The Handmade Forest

(formerly known as Fuck Yeah, Make Stuff!) My name is Alex. This is a tumblr where I will document various interweb project finds (including baking, crocheting, cooking, crafts, etc), and DIY projects of my own as well. I very rarely post things that don't include a tutorial or a how-to.

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I need to get back into this account, y'all.

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I just finished making this Peter Pan Collar Necklace for a friends christmas present!

(it looks better on)

It was so simple and quick to knock out.

I used this tutorial from Bride Blu. 

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Click here for more DIYs.

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settled at last.

Finally, after months of constant transition, I finally moved to Asheville.

I'm in school and working at Michaels. (yay)

So now that I feel calmer and like I'm back on this planet, I am totally ready to rev up this blog once again.

The question is, what are you all craving in the DIY universe lately? 

Let me know!

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We love the idea of using balloons as floating hangers for photos! The above was for a wedding, but thanks to the hundreds of different colored balloons, you can adapt this for just about any occasion! 

Use Balloons as Floating Hangers for Memorable Photos!

via Pinterest

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this is such a great idea!

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Scallop Cake | Oh Happy Day

One thing I love to do but am always terrible at is cake decorating! I always see pictures of these delicious cakes and think - I could totallydo that - and they always promise that it’s so easy! Well when I saw this cake I thought, ‘Easy? Yeah right’. But once I actually saw this tutorial I thought - hmm, maybe I coulddo that! Yes, it would take more than the usual slap dash 5 minute icing job, but if you’re wanting to make a cake for a special occasion then this would be perfect. Plus don’t you think it looks even more delicious?!

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30 Minute Tote Bag | All The Good Girls Go To Heaven

I’ve finally gotten in to the habit of taking my bags with me to the store, but of course have found that all the bags I have a too small to actually fit anything into them! I think the solution is to make a couple of these super easy totes to chuck in my handbag. The beauty of using faux leather is that it doesn’t fray so the only stitches you’re going to have to make is to keep the two pieces together - a great beginner sewing project!

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Click for more tutorials.

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Free pattern: Donut novelty pillow by djonesgirl

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DIY Eclipse Necklace Tutorial from Teahab here. Really easy DIY. I mentioned in the post with the curved wire necklace by ….Love Maegan that I had seen a smaller version using beads and this was the necklace I was thinking of.

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Ear Chain {How to}

Found at: ride-or-diy

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Such a creative yet simple way to add some cute detail to your hairstyle! (Via Hair and Makeup By Steph)

<3 Jess, ModStylist

Need styling suggestions, trend tips, or dress details? Ask a ModStylist and your question might be featured on our feed!

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this is great.

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HOW TO: Finger Knitting

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DIY for these here :)

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balancefully: 

I never liked spinach until I made an adventurous decision to buy some at the grocery store anyways… and turn them into Oven Baked Spinach Chips. 

Now, spinach is my new best veggie friend. It tastes sooo ridiculously good. Let’s start baking! Ingredients • Bucket load of spinach leafs. I am talking about handfuls here! • A bit of extra virgin olive oil, to coat the leaves. You don’t need a lot - for 400 grams of spinach leaves, I used 1 tablespoon of oil. • Herbs. I used pepper, curry powder, red pepper powder, garlic powder and thyme. Directions 1. Preheat oven at 120°C / 250F, 2. Rinse and dry the spinach leafs, 3. Place spinach in a large bowl, pour in some olive oil to coat the leafs, 4. Add herbs, toss it all around, 5. Place some baking paper on a tray, and lay out the spinach nice and evenly, 6. Pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Keep checking on them until they’re crisp! I could eat buckets of this stuff. Yum! Enjoy your crispy veggies. :)

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DIY Bleached Tee Shirt Tutorial. Simple tutorial showing how use a stencil and bleach to “dye” a tee shirt from guapizimo here.