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10 Tips for Selling on Etsy.com

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The holidays are near and online shopping has become one of the fastest growing universal malls. Like myself, I have an empty ETSY shop and it has been a long time since I listed new felted items I have made … Read More...

FREE Bath Bomb PDF BOOK Tutorial!

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“Cracking, melting, crumbling, discoloring, or generally unpredictable bath bombs? If you have had trouble making good bath bombs consistently, you need this definitive guide. It is a little technical, but many people have found it to be the solution to … Read More...

Weathered Barn Candle Holder

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weathered wood candle holderI love the rustic look of this candle holder and if you have the right tools it’s not too hard to create. It’s easier if you just use weathered wood rather than trying to make new wood look weathered. The … Read More...

SOME FRESH CHRISTMAS IDEAS!

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everyone needs a gift idea now and then. I’ve surfed around a bit and found a nice collection of patterns, some new, some old, some really old – some quick, some not so quick, some easy enough for beginners and … Read More...

Circuit Board Creations

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suncatcher.jpgWhether you embrace the inner geek in you or not, you’re sure to appreciate (new Etsy member) Debby Arem‘s jewelry, magnets, office supplies and accessories made from used circuit boards. I’m especially fond of her sun catchers, which she … Read More...

Make It Mine Magazine

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Make It Mine offers step-by-step instructions with photos and illustrations to guide readers through each project. The magazine provides basic information on techniques to help even the most inexperienced crafter get started. Make It Mine even provides tips to ensure … Read More...

Multi-Purpose Beeswax

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christmas moldsAt Waldorf Supplies they have candle decorating wax, modeling beeswax and block beeswax. Beeswax is non-toxic and the bonus for using it for modeling clay is that it never hardens! That sure drives me nuts finding hardened play dough specks … Read More...

Jewels in Fiber

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The first time I saw Marion’s work in person at an art show, I was completely blown away. The micromacrame work is so incredible and so SMALL!! I couldn’t image making it-but she teaches classes in it. If you can … Read More...

Wearable Felted Art By Carol

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Carol has been a professional artist for many years. She lives on the coast of the Irish Sea in the United Kingdom. Her work is represented in 25 galleries in 5 countries presently. She aspires to create art that … Read More...

Candles and Stamping?

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Hi Everyone:

This hobby is continually amazes me by the talents and the creativity..

Claudette created this wonderful card using candle soots..

I was blown away to see this tut.

My challenge to you is how many cards can you … Read More...

Fall Harvest of Polymer Clay

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Fall Harvest of Polymer Clay

Here is a weekend’s worth of Fall inspiration for you!  Click on the picture to look at the amazing work of these artist up close.  

We are in the middle of fall,  with the leaves changing colors, turkeys on … Read More...

Autumn Roses

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maple_roses.jpgForget the raking! Transform changing autumn leaves into sweet rosebuds by following this excellent pictorial step-by-step. Just be sure to snag the leaves while they’re still malleable instead of using them in their crunchy state.

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Artist Spotlight: Michele Gabriel Studios

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gab1.jpgI have been of fan of Michele Gabriel’s beads and pendants since I first found etsy.  Michele’s work has a unique feel of mystery and story-telling conveyed in each little creation.  I love her mix of painterly and sculptural effects, … Read More...