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Girl’s nite out!

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Hi Everybody:

Inviting your friends over for drinks is a snap. You can create a fun invitation that will set the mood, by using your [tag]stamps[/tag] and glitter and your stash. Jennifer created this fun card.
I luv the way … Read More...

Soda Can Pins

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can_pin.jpgYvonne Hernandez transforms ordinary soda cans into playful pins, magnets, key chains and framed artwork. After cutting the piece to the desired shape, Yvonne adheres the shape to sticky foam to hide the cut edges. In addition to aluminum cans, … Read More...

Credit Card Pendant

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visanecklace.jpgReader Patsy alerted me of this unique necklace featuring a portion of a credit card and an antique typewriter key. This would be perfect for the shopper — or for the former shopper who’s been forced to cut up her … Read More...

Thrift Store Candle Finds

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oil burnerHey, since I have my new camera I thought I would share my finds. I intended to go to a used book sale but must have had my days mixed up because it was locked up.

I hiked on towards … Read More...

SHANNONDALE CRAFT CAMP

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WOW! I ran across this ‘camp’ last week when I attended the 2008 Missouri Fiber Retreat. Crocheters are in the minority at the Fiber Retreat, but there are lots of interesting arts and crafts represented, including knitting, weaving, spinning, fingerweaving, … Read More...

Totally Tea Tote

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knitting3.jpgIf you are on one of those health kicks where no one supports you and you find yourself

carrying around your own protein shakes and herbal tea’s then this tea tote is perfect for you.

Pop your tea tote into … Read More...

~Personal Alchemy~

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Personal Alchemy weaves a web of wonder between the art of aromatherapy and the ancient practice of Ayurveda.

From the website:

“ Personal Alchemy Bath & Body products are known for premium quality. Handcrafted for specific stress relief, our exquisite … Read More...

Cricut Expression package

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It offers an exciting new way to create fun embellishments and professional greetings for cards, all at the touch of a button. It can cut letters, shapes and phrases in impressive sizes with over 250 designs per cartridge.
This fantastic … Read More...

Mokume Gane Tutorial

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1-choose your colors. I chose 6 but I more frequently go with only 4 colors. The colors I have chosen are inspired by craftymoose’s photo from her recent trip to Italy and for the creative challenge on etsy.

2-make sheets

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Fruit Salad Candle

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Melon KitWe’re all getting a little antsy here and looking forward to spring but I found a project to brighten things up a little.

This is such a colorful fruit salad candle and you can get everything you need in a … Read More...

Crazy Quilters Bling

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Are you a crazy quilter who often gets asked to make things for family and friends? but find it hard to say no or to explain just how much detail, time and effort goes into each piece.  Then this might … Read More...

Stitch away!

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Hi Everyone:

I finally did it, I got my sewing machine away and sew straight stitch for the first time. Not only did I combine stitching and [tag]stamping[/tag], I use a sepia technique on the photo using distress ink from … Read More...

Beer Bottle Chandelier

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chandelier.jpgIf you intend to consume on St. Patrick’s Day, why not transform your beer bottle waste into a work of illuminated art? Barlite.com offers a number of unique chandeliers and light fixtures made from bottles. They’re extremely pricey, however, so … Read More...