Category Archives: easy how-to

>Easy DIY Chalkboard Table Numbers

Posted on June 6, 2011 by eitakdesign

> The chalkboard paint craze is nothing new, I’ve been consulting with clients on chalkboard walls and furniture in playrooms and kitchens for years. It’s easy to do and the results are so much fun! Just about anything can be … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 4.9.11 and DIY Project With The Kids: Marbled Paper

Posted on April 10, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Today the boys and I marbled paper. It’s something I tried on my own, back in my crafty younger years in high school and college. I had forgotten about the technique until I found an old marbling kit I’d purchased … Continue reading →

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>Sketch Every Day: 3.3.11 And Making Pinwheels

Posted on March 4, 2011 by eitakdesign

> I feel guilty. Not because I’ve done something “wrong”…but it’s just one of those things that comes with the territory of single-handedly running my own business. I feel like I’m working 24/7. I’m SUPER busy right now…constantly playing the … Continue reading →

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>Found Object Stamps: Easy DIY Craft

Posted on February 17, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Yesterday it rained,…I figured I should plan something crafty to do indoors with my boys, to keep them occupied so I could get work done.  Sure, popping in a movie, turning on xbox or convincing them to build something … Continue reading →

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>Awesome Birthday Parties: Retro Robot Theme

Posted on February 17, 2011 by eitakdesign

> Robots are RAD.  Most kids I know think so. Most grown-ups I know think they’re pretty cool too. I’ve always found those vintage wind-up, tin toy robots to be so whimsically appealing from a design standpoint…and have just wanted … Continue reading →

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>Two EASY DIY Paper Crafting Projects for Valentine’s Day…

Posted on February 10, 2011 by eitakdesign

> ONE: Paper Heart Mini “Basket” This Valentine-themed project has stuck with me since elementary school (I think it was the second grade). Something about it just made such an impression on my seven year-old mind, way back then. My … Continue reading →

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>No Naked Glass! Easy Votive Cover-Ups

Posted on February 3, 2011 by eitakdesign

> I picked up these glass vase/votive holders at Dollar Tree a few months ago, with the intention of trying out a decoupage project using family photos and my paper ephemera collection…but just haven’t had a chance to get around … Continue reading →

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>Scarfin’ Up This Easy No-Sew Project!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by eitakdesign

> This post has nothing to do with paper or paint…it’s just a super quick and easy little something I did one rainy morning during my holiday break. It literally took five minutes! I had seen this tutorial on Etsy … Continue reading →

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