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Crafty Topics
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Great Craft Blogs Websites
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a blog dedicated to free, easy, original, practical craft projects
http://www.zakkalife.blogspot.com
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
Don't have a bone folder for those clean creases? No problem. Use a Popsicle stick instead!
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A blog covering a variety of crafts including: bag-making, sewing,knitting, quilting, patchwork, brooches, and embroidery.
http://sewchristine.blogspot.com/
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
Eucalyptus oil will remove most 'foreign' substances from the bottom of your iron.
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Join this Aussie mommie who lives with Mr. Blog, giver of seriously great hugs, and her children as she explores the world of crafting on the Internet.
http://janeblogs.net/
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
Save old film canisters to store needles and other small things such as beads & sequins. Small pretty stickers printed from your computer can be stuck on each so that you know exactly what is inside.
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Great crafting blog with plenty of FREE projects, ideas and tutorials.
http://www.creativeorigins.blogspot.com
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
Use a safety can opener to open the BOTTOM of pop-tab cans, then clean and fill with gifts, candies, whatever...glue the bottom back on and decorate the can.
Use this craft for any occasion, it makes a really fun gift and your recipient will be in awe of your cleverness.
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I'm a knitter and a handmade advocate. I make colorful and fun Fashion Accessories for the free spirit. I promote fellow crafters and artisans and work to get the word out about living the handmade lifestyle. You will also find tips for selling crafts on-line and at craft shows. I share my marketing strategies and promotional ideas with other crafty sellers.
http://lenoxknits.blogspot.com/
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
When selling at craft shows prices should be clearly marked and consistent. It's good to have multiple lines with all different price points. Try to come up with innovative designs and have some items at the lower end so that everyone has something they can buy.
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A world to find art lesson plans, commission a painting, discover the best op shops, win monthly crafty give away prizes or sit on a crazy chair!
http://www.adelle.com.au
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
Ebay is a great source to both buy and sell craft supplies. I’ve gotten paints, scrapbooking paper, and great fabrics, all at extremely reasonable prices. Their full retail prices were several times what I paid.
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Our blog has easy, inexpensive and practical craft ideas for all age groups. It has projects with detailed instructions. The craft projects range from paper quilling, clay flowers and paper flowers to various interesting kids craft. We love to share our passion with fellow crafters and would love to hear from you.
http://craftideasforall.blogspot.com/
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
Add copyright watermark to all the images on your website. It protects your work from being copied as is and is a friendly reminder that the images and your work are copyrighted. You can easily do that using software like Picasa or Irfanview.
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Australian bead artist Jenny Lawson shares some free jewellery tutorials for anyone to use. Jenny sells beaded flowers, wedding bouquets and beaded jewellery. Her tutorials are clear to understand and fully illustrated. She also shares her latest projects, inspirations and even the challenges she faces as a jewellery artist.
http://craftcove.blogspot.com/2008/05/free-tutorials.html
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
When creating 3d ornaments be careful that your thread is not too thick or it may not fit through the beads as many times as necessary.
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Join Lucy as she shares moments of inspiration and crafting goodness on her blog. Since 2006, My Byrd House has offered a variety of crafty ideas and several great tutorials. Lucy loves aprons and shares a number of clever tutorials on making aprons and children's clothing.
http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com/
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
When adding rick-rack or other trim to pockets,sew the trim on and leave approximately 3/4" tails on the trim. Wrap the tails around the edge of the fabric and sew into the seam when you attach the pocket to firmly secure the trim in place and to prevent unraveling.
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A fun blog with step-by-step craft project instructions as well as interesting information about Japan.
http://www.mihosuzuki.com/blog
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
Crafting paper is all around us. Before going out to buy new paper, check at home first. Even plain paper can be dressed up, cut out or painted!
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A craft blog dedicated to resin jewellery making including tips, tutorials, resin jewellery making ideas and also documenting my personal journey and inspirations.
http://www.shpangle.blogspot.com/
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Craft Blogs Crafty Tip
By regularly writing unique content, a craft blog can be a great way to market your craft products. They can also be both inspirational and therapeutic as there is a great community of craft bloggers sharing ideas and advice.
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