Archive for July, 2008

Support Crafters with Autism

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Posted in Cool Crafters | 1 Comment »

I was buying some supplies on Etsy.com, and ran across this tidbit I HAD to share. I was buying game pieces from ImagineArt7.etsy.com, and I saw this link at the ... Read more..

Craft Test Dummies Logo Design Contest

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Posted in Commentary | No Comments »

Well, I've been looking for a logo for my Crash Test Dummies brand- some kind of cool design to use on the blog, Cafe Press, etc.  So my hubby found ... Read more..

New samples of “Luscious Layers”

Sunday, July 20th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Medium: Polymer Clay, Technique: Foiling, Technique: Stamping | 3 Comments »

I taught my "Luscious Layers" class at Grand River Beads on Thursday night. We had a lovely turn out of 4 ladies, all new to my classes. They made great ... Read more..

Rockin’ Around the Clock!

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Medium: Recycled Materials | 3 Comments »

My kid's daycare had a bunch of scratched records that they wanted to recycle into art. So I thought spin-art record clocks would be just the ticket! We first took a ... Read more..

Better Late Than Never RAKs

Sunday, July 13th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Medium: Paper Crafts, Medium: Recycled Materials, Technique: Stamping | 2 Comments »

Well, I finally got on an art bender and made up some gifties for my ClothPaperStudio Yahoo Group birthday gals. For June. Ok, better late than never, I guess. And with the ... Read more..

Polymer Clay Video Review: Cindy Lietz

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 Posted in Cool Crafters, Craft Product Reviews, Medium: Polymer Clay | 2 Comments »

Cindy Lietz is a polymer clay artist and Craftista who has put together a series of polymer clay tutorials available by subscription. Since the PC world is smallish and fairly ... Read more..

Hooray for Headbands and Heather Bailey

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Craft Resources, Medium: Fabric Arts, Technique: Sewing | No Comments »

The weather here in NE Ohio has been sticky-hot this week, and my curly hair is getting on my nerves. I'm always up for a new hair gizzie (as they ... Read more..

Polymer Clay + Bottle Caps = Cool!

Monday, July 7th, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Medium: Beads, Medium: Paper Crafts, Medium: Polymer Clay, Medium: Recycled Materials | 1 Comment »

I was making my blog rounds this morning, and ran across this idea from Crafty Goat. And since I love polymer clay AND bottle cap art, this worked for me! ... Read more..

Crafting Classes with Kids!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 Posted in Craft Projects, Crafts for Kids, Medium: Beads, Medium: Paper Crafts, Medium: Recycled Materials | 1 Comment »

So, I've been really busy this last week with kid's classes, too, and I've got a few more classes lined up to share with you.... or inspire you to do ... Read more..

Craft Triathalon!

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 Posted in Craft News, Medium: Beads, Medium: Paper Crafts, Medium: Polymer Clay | 1 Comment »

I spent Saturday morning at Grand River Beads participating in the "Try-it-you'll-like-it" weekend. I taught 3 classes in three hours.... and none of the materials overlapped! (Note to self: organize ... Read more..