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9 Summer Crafts

Friday, May 25th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

Painted rocks Summer crafting isn't just about making things with seashells and maps or finding ways to display mementos of family journeys. When I think of summer crafting, I think of color and breezy designs, a casual approach that's a natural accompaniment to the season. I also think good summer crafts are those that can be completed quickly, not the laborious projects that feel... Read More >

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Todd Oldham: Kids Made Modern Craft Book Series

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

CollageCover (117x150) Famed designer and art enthusiast Todd Oldham has teamed up with Target stores to bring a series of craft books to the younger set this month. An offshoot of his successful 2010 release, Kids Made Modern, the "All About" book series includes four books that share Oldham's love and admiration of mid-century... Read More >

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Fresh Ways to Use Washi Tape

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

184647653442547010_5SDGQ4Zu_f The washi tape trend isn't going anywhere. If anything, it continues to grow as American companies bring their own versions of decorative tape to the marketplace. Once a specialty craft item, decorative tapes can now be found at stores like Target and Michaels, making it more accessible than ever. And with an ever expanding array of patterns and colors, there's a tape... Read More >

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Pinterest Picks: 5 Great Craft Tutorials

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

Koozie fabric stamp I've made no secret of my love for Pinterest. It's proven to be the best way for me to organize all of the inspiration in my life. It's also like having personal assistants at your disposal, searching for great projects all over the web while you're doing other things. Who doesn't need that?! I know some people don't understand the... Read More >

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Quick and Easy Stenciled Containers

Monday, May 7th, 2012
by Suzonne Stirling

flowers_sm With teacher appreciation going on this week and Mother's Day this weekend, I thought it would be nice to dress up a few plain containers for flowers or pretty desk supplies. I've been experimenting with the self-adhesive stencils from Martha Stewart Crafts for Plaid and I love... Read More >

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