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Stringing 101

If you’re new to beading and jewelry making, stringing is probably one of the easiest techniques to try. You don’t need a lot of special equipment and the possibilities for creative design are endless. What you will need: Tools – Crimp pliers, Needle or chain nose pliers, Small wire cutters Flexible beading wire such as Soft Flex,... [Read more of this review]

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Calm Your Knitting Fears

I’ve been crocheting for over 35 years now, but for the longest time I avoided knitting. I’d tried it as a child and didn’t get the hang of it, so I gave up. Then I tried it again as a young adult and also gave up after a chosen project turned into a pile of spaghetti yarn in my lap. Yet something still drew me to knitting and it became... [Read more of this review]

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Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day!

Vellum Poem Note CardPoetry lovers everywhere are celebrating National Poem in Your Pocket Day today, Thursday, April 29, 2010. The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends. (aka it’s a great day to share your paper craft skills, too!) To celebrate,... [Read more of this review]

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Organize with Handmade Bins

Make use of your fabric ends and get organized at the same time. With a few minutes and a few fabric scraps you can sew up a set of organizer bins for your closet, your office shelf or any other place that starts to look cluttered and out of control. I love these! http://simplystated.realsimple.com/simplystated/2010/03/organize-with-handmade-bins.html  Read More →

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Mark your Calendars- April 29 is Poem in Your Pocket Day

Heads up paper crafters- here’s a day to inspire us! Take a day for poetry in April and join the Academy of American Poets in celebrating the third national Poem in Your Pocket Day, during National Poetry Month. The idea is simple: you select a poem, pocket it, carry it, and then share it with family, friends, and coworkers throughout the... [Read more of this review]

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Spring Flowers with Corrugated Cardboard Stamp

Rose Stamp and Rolled Corrugated Cardboard StampContinuing my quest to find uses for corrugated cardboard in my paper crafts, I rolled up a piece of cardboard (to achieve a “floral” effect) and pulled out a stamp pad and flower stamp (pictured.) After dabbling on scrap paper for a bit, I finally settled on a pattern and carried it out... [Read more of this review]

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Knit Two Mittens At Once

As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, I’m planning to attempt the two-socks-at-a-time on circular needles as described in Antje Gillingham’s book Knitting Circles Around Socks. Although I still haven’t gotten there yet (too many half-finished projects clamoring for completion), I sat down down to make a pair of mittens for my... [Read more of this review]

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Preserve Your Child’s Artwork with Embroidery

Embroidered Tote or Pillow Many of us have boxes and stacks of artwork our children bring home from school that we cherish and want to save. My sons are fully grown and I still of boxes of their primary school drawings. Here’s an idea for preserving those memories, and if your children are still young, this would be a great way to highlight... [Read more of this review]

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Painting on Paper – Corrugated Cardboard Roses

Make flower impressions on paper crafts with curragated cardboard and paint. Join me on a journey this week fellow paper crafters as I test out ways to use corrugated cardboard for paper crafts. Got a lovely corrugated cardboard envelope in the mail this week (containing a great read btw, “Corked” by Kathryn Borel) and instead of recycling... [Read more of this review]

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Simple Card Ideas = a lotta love for Valentines Day

Stickers, Ric-Rac, and a little imagination make a heart-felt Valentines Day card. Valentines Day is quickly approaching and you may not have time to complete a card for every one on your list… or so you think! Before you run to the store for a stash of pre-printed stock cards, check out your stash of paper craft supplies and use simple items... [Read more of this review]

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