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In Mourning, and… A Solution…

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So why am I in mourning? Because, yesterday as I was mowing the lawn I found several red maple leaves on the ground under my maple tree. Red. On the ground. And I know what that means. It’s the beginning…

Giveaway: Inkadinkado Clear Set

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image by Heather Holbrook

image by Heather Holbrook

What do you say, lets have a giveaway!! I’ve got a beautiful clear stamp set from Inkadinkado called Flower Garden I’d love to give away to one of you!

Let me say that I LOVE clear stamps! I’ve been…

Tips, Tips and more Tips

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Vist the Tips page at the Lasting Impression website for a very extensive and informative list of stamping tips. There is a wealth of information there like how to keep your shrink plastic from sticking to itself , how to make a quick…

New Release: American Art Stamps

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image by American Art Stamps

image by American Art Stamps

American Art stamps has recently released a wonderful new inspirational stamp line called Zenspirations. Each image is available wood mounted or cling mounted. Perfect to make an uplifting card for a friend who’s feeling down!

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Make a Bug Catcher

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What little kid doesn’t love bugs?!? But you certainly don’t want those critters roaming around your house-so make an easy solution with a little plastic canvas from the craft store and materials you have around the house.  Everyone will be…

Alligator Shoes

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by Katherine Dewey

by Katherine Dewey

I think many polymer clay artists have seen the fabulous alligator shoes created by Katherine Dewey of Elvenwork.

I had not, however, came across the pictures of the process she used in creating the shoe before today.  Click here…

Craft Event: Suze at CHA

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image of Graphics 45 booth by Suze Weinburg

image of Graphics 45 booth by Suze Weinberg

Wish you could have gone to CHA this week?? Well visit Suze Weinberg’s blog and you’ll almost feel like you did. She’s got lots of wonderful pictures of the booths, new hot products, make…

New Release: Cat’s Pajamas

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image by Tracy Falco and Cat's Pajamas

image by Tracy Falco and Cat's Pajamas

Looking for some fun summer stamps? The Cat’s Pajamas has just released three new clear sets, two summer themed and one get well set. Isn’t the mermaid/cat too cute?? You can buy the sets individually or…

Urban Craft Uprising Show – Seattle

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postcard_frontFinally, a good indie show in my neighborhood! I’ve been waiting months for this show, but somehow I had the date wrong. Maybe they switched it and I was the last to know. So this is last minute, but do…

Cotton – It’s More Than Just A Summer Yarn!

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product_image_722All you ever wanted to know about spinning cotton, I promise!

Cotton spinning made easy. With a few adjustments made to your wheel, you can spin cotton just like the pros. Become a “cotton spinner extraordinaire”. 120 minutes long, and 10…

Craft Fair – Canberra

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cfair_canb_headermainIn August Craft Fair makes it’s way to Canberra for more crafting and quilting goodness. Entry includes the 2009 Canberra Quilters Members’ Exhibition. As always, the Fair will include tons of free workshops and classes, exclusive exhibitions, and great shopping from your…

An Oldie but a Goodie!

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photo by Robert Burrill, hearts by Elissa Powell

photo by Robert Burrill, hearts by Elissa Powell

If you are new to polymer clay, you might have missed this fantastic tutorial  in the PC Polyzine by Elissa Powell for making a chrysanthemum cane.  It’s a simple tutorial that produces lovely…

Shop: Sweet Paperie

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image by Sweet Paperie

image by Sweet Paperie

 Looking for a unique name or address stamp? Sweet Paperie might have just what you’re looking for. They offer classy modern designs in rubber on wooden handles. I thought this Bi-Plane design was really terrific!

-Heather

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