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Craft Embellisments by Prima: Flowers

1. September 2010

When I first learned of Prima Marketing several years ago I fell in love. They introduced these heavenly mulberry paper flowers in cute little jars and they took off selling like wildfire! One thing I can tell you about Prima is that are always changing the face of flowers at each trade show. If you [...]

Craft Embellishments by Prima: Crystals

30. August 2010

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Oh how I love bling! If you love bling then I am sure you are familiar with Prima Marketing. This company has all kinds of wonderful sparkly and shiny things for us to use in our crafting. Swirls, flowers, birds, flourishes, and a host of other lovely things. The Prima Marketing website really does a great job of [...]

Craft App Review: Lo-Mob Photo App for the iPhone

25. August 2010

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I love to take pictures. But with my hectic life, I rarely actually pack a camera. Instead, I use my handy-dandy iPhone to take my everyday photos. With my Lo-Mob app for my iPhone, I alter them into cool, high-art snaps! The Lo-Mob app is easy to download via iTunes, and is only $1.99. This [...]

Craft Product Review: StazOn Solvent-Based Stamp Pad

24. August 2010

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My StazOn solvent-based stamp pad by Tsukineko is one of my absolute essentials in my craft box, and I can’t believe that I haven’t reviewed it for you sooner. If this is a new product for you, get your keys ready. You’re going to want to head out and get some of these amazing stamp [...]

Craft Product Review: Upholstery Paint by Simply Spray

23. August 2010

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Craft Product Review: Upholstery Paint by Simply Spray

While Upholstery Paint is not necessarily at “craft product,” crafty DIY’ers and home decor enthusiasts need to know about this product from Simply Spray. Originally designed for refreshing the upholstery in cars, RV’s, and boats- but I read that it works just as well for cushions, umbrellas, and other water-permeable fabrics. Good thing, too because [...]

Crafting Field Trip: Stamplistic in Amherst, OH

22. August 2010

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Wonder what a CraftTestDummy does on a weekend? Sometimes I make a big mess….and sometimes I go shopping. I took a little field trip to Stamplistic, and wonderful (and sadly my ONLY) semi-local independently-owned scrapbooking and stamping store. What makes Stamplisitic special is that they carry such a marvelous collection of scrapbooking, stamping AND mixed-media [...]

Crafting for a Cause: Jason Orpe ALS Mojo Fest

21. August 2010

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Just found out about this craft-tastic fundraiser via Vicki Howell, and felt moved to pass it along. Watch the video to hear about Jason and Mojo Fest, then do what you can. Craft on!

Craft Product Review: Simply Spray

20. August 2010

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I have done a number of projects now using Simply Spray, and I have to admit I’m a fan. I noticed today, though, that I’d never posted a review here on my blog, even though I’d written one for CraftsUnleashed.com. So I’m re-printing my review here with links out a slew of Simply Spray projects! [...]

Craft Product Review: FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint by Plaid

17. August 2010

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Craft Product Review: FolkArt Extreme Glitter Paint by Plaid

If you love glitter or painting in your crafts, you’ve come to the right blog today friends! Recently I got a lovely box of painty-goodness from the wonderful folks at Plaid Enterprises and I couldn’t wait to try out the Extreme Glitter Paints as soon as a I saw them. So, first things first- swatching. [...]

Kid’s Craft Review: ArtTerro Wire and Bead Art Kit

16. August 2010

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Kid’s Craft Review: ArtTerro Wire and Bead Art Kit

ArtTerro is a brand-new company to me, and I’m so pleased that they reached out and offered to send some kits for my family to “craft test.” Their tag line is “Art of the Earth”- and with a slogan like that, who wouldn’t be interested? Here’s some of what they say about their mission: We [...]

Epiphany Crafts Button Studio Review

12. August 2010

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While I was at CHA I had the pleasure of meeting with Tricia from Epiphany Crafts. She was so gracious to share their latest tools with me which includes several sizes and shapes of the Button Studio as well as the Shape Studio. These are cool tools that let you cut a shape and apply [...]

Tour of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Offices

10. August 2010

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Tour of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Offices

If you read my post yesterday about the Martha Stewart “Blogger’s Night Out,” you know that I left you hanging with a tease about my private tour of the MSLO offices. Let’s just take a moment to savor those words, shall we? Private. Tour. It was almost as nerve-wrackingly exciting as going to the actual [...]

Martha Stewart “Blogger’s Night Out” Party

9. August 2010

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Martha Stewart “Blogger’s Night Out” Party

I did a full-on, whole body “Happy Dance” when I got the invitation to Martha Stewart’s “Blogger’s Night Out” party in New York City at her Martha Stewart Omnimedia offices. First thought: “AH! I got an invite!”(Kinda cool for little ol’ me!) Then “OH! I get to see the offices where the magic happens!” (It’s [...]

Trendspotting at CHA Summer 2010- Banners!

3. August 2010

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Trendspotting at CHA Summer 2010- Banners!

I wrote this article for CraftsUnleashed, but I wanted to share it over here, too- because this is a trend that isn’t slowing down any time soon! What is “CHA”? It’s the Craft and Hobby Association trade show and it happens twice a year. I’ve just returned from the 2010 Summer show in Rosemont, Illinois, [...]

New Cuttlebug Design Debuts at CHA Summer 2010

2. August 2010

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New Cuttlebug Design Debuts at CHA Summer 2010

While visiting the ProvoCraft booth and checking out the Cricut Imagine (see my posts here and here), I got to take a peek at the newly redesigned Cuttlebug manual die-cutting machine. The biggest improvements to the design are a flip-up handle, sleeker design (a handle that can be used for transporting and stabilizing while cranking), [...]