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Nearly Snatched
By Victoria, on Wed Aug 6, 2008 11:07pm PDTSadly, kidnapping is a very real problem posed to many children in our country especially today. This safety problem is very real and was made acutely aware to me when I was six years old in Sisters, Oregon. How it happened was that I was walking to my arts and crafts class after stopping by my... Read More »
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Crafty mamas help their kids make....gak
By Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff, on Wed Aug 6, 2008 10:31am PDTOh, I know, why make homemade gak when little kids play with it in daycare and preschool all the time. But look! It's so pretty! And so fun! For those of you who don't know what gak is, think of it as silly putty only more shiny, pliable and long lasting. Plus, it's super cheap to make... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
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DIY: Glass etching
By Leah's Design Spot, on Thu Jul 17, 2008 7:21am PDTA clean surface and the right supplies are that you need to etch unique designs into glasses. Pointclickhome.com has the details and a slideshow. Read More »
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Daily Find: The Built by Wendy Guide to Sewing Knit Fabrics
By Cookie Magazine, on Mon May 12, 2008 8:14am PDTWendy Mullin has had a do-it-yourself approach to fashion since her years as a student, when she was studying by day, sewing by night, and selling her creations in the back rooms of Midwestern record stores. Now, she brings her vintage-inspired looks to the masses by offering her craftier fans patterns from which to make the clothes themselves, along with her original instructional manual Sew U. Her new book Sew U: Home Stretch, which just hit shelves, tackles the tricky world of sewing with stretchy knits, from a simple crewneck tee to the floaty "Madame Butterfly" dress. Get ready to indulge your every Project Runway fantasy. Read More »
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Hooked on Stitching
By Jan, Poppytalk, on Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:18pm PDT
For the past few months, Kimberly of Chez-Sucre-Chez has been on a cross stitch kick and having trouble dropping the habit. Each time she tries to get out of it and back to other crafts, she finds some other theme or inspiration to explore. Her latest series is inspired by traditional motifs found... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Crafty Ideas: The Eames House of Cards
By Crabmommy, Cookie Magazine, on Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:08am PDTSeveral posts back I rounded up some craftastic ideas for playtime
with paper. Only I somehow forgot to mention a huge hit in this family:
The Eames House of Cards. I'd never seen these until my aunt sent them for a Crabtot birthday.
They're fab to play with and easy on the eyes of any... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Crabmommy Gets Craftastic: The Art of Kirigami
By Crabmommy, Cookie Magazine, on Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:10am PDTHow cute is this 3D paper doll? Maybe you want to make it. If you do, go here. Me, I probably won't.I always thought that when I had a child, I'd become seriously craftastic. You know—the mom who spends time with her tot creating lovely things out of paper and pipe cleaners. I've... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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