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Crafty Topics
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Kindle the Flame Candles are handcrafted with the highest quality ingredients available. Many hours of research have been spent in an attempt to find the perfect combination of wax, scent and color. It is our goal to produce the finest quality hand-made candle on the market.
http://www.kindletheflamecandles.com
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Crafty Tip
If you like candles, but are worried about the dangers of an open flame, put your candles on a candle warmer instead of lighting them. Candle warmers heat up the wax enough to disperse the fragrance very well throughout the room, but you lose the risk of catching something on fire! Your candle will also last a lot longer as the wax evaporates more slowly.
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Sewing Machines and Accessories, all the major brands, Janome, Brother, Husqvarna and Bernina. If its sewing or patchwork related we've probably got it!
http://www.thesewingstudio.co.uk
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Crafty Tip
Our best advice is buy the right tool for the job! Don’t expect a cheap light weight sewing machine to sew up your heavy weight curtains trouble free; it just won't happen, wherever you buy it from. It has to be ‘fit for purpose’.
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Kookle Nesting Dolls are a set of fun and meaningful paint-it-yourself dolls from Russia. Children can develop coordination and their artistic expression while creating a lasting piece of art to commemorate their childhood. Adults can create a unique sentimental gift for their loved ones with their own theme, meaning, and personality. The kit comes with 5 blank stackable nesting dolls, two paint brushes, a set of primary acrylic paint, and a color chart.
http://www.kooklegifts.com
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Crafty Tip
Painting is a great opportunity for parents to share with their children how mixing different colors of paint can create even more colors.
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Warm and cozy, hand-knit hats, scarves, and scarflettes as well as knitted monsters, called GooGoomonsters (they have their own section.) Sized for both adults and children there's sure to be something to tempt you or that will make the perfect gift.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=93916§ion_id=5106782
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Crafty Tip
Instead of buying expensive stitch holders, try a safety pin instead or a piece of contrasting yarn.
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Handmade natural and organic exfoliation/mask, unique body powders, gentle bath teas, skin refresher teas as well as 100% soy candles, sachets, gift set by skin type, & gift bag sets by occasion.
http://www.sedimintbath.com
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Crafty Tip
When bathing or showering with homemade skin softeners, such as oatmeal or cocoa in a loose state just put the botanicals in the center of a wash cloth, bring up all 4 sides, then tie each corner or bind with an elastic band.
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We invite you to visit Foxy by Design. We create original, handcrafted jewellery and pieces of art. We work with silver, copper, wire, crystal and beads to produce unique handmade jewellery to match every style and taste. Wearing one of our unique pieces is virtually guaranteed to attract attention and make you feel fabulously unique. Everything we make reflects our mix of style, fun and love for the piece. We gladly undertake commissions and repairs.
http://www.foxybydesign.co.uk
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Crafty Tip
When you are making knotted pieces use a little clear nail varnish to seal the knots at the end and make them secure.
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Disciples Cross(TM) Necklaces are hand-made using nails, wire, and leather, each with a significance to the crucifixion of Christ. We sale these for $5.00 each. They come in several different colors, although we don't always have them all in stock. We usually keep around 15 different colors. The picture on the website doesn't give them justice! They are so much prettier! Buy one.....and I'm sure you'll be back for more! They are great for gifts or fund raisers.
http://www.christiangifts.weebly.com
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Crafty Tip
Consider offering your products at wholesale prices to local charities to help with their fund-raising efforts. This gives you the opportunity for bulk sales and the reward of doing something to help others while also building your brand.
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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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Crafty Tip
Eucalyptus oil will remove most 'foreign' substances from the bottom of your iron.
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Creative Project Kits Store, offering craft kits across a variety of craft categories, including easy quilt kits, embroidery kits, ready to sew kits, knit & crochet kits, jewelry making kits, scrapbook & card kits, kid's craft kits, punch needle kits, and more. Quality products and excellent customer service.
http://www.weekendkits.com
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Crafty Tip
I've organized my sewing/quilting area in such a way that it makes doing crafts very enjoyable. The tip is to have your sewing machine, cutting table/work surface, and serger layout in a u-shape. Then, have a large chair mat in the center of it all so that you can roll your chair from sewing machine to work surface to serger without have to even get out of your chair. It's really made crafting a lot more convenient, accessible, and fun for me.
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Our handcrafted jewelry is personally designed using quality materials including gemstones, Swarovski crystal, cultured freshwater pearls, glass, Bali silver, wood and other natural materials. You can special order necklace lengths, clip on earrings, or different colors.
The large Learn About Beads section includes helpful information for the shopper or the crafter.
Fashion tips offers suggestions for choosing and wearing jewelry.
Recent posts is a page of my blogging entries.
http://www.handmadebeadedjewelry.org/
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Crafty Tip
For a beginner making a beaded jewelry necklace. If you are using large beads, especially square or rectangle shapes, be sure to put smaller round or spacer beads between them. It allows your necklace to curve and hang properly. Always hold your strung necklace as you would wear it before finishing the ends.
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