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Discount satin fabric for stunning brides and bridal parties. Planning a wedding? You'll find gorgeous, elegant bridal satin in dozens of colors (along with pretty organza, habutae, and chiffon fabric) that will not only make the bride beautiful, but save her money, too!
http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/bridal-fabric.aspx
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Crafty Tip
Bridal satin has evolved a lot over the years. What was once a single expensive natural material (silk satin) is now both a natural and man-made material (polyester satin). Which should you choose? You can take the plunge and spend more on silk satin fabric, but poly satin may make you look just as good, and if you spill a little wedding cake on it, it's hand washable!
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Nostalgia hand crafted for today. Find a large verity of handmade one of a kind and original designs for your everyday needs. Wood home accessories and furniture along with purses, market bags, tote bags, aprons, pillows can be found at the blue dragonfly.
http://www.thebluedragonflydesigns.com/woodfurniture
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Crafty Tip
My rotary tool has shown to be one of the most versatile tools I have purchased. It is great to get in tight places and for fine detail work. With the right bits you can work with wood, metal, plastics, ceramics and many other materials. It is important, however, that no matter what brand you choose to purchase it is important that it is compatible with the Dremel line of products.
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We are an Etsy Super Team selling lots of pictures to buyers and collectors. All of us are passionate about photography and we make a huge range of wonderful images. Please use the link to go to our Team Page and from there you will find fast links to the members shops or directly to a search that brings up all our pictures in descending date order. We can promise you that you won't be disappointed with the images or the very reasonable prices.
http://www.eipteam.org/index.html
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Crafty Tip
This is one for your imagination, close your eyes and imagine an oblong box, split the box with 2 equal distance horizontal lines, and then split it with 2 equal distance vertical lines. Next time you look in the viewfinder put points of interest on the lines, where they cross put very strong points of interest. You've learned the first rule of photo/painting/drawing composition, easy isn't it :-)
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An ornamental gift, made with real books saved from the recycling, in the form of an old book, left open at a much loved page, hand painted and decorated. A gift of poetry and images, unique often sentimental designs, with messages that cheer the heart and warm the soul. Our gift books can recapture a precious memory, or commemorate one of life’s special moments. They can be personalized or fully customized by using your own poetry and images and small items of memorabilia.
http://gift_books.wandasworx.com/
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Crafty Tip
Tip for Aging Paper
Giving paper an aged appearance can be achieved by the application of used tea bags, wet the tea bags and then dab them over the paper. Wrinkle the paper up, screw it up, (carefully though) then stretch it back and let it dry. If it is too wrinkled and you wish it to pass through a printer you can iron it a little between sheets if damp paper or inside a folded pillow case. I have used this method fairly often and it works wonderfully.Don't dip it in the cold tea mixture just dab one side only with a tea bag ( put the tea bag in hot water) and keep layering until you get the look you want. to add age spots used coffee grounds can be dabbed on randomly left to dry then brushed away.
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The Mississippi State University Extension Service offers this comprehensive guide for home-based sewing businesses. Topics discussed include, licenses and regulations, insurance, pricing, sewing for profit, teaching sewing for profit, marketing and just about everything you need to get started building your home-based sewing business.
http://msucares.com/business_assistance
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Crafty Tip
Did you know that "Federal laws require wearing apparel be permanently labeled with the following information: care procedures, manufacturer's name or registered number, and country of origin. In addition, fiber content must be labeled."
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UK based online patchwork and quilting shop selling hundreds of patchwork fabrics, quilting notions, threads, quilt wadding, gift vouchers and more.
http://www.pelennapatchworks.co.uk
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Crafty Tip
If you are new to patchwork and want to get accurate results when piecing, an ideal place to start is with foundation piecing. Use a tear away foundation such as Vilene stitch and tear (or something more basic if it is your first attempt, i.e. plain paper, but use a very short stitch) and you will end up with accurate blocks that match up when you sew them together
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Handmade jewelry using precious metals and gemstones, specializing in traditional viking knit of stering and fine silver, and hand set stones using handmade settings.
Wheel thrown and hand glazed Majolica and Raku Pottery.
http://www.jorgensenstudio.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
When using a jeweler's saw to cut precious metals, run the blade through a piece of beeswax or old candle to lubricate the blade to ensure easier cutting.
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We provide very special gifts that cater to the person who enjoys a bit of renaissance in their life! We have designs from Victorian to modern, jewelry to juggling balls, clothing to dreamchimes. Take a moment to visit, you'll be pleasantly surprised! Custom orders are welcomed.
http://www.hawkwolfs.com
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Crafty Tip
Many jewelry sites, especially artisan created jewelry sites, offer the ability of making an item made exactly to your size. Artisan jewelers offer a way for the consumer to get exactly what they want, while keeping beautiful, UNIQUE jewelry in the public eye.
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Artisan handmade jewelry customizable to your liking. Beautiful creations using a wide range of materials from gemstones to unique recycled items.
http://www.lildid.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
Take an old cereal box, cut the top off on a diagonal. Then wrap it in decorative paper, tape or glue it. Use it as a magazine stand/holder for all of your craft magazines!
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The Prim Shop offers the opportunity for all primitive lovers to gather in one community. Whether you love the look and smell of days gone by, fancy folk art or just love anything crafty, you have come to the right place!
From buyers to sellers and everyone in between, you will find a plethora of ideas, chat topics, shopping and more! So come on in and join the fun!
We offer advertising, blogspace, message board and many more ways to advertise your site!
http://theprimshop.com
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Crafty Tip
Cross promotion is a way to get your name out quick! You can cross promote through ebay auctions, websites, blogs and more. Advertise in as many places as possible, big and small, the more you put your name out there, the more likely you will be seen!
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