Category Archives: Tutorials

Ask Candy | Tie Dye with Kids

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It’s time for another Ask Candy post over at Alamode Stuff Blog. I’ve got a really great question to answer from Cyn of River Dog Prints about tie dyeing with kids!  I’ve tie dyed with groups of kids lots of times so I have lots of info and hints along the way to make it successful….

Large Light Tent Tutorial

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Ever wonder how I figured out how to take pictures of scarves like these? Edit: This was a guest post for a blog that is defunct, so now I’m re-publishing it here! For the larger items I need to photograph, like bags & scarves, I had been setting up in front of the new white…

Tutorial | Make a Light Box for Product Photography

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This is an older post that was a guest post for a blog that is defunct, so now I’m re-publishing it here! My art is visual, I need  great pictures, so people can see what I do. And if people are going to spend their hard earned money on something I created, I want them …

Tutorial | Dyeing Primary Tints

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I had a lot of fun writing up a beginning fabric dyeing tutorial for the folks at Sew Mama Sew, it covers probably the first type of dyeing a beginning dyer should do…making tints of a primary color. I had  lot of fun folding, stacking and snapping pix of the finished product: But I ALSO…

Ask Candy | Custom Ironing Board Tutorial

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Hi there! I’m over at Alamodestuff Blog today, with a tutorial on how to make a custom ironing board like the one here: It sits on my custom storage cart…if you want one of those, well  there’s a tutorial for that over at Lillyella!

Yes You CAN make leaf prints for Fall decorating

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I’ve got another guest tutorial on how to make these fun leaf prints over on Lillyella, take a look!

Tutorial | Where to start with sewing machine presser feet

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My latest “Ask Candy” post is up over at Alamode Stuff – it’s about how to get started with differnt presser feet on your sewing machine. I love this series…’cause folks ask me about all sorts of things that I know, and never thought anyone would be interested in. OR, it’s something I don’t know, but…

Yes you CAN install bamboo/hardwood flooring

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Hello All! First, I need to thank you all for the incredibly awesome energy you sent me in the comments yesterday….seriously, my heart is stronger because of them! I wanted to pop in and tell you that my next tutorial over at Lillyella’s is up: I detail how we install bamboo/hardwood floor. Go take a look, and…

Washing Quilts made with Hand Dyed Fabrics

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My next “Ask Candy” post is live over at alamode stuff. Remember this quilt? Amy sent in a question about how to wash newly made quilts, and the answer is here!

Yes You CAN: Build the Ultimate Storage Cart Tutorial

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I’m starting a new blogging adventure! Once a month I’ll be posting a DIY tutorial on one of my home decorating adventures over at Lillyella. If you haven’t see Nicole’s blog yet, you’re in for a treat! She’s got lovely things to look at, all sorts of crafty how tos, and deelicious recipes to try,…

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