Blog by Felicia

These days I'm not quite sure what season it is. I recently traveled to Ohio for a short trip and encountered snow flurries! Yes, snow flurries in late April. The next day it was 70 degrees and sunny.

I have decided that in order to feel like spring I will need to surround myself with things that remind me of the beloved season. So, what comes to mind? Florals of course! Here are a few wonderful... Read more

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Mother's Day has become even more special now that I am a mother . Over the years, I have come to love the handmade gifts that the boys make at school or home just for me. As my 6 year old gains more skill with crafting, the gifts have become even more elaborate. With that said, I also enjoy searching for the perfect handmade gift for my own mother and close friends. Here are my top five picks from... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

iCraft recently celebrated National Craft Month by hosting a fun Craft Contest . We received several wonderful entries and in the end, the community voted and selected their winners. We wanted to introduce you to these talented crafters! Bill from Live Edged Woodcraft (1st Place Winner) Bill Major (aka Billyboy on iCraft) started a small business called Live Edged Woodcraft after he retired. He makes... Read more

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Have you ever received a hand crafted card ? My mother loves to make them and everyone enjoys that extra special touch that comes along with them. I am delighted to introduce you to Steph from Hofkissed today. She shares her tips and favorite products with us.

When did you start creating and why?

I've always had a creative gene - particularly for papercrafting and scrapbooking . I started creating... Read more

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Now that it is spring my mind is on the sea! Even though we can't always be at the sea you can wear beautiful jewelry inspired by it with sea glass beaded pieces from JaJeJems . I'm excited to share this mother/daughter duo with you!

How did JaJeJems come about?

JaJeJems came about from a collaboration between my daughter Jessica and myself. Jessica's specialty is... Read more

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Easter is a holiday that I have loved ever since I was a little girl. There was just something about waking up Sunday morning to a wonderful breakfast, putting on that brand new Easter dress and gloves and heading out to the sunrise service at church. The Easter basket would be brimming full of delectable chocolates and candies and our family would get together in celebration.

Now that I have my own two... Read more

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• Kids & Family

Even though there is currently a thin layer of snow on the ground outside our home, my mind has quickly shifted to spring and all that it brings. I love the thought of blooming flowers, a nice breeze and the Easter season that is upon us. March is also bringing several sweet babies into our lives this year from some close friends. So, spring is highly anticipated!

Browsing iCraft Gifts has brought me great... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

Are you feeling lucky? St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and now is a great time to start browsing for the perfect pieces to accent your day. iCraft is full of fun ideas to make sure you aren't left being pinched! Here are a few of my favorite finds.

Silver Clover Leaf Necklace

What a beautiful way to bring the four leaf clover with you all day. It isn't green, but I'm... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

Having kids has made me more interested in creating Valentine's Cards . I love playing around with different textures and coming up with ideas that will make my kids smile. I also love to see some of the gorgeous cards being created by our very own iCraft store owners. You can find so many styles and types to suit your special Valentine. Here are a few of my favorite picks.

Cupcake Valentine Card... Read more

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Personalized gift items are such great ideas because they become timeless pieces. With Valentine's Day right around the corner I am thrilled to feature a wonderful crafter today from Rustic Metal Creations . Liz has great insight into how to run a successful online business.

1. Tell us a little bit more about yourself.

My name is Elizabeth, but preferred to be called Liz. I am in my late... Read more

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