How to Make Button-Embellished Cards
4 commentsButtons aren't just for sewing on fabric. Here they add dimension and originality to stationery!
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Ouef Couture: How to Dress an Easter Egg
3 commentsWho says every egg has to take the same color bath, year after year? This Easter I'm keeping all of my eggs "au natural" but wrapping them in as much color as I can muster.
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A Tiny Extravagance: Merchandising in a Down Market
3 commentsJobs are scarce, budgets are shrinking, and competition for work is at an all-time high. Luckily, merchandising creativity in a down market requires less money than you think (but as much imagination as you can muster.)
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Life Is Life: A Cerealized Story
Check out this amazing online serialization from storyteller Stephanie Watson.
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Crafting Editorial Props: A Case Study
12 commentsBeing creative requires only thought, curiosity, and a willingness to fail (and yet not falter). Being creative is only half the job; making a living at it is the other half.
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Make a Fabric Frame to Display Your Precious Pet
1 commentNo matter what size your photo, with some fabric, cardboard, and glue you can custom-make a frame to fit.
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How to Make an Egg Dish
15 commentsUsing paper in inventive ways is only half the job of a serious paper artist. The other half is learning to use nonpulp materials as if they were paper and then exploiting the possibilities.
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How to Make Pet Photo Magnets
12 commentsUse your favorite pet snapshots to make a fun set of glass-topped magnets for yourself or your friends!
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How to Decoupage a Tray
8 commentsA simple paper technique (with a fancy French name) helps turn inexpensive objects into a luxurious, one-of-a-kind objet d'art. Our paper guy shows you how to dress up your home accessories without breaking the bank.
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CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #3: Indie Crafters at CHA
2 commentsOur podcast series wraps up with this look at indie crafters' impressions of CHA.
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CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #2: Crafty Web Resources
In this podcast, we find out about some great online goodies for crafters.
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CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #1: What's New?
2 commentsOur podcast series begins with this overview of some exciting new craft goodies that were introduced at CHA.
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Create Note Cards Starring Your Pet
4 commentsWith a few photos of your favorite furry friend, you can create customized note cards for your friends (and his admirers).
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How to Print Flowers with Flowers
8 commentsA simple blossom is pressed into service as both ink and printing plate. This fast and easy process gives new meaning to the term "botanical print" and is a wonderful way to capture the fleeting beauty of flowers.
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How to Make a Collapsible Travel Dish for Your Pet
12 commentsUsing cheery oilcloth and a little origami, you can whip up a simple set of bowls that not only hold food and water but also fold flat to tuck into a pocket or bag. Great for travel, long walks, or trips to the vet!
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Hambly Screen Prints: Making Buzz at CHA
3 commentsThis family-owned company makes gorgeous papers and rub-ons for all kinds of crafty applications.
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Wall to Wall Paper
18 commentsTasked with the challenge of designing a trade show booth for CraftStylish.com, a group of the site's contributors decided to practice what they preach: reuse and restyle!
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Kaleidoscope Kreator: More CHA Innovation
3 commentsI was bowled over by this crafty image-making software. Imagine, your own custom kaleidoscopes, printed onto fabric or paper!
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Make a Beaded Valentine!
Create this simple, pretty beaded Valentine in just a few minutes with two colors of cardstock and a few seed beads.
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