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Signature Styles

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Marzipan Animals

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Leaf Place Settings

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Wall Mounted Boxes

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Elephant Block Puzzle

http://makezine.com/2011/11/08/project_elephant_block_puzzle/

Austrian Beer Fest Theme Party

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Austrian Beer Fest etting up for an Austrian beer fest requires only a few elements that make it distinctly Austrian. The first element is red and white checks-which represent the Austrian flag. The second is "wild" flowers that have been plucked from the hills of Austria. The third is of course pint sized beer steins. What You'll Need: Red and white checkered placemats Daisies Baskets measuring 4"x 14" Alstromerias Amaranthus Wet floral foam Knife Pint-sized beer steins  Directions: Flower Arrangements: 1. First cut the daisies to the right height. About 8 inches high is good so people can see eachother across the table. 2. Next, Cut the Alstromerias a little shorter, about 7 inches. 3. Line the basket with water-proof plastic bags and place the floral foam in them so that it fills the basket, fill with water then start first with the daisies. Place them in a row down the center of the basket. 4. Arrange the Alstromerias on either side next to the...

Cigar Box Purse

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Cigar Box Purses urgeon General Warning: Cigar purses may cause heart attacks in fashion conscious women and small dogs. What You'll Need: For the Light Version: A cigar case (preferably with a hinge) Pack of screw eyes  Steel wire-20 gauge  P lastic beads (I prefer the starflake shape and brass beads for a vintage feel)  For the Full-Bodied Version: Same as above plus a small mirror (I snap them out of make-up gift with purchases)  Craft jewels  Hologram or glitter sticker paper  Plastic toys For the lining you'll need raw silk, hollowfill, flimsy cardboard, a rulerand pencil, scissors, and a glue-gun. Directions: 1.  Take your ruler and measure where your screw eyes should go then screw them in into your case. One or two handles? It depends on your case. If it closes at the side, and you're going to flip it so that becomes the top, two is more proportionate. If it's a smaller case, a one handle might be more appropria...