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Crafting with Epsom Salts

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Crafting with Epsom Salts

You may have already noticed that using epsom salt as a craft medium is becoming more and more popular. It’s an inexpensive material that’s readily available at discount department stores and dollar stores. Epsom salt goes a long way and … Read More...

Gem Of An Idea

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Ok, this is just an idea – no pattern or anything.  It’s not even really a button (I don’t think).  But, I can see using this idea on those large and usually not very attractive faceted glass or … Read More...

Giveaway: Beading book

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Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) says,

I’m in love with beading rivoli’s now! And, I’ve decided to change my idea for the Beaded Journal Project this year to a beaded rivoli project each month.

She learned this beautiful technique from a book, … Read More...

Inspiration: Ruth Rae

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Ruth Rae is participating in Tag Tuesday this year. She says, ” I thought that it would be good to help me open up and make something just because.” The first week’s challenge theme was snow, and Ruth responded with … Read More...

The Quickest Project Ever??

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This just might be the quickest crochet project ever – or at least the quickest, cutest one!

 

Bezencilla has created these pretty barrettes that could be used for a variety of purposes.  Of course, they can be used in … Read More...

Nick Cave’s Sound Suit

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I saw a picture similar to this in the November 21, 1011 issue of Time Magazine.  It’s certainly an amazing work of art.

Nick Cave was a name unknown to me.  After I saw this crazy picture, I had to … Read More...

Etsy Metal Blog Challenge

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earrings inspired by Lifetime TV's Project AccessoryEtsy Metal Blog is having a design challenge to rouse your imagination.  Drawing inspiration from the challenges and designers’ creations on Lifetime TV’s Project Accessory, the challenge invites you to get creative and make your own statement jewelry to fit … Read More...

Why Doesn’t Every Designer Do This???

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Why doesn’t every crochet designer do this?  Do what?  Check out the pictures and notecards that accompany this pattern.  The pattern sets itself up to be difficult.  The write up about it states that you have to know a … Read More...

Rainbow Mason Jars

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Rainbow Mason JarsThese are very pretty. You won’t be able to drink out of them, or put water in them with this method. However, if you use this method on the outside they will make pretty vases. For a more permanent solution … Read More...

Candle Making With Found Objects

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I hit the thrift store today and found some interesting glasses and objects to make candles with.

The curvy ones were perfect for pina colada candles and the glass mugs worked out for root beer.

I decided to fill the … Read More...