Archive | August, 2010

Bead Soup Bangle

31. August 2010

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Bead Soup Bangle

This cuff is meant to be random, free form and unstructured. It does not require a great deal of concentration and if you like to multi-task, you can listen to a book on tape or watch a movie while working and you’ll be done before you know it! Materials Needed: Bead Soup * (this one [...]

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Back to School Craft: Zipper Pulls

30. August 2010

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Back to School Craft: Zipper Pulls

It’s a new school year and new backpacks and jackets have been purchased- but it’s only a matter of time before my kids yank the pulls right off of the zippers! So I’m getting the jump on repairs by making some fun, recycled ones that the kids can personalize. We’re building the base on an [...]

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This Just In: Free Shipping Code

27. August 2010

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I know you all love a bargain or a coupon as much as I do- and just got word that our sponsor, www.ConsumerCrafts.com, is offering FREE SHIPPING this weekend without a minimum purchase. So if you’ve thinking of getting your holiday crafting started, now is a GREAT time to place your order and save some [...]

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How to “Ask Jenny”

27. August 2010

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How to “Ask Jenny”

Do you have a crafty conundrum? A creative quiery? Just want to ask some friendly advice? You can “Ask Jenny!” OK, that’s ME, but I’m here for your as your friendly craft concierge. To ask a question, click the “Ask Jenny” tab at the top and you’ll find an email address that will channel it [...]

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Tips for Using Darice’s Wood Burning Tool

26. August 2010

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Tips for Using Darice’s Wood Burning Tool

I have never used Darice’s wood burning tool or any wood-burning tool, for that matter.  I was excited for the opportunity to use a new crafting tool.  I opened the package; it comes with the wood burner, a stand, and several different wood burning tips. I experimented with the tips on scrap wood for several [...]

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Bead Spinner by Darice

25. August 2010

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We love gadgets that make our crafting easier and more fun, and the Bead Spinner by Darice fits the bill. Great for jewelry makers and knitter/crocheters alike, the Bead Spinner makes it easy to load seed beads onto wire, thread, or yard saving you time and effort. Take a look at the demonstration video below. [...]

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Heritage Layout

24. August 2010

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Heritage Layout

Do any of you like old vintage looking photos?  I am always so intrigued by the clothing worn, the hairstyles, the various trims on the clothing pictured, the furnishings.  To me it is all so fascinating.  Then to wonder what it was like to live so long ago when the world was so different and [...]

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Use Bowdabra’s Hair Bow Tool and Ruler to Make Back-to-School Bows

23. August 2010

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Use Bowdabra’s Hair Bow Tool and Ruler to Make Back-to-School Bows

Coordinate new back-to-school outfits with matching hair bows.  Use Bowdabra’s NEW Hair Bow Tool & Ruler to make easy hair bows to match all of your daughter’s clothes.  The Hair Bow Tool & Ruler comes with interactive software to make 70 different hair bow styles.  The interactive software gives step-by-step instructions with pictures, an easy [...]

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“For the Birds” Candy Dish

20. August 2010

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“For the Birds” Candy Dish

Darice’s Wooden Model Kit Bird Feeder, of course, makes a wonderful bird feeder -but how about a candy dish? I love candy dishes, the more unique the better! Materials: GX-SARGB-2 Core’dinations Cardstock Super Assortments 1203-23 love wire word and charms 9169-01 wood bird feeder model kit 97854 Studio 71 Acrylic Paint Iridescent Gold PLCS11202 16 [...]

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“Scrapbooking Crop” Sale at Consumer Crafts

19. August 2010

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We wanted to let you know about some of the great deals available at ConsumerCrafts.com today- they’ve recently added over 400 new items, including a line of Martha Stewart Crafting supplies and  the Cinch bookbinding tool! Now’s a great time to scrapbook all of your summer memories and get a jump on your holiday card-making [...]

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