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Apr

30

Crafters for Critters - 75% off everything!

April 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

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 the voucher box of the shopping cart and click “recalculate.” Pick something up for [...]

Apr

25

Recycled Silverware

April 25, 2008 | 2 Comments

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 pendant by Dittman. Very simple and elegant. A steal at $8.00!

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Apr

24

Recycled Crayons

April 24, 2008 | 3 Comments

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 did a children’s art class where we made these fun recycled crayons:

Check this tutorial [...]

Apr

24

Indie Craftorama

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 26th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Phoenix Duck and Decanter, 1651 E. Camelback Road
FREE!

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Apr

24

Craftster Best of 2007

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 this community comes up with! What’s your favorite?

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Apr

24

Earth Day DIY: Urchin Scrubbie Tutorial

April 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 bags. What a clever idea! You can see her FREE tutorial on her Blog.LINK [...]

Apr

16

Giveaway at Felting Craft Gossip!

April 16, 2008 | 2 Comments

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 these charming bags in their bright hot colors and dramatic shapes. [...]

Apr

15

Springtime means….

April 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

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 interesting crafts:
1) A beautiful sculpture of a pollen grain by element clay studio
A million [...]

Apr

15

Craftster Craft Challenge #27 - Light me up!

April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 and thought, I should make my own? How would you like to try your [...]

Apr

10

Decorate with vinyl

April 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

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 decals are a wonderful, low commitment way to get some style and interest on your [...]

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