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Easy Canvas Tote Upgrade for Farmers Market Season

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:52:55 +0000

I don’t think we’re out of the woods yet with winter weather, as I saw a snowflake on our 5 day forecast, but since yesterday was “technically” the first day of Spring and the farmers markets in Minneapolis open their proverbial doors in less than a month, I’m starting the week with Spring on the brain. And this canvas tote upgrade is a great project to kick things off with. I try (and usually forget) to bring reusable bags to the grocery store, but for some reason I always make sure we have a tote when hittin’ the farmers market, so I don’t have to take plastic bags for each type of produce. If you too like slinging a cute tote à la farmers market, make sure to check out the gilded canvas tote tutorial I created for SheKnows using a craft store canvas bag and some gold paint. Have a great week! Get ready for Farmers Market Season with this easy canvas tote upgrade. Follow

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Oversized Carpet Bag DIY

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:44:07 +0000

Yep, this bag is made from a rug. This killer (and affordable!) rug to be exact. I made myself a carpet bag because A. I think carpet bags are dope, and B. Every year I end up toting my Holiday gifts to gatherings in disposable plastic bags, and every year I think what a shame it is that the gifts I spent so much time wrapping up with pretty paper and ribbon make their way to their intended giftee in a lack luster plastic grocery bag. No more! Not this year. I saw this Nate Berkus rug at Target, instantly loved the pattern, and knew it would make a great carpet bag. I had fun with this project because since you don’t cut the rug edges, there are no raveling yarns to wrastle with. Just hand sew up the sides, add a handle and boom. Done! Scoot over to SheKnows for the full tutorial and tote your gifts in style this year! Follow

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Jewelry Refresh: Colorblock Painting

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 14:48:09 +0000

Happy Friday! In preparation for our move to the new house, I’ve been attempting to pair down things I no longer use or need. Amidst the donation-fest, I came across an old plain, metal bracelet I hadn’t worn in ages that had been hiding at the back of my vanity. Instead of adding it to the donate pile (like I’d usually do with something I haven’t worn in over a year), I decided to test out a colorblock painting technique to see if I could give it a little facelift. Turns out a little painter’s tape and spray paint worked wonders transforming this lack luster number into a statement bracelet for Fall. I think my favorite part is that this project cost a grand total of $0.00 as I had the paint and tape on hand already. (The perfect project for a broke new homeowner!) Head over to SheKnows for the detailed step-by-step! Follow

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Printable Temporary Tattoos

francoisetmoiblog@gmail.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 12:32:18 +0000

Happy Monday! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Today I’m talking tattoos here on F&M. I’ve never made the plunge into the world of real ink, because I haven’t been able to find THE tattoo that I know I’ll love for. ev. er. But I’m all about tatting up with temporary tattoos, especially for summer, as they make great accessories to sundresses and sandals, and are a fun, commitment-free way to celebrate summer in style! #nostringsattached These little numbers are as easy as printing on tattoo paper and applying with a damp cloth. Head on over to SheKnows for the printable and all the details. Happy Tatting! Follow

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