If you can’t quite find your motivation to get organized, maybe a trip to the flea market is in order. We went to the Alameda Antique Faire last week and saw some gorgeous drawers. It reminded us how one remarkable find, like a set of post office boxes, can inspire you to get your things in order. We found a…
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We are always on the lookout for cool art materials. So we were amazed when we found a beach full of beach glass near us. It made a trip to the beach fun, even in the middle of winter! We selected small pieces for jewelry crafts. We made this pendant by soldering all the way around the glass and adding…
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The family is on their way and you still haven’t finished getting ready for Christmas. It’s not too late to deck your halls! Buy bags of classic red and white starlight peppermints and place them in glass dishes around the house. Fill a large bowl with shiny ornaments and place it on your coffee table. For a simple centerpiece, snip…
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This Sunday is our friend Karen’s annual Cookie Party! This is the sixth year in a row that a bunch of our girlfriends get together for a whole day of baking. We used to have the party near Christmas but everyone’s schedule gets so busy! So now it’s in November to get us in the holiday spirit.
We have just started making needle-felted creatures. This craft is addicting! And only slightly dangerous. Our needle-felting hero is a crafter we found on www.etsy.com named Gerry. He can create a little fuzzy friend that looks exactly like your beloved dog. Amazing! Check out Gerry’s blog for more awesome photos: http://gourmetfelted.wordpress.com