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Aug
8
2007 Celebration of Needlework Louisville, Kentucky held September 12 – 16
Check the schedule of classes as it’s posted for more details.
Pamper your creative self for 3 days surrounded by needleworkers
Shop the merchandise mall filled with quality vendors (Entry fee $17.00 per day or $18.00 for the 3 days)
Participate in Classes taught by 15 nationally known needlework …
Aug
7
These hand screened ties by toybreaker on Etsy are a great idea for indie office wear! According to the artist “This original illustration with a human brain superimposed on a cuttlefish will tell the world that you got smarts. Cuttlefish…cuddlefish…too cute, no?” They come in a variety if ink and tie colors for $30 USD. Get one here…
Aug
7
This past May, a jaw-dropping 45,000 people gathered at the San Mateo Fairgrounds in California for an event some called, “The Woodstock for inventors.” — A one-of-a-kind event for tech geeks, crafty hipsters, DIY lovers, and basically, anyone who builds anything — from 7 year-olds to 70 year olds — Maker Faire brought together people from over 10 different countries …
Aug
6
According to [tag]Wikipedia[/tag], [tag]Amigurumi[/tag] is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small animals or anthropomorphic creatures. Amigurumi are typically cute animals (such as bears, rabbits, cats, dogs, etc.), but can include inanimate objects endowed with anthropomorphic features. Amigurumi can be knitted, but the vast majority of amigurumi are crocheted. They are also worked with a smaller size needle …
Aug
5
Shoshona has a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in ceramics and proclaims “I’m a huge design freak and am inspired by the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Most of my work has a wonderful tactile quality…you just want to touch, touch, touch. I love clean lines and clean colors.” Her latest creation “Modern Tea Pot” captures her love of texture …
Aug
5
MAKE magazine (the older sibling of CRAFT magazine) offers a video podcast on creating a one-of-a-kind hardy hand-crafted ring from an old silver dollar.
Even I (who has zero background in jewelry making or silversmithing) feel as though I could accomplish this in under an hour. All you need is a hammer, anvil, drill and Dremel tool, along with …
Aug
4
Crochetroo.etsy.com  has some fun crochet patterns from Downunder
From kitchen kitsch patterns and Aussie NativeBirds
Check out the finished projects or the very inexpensive patterns to make your own.
Aug
3
[tag]Tahki Stacy Charles[/tag] has prepared 4 books for this fall / winter: Tahki Yarns Fall / Winter Collection, Tweed Collection, Filatura di Crosa Fall / Winter Collection and S. Charles Collezione Fall / Winter Collection.
Tahki Yarns Fall / Winter Collection [tag]knitting pattern[/tag] book features 26 classic and fashionable knitting patterns using Angel, Baby, Baby Print, Bunny, Bunny …
Aug
2
I do have a stash of yarn at my home. I also have some in my son’s basement. I am always looking at yard sales, garage sales, resale shops and yarn shops. However . . . .
I will never in my lifetime amass this much yarn! Look through these pictures and be humbled, appalled or amazed.
I’m jealous because …
Aug
2
If you take one look at this site you’ll be hooked by these incredibly sweet and well made little bears. Artist Peng Peng Kalyman has been making these sweeties since 2002 and gaining notice all over the country! Check out her site here.
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Aug
2
Using only a pair of scissors, Instructables member xavtek has been making these mini trays from aluminum cans for years. They’re meant to be used as ashtrays, but they function just as well as jewelry holders, soap dishes, spare change keepers, sorters for your beads, snaps and brads … the list goes on.
I’ve seen a few other similar trays, …
Aug
2
Annette Lauder in Auckland, New Zealand is the creative force behind Nut and Bee. All these adorable goods are made from her own designs. She even posts drawings on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on her sketchbook blog where fans can vote on which design will appear on future lettersets, sticker sacks, bookplates, buttons, magnets, prints + more!
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Aug
2
The Sampler is an innovative marketing & promotional tool for indie businesses. Each month, independent crafters, artists, shops, zines and record labels, send samples and promotional materials to a contribution pool. All the samples are photographed, posted to the site and then portioned out, put in packages and sent off to Sampler Subscribers, Sampler Contributors and members of the Media …
Aug
2
PREMIUM HANDMADE SOAPS, BATH & BODY PRODUCTS
Soap’s Shop is yet another etsy store that’s filled with beautiful products
Checkout the Vegan Soaps & licorice Mint soaps
If your not into soap then check out the Lip Lubes.…
Aug
1
Esty.com has made some changes to their billing process and as a result all etsy store owners should
be aware of some of the errors which may come your credit cards way.
Check out the announcement on their website to see how it may have effected you.
Etsy.com willl be providing phone support as well at (718) 855 7956. They …