up songs alone in your apartment. You do you! Anyhow, enough yammering.…
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How to Make Lip Balm at Home
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make lip balm at home? It’s easier than you might have thought. Homemade lip balm makes a great gift, a fun project, and an easy way to start introducing all-natural products into your home (if you’re into that kind of thing, look I’m not here to push I’m just here to craft). I was surprised at just how easy it was. One batch makes a ton of lip balm too so this is a great project to do with kids or friends, and a perfect holiday project as it yields a bountiful spread of delightful lip stuff for all the ghouls on…
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How to Cover a Lampshade
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “How do I cover a lampshade in a different fabric” then let me tell you, this is the article for you! A few months ago I scored the most dreamy set of cowboy boot lamps at an estate sale. The only issue separating me from the perfect home-on-the-range decor? One was missing a lampshade! Well “I’m crafty enough,” I thought to myself, “I’ll just make one!” Like all good projects, it sat unfinished in my craft room for the next several weeks. UNTIL NOW! With a minimal amount of research and a trip to the hardware store, I was on a roll! I ordered…
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All About Dottie
Hello friends, and welcome to DottieVision, a place all things crafty, and a little bit wacky! If you’ve come to learn all about a new craft, find a new favorite hobby, or just come to have a bit of a laugh you’ve come to the right place. About Me Hi, I’m Dottie, welcome to my crafty homepage! I have loved crafting since I can remember, and I, like many of you out there, simply refuse to choose a crafty lane! Maybe it’s the ADHD, or maybe it’s the love of hoarding craft supplies (which I am convinced is a completely different hobby than actually using them) but jumping from one…
