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St. Patrick’s Day Crafts – Sort Of

Posted on 05. Mar, 2008 by Jenny.

I’m gearing up for my favorite green holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. Since my birthday is only 3 days later, it’s been something of an extended holiday for me. (BTW, Earth Day comes in second as my favorite green holiday. Sorry.)
Anyhoo, I always celebrate with cards for the family, dressing up the kids, sometimes even hitting [...]

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First Wire Wrapping Class

Posted on 01. Mar, 2008 by Jenny.

I had my first wire wrapping class today with Melissa M. at Grand River Beads. As you may know, I’ve gone off of the deep end with polymer clay cabochons using metal leaf and inks. So I figure I have to learn what to do with them!
I’m so glad I took the class. I’d [...]

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Fun with Foil: Polymer Clay Cabs in Progress

Posted on 24. Feb, 2008 by Jenny.

I’ve been playing with a new technique and developing a class for Grand River Beads. My new beady-friend Maryann and I were scheming to come up with a new 2-part class. I’ll teach PC faces, cabs, and buttons in the AM, and she’ll teach us how to whip them into fabulous bead-embroidered pins in [...]

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