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Crafty Topics
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Learn how to create luxurious handmade natural soaps with these simple, step-by-step soap making instructions.
http://www.soap-making-essentials.com
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Crafty Tip
Planning on adding grated or chopped soap to your cold process soap base? Try warming the soap bits in the oven first. This step assures a better bond between the added soap bits and the new soap base. It also reduces the temperature shock that can occur when adding extra ingredients to the base.
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Internet e-bay store with specializing in cross stitch and needlepoint kits.
http://stores.ebay.com/games2puzzles
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Crafty Tip
When buying cross stitch kits I recommend sticking with the more well known manufacturers like Dimensions as they tend to produce a more top quality product that will last.
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I sell a variety of colorful and unique handmade accessories. You will find scarves for all seasons and scarflettes to keep your neck warm in the winter. I make knitted jewelry from wire and other materials with all kinds of interesting beads. I also sell hair wear accessories like headbands and barrettes. Many of my creations are one of a kind for the one of a kind buyer!
http://plenox.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
When working with fun novelty yarns it is easier to work with if combined with a plain yarn in a coordinating color. It also creates a more functional fabric for scarves and accessories. For a really cool look try combining 3 or 4 different yarns with various textures into one scarf.
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Cloche hats and beanies handmade from luxury natural fiber yarns. Hats range in size from 0 to 3 Months all the way to Adult. FREE Shipping in the USA!
http://www.MelsBellsClocheHats.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
I suggest starting with high quality materials which will ensure a better end result. For example, natural fiber yarns generally are of better quality and more comfortable to wear than those containing acrylic and other man-made materials. The finished product also looks more "expensive" and not so cheap. It is true that superior materials are more pricey but in the end it's worth it and your customers will appreciate it.
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Buddha says "Scrap happy!". Fresh, whimsical digital scrapbooking elements, papers, kits, alphas and more. Commercial, S4H/S4O, and personal licensing available. Stop by regularly for freebies!
http://scrapbuddha.blogspot.com
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Crafty Tip
To make your digital scrapbooking layouts look "right" - make sure to select the "use global light" option (when in Photoshop) when you add drop shadows. This ensures that all the elements' shadows are on the same side/angle.
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We offer original, vintage sewing patterns from the 1930s through the 1980s. Enjoy the patterns as collectibles or use them to sew your own fashions. Either way, there's sure to be something for every taste among our extensive collection of vintage sewing patterns.
http://www.sandritocat.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
When storing your many patterns, a standard file cabinet works really well. You will be able to have two rows of patterns.
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A web site focused on handmade jewelery and accessories. Amber specializes in resin and glass jewelry pendents with whimsical and photographic features.
http://ambershannon.etsy.com
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Crafty Tip
Always make what you want, it can make you happier and more creative. Do not focus so much on the trend because that will run you down.
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Jackie Poutasse shares some great tutorials on book making and binding in her blog. These tutorials are in the form of a series of PDF files that can be viewed from her site. She has been making books since the early 90's, a time when new book artists were often on their own to develop their craft. Jackie teaches bookbinding workshops in the Norfolk, VA area and sells custom and pre-made books.
http://www.tjbookarts.com/guides.htm
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Crafty Tip
When cutting binder boards, do not try to cut completely through the board in one pass. This will help ensure a nice straight and sharp edge.
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We are two creative cousins making functional multimedia art and craft for the world to enjoy. We love Rosie . . .we can do it! And we do. We grind, bend, weld, cut, grind, solder, sew, screw, glue, paint, sand, and create one of a kind pieces at affordable prices.
We love combining elements that would normally not be paired with one another to create interesting and dynamic pieces that are all the while functional!
http://www.mytruckleroy.org/
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Crafty Tip
Start checking for art and craft shows at least 6 months in advance. The due date for the application can be as much as 6 months before the actual market. Stay on top of upcoming events; don't let them sneak up on you because then they will pass you by.
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A member of the University of Missouri Extension Program has provided a very informative publication on the drying of flowers. Included is a list of which plants are most suitable for air drying, pressing, drying using a desiccant and for glycerinizing.
http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G6540
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Crafty Tip
When drying flowers that are more prone to dropping petals, add a drop of clear glue to secure them to the base of the flower.
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