Jennifer Perkins
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Hi, I'm Jennifer Perkins, I'm an Austin-based mama, crafter, blogger, and thrift-a-holic. This is my lifestyle blog about all of that and more. Keep up with the latest ideas for recycled crafts, gifts, craft book recommendations, and more from this blog.
Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
We all know by now that reusable water bottles are the way to go, but sometimes you can’t help but find yourself in possession of a plastic bottle. Whether that drink is a 20oz water or 2 liters of soda…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
GUESS WHAT! I have a new book coming out next month. I am so excited to share with you guys Upcycle It! Crafts For Kids – Fun and Useful Projects to Recycle and Reimagine. You can grab your very own…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
What should you get mom this year for Mother’s Day? I mean chances are she has been mom, school teacher, chef and bestie for the last year. Around my house we can add house keeper, gardener and about a gazillion…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
I’ve been a busy little crafty bee lately adding new goodies galore to my Jennifer Perkins Art Etsy store. A few of my favorite new items include a series of faces in handmade picture frames. Well ok – I didn’t…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
I love craft books ya’ll. About the only thing that makes me as happy as a stack of fresh craft supplies is a stack of new craft books. When I got a fat package from my friends over at Quarto…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
I’m reclaiming the cardboard canister craft for my own artsy purposes. Sure a quick spin through Pinterest produces oodles of results for using empty oatmeal cans for home decor and kids crafts but I’m slapping a pompom and a toothy…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
Is it weird that I like to decorate my craft space in theme for the holidays? Wait – don’t answer that. I thought some vintage Valentines and antique toy sewing machines were just what I needed to get ready for…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
If you resolve to try one new craft medium this year – let it be oven bake clay. You can make some fun rainbow ornaments, whip up a DIY headphone holder or create an awesome tie-dye polymer clay string light…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
Anyone else go on a reading bender in 2020? I read over 70 books last year. Being trapped at home will do that for you. Full disclosure: I actually listened to the books. I’m an audiobook kinda gal. On top…
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Jennifer Perkins
6M ago
Think it’s too late to say ‘thank you for being a friend’ with a handmade gift this Christmas? Think again. You can whip up a set of these easy DIY decoupage Golden Girls ornaments in an evening. Go ahead and…
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