Craft Shops

I asked all my twitter-y buds to show me their wonderful polymer clay goods so I could showcase them a little:

1. Miny Chocolate Cupcake by CremedelaGems 2. Maneki Neko by DanceSippyDance 3. St. Patrick’s Day Hello Kitty Bow Centre by WhimsicalCreations 4. Chinese Crested Dog Big Hole Bead by NanjoDogz

Add me on twitter if you’d like! I always …

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Sweetly Demented

I have to admit, I’m fascinated by and very much appreciate when clever people find ways to take sweets and goodies to a deeper level of dark. Check out Sweetly Demented, a “confectionary line ranging from, the morbid, shabby chic, woodzie, tastefully disgusting & sometimes just plain rude.” These handmade chocolates, marshmallows, caramels and toffee are exquisitely crafted. Shown …

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Recycled records and books galore!

by Recycled Crafts Editor

If you are into fun designs made from recycled books and records pop on over to the Etsy shop Retro Grandma to see all sorts of fun designs that Audry has created.…

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Zombie love

Heads up, zombie lovers!! Tina of She Who Stamps has needlefelted a valentine gift just for us! Check out her shop.

And many thanks to Lish Dorset of Craftzine.com for sharing this find.…

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Valentine’s Day Treats

You find the cutest Valentine’s Day things while window shopping!


Fruit by SkyeArt	Kawaii Critters by hbrundridge

Valentines Tabby by graphixoutpost	Hedgehog Valentines by thecolorofdreams

Of course they’re all polymer clay!…

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Harry Potter Cupcakes in a Chamber of Secrets Box

Long live Harry! I hope the obsession never wanes. Check out this crazy clever packaging idea for Harry Potter cupcakes from Animated Cupcakes in California. Find the details HERE. Spotted HERE on Cupcakes Take the Cake.

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Do you have a GIRL CRUSH?

I mentioned cargoh.com a few days ago as a great source of curated indie goodies. While poking around the site I noticed the GIRL CRUSH art workshops and tea party. This looks like such a fun idea. Imagine getting to hang out with an awesome crafty girl you’ve been secretly crushing on online, plus some other women with tasty food …

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Successfully on Etsy {Guest Post by Cath Young} « Epheriell Designs

Here’s an excellent article about the Do’s and Don’ts of selling on Etsy from Cath Young (of My Bearded Pigeon) on Epherielle Designs.

She makes a lot of great points! Read the article here: The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Successfully on Etsy {Guest Post by Cath Young} « Epheriell Designs.…

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Keeping It Warm

Warm coloured, that is. Here’s a treasury by Jackie of ThePleasantPheasant on Etsy featuring PCAGOE (Polymer Clay Artist Guild of Etsy) members.

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Sunflower Cocktail … petalcove $35.00	Pocket Mirror, Poly… NKDesigns $15.00	Love Potion – Polym… beadladymanila $22.00
Polymer Clay and Wi… marciapalmer $18.00	Pendant and beads SacredCat $10.00	Pendant Necklace, A… Adornmentsbyes… $15.00
Earrings/ Faux Leat… playsculptlive $21.00	Polymer

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Dashing Fox 8×10 Print by BarnumsWinter on Etsy

Dashing Fox 8×10 Print by BarnumsWinter on Etsy.…

Dashing Fox print by Charlie Corrigan on Etsy.

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Very Expensive Jimmy Choo Coffee Cup Sleeve

Seriously? Jimmy Choo makes a leather coffee cup sleeve that sells for $165. Seriously. For the green, rich person who has everything. It also comes in pink. Find it HERE. Spotted on Gizomdiva.…

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Happy Lab Candy Stores

What a wonderful place this Happy Lab must be for the science-minded sweet tooths, what with the jars and beakers filled with colorful candies. The shop is found at various locations in Australia, but I anxiously await its arrival elsewhere. Spotted on Eat Drink Chic.

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Awesome craft rooms – This one is is Sweden

Hobbyrum: miniatyrverkstad | Redaktionen | Inspiration från IKEA.…

This is an awesome craft room. It helps that it is crammed full of tiny stuff. I love tiny stuff.

This craft rooms uses IKEA furniture very creatively.

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Hungry as a Horse Spaghetti Measure

Despite the fact that I’ve been boiling spaghetti for over twenty years now, I still misjudge the amount almost every time. Guess I need this spaghetti measuring tool: one person, two people, hungry enough to eat a horse. Very clever. Spotted at Foodiggity, find it here at the Reykjavik Corner Store.…

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Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter

Clearly A Christmas Story is one of my (and many, many others, I’m sure) favorite Christmas movies, because this is officially the third post I’ve written on the tale over the years. (See here and here.) Now you can honor the recent-classic through cookies. Check out the leg lamp cookie cutters, available here.…

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Christmas Printables from Happy Thought Papercrafts

by Scrapbooking Editor

The online store at Happy Thought Papercrafts has a nice selection of printable items for Christmas. Choose from gift cards, gift boxes, or decor. Click here to see more.…

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Hamburger Wrapping Paper

I suppose this means that you’ll have to give everybody six presents… two buns, the burger, cheese, lettuce and tomato. The hamburger wrapping paper is from Gift Couture, spotted on Incredible Things. Find more information about the paper and creators at Kickstarter: “Gift Couture will offer high-quality wrapping paper sets that feature original photography and design. Our …

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Shopping for Clayers

As a polymer clay artist what clay related thing would you love to see under your tree? I have a couple items on my wish list:

Some of Penni Jo’s molds. Or lots of them.
The DREAM Machine. Of course.
Helen Breils textures

How about you guys? Anything awesome and clay you’re hoping to find under the tree?…

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Meet Mr. Deadfish!

I met the clever individual behind Mr. Deadfish at the SF Bazaar Bizarre this weekend. Her taxidermy scarves are adorable. You can check out the Mr. Deadfish Etsy store here and she also does customs work, so if you really need a chimera taxidermy scarf she just might do it for you.

You can also see more of her …

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Fun Foodie Gift Guide and a Very Smart Pancake Plate

Whenever I look for outside-the-ordinary food news, it’s always Foodiggity. So anyone who is looking for sorta silly, kinda practical, unique gifts for the food lover in their midst, check out the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide from Foodiggity. And speaking of unique gifts for the food lover, check out this “why didn’t I think of that? syrup-catcher’ pancake plate …

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Here come the owls

If there’s a bride and groom on your Christmas list, they probably need a pair of owl ornaments by Faith of ordinary mommy design. Go to her post for details.

Ed. note: Faith didn’t ask or compensate me to post about her awesome little felties.…

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What you need to get started

Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World has come out with a new product just in time for stuffing Christmas stockings. Her Super Stitch Kit includes everything a beginner needs to start embroidering. Go to her blog to find out what’s in the kit and how to order.

Ed. note: Wendi didn’t ask me or compensate me to post about …

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Huge Peanut Butter Cup

This could be my perfect cake, seeing as the Peanut Butter cup is one of my favorites to dig out of the trick or treat bag. Have you seen this? Find it HERE from Williams-Sonoma. Out of my price range for an afternoon snack, but pretty impressive.…

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