Archive for April, 2008

Crafting a Great Picture (and Kid, Too!)

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 Posted in Commentary | No Comments »

Ok, so I know this is my 3rd post today, but I was playing around with a picture that I took of Baby Girl... and I had to share it. ... Read more..

“Bead on a Wire” Class Scheduled at GRB

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 Posted in Craft News, Medium: Beads, Medium: Polymer Clay, Technique: Beading, Technique: Wire Working | No Comments »

Well, I'm thrilled to say that we are going to be making these fab-oo bracelets at Grand River Beads in the merry merry month of May. The first class will ... Read more..

Random Acts of Kindness, Continued….

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Medium: Beads, Medium: Paper Crafts, Medium: Recycled Materials | No Comments »

So I've mentally committed to doing RAKs...Random Acts of Kindness for my CPS Yahoo group sisters. So far I've made bookmarks, altered bobbins, felt needle cases, and now I'm on ... Read more..

Fabrege Egg Swap

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 Posted in Craft News, Medium: Paper Crafts | 1 Comment »

OK, so we didn't really swap fabrege eggs... we made Artist Trading Cards inspired by them. I got these last week on Wednesday, right before we headed out of town ... Read more..

I’ve Been Tagged….

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Posted in Commentary | 1 Comment »

...by my art-full blogging buddy, Val. Here are the rules: 1. Link to the person that tagged you. (Done.) 2. Post the rules on your blog. (Yup.) 3. Share six non-important things/habits/quirks about yourself. I ... Read more..

Martha’s Teacup Candles

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Medium: Recycled Materials | No Comments »

Ok, here's a great way to both recycled chipped or orphaned teacups and old candles: recycled teacup candles.  Just in time for Mothers' Day, the idea is simple and elegant. To ... Read more..

Baby Crafts Bonanza at Tipnut!

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects | No Comments »

Once again, TipNut rocks! They've compiled a gi-normous list of baby crafts, including diaper covers, wipe cases, diaper stackers, burpclothes and bibs, blankies and booties too! If you've got a ... Read more..

Fabric Cupcakes from Joann’s

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects | No Comments »

Ok, I saw these super-cute cupcakes in this week's circular. I checked out the instructions, and they aren't the greatest. (What is a mug plug, anyway???) But, like most craftistas, ... Read more..

New Liquid Clay Creations

Sunday, April 20th, 2008 Posted in Medium: Polymer Clay | 1 Comment »

So, my friend Eva is showing my some new goodies she bought in Tucson - large focal components with glass enameling. As always, my snarky comment is "I bet we ... Read more..

Recycling Sweaters into Cardigans

Thursday, April 17th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Medium: Fabric Arts, Medium: Recycled Materials, Technique: Sewing | 2 Comments »

Ahh, spring is here and it's time to put those sweaters away. Or is it? Maybe it's seen it's better days. Or your weight has changed, and it doesn't fit ... Read more..

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