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Felting

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I am from the Midwest and I am a freelance graphic designer and I work for companies and individuals designing their logos, banners, flash and web designs. I have been a long time member with Art on The Net where … Read More...

Welcome (and welcome)

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Flip-flop welcome matBlack rubber welcome mats made from recycled tires are fairly common, but any crafter has got to love the color used in these cheerful rubber door mats, made from galvanized metal wire and scrap material from the production of flip-flop … Read More...

Battery Operated Flameless Candles

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Pillar flameless candleCandle Impressions creates candles that look like the real thing. They use real scented wax and it glows and flickers like a flame would but eliminates the risk of fire. My daughter likes them and has one she uses for … Read More...

A Little Bird Layout

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A Little Bird

 Mrs. Grieves at Craftster.org posted this creative layout she made using felt. I love this layout – all of the colors really come together to make a great image. You can read more about what she did to create … Read More...

Wind Powered Fiber Mill

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After all the rushing and traveling for the out-of-state baby shower, I finally found time to catch up on my magazine reading. I am a poor traveler and could not focus while in the plane. (Read – not in control … Read More...

Tips & Tricks: Filling Cosmetic Tubes

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Making your own cosmetics can be fun, but sometimes filling those little tubes and containers with hot from the stove product can be a bit tricky. Here’s a method that will help.

Fill a cake pan halfway with layer of … Read More...

Get Yourself In The Picture!

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If you’re like most scrapbookers I know, your scrapbook is filled with many pictures of your loved ones – but not too many of yourself.  I mean, how are you going to get in the picture when you’re the one … Read More...

Team Knitty Sock Yarn Arrived

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My special order [tag]Team Knitty Sock Yarn[/tag] arrived yesterday. This yarn is specially dyed when ordered by [tag]Mama E[/tag] at [tag]C*EYE*BER Fiber Warehouse[/tag]. I ordered this yarn June 2. I don’t think that was an unusually long time for a … Read More...

Wax Art Crystals

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Granulated WaxWax crystals are tiny beads of wax similar to sand which you can use similarly for art. The bonus is these double as candles and can be scented.  Kids would have a lot of fun with this and it would … Read More...

Our First Home

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As a recent newlywed starting a new home, the Our First Home theme on the Better Homes and Gardens website really caught my eye.

Our First Home

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It gave me the idea to incorporate pictures of us in our apartment with some of … Read More...

Project Finished!

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The project that gave me nightmares is finished. In fact, it is finished and gifted! I spent the weekend in Connecticut with my pregnant daughter attending her baby shower. The project, a knitted baby blanket, is from a Leisure … Read More...

Powder Puff

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Body powder is a great way to keep cool in the hotter months! But did you know that the talcum used in many commercial powders has been shown to cause tumors in lab animals ? This talc-free recipe is a … Read More...

Craftbits.com

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Craftbits.com was started by Rita and myself (Shellie) in 1999 as a independent craft resource site, we have struggled to get recognition in the crafting world by being mistaken for a large commercial company. (Can we help it if we … Read More...

Indie Crafts

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The Meaning :
In.die Cra.fts.

  1. One, such as a studio, crafter or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization.
  2. An artistic work produced by an independent company, single entity or small group.

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This Indie Crafts … Read More...