Shrinky Dinks
Ahh, Childlike wonder…I often find myself amused with things that are intended for 5 years olds, like drawing hand turkeys and making snow angels. Apparently craft projects are no exception. This week I decided I would make Shrinky Dink necklaces* for my friends with the faces of their pets (it didn’t seem as creepy when […]
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Still…
Putting studs on everything.
I will be adding some of the vintage purses I studded to the Etsy Store in the morning.
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DIY Studs
Attaching studs on my shoes was a little harder then I thought it would be. They are a bit to thick and my poor little hands were killing me last night. I’ll post more pictures tonight.
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Design Hive
I had to pass this info along:
The Design Hive, an emerging designers market in Cambridge open every Saturday from Nov 1 – Dec 20! And they are currently seeking artists, designers, or collectors who have hip, compelling, and unique products to sell in these categories:
* Clothing and accessories (new and vintage)
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Venus Magazine Contest
Venus is giving you the chance to be featured in a book and also in their magazine. All you need to do is design your own bag from recycled materials and enter to win. I know a lot of my readers are super crafty, so I just wanted to pass this info along.
Learn more here.
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DIY Spats
I still have not purchased the cuff sandals I had been coveting, I cant bring myself to pay full price for them. I was telling Kate the other day that I could totally make my own, she agreed (but didn’t seem very confident). But here are my first attempt:
I cut up an old pair of […]
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I’m in love with Tie Dye
There is something about dying clothes that makes me feel like a five year old. I can still recall all my dads work shirts coming out of the wash bright purple after I went through my last tie dying phase. Who knew you have to bleach the washing machine after you dye things…oops.
before:
after:
I forgot to […]
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Bead Simple
I’m a craft junkie, but I’ve never quite mastered the art of handmade jewelry. I’m hoping Bead Simple will help. Susan Beal (one of my favorite crafty bloggers) will soon be releasing a how to book about designing your own jewelry. I however was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy and I have […]
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