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Lunch Bags: The Book!

By On April 29, 2010 · 16 Comments · In News

You guys, I’ve been keeping something under wraps for almost a full year, and I am thrilled to finally be able to say something about it here! Last year, C&T Publishing approached me about contributing a tutorial to their upcoming book about Lunch Bags!

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Duct Tape Crafts

By On February 17, 2010 · 6 Comments · In Tutorials

Ever since running across the crazy selection of brightly colored duct tape at the craft store, I’ve had duct tape crafts on my mind. I’ll be honest here: I really really really want an excuse to splurge on a roll of teal duct tape!

Want to share my obsession? Here are a few duct tape crafts and resources to get you daydreaming!

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1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse

By On November 9, 2009 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

You guys! I just learned something super exciting! Not only do a bunch of my friends, like Christy from a. bardis and Shannon from Patina have projects in Gath Johnson’s new book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse, but I got a thank you in the Acknowledgments! And that’s not all. They [...]

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Friday Roundup: Summer Reading

By On August 14, 2009 · 2 Comments · In News

I’ve got books on the brain today! Here are four favorites from our bookshelf:

Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. Feeding folks is how I show that I care, and this is hands down my favorite cookbook for baked goodies. Ender’s Game. I don’t know what it is about this book, but [...]

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Waking Up in the Land of Glitter

By On June 22, 2009 · 2 Comments · In Uncategorized

OMG you guys. Crafty superstar Kathy Cano-Murillo of The Crafty Chica is publishing her first novel – Waking Up in the Land of Glitter!

Obviously, I need this book. It comes out March 1, 2010. Here’s her synopsis from over at CRAFT:

Struggling domestic-goddess-in-training Ofy is determined to turn heads at [...]

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Knitting for Good – Betsy Greer and Craftivism

By On December 25, 2008 · 1 Comment · In Craftivism


Betsy Greer turned Craftivism into a Masters thesis. The creator of Craftivism.com, she believes that crafting and activism are meant to be together. Her new book, Knitting for Good Knitting for Good, is a handbook of projects, tips, and thoughts on using your crafty skills to make the world around you [...]

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