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A website full of folk art for the eclectic eccentric. Featuring fiber art, accessories, toys, multi-media art, Day of the Dead items and much more. Colorful, funky and slightly strange...sure to amuse and inspire. All our items are handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
http://www.mercurialdesign.com
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Crafty Tip
If you are making toys for a small baby - make it simple and always use hypo-allergenic material. Don't sew on buttons or glue on glitter - babies put their mouths on everything - you want it to be safe.
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A website full of folk art for the eclectic eccentric. Featuring fiber art, accessories, toys, multi-media art, Day of the Dead items and much more. Colorful, funky and slightly strange...sure to amuse and inspire. All our items are handmade in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
http://www.mercurialdesign.com
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Crafty Tip
Hot glue does not work for everything - if you are working on a non-porous surface like tin or plastic, try using "Goop" brand glue. Always experiment with the glue and check what it looks like once it is dried - you don't want to find out the hard way!
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I enjoy all kinds of crafts including jewelry making, candlemaking, polymer clay work and beading. I have a great sense of humor and I love to laugh! I post jokes and stories here for others to enjoy. I will offer tips and hints and some awesome Top 10 lists. Come and have fun!
http://candlesandcrafts.blogspot.com
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Crafty Tip
When using polymer clay, wear disposable gloves. It will prevent the dye from transferring onto your hands (especially red), and also prevent your fingerprints from showing up on the piece you are working on.
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Unique handmade baby quilts, children's quilts and wall hangings from Vermont in patchwork and applique designs. Made with handpainted and designer fabrics, our quilts inspire the imagination!
http://www.babysbreathquilts.com
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Crafty Tip
Store the quilt blocks you are working on in a pizza box. It is a cheap way to keep them flat and organized until you can get back to them.
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I sell lace ornaments and they're not just for Christmas, but all year around. You can decorate your windows and mirrors and anywhere you need a decoration. I also have embroidered greeting cards which are great for sending to somebody who needs cheering up or whose having a birthday.
http://www.embroiderybycindykay.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
Using spray adhesive is great for machine embroidery, just cover the hoop with masking tape or tin foil before spraying, then place you material on.
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Metal, glass, pearl, crystal, semi-precious stones and other materials comprised of the earth's most basic elements unite in endless combinations achieving tantalizing and exotic effects. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories wait to surprise and delight you.
www.feastyoureyejewelry.com
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Crafty Tip
Crimp beads and coated bead stringing wire are a fast and effective way to put together necklaces and bracelets. Sometimes after the piece has been worn many times, the o-ring attaching the stringing wire to the fastener can stretch just enough to let the wire slip through. To prevent this happening, (and make the piece wearable for much longer without the need of repairs,) attach the wire to a soldered o-ring, or use a short piece of wire and make 2 wrapped loops at the ends, one for the fastener, and one for the stringing wire and crimp bead.
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The 2 Sisters Quilt Shop is a full service shop in Eldred, Illinois. All all of our currently available pre-cut blocks, finished quilt tops, specialty embroidery and computerized quilting patterns are available online from our website. If you ever happen to be in our neck of the woods, be sure to stop by and say hello.
http://www.2sistersquiltshop.com
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Crafty Tip
For those of you who have cut and pieced quilt blocks since childhood, I would recommend exchanging patterns and ideas on how to put together different designs with others. It will help to grow your library of patterns and, hopefully, help you brainstorm on new and innovative patterns. Additionally, trading fabric with others will allow you to get those hard to find materials to make your quilt perfect!
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Handmade wire-wrapped jewellry from Australia. I make necklaces, chokers, bracelets and earrings; traditional wire wrapped pieces along with chainmail jewellry. Custom pieces available upon request.
http://www.freewebs.com/craftcove
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Crafty Tip
Don't be afraid to try different styles. Just because you don't like it, doesn't mean others won't.
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We sell beautiful handmade jewellery, our own jewellery making kits, supplies and we run jewellery making workshop holidays in SW France. We are based in the little known and underdeveloped town of Aveyron, a place of stunning views and wild countryside. Our finished jewellery and jewellery kits are made in sterling silver, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals and freshwater pearls. We are currently developing a range of handmade earwires for jewellery makers to make wonderful and truly handmade earrings.
http://www.lavidalerie.com
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Crafty Tip
Learn to make your own earwires - they will make your creations special, truly unique and stand out from the crowd.
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Fundraising Ideas - Yellow Moon has great value products including crafts, educational toys and novelties, that can help raise funds for schools and groups.
http://www.yellowmoon.org.uk
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Crafty Tip
When making cards, if the front of the card it too heavy, try sticking a coin to the back of the card to prevent it falling over.
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