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June 30th, 2008

Inspiration- Artcraft on Salt Spring Island

Salt Spring Island is one of my most favorite places on the whole planet.
My dear friend, Terri Bibby, lives there and has been participating in ARTCRAFT
She did an installation of her Saori Peace Banners that  is magical. Here’s the link to her blog entry about it:
weaving installation 
Be sure to click on
Shannon Wardroper’s link 
as her […]

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June 28th, 2008

Artsy bloggers roundup for June 28-2008

A butterfly T shirt with reverse applique, recycled weaving and spool knitting
Here’s a great way to reclaim scraps of weaving to embellish garments and accessories

 
 

Creations from Organic Artist Paul Schick
Paul transforms twigs and more. You’ll love the earthy feel of his work.

Layers Upon Layers
Be ready […]

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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 18th, 2008

The latest contests on the Lifestyles channel

There are some fun contests running on the Lifestyles channel on b5 media right now…
You can win…

A custom coin purse from the Weary Parent.
 Tree Hugging Family has not one, but two contests running!  You can win a copy of “Think Green!”
As well as a set of natural grooming products from Manor Hall Soap Company.
Declutter It […]

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June 13th, 2008

Whoops! I mixed up my links!

Sheesh! I have been a little distracted lately! (I’m having some dental woes -ick- and a few other things going on…) so the neurons have not been firing quite at full blast….
And,  I blew it: Last night, I blogged about my best friend, Terri’s Saori weaving and Mola style applique’s.
Instead of giving the correct link […]

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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 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!
Tags: crochet, freeform crochet, International Freeform Fiberarts Guild, Through our eyes, virtual online exhibitShare This

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May 26th, 2008

3 Doors Down - Kettle and Cup

The month of May has been a fun one for the Lifestyles channel at b5. It’s been all about meeting our neighbours. Our intrepid editor, Gayla, suggested that we get to know our fellow Lifestyle bloggers by talking to each other and blogging about one another. She suggested that we write about the bloggers who […]

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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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