Hello, friends! I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you as we embark on a new chapter together here at Amrita Made This (formerly Cozy Magic Home). Along with the name change, I’ll be expanding the topics covered on this blog to include even more of the things I love, from crafting and DIY projects to cooking and baking. Crafting has always been at the heart of this space,…
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D.I.Y. projects
how to sew a gardening apron
My raised beds have arrived, and my seeds have been patiently been waiting in the pantry. The only thing left to do is set up my garden! However, the looming storms in the Midwest are making the conditions to set up my garden less than ideal. So while I wait for Mother Nature to do her thing, I am making myself a gardening apron! This is my favorite kind of…
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how to make a daily tarot card holder – mod podge project
How to make a Daily Tarot Card Holder (Mod Podge Project) An important part of my daily routine is drawing a daily tarot card. While I journal about them, I like the idea of being able to see the daily card in a place I spend a lot of time (my office). So, I decided to make a daily tarot card holder. It took a while for me to find…
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how to make a spring tree centerpiece
I’m so happy it is Spring! I’m trying to bring my personal cheer into my home, so I decided to make a Spring tree centerpiece for my dining table, kind of like I did with my Halloween bouquet. I wish I had got this ready in time for Ostara, but it’s going to work well for Easter and this Spring season in general. I got the idea for this while…
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how to cross stitch on card
My first foray into the crafting world was via cross stitching. And as it has been a while since I have done a cross stitch project, I decided to try my hand at cross stitching on card! I’ve had these little notebooks for a while, and while they are handy, they are not the most exciting things to look at. It was time for a makeover! Cross stitching on card…
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the laziest way to make a pin cushion
Firstly, let’s all take a moment to appreciate how beautiful this tea cup is. This teacup originally came with a rose scented candle, and no matter how much I was it, the rose scent still lingers. Not that I mind, I bought it because really enjoy the smell. But I can’t really afford to start a new hobby just yet (though I will eventually make candles. I just know it),…
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how to make a reading cushion
My kiddo is a big reader, so I thought it would be fun to make her a reading cushion! I almost made this project so that I would stuff it with toy stuffing (I have a fair amount of it!), but I decided to expand my horizons by adding a zipper. Five years ago, my mother-in-law bought me my sewing machine and gave me some basic sewing lessons, including how…
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how to make a bunny bunting (cricut project)
With Ostara, Spring and Easter just around the corner, I wanted our place looking a little more festive. And there aren’t many things that add more whimsical cheer than bunting! I had considered sewing some bunting similar to the cake bunting I had made. But in the end, I decided to use up some of scrapbooking paper I have. My Aunt is downsizing her scrapbook supplies, and let me have…
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how to sew a dolls sleeping bag
I was made aware of an issue my daughter has. She has 7 dolls, but only one bed in her doll house. Apparently it is causing a ruckus over at doll HQ, so my daughter has enlisted me to make her dolls some beds. I’m not going to be able to make a bed as fancy as the one that came with her dollhouse, but I can sew up some…
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how to make a moss based wreath
You’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise, but Spring is just around the corner… I cannot wait for the change of seasons! So to celebrate, I decided to try my hand at making a wreath! I love the cottagecore aesthetic, so have attempted to make a cottagecore themed one. While researching cottagecore themed, I came across this YouTube tutorial, and decided to make a moss themed one. While the end product…
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