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Candle Quotes

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Here are a few fun quotes on candles I found to share with you. Enjoy.

“Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”
Chinese Proverb

Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid … Read More...

Spring is here!

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Hi Everyone:

In my case it’s Summer living in Florida the temp is in the middle 90’s today.

I created this invitation using my new [tag]stamp[/tag] from Hero Art Mara Johnson line. Instructions here
Creating this fun invite is very … Read More...

Make It Mine Magazine

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makeitmine.jpgApparently I’ve been living under a rock for the past few months … because it was just today that I discovered Make It Mine magazine, the publication dedicated to transforming ordinary objects into extraordinary things. The magazine (which debuted in … Read More...

Polymer Cafe Review

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polymer_cafe_23_t.jpgThe galleries alone in this issue are worth the cost of the magazine!  The new editor of PolymerCafe put out a beautiful issue showcasing awe-inspiring work from Kathleen Dustin.  They also had a special edition gallery from the contributors … Read More...

MichaelPowell

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needle1.jpgMichaelpowellart was voted Designer of the year and Kit of the year at the international Craft Hobby and stitchers show.

Check out the website for all the latest offers, including FREE postage on all UK orders. $10 off all Triptychs.  … Read More...

Stitch 1..2..3. Stitch

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needle.jpgThis  Gym Goddess pattern is a free chart from Cross-stitching is simply adorable and very appropriate for me after a very indulgent easter.

I am pretty sure stitching about exercise is the same as exercise isnt it ?

Ample Sample Contest

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ample_sample_2008.jpgDo your creative juices start a-flowin’ when you eye a pile of colorful carpet samples? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for the Ample Sample contest, which challenges you to repurpose those samples into something fabulous. Ample Sample… Read More...

You can be a STAR, baby!!!!!

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Interweave has put out the Casting Call of their inaugural Bead Star competition and the debut of a new magazine, Bead Star.   This is such an exciting event for the beading community—like American Idol, but for beaders! … Read More...

Vintage Utensil Cuff Bracelet

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knife_cuff.jpgYou are what you eat (with). I love LTCreatesJewelry‘s vintage flatware, such as this butter knife, that are bent into fashionable rings, jewelry cuffs, earrings, napkin rings and more. The hand-stamped lettering on this timeless cuff adds a personal … Read More...

Make a Candle Holder Out of Anything

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tat pixmixHere are some fun wacky ideas for items to make into candle holders. There are demonstrations of creations made out of an apple, pear and a gourd. I especially like the pineapple with three drilled holes for tea lights. It … Read More...

Vintage Crackled Blocks

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milk_carton_blocks.jpgThe folks at VintageImageCraft.com generously share images, tips and tutorials for creating vintage illustration crafts, such as these cool crackled blocks made from used milk cartons. (They even instruct you how to create your very own crackled finish instead of … Read More...