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Painted Daisy Candle

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Daisy CandleHere’s a fun cheerful project from Crafter’s Touch. All you need is a candle, acrylic paint, paint brush and dish detergent. Apparently the dish detergent helps the paint stick to the candle better. You can also buy paint specially made … Read More...

A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery, 1738-1860

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History of samplers and embroidery stitches used long ago have always been an interest to any needleworker.  A Maryland Sampling: Girlhood Embroidery, 1738 – 1860 by Gloria Seaman Allen should definitely be of interest.  It is scheduled for release October … Read More...

Lori Flood Felted Fibers

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Writing this Felting column has allowed me to discover and visit with, via the net, many of the fascinating felt artists from around the world. Lori is one of these artists. Her work is a treat to the eye … Read More...

Corduroy Laptop Sleeve

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laptopsleeve.jpgLaptop sleeves abound, but do you really want to pay the high prices for such a small piece of material? I found this detailed laptop-sleeve tutorial linked from Craft magazine’s e-newsletter. Lined with sweatshirt material, creator Sam made the sleeve … Read More...

Yoga Mat Bag Pattern

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If you belong to one of those gyms that make you take your own yoga mat, or if you take your own yoga mat to the gym to avoid laying face down in someone else’s sweat then this is the… Read More...

Artitude Zine

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Artitude is a wonderful zine that is packed full of beautiful artwork tips, projects, techniques, artist’s profiles and more! Editor Suzann Simanaitis really puts passion and dedication to this publication. The contributors are all thoughtful and innovative. Past issues include … Read More...

Maki Squarepatch — A Must-See

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kitty_doll.JPGSisters Enqi and Xin from Singapore opened their online shop Maki Squarepatch less than a year ago and already are seeing success worldwide. No doubt it’s due to their fun, fresh and imaginative line of one-of-a-kind clothing, bags, accessories, cushions, … Read More...

CHARITIES – crocheters are very generous

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So, I’m interested to know what charities my readers contribute to – crochet-wise. I am familiar with Project Linus, Heartmade Blessings, and others, but I’m always looking for other charities that might benefit from our handiwork.

Please post your favorite … Read More...

Etsy Magic

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You should run, not walk, over to check out
this sweet little etsy shop! Along with other crafts Cozy Concepts features a huge selection of really diverse graphs. These range from baby patterns to POW patterns.

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The graphs seem … Read More...

LuminEssent Candles Recycles and Gives to Charity

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Recycled Glass CandleBesides the recycled glass votive shown here LuminEssent Candles sells melts, tealights, pillars, jars, and travel tins.

LuminEssent Candles are environmentally-friendly and made from soy wax, which makes them burn longer and cleaner than paraffin.

Specialty Candles:

A portion of … Read More...

Go Make Art

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Go-Make-Art.com is a new website where you can get ideas for using art as a tool for self-discovery, self-development and self-expression. On this site you can learn art and craft techniques, find inspiration for your own projects and learn about … Read More...