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CFC-HQ is temporarily closing down the shop as of July 1, and they need your help clearing out the store between now and then.

They’re offering 75% off everything– all you have to do is type “BUYSTUFF” (no quote marks) in…

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I was inspired by Recycled Craft Gossip’s post Vintage Utensil Bracelet. So I decided to search out some Indie crafters on Etsy who were doing similar work. Love these beautiful cuff breaclets from wildfirewench. Or check out this upcycled spoon…

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I love the idea of reusing all those old crayons after you’ve colored away their use down to a 1 inch stub. In the spirit of green crafts you can melt and pour those pretties into something new. I recently…

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This Saturday is the Phoenix Indie Craftorama, an art fair of indie craft collectives including The Phoenix Fridas, Phoenix Craft Mafia, Las Bandidas del Arte, the AZ Crafty Burritos, The Purdy Girls, Calaca Art Collective, and the Conspire co-op.

Saturday, April…

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I spent quite a bit of my time today perusing all the fun tutorials on the Craftster Best of 2007 gallery! Everything from needle felted brain slugs, evil cat pope costumes to plush Nintendo Systems. It is always fun to see what…

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Although this is a couple days late. I figured we’re all supposed to go greener every day! In honor of Earth Day, Karrie Weaver of Girl On The Rocks posted a lovely knit scrubbie tutorial made from yarn and recycled mesh…

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From Linda’s Felting Craft Gossip Blog:
“Noni’s Patterns, Angelika’s Yarn Store and Lacis Museum of Lace & Textiles are supplying everything you need to complete one of these adorable “Three Confections” bags. What better way of announcing Spring and Summer then with one of…

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Allergies!…..for me at least. The days are sunnier but the wind carries the dreaded pollen that makes my eyes water and my nose sniffle. So I couldn’t help but look up the word “pollen” on Etsy and found some very…

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craftsterlogofoldonce.gif From the Craftster Site:Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own working lamp using a hardware store lamp kit? Maybe a lamp made out of something totally unexpected? Have you seen a beautiful but financially out-of-reach chandelier…

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I recently made some major furniture reassignment in my apartment. And some things were given or sold. So I find myself with more wall space….what to do when you don’t want to paint but you want a new look? Vinyl…

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The question that Alison Chappell most often hears at the various soap gatherings and craft events is “How can I break into wholesale?” Another version of that same question is “How do I get my products into stores?”. Boutique Boxes was…

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Michelle McLaughlin started Suncatcher Eyes because she could not find the colors and styles of safety eyes that she wanted for my crocheted dolls. They are called Suncatcher Eyes suncatcher1.jpgbecause they have the beautiful color and transparency of suncatchers. Suncatcher eyes are…

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