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Hot Laminator Kit

Hot Laminator Kit

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Hot Laminator Kit

$59

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Reviewed: November 2nd, 2011

I save recipes on cards and always get bits of food or water on them, but laminating them with this hot laminator kit makes wiping them off a breeze. Use it for scrapbooking or for special photos you want to protect, or make your own laminated crafts such as luggage tags, signs, and more. Any crafter […]

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Sashiko Daisies

Sashiko Daisies

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Sashiko Daisies

$14

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Sashiko embroidery is a Japanese needle-art that can be both meditative and addictive. Colors are worked into the design by making “little stabs” along the printed lines, creating a surprisingly complex final piece. Once complete, the ink washes out, leaving only your perfect sewing. TaDaa provides beautiful thread, sashiko needles, a leather thimble, and a […]

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Soft Circuit Sewing Kit

Soft Circuit Sewing Kit

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Soft Circuit Sewing Kit

$15

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An introduction to sewing with soft circuits, this fantastic kit teaches you how to augment your garments or needlework with LEDs. There’s a free video tutorial as well as step-by-step instructions, and the kit includes everything you need to get started; Jawa doll not included!

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ReMake It Plastic Bag Trash Can

ReMake It Plastic Bag Trash Can

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ReMake It Plastic Bag Trash Can

$17

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Turn your trash into treasure, or in this case, a trash can. Out of the box, this metal basket skeleton won’t hold a lot, but add your own recycled material, and it becomes much more useful. Walls are formed by weaving through the spokes. If you like paper crafts, weave in folded strips of newspaper. […]

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LEGO Syringe Kit

LEGO Syringe Kit

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LEGO Syringe Kit

$20

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MAKE blogger Sean Ragan created this provocative kit enabling you to make a medical replica out of nothing but Lego, with the exception of one slightly modified piece. Build the syringe by following the easy “order-of-operations,” using red for blood, or maybe a blue medicine from the future, or create yourself a sickly yellow-green poison. Complete […]

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Pee-Wee Herman Paint By Number

Pee-Wee Herman Paint By Number

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Pee-Wee Herman Paint By Number

$35

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Without ever painting a portrait before in my life, I re-created the likeness of Pee-wee Herman with this PopParty Paint by Number Kit. Choose from the Golden Girls, Pee-wee, or my personal favorite, Lindsay Lohan’s mug shot. Better yet, order a custom kit from your own photo for $125, with up to 16 acrylic paint […]

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Octopus Friend

Octopus Friend

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Octopus Friend

$18

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If you’ve never needle felted before, you’ll start this kit a beginner, and complete it an expert. With enough wool to make two large friends, or a handful of tiny octopi, these creatures will take shape before your eyes, and as you work, you’ll refine your skills. Follow the clear and funny directions to needle […]

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