Archive | January, 2010
Tiny Trinkets, Treasures, and how to store them all!
As a paper crafter I have so many teeny tiny treasures that I use in my designs. Things like mini brads, eyelets, half pearls, rhinestones, etc. These all need a home that is secure yet easily accessible. I found the perfect solution with the Darice Bead Storage System! This system contains 24 cute little flip [...]
Continue reading...Trend at CHA Winter: Jewelry
27. January 2010
While other Craft and Hbby tradeshows I’ve attended have been heavy on scrapbooking products, it seems to me this year the trend is jewelry, jewelry, jewelry! Even the big scrapbook/ papercrafting companies have hopped on the trend wagon. MakingMemories- known for paper crafting- introduced a line of jewelry components by Jill Schwartz. They certainly have [...]
Continue reading...Ask Jenny: Crafting and Hobby Trends
26. January 2010
I’ve spent the better part of the last three days walking the floor of the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show here in Anaheim, California. The show itself is huge filled with the coolest craft products and tools you’ll ever see! There are so many amazing things to look at and tell you about, but [...]
Continue reading...Winter CHA Supershow, 2010!
23. January 2010
It was our first day (well, only a 1/2 day considering the travel schedule) at the CHA Supershow, and it was exciting right off the bat! Screams could be heard echoing throughout the convention center as familiar, big-name companies debuted- and gave away- their newest products. Just a snippet of what we saw today: Here’s [...]
Continue reading...The Girl With The Purple Flower
21. January 2010
I’m heading out to the Craft Supershow at CHA tomorrow, and I’ll be wearing this purple flower in my hair. If you see me, stop me and say, “Hi”- I just might have a giftie for you!
Continue reading...Meet Jewelry/Beading Designer, Jamie Mitch
21. January 2010
I grew up in Rochester, NY – but moved to Cleveland, OH in 2006 for a job. I am a Computer Programmer by day, but I started beading in 2007 as a way to keep my hands busy during my free time. I learned most of my basic techniques from books or on the internet. [...]
Continue reading...Fine Art Product Review – Royal All Media Art Set
20. January 2010
I’ll begin by saying the Royal All Media Art Set has everything you need to begin as an artist. It would make a great gift for any art student, just starting out, because it contains every basic art material you could want as a starter kit. I felt inspired just opening it up and reviewing [...]
Continue reading...Tool Tuesday: Crimping Pliers
19. January 2010
Crimping pliers are an essential tool for creating jewelry with beading wire. The little loops used to attach a lobster clasp or trendy toggle clasp to beads strung on wire is created by looping the wire in half, and securing with a crimp bead. There are several types of crimping pliers – Micro, Regular, and [...]
Continue reading...Product Highlight: Beadalon® Wire
19. January 2010
Choosing the proper beading wire is vital for stringing durable, professional- looking necklaces and bracelets. Beadalon® wire is made up of strands of very thin stainless steel wires coated in nylon to make them durable, flexible, and resistant to kinking. Available in 7-strand, 19-strand, and 49-strand varieties and many different thicknesses, there is a Beadalon® [...]
Continue reading...Craft Products Review- Cricut Vinyl
17. January 2010
I have fallen in love with Cricut Vinyl, and just HAD to share it with you. If you’ve never used craft vinyl, you are in for a pleasant surprise! It can be used for all kinds of crafts, and can be cut in so many ways! Plus, it comes in various colors and is embossable, [...]
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28. January 2010
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