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I recently got the coolest little envelope. It’s from DinoTalk, and it’s a gift card sized plain white envelope, from their Naked Collection, and you can record your own 10 second message inside, how totally cool is…
It is with great regret that I am having to write this post…..
Our Bath & Body Editor Jessica is leaving us due to other commitments
As a result we need a new editor. We are on the look out for someone…
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I was really inspired by this wonderful blog post on Becky Oehlers blog about, as she said, her “journey from imitation to innovation”. I think we can all probably relate to her struggles with organization, using new tools…
Interweave Press presents: Drafting, The Long and Short Of It, a DVD on spinning by Abby Franqemont. Not available yet, but you can pre-order it, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Spinning/Video/Drafting-DVD.html?a=so091014
I’m very anxious to see this new DVD, as I’m, with my antique, restored,…
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What’s funky, trendsetting, head turning, styling and just flat-out fun? Boutique Knits, 20 Must Have Accessories by Laura Irwin from Interweave Press.
You can get it from Interweave, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Books/Boutique-Knits.html
Or, leave me a comment telling me about your knitting blog (or…
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The Inky Antics blog has a wonderful tutorial on how to make a shaker card using stamps and Nestabilities dies.
-Heather
On three blankets spread over the Plaza of the Americas, 13 knitters, both beginners and experts, wove orange and green yarn into miniature pumpkin-shaped hats.
The Close-Knit Gators, a new charity-based knitting club on campus, held their second weekly meeting Tuesday…
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I recently discovered the most adorable stamp company called A Wiff of Joy (what a fun name too!) they have very sweet, wimsical stamps. I love all the cute mice and they have some amazing new Santa images…
by Michael Hacker
I Stumbled upon illustrator Michael Hacker’s blog, and was pleased to see some polymer clay work as I was browsing through his past entries. Click here to go check it out!
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I’m not usually one for trendy yarn, the stuff I spin ends up being lumpy and bumpy enough, but this just looks like fun! And, it comes in green! Plus…
Creative Memories are sharing these Digital Halloween freebies with us.
The Gargoyle overlay will make a great addition to your spooky Album.
The Spooky Album Collection – Tags and Journaling blocks
The Scary Scroll - Perfect for invitations and page toppers.
Halloween Titles - Handwritten delights
Spooky -…
Show your support for the Breast Cancer Cure with this very cute pink knitted purse from T. Matthews Fine Art.
You can order this, and see lots of others at her blog, here: http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2009/06/new-mini-purses-now.html
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Are you looking for a great all in one paper crafting machine? One that dry embosses, die cuts, laminates and adds adhesive?? Then the Creatopia is for you, it does all those things in one…
Canadian Country Woman has an excellent article (complete with pictures!) on making it easy to knit socks. After you’ve gotten that down, there are tips for the advanced sock maker. With these tips, you can take any yarn and make…
She won the Intentional Spinner book giveaway! Some of you have asked about my puppy. Because he picks the giveaways. The only thing I can tell you is that he gets this funny look on his face when I read…
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Using large hand carved stamps can add just the perfect touch to your home decor projects like pillows, rugs and walls. Check out Alisa Burke’s shop on Etsy for some fabulous unique hand carved stamps.
-Heather
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Tammy Powley at about.com posted this nice fall tutorial on making golden leaf earrings. As always, she give excellent detailed and clear instructions on how to create this look.
I like the leaves. They are something that I might have skimmed…
See Jane Scrapbook shared this Halloween freebie back in 07 but its so cute I thought it was worth of a 09 mention.
These digital ribbons can be used for layouts,albums, invitations and even cards.
Written by guest editor Shellie Wilson
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