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Crafting a Great Picture (and Kid, Too!)

Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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. Isn’t she gorgeous?
And isn’t Flock fun?

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“Bead on a Wire” Class Scheduled at GRB

Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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 be offered on May 1 (Thursday, 6 PM) and the on the last day, May 31 (Saturday, 1:00PM.)
I’m stoked to do this one because A) [...]

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Random Acts of Kindness, Continued….

Posted on 30. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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 to charm-y thingies. I just mailed out my April goodies, which consist of a hand-made paper bead w/ Chinese characters on them, Chinese coins, [...]

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Fabrege Egg Swap

Posted on 29. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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 for a funeral. I apologize for being late to my wonderful swap-ees, Trish, Katherine, and Agnieska (from Poland!) These are gorgeous, and now I [...]

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I’ve Been Tagged….

Posted on 23. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

…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 like to eat certain candy stale, specifically Peeps and Twizzlers. Sour Cream doughnuts are also better on the 2nd day.
I have recently lost 20 pounds [...]

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Martha’s Teacup Candles

Posted on 20. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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 recap, you’ll gather some wonky candles from around your home. You know you have them- ones that got dinged up, ones that are burned 1/2 [...]

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Baby Crafts Bonanza at Tipnut!

Posted on 20. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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 new baby or are getting ready for baby showers, this post will point you in the right direction. I especially liked the burp cloth ideas…they [...]

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Fabric Cupcakes from Joann’s

Posted on 20. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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, really what you need is the idea and then you can run with it. And what makes the cherry on top? The yo-yo, of course!
If [...]

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New Liquid Clay Creations

Posted on 20. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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 could do this in polymer clay.” Go figure.
I’ve been playing in the studio, trying to find the right combo of pigment, glazes, inks, paints, and [...]

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Recycling Sweaters into Cardigans

Posted on 17. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

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 like it used to. Or you’re just itching to go thrifting and engage in some Earth Day craftiness.
Well, I’ve found an idea for you! Over [...]

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