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License Plate Birdhouse

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colorado_birdhouse.jpgThe Old Red Barn shop at Etsy features industrial-chic birdhouses, CD holders and more from genuine used license plates, such as this cute Colorado abode. If you’re in the mood for a flashback, be sure to check out the shop’s … Read More...

Craftime Easter goodies

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Craftime have launched a lovely range of beautiful Easter embellishments, new for 2008.
The range includes fun felt bunnies and chicks, pretty pastel flowers, funky fibres, shimmery ribbons, glitter card, a Mcgill daisy punch and lots, lots more. They’re perfect … Read More...

Craftime Easter goodies

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Craftime have launched a lovely range of beautiful Easter embellishments, new for 2008.
The range includes fun felt bunnies and chicks, pretty pastel flowers, funky fibres, shimmery ribbons, glitter card, a Mcgill daisy punch and lots, lots more. They’re perfect … Read More...

Irish Candles

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Shamrock CandleLooking for inspiration on candle making ideas for St. Patrick’s day or just want to check out some Irish candles? I have been having fun scoping the net and found all kinds of Celtic sorts of candles.

At Keara’s Irish … Read More...

Debbie Macomber

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Want to  knit along with Debbie Macomber? then leisurearts has just released the perfect products for you, they are Debbie’s very own knitting notion line. This well known author and knitting enthusiast has sprinkled your knitting basket with fairy dust … Read More...

Knitted Biology

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Did biology class fill you with joy? then this is the pattern for you. I am not sure

what you might want to do with this once it is made but boy will it be a conversation piece.

I can … Read More...

Just Launched: Junkafied

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junkman.jpgThe Junkafied team creates funky and colorful sculptures from found objects they pick up at yard sales and curb side. They just launched a website, which features their work, and are looking for feedback from other recycled crafters/artists. So, give … Read More...

Make a Snow Lantern

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We still have a ton of snow here and March break is coming up so this snow lantern project will be fun for our family. It snowed so much today that all the school buses were canceled but the afternoon … Read More...

RSI – Repetitive Stress Injuries

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Needlework is a relaxing and rewarding craft that allows you to create beautiful, intricate pieces of art. However, like any hobby that involves repetitive hand movements, needlework can lead to repetitive stress injuries (RSI) if not done properly. These injuries … Read More...

ETSY shop (Ume Crafts)

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Jeanette lives in Singapore and had to quit her job last year to be a full time home maker, mainly due to a difficult pregnancy and is waiting for the little bundle of joy that is … Read More...

Courting Candles

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Courting CandleMy dad brought one of these courting candles home from a garage sale years ago and explained them to me.

Fathers used to time their daughter’s courting time by lighting this candle and when it got down to the metal, … Read More...

Charity Knitting – Knitting for Orphans

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Warm Woolies is a non-profit organization whose volunteers knit warm clothing for poverty-stricken children who would otherwise suffer from cold. Our mission is to provide the very neediest children with wool sweaters, vests, hats, mittens, and socks.

In 2008, they … Read More...

Win Fiskars heart punches

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Win Fiskars heart punches

15 to give away…

Make romantic cards in no time at all with the gorgeous asymmetric heart squeeze punch from Fiskars. We have 15 large punches, worth £9.99 each, to give away. The Fiskars squeeze punch … Read More...