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Craft App Review: Lo-Mob Photo App for the iPhone

August 25, 2010

I love to take pictures. But with my hectic life, I rarely actually pack a camera. Instead, I use my handy-dandy iPhone to take  my everyday photos. With my Lo-Mob app for my iPhone, I alter them into cool, high-art snaps! The Lo-Mob app is easy to download via iTunes, and is only $1.99. This is a great price for all the fun you can have with it. Here is how it works: Fire up the app on your iPhone, […]

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Craft Apps for the iPhone: Review of Elmer’s Glue Guide

July 1, 2010

A while ago I was browsing on the Elmer’s website and found a cool little tool to help you figure out what kind of Elmer’s adhesive to use. The first thing I thought was: “There oughtta be an App for that!” and lo and behold, 4 months later, here it is- the Elmer’s Glue Guide! Of course, this app is geared toward Elmer’s products only, but I still think it’s got legs. After all, one of the most frustrating things […]

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Changes in the Craft Aisle at Target Stores

May 20, 2010

Remember last January when I told you the big, new trend was jewelry? (Read that post here.) Well, honey, I hate to say I told you so….but….guess what I saw at Target last week?? Yup! There it is! I noticed waaaaay fewer rubber stamps things of that nature, and this display was about 6 ft. wide. Now, this is what I saw in Fairview, Ohio…so what do you see at YOUR Target Store?

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Review: Craft Apps for the iPad: FamilyFun Craft Finder

April 7, 2010

So if you read my post yesterday, you know that I’m the owner of a brand-spanking new iPad; so today I’m going to review the as-of-yet- only craft application for the iPad, the FamilyFun Craft Finder by Disney. The good news is that if you are an early adopter, this clever app is free for the downloading. It’s also easy to use and lovely to look at, if a little thin as far as content goes. But at the price […]

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3 Reasons Tech-Savvy Crafters Will Want an iPad

April 6, 2010

I’m not sure if I consider myself a gadget geek, but I do try and keep up with technology. After all, I espouse the joy of hand-made and community, but do so via social media. Consequently, I felt it was necessary to take one for the team (ahem) and be an early adopter of the iPad, and share my thoughts on how the iPad will affect the world of crafters and crafiting. First of all, let me say that I’m […]

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Review of “Artful Blogging” Magazine

January 19, 2010

I received not ONE but TWO different issues of “Artful Blogging” by Somerset Studios over the holidays. I LOVE art/craft magazines, and my thoughtful family and friends know that I’m an artist/crafter/maker and a blogger. They figured that this magazine would be right up my alley. WRONG. I am usually very open-minded and try to be objective, but I just don’t get this magazine AT ALL. Why would I want to read about arts/crafts blogs? Why wouldn’t I just READ […]

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January 12, 2010

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Craft Test Dummies featured on Swap-Bot Blog

December 18, 2009

So, the first thing you might be asking is, “what the heck is a Swap-Bot?”, so let me clue to you in! Swap-Bot is this nitfty site where crafters can…um…swap. Let me try again. That is, some one says, “Hey, I’m having a ball making these wintery ATC’s. I would love to trade with another artist/crafter!” So, you’d click on over to Swap-Bot and they can set that up. Here’s what they do, in their own words: Do you like […]

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Polymer Clay Video Review: Cindy Lietz

July 12, 2008

Cindy Lietz is a polymer clay artist and Craftista who has put together a series of polymer clay tutorials available by subscription. Since the PC world is smallish and fairly interconnected, she offered me the chance to view her tutorials (for free, for full disclosure) and write a review of what I saw. If you sign up for her newsletter, she’ll send you some freebie videos and you can get a taste of her style. I viewed a number of […]

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Yahoo Groups are Great for Crafters

May 20, 2008

Those of you have read this blog or my other, CraftTherapy, know that I belong to a number of Yahoo Groups. If you haven’t ever checked them out, you may want to consider seeking out some crafty sites that meet your interests. So here’s Yahoo Groups 101: visit their home page, and then type in your favorite craft into the search bar. Up will pop a list of existing groups that serve you interest. For example, I’m a polymer clay […]

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Crafting a Great Picture (and Kid, Too!)

April 30, 2008

Ok, so I know this is my 3rd post today, but I was playing around with a picture that I took of Baby Girl… and I had to share it. Isn’t she gorgeous? And isn’t Flock fun?

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Baby Crafts Bonanza at Tipnut!

April 20, 2008

Once again, TipNut rocks! They’ve compiled a gi-normous list of baby crafts, including diaper covers, wipe cases, diaper stackers, burpclothes and bibs, blankies and booties too! If you’ve got a new baby or are getting ready for baby showers, this post will point you in the right direction. I especially liked the burp cloth ideas…they make great gifts. Anyway, just wanted to share the love!

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Tipnut Saves Easter!

March 18, 2008

It’s just not fair- Easter is so freaking early this year! I barely had time to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day yesterday, my birthday is the day after tomorrow, and Easter is this weekend. Ick. Hardly enough time to pull it together to make any crafts and cards. Good thing I just ran across Tipnut‘s site. There is a wealth of good links to projects for decorating eggs, stuff for the house, recipes, and lots of other goodies. Even though it’s […]

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For the Insomniacs – Directory of Craft Blogs at Blogflux

February 21, 2008

Ok, so I’m sure that there are a bunch of blog directories out there. I’m just not aware of them!! But I ran across Blog Flux quite by accident today, and found a whole directory of crafting blogs! Hooray! Something to do the next time I’m up at 3 AM with a migraine! If you’d like to surf around – or add yours – check it out here! Directory of Crafts Blogs Have fun!

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Tips For Buying Craft Products on Ebay

February 1, 2008

I’ve been on a jones lately, looking for – and buying – craft supplies on Ebay. Purchasing your supplies this way can either be great savings or a huge rip-off. Here’s how to know the difference. First of all, take into consideration what kind of products your looking for, and whether or not “new” or “used” means anything to you. Today I got a shipment of polymer clay products, and the some of it was considered “used.” In this case, […]

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Tips for Listing Items On Etsy

January 24, 2008

I spent the AM posting things on Etsy, listing some craft samples I had lying around. What? You’ve never heard of Etsy? Well! Let me school ya… Etsy is a site for artist/crafters to sell their creations… and for folks to love to buy unique, hand-made or one of a kind (OOAK to the uninitiated) items direct from the artisans.  You can also find craft supplies on Etsy, as well as Vintage Items. In their words, Our mission is to […]

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