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June 21st, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 21-2008

It’s Artsy Blogger Link time! Here’s a whole new crop of lovely links!
10 Ways to Save Money Quilting
Guest blogger, Karen Weideman, at Quilting and Patchwork provides some great tips for saving money on your quilting.

Creative Therapy
Another great visual journal inspiration blog

How to Craft for the Retiree Market […]

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June 20th, 2008

Inspiration:Knitting and crochet in miniature

I have a passion for miniatures.
So, to find a blog that is all about knitting and crocheting in miniature is just bliss….
It’s Buttercup Miniatures and it’s just too much fun…..
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June 13th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 13-2008

It’s Friday, and the 13th at that! It’s a good day to check in with the crafty bloggers and see what they’ve been up to this week!
Decoupage Beach Memory Box
Put your beachcombing mementos in full view all year round by arranging them on a pretty decoupage box.

Experience Time Travel with a […]

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June 6th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 6-2008

Create your own scrapbook embellishments
You can make your own stamped ribbons - perfect for scrapbooking - for a lot less than craft stores sell them.

Inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Briggs
Eileen is inspired by Graphic Designer Angie Brigss to digi-scrap some magical vacation memories.
 
 

Layers Upon Layers
Digital manipulations using a torn paper landscape background

Metal Sculptures from […]

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May 31st, 2008

Faux turquoise spool knitted wire necklace

Last night, we had a wonderful time. A friend of ours, who is a musician, (he plays fiddle in my DH, Jim’s trio) had a birthday party. (How many times can you sing ‘Happy Birthday’ and how many ways can you make it totally unique? My favorite was when it spun off into a fabulous […]

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May 29th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 30-2008

A Happy Little Woven Pouch full of sweet sisterly memories
One thing always leads to another, doesn’t it? Reading a sweet book inspired Noreen to weave a little amulet bag in honor of a dearly loved sister.

De-Cluttering my Craft Room the FlyLady Way
Eileen tackles those piles of “inspiration” that seem […]

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May 28th, 2008

Inspiration - Gorgeous freeform crochet

The website has just gone public for a glorious online exhibit of freeform crochet, called: Through our eyes.
It’s from The International Freeform Fiberarts Guild and is incredibly beautiful.
There’s a book to accompany the  exhibit.
Hooks up to this one!
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May 26th, 2008

Crocheted Wasp Nest -update 1

 
We have a wasp problem, and don’t want to use pesticides to kill them. Well, actually, we don’t really even want to kill the rotten little beasties…. they are part of the grand plan of nature, after all. We just don’t want the little stinkers to set up shop around our house, barn, hayshed, tool […]

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May 23rd, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 23-2008

Be gone foul wasp!
This week, I designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from our home. Let’s hope it works!
Freaky Friday #66
A great visual journal writing prompt.
Is this a Blog? Or is it a Website??
Are you confused by the distinction bewteen a blog and […]

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May 16th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for May 16-2008

How Will the Orphan Works Bill Affect Ownership of Your Art & Written Work?
Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork wonders what you think of the proposed Orphan Works Bill in the US Congress and how it will affect artists, writers, and artisans.
Layers Upon Layers
The incredibly talented Judy Coates Perez has done an artist profile […]

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