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Jun 23rd, 2011 |
Craft Tutorials
With spring comes the emergence of all things new and blooming—including insects and critters. This fun and easy craft project was inspired by spring and requires few supplies. Depending on the size of beads you use and the gauge of wire, you can choose the size of your dragonfly. For this demonstration, I will be using a 24 ...
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Jun 22nd, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight
Hot, bubbly cheddar on top of a bed of perfectly cooked macaroni noodles – mac and cheese is a match made in heaven. The dish has been around since the Victorian era and has no shortage of fans. It’s especially popular on January 20th in the US – National Cheese Lover’s Day. If you can’t ...
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Jun 16th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Stacey Jones of SCJones Art Glass is a glass artisan based out of Illinois that went from collecting glass to taking a few classes. Suddenly, she found herself plunging down the rabbit hole into a colorful world of fusing, slumping, and cutting. She also paints, knits, beads, does some papercraft and tames lions. Okay, I made that ...
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Jun 11th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight
You’ve already bought the rhinestone collar. Your dog lounges around the house in his own Snuggie for Pets. The doormat proclaims that you’re just a visitor in your cat’s house. What do you get for the pet who has everything? Chronic pet spoilers, fret no more. Etsy artisans are hard at work creating the perfect ...
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Jun 10th, 2011 |
Etsy Tips
Emily Post was the queen of etiquette, but she may have had a hard time learning how to conduct herself on Etsy. When I opened my Etsy shop, I made sure to take things seriously. I fastidiously read the Etsy Seller’s Handbook. I researched shipping rates and taxes. I created a policy section for my ...
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Jun 6th, 2011 |
Editorial
Have you ever heard of bendable wood? What about fish leather? These materials and more are available at Inventables, a site offering small quantities of unusual and unique supplies. This is a great place to look for ideas to give your crafts a little pop and stand out from the crowd. I chose some of my ...
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Jun 3rd, 2011 |
Editorial
A mile west of the Rio Grande Gorge – just northwest of Taos, New Mexico – lies Earthship Way and the Greater World Community. This unassuming and slightly remote neighborhood is home to over 60 homes constructed in a rather unusual and eco-friendly fashion. Made from a variety of upcycled materials and designed for off-the-grid...
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May 26th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight
Recycled materials have long been a staple of the crafter’s closet, but the upcycling trend is hitting Etsy hard in 2011. Upcycling, recycling, repurposing, reclaiming – it’s enough to make your head spin. What does it all mean? Why did recycling have to get so complicated all of a sudden? Read on to learn what ...
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May 19th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Aurore Quain of Patati et Patata creates wonderful gouache paintings, greeting cards and prints. Her unique style pairs painting with collage, assembling the final painting from many pieces painted separately. She was born in France and recently moved to the U.S. to be with her husband. Aurore took some time to answer some questions about ...
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May 18th, 2011 |
Editorial
The 25-year run of the Oprah Winfrey Show is coming to an end next week as the talk show host closes the doors and moves on to chair the Oprah Winfrey Network. The most watched segment from the show was the annual Oprah’s Favorite Things episode, where Oprah shared with her audience items that she ...
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May 12th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Ema Patrichi of Ema’s Decorations dabbles in a little bit of everything – purses and accessories, party decorations, gift cards and educational toys. She works in felt and paper alongside her daughter, who has managed to create a few cute items for the shop herself! Tell us about what it is like to balance being ...
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May 10th, 2011 |
Etsy Tips
Etsy makes it sound so easy – list your item, collect payment and ship it. For a handful of Etsy sellers – with the right amount of skill, panache and luck – it might even be true. The rest of us are left in the trenches, desperately trying to find a way to get noticed. ...
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May 4th, 2011 |
Craft Tutorials
Springtime brings flowers and warm weather to tempt you into the outdoors. Learn how to make a personalized pot for Spring flowers with just a few inexpensive supplies. This simple and classy pot can dress up a gift or decorate a venue without putting a dent in your wallet. Give it as a gift for mom ...
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May 3rd, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Kathleen from The Grocery Store breaks the greeting card mold with cards that you would actually send to your friends. She also makes unique felt creations with a bit of an oddball twist. These silly cards are bound to get you laughing! Your profile says you’re a soon to be starving grad student. What are ...
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May 2nd, 2011 |
Holiday, Quick Crafts
Bethany at The Paper Pony created some of the cutest graduation favors I’ve ever seen. Her treat bags were intended for Kindergarten graduation, but these simple candy treats would be the perfect addition to any graduation party. Be it Kindergarten or college, make your graduation party memorable – and tasty – with these peanut...
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Apr 29th, 2011 |
Vendor Virgin
Last time on Vendor Virgin we covered preparing for a craft show after you’ve been accepted. All the preparation in the world won’t make you feel ready for your first time, but this article should help calm the butterflies in your stomach with tips for working the crowd. Learn how to make the most of your ...
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Apr 29th, 2011 |
Craft Tutorials
My siblings and I played with wooden spoon people crafted by my Grandmommie for years. I took the idea from my Grandmommie to create an updated version of a wooden spoon family that is fun, cheap and can be easily modified to make your own. It is amazing how, with a few inexpensive supplies, you ...
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Apr 27th, 2011 |
Editorial, Holiday
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and children young and old all over the world are racking their brains trying to think of a great gift for mom. What would mom like? Flowers, candy, jewelry, and clothing – it all seems like it’s been done before. The last flower arrangement you bought threw dad into a ...
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Apr 25th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Serap Onur of InBlossom is a Turkish painter that has branched out from oil paintings to the traditional Turkish technique of reverse glass painting. This technique requires painting in reverse – foreground first rather than background, as well as mirroring the image – on the back of a piece of glass. The glass is attached ...
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Apr 20th, 2011 |
Craft Tutorials, Holiday
These bunnies crafted using old fashioned clothespins are perfect for Easter decorations or gifts. This simple craft project makes the cutest Easter bunnies in under an hour with less than $10.00 of materials. Supplies needed: Old fashioned clothespins. I used Woodsies brand No-Roll Clothespins. Acrylic paint in different shades...
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