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Glitz-Up Hot Fix Crystal Review up on Craft Critique!

Posted on 04. Mar, 2010 by Jenny.

Yeah, I’m crafting like a fiend these days…and my latest crafty play date and resulting review is on a vacuum-powered hot-fix crystal setter by Viva-Decor called the “Glitz-Up.” While I loved the idea, but it had a few issues. It didn’t knock my socks off, but still it’s a pretty cool tool.
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Valentine’s Day Craft Round Up

Posted on 12. Feb, 2010 by Jenny.

I have been a crazy person crafting for V-day…but not just on my own blog! So I thought I’d round up some of my crafty goodies to share with you here. Most of them are really easy, and use things you might have on hand, so you’ve got a good chance of actually getting these [...]

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Baby Onesies for the Cure

Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Jenny.

It’s October and time for breast cancer awarenss month. This year I’m crafting for the cure by making baby onsies that sport a super-cute and blingy pink ribbon.
This is also a super-easy craft to do, with few simple items. I made mine using the Memory Makers’ “Slice” to cut out my template, but you could [...]

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“Glow in the Dark” Crafting -Volume 2

Posted on 25. Aug, 2009 by Jenny.

There were so many cool GITD items to talk about in yesterday’s post, I just couldn’t get to them all.  So here’s another batch of glow-in-the-dark goodness for you!
Thread, Floss, and Yarns

I LOVE glow in the dard threads…all of my Halloween wall-hangings have quilted spiderwebs for quilting. You can also do rockin’ machine embroidery or [...]

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Simply Screen Silk Screen by Plaid at CHA Summer 09

Posted on 06. Aug, 2009 by Jenny.

Jenny teases her coverage of the simply screen silk screen by plaid, and video demo.

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Craft Product Review: Stitch Simple Quilt Kit, Part Two

Posted on 07. Apr, 2009 by Jenny.

Jenny receives her Stitch Simple Quilt Kit and kicks the tires.

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Fabric Eggs from One Inch World

Posted on 06. Apr, 2009 by Jenny.

Jenny shares a great fabric-egg craft originated by One Inch World.

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IX Center Sewing and Quilting Expo 2009

Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Jenny.

Don’t miss the Cleveland Sewing and Quilting Expo March 26-29, 2009!

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Yo Yo Heart Hair Clips for Valentine’s day!

Posted on 05. Feb, 2009 by Jenny.

I made these last year, but I thought I’d give you a quick tutorials on making them yourself. They are SO cute for a little- or big- girl’s hair!
You’ll need:

white craft glue, like tacky glue or Sobo (“super” glue optional)
about 6 inches of velvet ribbon, 1/2 inch wide (grosgrain will work in a pinch. The [...]

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Review: Stitch Simple Quilt Kits, part one

Posted on 15. Jan, 2009 by Jenny.

Just before the end of 2008, I was contacted by Jen Madsen of Stitch Simple, asking me to make and review one of their quilt kits. I had never heard of the company before, and was intriqued. Personalized quilt kits? The cutting is done? Hmmm. Sounded intriguing!
{Note: I am not paid for my review, but [...]

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