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Craft Test Dummy + Craft Critique = Next Craft Divas?

August 30, 2009

OK, well, maybe not. But while I was at CHA Summer 09, Sarah Moore (my editor-in-chief over at CraftCritique) and I shot this little video audition. We found out about the “audtions”, begged a little, and got on camera all within the span of about 30 minutes. (This is remarkable because most folks signed up in advance, planned a project to share, etc.) So here’s what we came up with off-the-cuff. Feel free to mock us…we do! Sorry I can’t […]

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Simply Screen Silk Screen by Plaid at CHA Summer 09

August 6, 2009

Simply Screen Silk Screen by Plaid at CHA Summer 09

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

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Suze Weinberg + CraftTestDummies=Fun at CHA Summer!

August 2, 2009

Suze Weinberg + CraftTestDummies=Fun at CHA Summer!

Jenny meets crafting legend Suze Weinberg for a craft lesson with the hot wax stylus tool.

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New Sakura Two-Part UV Resin Premiers at CHA Summer 2009!

August 1, 2009

New Sakura Two-Part UV Resin Premiers at CHA Summer 2009!

You know how crazy I am for UV curing resins- I practically keep Lisa Pavelka in business just with my consumption of Magic Glos. (read my reviews HERE and HERE).  BUT, I digress. While at CHA Summer 2009 in Orlando, Florida, I came across the Sakura booth. I’ve heard of them as they produce the 3D Crystal Laquers that I know and love, but at the booth they were showing off a new product: a two-part UV resin. Surf on […]

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Last Day at CHA Summer 09

July 30, 2009

Last Day at CHA Summer 09

Jenny shares her day-three coverage live from CHA Summer 2009, the Craft and Hobby Association Trade show in Orlando Florida. Read on for the highlights of the day and vendors to watch.

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Viva Decor, Lisa Pavelka and me…at CHA Summer 2009

July 29, 2009

Viva Decor, Lisa Pavelka and me…at CHA Summer 2009

Jenny visits Viva Decor to see their line of crafts, craft tools, Pardo polymer clay and paints. Endorsed by Lisa Pavelka, too.

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New Look and CHA Summer 2009

July 27, 2009

New Look and CHA Summer 2009

Sorry I haven’t posted for a while, but things are happening behind the scenes. In addition to guest-blogging over at CraftCritique, I’ve been working with a designer on a spankin’ brand-new logo! Do you have any idea how difficult it its to come up with a logo? Look, feel, font, colors, design, placement….so many choices to make. However, I think we’ve come up with a cutie! In that vein, my new logo banner will be appearing here soon on the […]

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Jenny Barnett Rohrs is Head Dummy and Pied Piper behind CTD, which focuses on reviews, tutorials, and craft industry news. Jenny has appeared on HSN, Scrapbook Soup PBS series, and is currently the co-host of Hands On Crafts for Kids on PBS.

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