NEWS: STARDATE 090414

Wow...I REALLY let this blog sit. My apologies! I've been incredibly busy and out of the loop in my crafting (you should see my craft room, it's terribly disheveled). I want to assure everyone that this blog is not forgotten and I will be back to posting more tutorials soon. I just recently threw a party for my mom and did all the decor in a "rustic" theme, so I'm excited on sharing my "how-to's" on some of the decor. I also have gathered a few artists to promote, one of whom I hold in a very high regard to as a crafting genius! (She has also donated a really cool handmade gift that I need to create a prize-drawing around, more to come on that). I also have a TON of cool apps and other fun things to share with you all that I found in the last 2 years, as well as crafting/life tips. Thanks...

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Okay, This is Cool – App Appreciation: knotch

Okay, This is Cool – App Appreciation: knotch (say it in color) I recently stumbled upon this app (in the Apple App store) while searching for ways to discover current trends. And while the app didn't necessarily record current trends in the culture, I downloaded it anyway, figuring "Oh it's Free, why not?" This app is AWESOME! How many of you are (loud mouthed) opinionated social media posters? Well, here is the app for you! This app in a nutshell lets you give your opinions on topics as well as color-code them based on a Cold to Hot system (The bluer it is, the less people like it, while the redder it is, people like it more. White...

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Tutorial: DIY Gift Bow

Tutorial: DIY Gift Bow This tutorial will teach you how to make your own gift bows for all your Holiday gifts! (Or just gifts in general!) Items Needed: Ribbon (I used a 7/8" width ribbon that has the same color on both sides) Scissors Stapler and Staples (or use tape, but I preferred using a stapler) Double Sided Tape (you're going to need this regardless) Tape (Regular Tape) Ruler Step One: Using your ruler, measure out your ribbon and cut them into the following sized pieces: 3 pieces at 11 inches 3 pieces at 10 inches 2 pieces at 9 inches 1 piece at 3.5 inches (You can alter the pieces in size, but...

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Featured Artist: Sheila Haring

Featured Artist: Sheila Haring Get to know DIY Riot's Featured Artist, Sheila Haring! A professional graphic and web designer, Sheila has a knack for creating amazing works of art not just online, but on her hands too! Sheila's nail art ranges from rainbows to snowmen, monarch butterflies to adorable little spacemen! Since it's the season of winter parties, Sheila has provided us with an amazing tutorial on how to create winter trees! 
Let's get started… "Winter Trees Nail Art" By: Sheila Haring This nail design was inspired by winter trees in the glistening snow.   You could use a multitude of color combos but I specifically...

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Riot Tip: Cloud Light - Building It Better

Riot Tip: Cloud Light - Building It Better I recently tried to recreate this really awesome tutorial I found online about creating a "cloud" effect using Cotton Batting, a Circular Paper Lantern, a Glue Gun and a light source. Well…my results using those exact materials did not create the desired effect. The Lantern and Cotton worked out just fine, but the Glue Gun glue was just awful to work with. In fact it created this horrible monstrosity. (Those black marks? That's the glue gun glue.) So I had a new idea.  Instead of Glue Gun, why not use ADHESIVE SPRAY.  And you know what? It...

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Tutorial: DIY Flag Party Favor

Tutorial: DIY Flag Party Favor To celebrate my daughter's 1st Birthday, I'm really going out and making a huge deal about it. Which means, I'm going to throw her an awesome party and make sure that as much as I can create is all DIY. What does that mean to you? More tutorials! (Yeah!) This tutorial goes over making Flag Party Favors to give your party, wedding, event, (etc.) gifts that bring a personalized touch to the festivities. Since this tutorial is rather simple, I thought I'd go one step further and provide everyone with a PRINTABLE STENCIL of the exact stencil I used to make this. Granted, I understand not everyone is able...

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