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A Wreath for Every Occasion

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2candlesandwinefortwo.jpgEmpty wine bottles, chipped or cracked china and teacups, and tarnished spoons become the focal point in Clara’s Teacup wreaths. As in all crafts that are lovingly made, no two wreaths are exactly alike. In addition to wine bottle and … Read More...

SNOWFLAKE CONTEST – REDUX

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There were a grand total of TWO people who entered designs in my snowflake contest – so there are TWO WINNERS!! I’ll be sharing more about their designs in future, but for now, just know that both of them will … Read More...

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...