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Author: Jenna Pralat

Accessories Hair Accessories, Loop Yarn, Scrunchies February 12, 2021

Loop Yarn Scrunchies

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I recently started using loop yarn, and one of the first projects that came to mind was trying to make a scrunchie with it. This project is a little more difficult due to its small size and circular shape. I recommend practicing and getting comfortable with the loop yarn first, maybe try making a scarf!…

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Accessories bead, beaded heart, Heart, jewelry, Valentine's Day February 5, 2021

Beaded Heart

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This beaded heart is a great pattern to use in a necklace or key chain. Supplies: 19 Round beads of one color, thin cording, and a jump ring. An embroidering needle could also be helpful. I used more oval than round beads and that affected the shape a little bit. Also, I used larger cording…

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Recipes Chocolate, Chocolate bark, Valentine's Day January 28, 2021

Chocolate Bark

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Chocolate bark is an easy way to personalize and make a classic Valentine’s Day gift more special. All you need is chocolate and whatever you want to use to decorate it. I used sprinkles and pink candy melts. The first step is to prepare where you are going to assemble the chocolate bark on. Cover…

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Fabric embroidery, Heart, Heart plush, Valentine's Day January 22, 2021

Heart Plush

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This cute little heart plush is a great DIY Valentine’s day gift and can be customized for whoever you are giving it to. Supplies: 2 colors of felt, embroidery string, an embroidery needle, stuffing, scissors, and a pen. Optional: scrap paper, embroidery hoop, scent sachet I can not free hand a heart shape, so I…

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Accessories Bracelet, Heart, Kumihimo bracelet, Valentine's Day January 15, 2021

Heart Kumihimo Bracelet

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Kumihimo is a Japanese artform of making braided cords. Using a foam Kumihimo disk makes this technique easier for those new to it, and is what is used in this bracelet. The pattern of this bracelet makes a repeating heart pattern. Supplies: Two colors of cording or string, a Kumihimo disk, and a clasp (I…

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Accessories Beads, Bracelet, Flower Bracelet January 8, 2021

Flower Bead Bracelet

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Beaded bracelets are easy and fun to make and look really good. This flower bead pattern can be repeated multiple times or left as just one flower. It could also be used in other jewelry, like a necklace! Supplies: 7 beads for flower (6 of one color and 1 of another color), spacer beads (I…

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Toys & More holiday craft, ornament, picture frame, popsicle stick December 24, 2020

Popsicle Stick Picture Frame

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I love this design because its really simple and looks great. And the decoration is completely customizable. Supplies: 11 popsicle sticks, liquid glue (hot glue would work too), and stuff to decorate with (markers, paint, glitter, etc.) The first step is to place your first two popsicle sticks vertical and about 2.5 inches apart. Place…

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Recipes cookies, gingerbread, holiday, recipes December 11, 2020

Gingerbread Cookies

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I have always loved the idea of gingerbread cookies and decorating gingerbread houses, but I am not a fan of crunchy hard cookies. These cookies are the perfect balance of soft chewy cookies, but will still hold their shape (just maybe don’t try to build a house)! The first step is to preheat the oven…

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Paper #bookmark, paper, tassel, tassel bookmark December 3, 2020

Tassel Bookmark DIY

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This tassel bookmark is the perfect gift for a book lover, or just to make anytime! Supplies: 2 pieces of patterned or colored paper (a thicker paper would be better) Yarn 3.25 inch wide piece of cardboard Other: Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Glue, Hole Punch Start by drawing a 2.25 inch by 7 inch rectangle on…

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Toys & More fall, pom-pom, pom-pom pumpkin, pumpkin, yarn November 20, 2020

Pom-Pom Pumpkins

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Pumpkins are an Autumn staple. And with Thanksgiving right around the corner, why not make an easy and quick craft. You will need: orange and green yarn, a ruler, a pair of scissors, some embroidery floss or other thin string. I also used cardboard and a pencil to make a pom-pom maker. If you have…

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About Me

Hello, I am Eddie Mazarura.  Workshops Essayer is my baby, a place that I use to curate some of my favorite DIY’s, crafts and recipes.  I also teach some of those DIY’s to my students as part of enrichment programs in elementary and middle schools in NYC as well as virtually.  Crafting is my jam and love all types from paper, yarn, food, wood, fabric bath & body to just about anything and everything that can be made at home.

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