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August brings three Scrapbook EXPO Shows to the US, from California to New Jersey.
Registration is now open (until Aug.2) for the Santa Clara, CA show that runs August 7 & 8, 2009.
Registration starts August 16 for the St. Charles, IL shows, running August…
Extra! Extra! Read All About It. Free Elephants… And they just love flowers! See how they gather all around in a circle to smell the flowers?
These are just about the cutest elephants I’ve ever seen! Here they are playing Ring…
image by Tsukineko
Have you seen this cool product from Tsukineko called Ink Potion No. 9, don’t you just love the name?
It’s a blending solution in a spray bottle that you use with water based inks. It helps them migrate together…
Seriously, who looks like this? I’ll tell you who, this model from Rowan’s Magazine #46. And this gorgeous shawl she’s sporting.
Magazine 46 offers forty-eight knit and crocheted designs, garments and accessories, for women and men. Also available are eight designs…
Get ready for fall and get a jumpstart on those Christmas gifts.
Pack a lunch and join other knitters, crafters and suppliers for the Surrey Museum’s annual Pic-Knit event on Aug. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shop at the Fibre…
image by Becky Oehlers
Visit the Hemidemisemiquaver blog and learn how to turn tiny stamps and bottle caps into a magnetic choker necklace. Becky Oehlers shares step by step instructions for this adorable, clever project.
-Heather
This weekend in Austin, check out The All Austin All Hamdade Bash at the Beauty Bar.
This 21-and-up event will feature handmade vendors such as Sublime Stitching, *annemarie*, Opal-Black, Peace Boutique, plus cool activities like a fashion show, massages, make-up, and more.…
JC Handmade always has fabulous ideas for sewing project and takes beautiful pictures of her work, but today she posted about something different. Her post “Special Assignments” is gives directions for encouraging your children to make their own movable alphabet. …
by Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Did you miss our book giveaway? Didn’t win and would like to try your luck again?
Head over to Tonja’s PolyClay Corner blog, and enter her giveaway to win this fantastic book! Click here to go directly to the…
image by Inkadinkado
Visit the Inkdinkado website to view page after page of new stamp images! There are loads of new Fall, Halloween, Christmas, Winter and mini images in clear sets and wood mounted.
If you haven’t yet, head over to Polymer Clay Central to vote in their July Challenge. The theme this month was “celebrations,” and the artwork to vote on is just as exuberent as you would expect with that theme! Click here to go…
I found this stunning Bluebird Pin in Elsa Mora’s Flickr Photostream this morning. The Bird and flowers are polymer clay. I love…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for TANK TOPS!!! YAY tank tops!
Especially in the summer, and especially if they’re just dressy enough to pull off a night on the town.
Berroco’s Tarte is just that. Pair it with jeans, layer…
Robots are HOT HOT HOT right now! They are popping up every where and lots of stamp companies have some really fun new designs featuring robots. It can sometimes be hard to find more masculine images for boys ( of…
Trashbag Rehab is monthly DIY Craftivism in Melbourne for anyone who’s overdosed on cutesy craft crap. Each session features a different project, guest artist/therapist and musos. Up next? Trashbag Rehab #5: Bang! Knit! Purl! KaPOW!! Crocheted Explosives. The project is crocheted…
image by Blockheads
Blockheads Paper Arts has recently released these unique stamps made especially to fit on plain chipboard coasters, they have a blank space that’s perfect for a monogram. I think these are a great gift idea, make some with the Amore…
Our Jewelry making Editor Barbe is leaving us. As a result we need a new editor. We are on the look out for someone who loves Jewelry Making, loves keeping up with all the latest news and reviews and has a…
image by Impress
From now through July 31st Impress Rubber Stamps is offering 10% off everything! Use coupon code: JULY SALE to receive your discount.
-Heather
image by Two Peas
Watch this wonderful and very informative video by Jennifer McGuire for Two peas in a Bucket, she shows how to make these adorable owl cards with inks and stamps from Hero Arts and adds tons of interest using Stickles…
image by Jenn Beiderman and Purple Onion
Michele at Purple Onion has just release some wonderful new summery stamps, including an ice cream set, a citrus set, butterflies, USA map, Patriotic Block and more! She’s also offering 25% off all stamps from…