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Fun Kid’s Craft: Nature Prints with Solar Print Paper

Posted on 21. Aug, 2009 by Jenny.

Here at the Casa of Crafts we are trying to squeeze as much out of the rest of summer as we can; and while the sun is still shining brightly, we thought we’d try out some Solar Print paper as a fun science/nature craft.
This quasi-educational project can be done over a few different stages, too. [...]

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Soldered Memory Glass Pendants

Posted on 29. Mar, 2009 by Jenny.

Jenny is teaching soldered glass memory charms at Grand River Beads in Rocky River, OH.

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Button Crafts, Part Two

Posted on 04. Mar, 2009 by Jenny.

The Craft Gods keep sending me button goodness to share….must be some kinds of harmonic convergence in the crafty universe!

I got online today and found this FAB-U-LOUS button coaster craft at CraftStylish for a button coaster. Wow! I LOVE the way it looks, and you could create all kinds of designs if you used different [...]

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Button Crafts

Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by Jenny.

I love buttons- both the functional, keep-your-sweater-closed variety, as well as purely decorative/design elements. Yup. Love buttons!
So, since it’s National Craft Month in March I thought I’d share a few resources with you!

Make a cute button-covered tote…I reposted it from Martha Stewart a while back. Great way to use up those funky buttons in [...]

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Craft Ideas Using Recycled Cards

Posted on 07. Dec, 2008 by Jenny.

So I wasn’t sure if I should share this now, or wait until after the holidays. I figured that if you’re like me, you still have last year’s holiday cards, or if not, make sure you don’t toss them on December 31st!
Here’s the deal: Aileen from Aileen’s Musings came up with the idea of recycling [...]

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Recycled Necktie Scarf from CraftStylish

Posted on 12. Sep, 2008 by Jenny.

Ok, I love me some recycled neckties! So I’ve taken a moment from sewing up little necktie purses to share this nifty scarf from CraftStylish.
I won’t give it all away here, but the gist is that you’ll need 8 gutted neckties. (Gutting them is when you slice open the back seam with a seam ripper [...]

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Rockin’ Around the Clock!

Posted on 16. Jul, 2008 by Jenny.

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 little sandpaper and scratched up the records even more- that way the tempera and acrylic paints that we’d be using would stick better to the [...]

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Polymer Clay + Bottle Caps = Cool!

Posted on 07. Jul, 2008 by Jenny.

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! (Alternatively, I could use my polyclay and then have a brew. That also works for me!)
Anyhoo, she suggests making your own molds from cool buttons [...]

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Crafting Classes with Kids!

Posted on 01. Jul, 2008 by Jenny.

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 yourself with your own (grand)kids!
First of all, I have one more class at Grand River Beads on July 2nd. We’ll be doing washi-paper beads, and [...]

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Recycling Sweaters into Cardigans

Posted on 17. Apr, 2008 by Jenny.

Ahh, spring is here and it’s time to put those sweaters away. Or is it?
Maybe it’s seen it’s better days. Or your weight has changed, and it doesn’t fit like it used to. Or you’re just itching to go thrifting and engage in some Earth Day craftiness.
Well, I’ve found an idea for you! Over [...]

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