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Jazz up tealights with sparkles

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tealightsI was just watching “She’s Crafty” on HGTV, a  channel we’re trying out and they had this simple idea for jazzing up tealights. She suggests applying glue to the sides of the tealights and then rolling them in sparkles.

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Recipe: Peppermint Lip Balm

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Peppermint Lip Balm
Makes 8 – 1/4 ounce tins or 4 – 1/2 oz tins

1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
1 tablespoon cocoa butter (deoderized cocoa butter won’t have the chocolaty smell, but that may not be a bad thing to … Read More...

OLFA Competition

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Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win $5000!

OLFA will be sponsoring a Second Annual Young Designers Okada Award competition, again under the auspices of the American Quilter’s Society. The competition is designed to encourage a new generation of quilters between … Read More...

Heart Transfer Candle Holders

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heart transfers candlesWe have a wedding shower coming up so I have been having fun making candles and decorating them. I found the rub on transfers and holders at Michael’s Craft store and had all I needed to make the votives from … Read More...

Warm Fuzzies

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wreathy2.jpgBetz White takes old sweaters and felt scraps and transforms them into things of beauty, such as her as-seen-on-Martha cupcake pincushions. She also recently finished this striking wreath made entirely of sweater and felt scraps. Although this would look … Read More...

Feleted Gifts ETSY shops

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I decided to browse through the ETSY shops and picked out a few awesome gift ideas. We all have those family and friends that are difficult to buy for and love the unique.  Here are the … Read More...

Belle and Boo

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London based artist Mandy runs her charming Etsy Shop called Belle and Boo. Here you can find her wonderful illustrations put to canvas, paper and fabric! Her images are sweet, kind and remind me of stories from childhood. Mandy … Read More...

Faux Oil Lamp

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faux oil lampI love this candle project idea! It’s made from an old outside light fixture and a couple bottle lids. I see those things kicking around at garage sales all the time but it never occurred to me to try something … Read More...

Vermont Fairies

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Now that winter is coming on our side of the globe. I get reminded of warm things: Wool Socks, Down Blankets and Felt! Vermont Fairies on Etsy is run by Emily. She lives on a small farm nestled in the … Read More...

Etsy Store Featutre- Peppermint

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I love peppermint candies and we see them more and more with the holiday season. Something about the red and white stripes makes me smile and the scent of peppermint is always fresh and clean! So today some indiemade peppermint … Read More...

Stamped Snowflake Project

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snowflake2.jpgAnother snowflake ornament - this one uses rubber stamps, beads and other embellishments.  They have 5 different alternatives using the same basic design to offer a wide variety of ideas.

[tags]polymer clay, ornaments, holiday decorations, crafts, projects, diy[/tags]

Festive LED Pinecone Candles

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pineconeThese lovely candles will hold a charge for up to 200 hours! They’re made with real wax without the mess and the LEDs are safer than candle flames. They would be perfect for decorating an entry way or a table … Read More...