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2009 Printable, Giftable, Last-Minutable Calendar

cottageindustrialist, member | December 24th, 2008

I wanted to develop a project that would fit my preoccupation with illustration and be simple enough that I could share with the rest of the crafting community. This is a fully year calendar that can...

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The Art of Productive Procraftination

Jennifer Worick, contributor | November 24th, 20081 comment

The top 10 ways to procraftinate during the holiday season and beyond.

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Make a Graduated Bead Strand for Design Inspiration

Susan Beal, contributor | October 7th, 20082 comments

A simple smallest-to-biggest collection of beads on a strand of flexible wire is an indispensable tool for planning your next jewelry project!

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The Perfect 89-cent Beading Design Tool

Susan Beal, contributor | October 1st, 20082 comments

When you're planning which beads to use for a new piece, how about using an inexpensive paint palette to help isolate colors, compare shapes and sizes, and choose your elements?

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The Challenge of Constantly Creating

Alex Sudalnik, contributor | September 27th, 20081 comment

How to get inspired and push your design to the next level.

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Ponoko: Make Your Designs on Demand

Susan Beal, contributor | July 29th, 20082 comments

New craft-design site Ponoko offers a very innovative service: submit your original ideas and the company will turn them into fabricated pieces for customers to snap up -- perfect for jewelry and beyond.

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Build an Inspiration Station

Jennifer Worick, contributor | July 28th, 20081 comment

Take a nod from fashion designers and build an inspiration board for your upcoming craft collection.

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Firecracker Bangle Rag Bag Mini Tote

JulieB17, member | July 25th, 20084 comments

for the Eco- Chic category This bangle rag bag is crocheted from strips of fabric connected end to end. I hand sewed the interior lining and attached brass rings for the handles. I also...

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Graphic Eco Bag

Kaylene, member | July 25th, 20082 comments

I used all recycled materials for my Graphic Eco Bag. I purchased two shirts from a local Goodwill, totalling $3.00, old thread from Goodwill, $0.25, and plastic bags. I heated four layers of plastic...

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The Sew Bettie Fabric Collection

sewbettie, member | June 30th, 20082 comments

These are a few selections from my new limited edition fabric collection. Each design will be printed on 100 yards only. The fabric is quilting weight 100% cotton. You can see more at sewbettie.com.

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