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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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Metal Leaf, Alcohol Inks, and Polymer Clay

Posted on 27. Feb, 2008 by Jenny.

Only 3 ingredients, but OH! What an outcome! My arty friend Jenna came with her daughter yesterday for a play date, and we couldn’t help ourselves in a little clay demo, too. The kids were rapidly decompensating, so we only had time to make a sheet of clay:

I took this photo without flash so [...]

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