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Studio 722 Jewelry uses classic wire wrapping, chainmaille and beading techniques to create unique contemporary jewelry designs. Each piece of jewelry is hand crafted using sterling silver, freshwater pearls, gemstones and other beautiful materials.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Studio722
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Crafty Tip
The higher the number for the wire gauge, the thinner the wire.
Wrap your pliers with tape to avoid marring your jumprings.
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Sierra Enterprises sells rubber stamps and stamp supplies. We have a wonderful assortment of stamp pads from several manufacturers. If you are looking for Stickles we have all the colors.
Rubber stamps from Great Impressions and Art Impressions thousands of rubber stamps online.
http://www.sierra-enterprises.com
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Crafty Tip
To clean the ink off your rubber stamps try using Baby Wipes. They clean your stamps nicely and your hands.
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Everything from handmade accessories, including brooches, earrings and necklaces to handmade stationery and cushions all made by the best independent and talented UK designers and makers. Free UK delivery and shipped directly from the designers for prices far cheaper than on Highstreet.
http://www.makers-online.co.uk
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Crafty Tip
The internet is a very big place, so make sure you are making interesting stuff or there's a danger you'll be ignored entirely.
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We offer the most creative, fun and quality craft kits for you to turn your good time into an amazing event! Whether it's an event, gathering, party or time spent with family or friends, we have a kit to enjoy it and bring out the craft person in you. With over 25 years experience, we combine the best quality, service, convenience, and price. You will have a chance to choose from multiple kits to help you be creative and enjoy the time spent. Join us for an afternoon of simple craft fun!
http://www.thekitplace.com
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Crafty Tip
Crafts can be done by anyone even if its never been tried before. There is no right or wrong way to 'do' arts and crafts. You just have to let go and before you know it, you've created something with wonderful memories.
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At the DIY Fluffies shop you can find cute kits and soft toy sewing patterns!
Lots of adorable plushies like a dragon, an elephant and many more!
There is also a free duck tutorial available!
http://diyfluffies.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
Stuffing a soft toy can be a difficult thing. My tip is to always start with stuffing the small parts like the feet. Save the bigger parts like the body for last. To stuff very small parts a chopstick is very usefull!
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We supply personalised candles for weddings, christenings, communions, confirmations, anniversaries, birthdays and many more occasions. All our designs are professionally created and embedded within the candles to ensure they last a lifetime.
Editor's Note: The Candle Gallery is located in Ireland and only delivers candles to the 32 counties of Ireland.
http://www.thecandlegallery.ie
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Crafty Tip
When overdipping pillar candles or any other types for that matter, always make sure to heat the candle before dipping it in the wax. Wax will almost always fail to stick to a cold candle so make sure it is at or above room temperature before overdipping.
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Handmade uniquely designed blue jean bags made from gently worn, recycled blue jeans. All of our jean bags are fully lined, has a magnetic snap closure and functional front and back pockets . A variety of trims and embellishments adorn our bags. Available in a variety of sizes.
http://www.royalcreations.net
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Crafty Tip
When making fabric purse handles, aside from interfacing the fabric strap, for added support and durability, include a strip of polypropylene webbing and stitch it inside of fabric handle.
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Barbarossa Leather, USA makers of upholstery leather, embossed leather, and custom colored leather hides. Our creative leathers use only the finest materials from all over the world. Expert color, texture and finish matching service. Our products are used by the fashion industry and the interior design market. No minimum purchase requirements and we can fulfill large volume orders.
http://barbarossaleather.com
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Crafty Tip
How to buy leather: Leather is sold by the square foot. An average hide can range in size from 48 to 53 square feet. The irregular shape of the hides means there will always be a waste factor in the cutting of leather. Industry standard is that one linear yard of 54" fabric is equal to 18 square feet of leather, based upon hides averaging 48 to 53 square feet. Whenever you need really large cut sizes, always inform the tannery when you make your order so they can select specific hides to meet your requirements.
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YOZOCRAFT brings you quality natural craft supplies at wholesale price on even the smallest orders and express delivery with full tracking. This site is owned Etsian cottonblue who is now selling her ribbons, lace, linen fabric, buttons and other sewing materials on both Etsy and YOZOCRAFT.
http://www.yozocraft.com
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Crafty Tip
Often enough we travel and need to pack our shoes in the same suitcase as our clothes. You can choose to wrap the shoes in a plastic bag or sew this bag for the shoes and have a bag that looks more elegant lasts longer. Within one hour it is sewn together and for beginners it is very easy to complete.
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Need a tag for your gift? Need favor tags for your party or shower? I would love to help! Browse my shop or request a custom order.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/JessMadeThis
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Crafty Tip
Clean solid glue off your work table with just a kleenex. Rub the area vigorously and the glue sticks to the kleenex almost instantly. Do this often to prevent getting sticky glue all over your papers and embellishments.
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