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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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• In the Spotlight

It's quiet in the house and late at night- perfect for creating that cha cha bracelet that I've been thinking about. First order of business, get prepared.

I get my cloth and spread it out, go through my colorful beads and choose the aqua ones. I choose the chain, headpins, a few charms , pliers, snippers and I'm ready. I spread out the beads on the cloth, so they don't roll onto the floor.... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

Take a good look around at your local retail stores as well as handmade and you will find that there is a new trend surfacing: Woodland. I have noticed cute little foxes and squirrels popping up on gorgeous sweaters for my 2 year old as well as in home decor. You can find simple silhouettes and woodsy feeling jewelry just about everywhere you look. iCraft has several crafters who are picking up on this trend... Read more

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• Trend Spotting

Handmade soaps and bath and body products are very popular and with good reason! People like to know what they are putting on their skin and find healthy alternatives. Meet our featured crafter, Crystal from Head 2 Toe , who specializes in all things bath and body!

1. Tell us a little bit more about yourself:

My name is Crystal Bonin and my business is Head 2 Toe. I live in the beautiful... Read more

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So the new year is here, and most of us usually start the year by thinking about personal resolutions, like eating healthy, being more active, spending more time with family & friends. For the corporate or business minded, we are entering the 1 st Quarter, with this year’s expenses to think of; forecasting models nearby; and business goals to achieve.

For us, hobby-business owners and sellers of our... Read more

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• Selling Online

Today my dear friend Audrey McClelland completed a segment on the Today Show talking about the upcoming fashion trends for 2013 . I love seeing predictions like these and watching how they quickly cross over to home decor and crafting in general. This year features bold colors, emerald green, metallics and more! I'm especially excited about the green factor since it is the school color for the high... Read more

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• Fashion & Style

In just a few short days we will be celebrating a New Year! While we generally hang out around our home to ring it in, I do like to have a few fun crafts as well as make the house look festive. I received an old window frame for Christmas that I can hardly wait to use to re-decoracte our mantel. Some of these craft ideas will work perfectly with my gorgeous new/old piece. I hope you enjoy these as much as I... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

Once again its that time of year for gift wrapping and gift giving. How many times have you heard people say "good things come in small packages" !

Well here is an idea that I have been using for many years to make little packages for wrapping tiny gifts .

All you need is some greeting cards (used ones work just fine), a ruler, a pencil and some scissors. Almost all greeting cards are... Read more

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• Tips, Tutorials & DIYs

Growing up, my favorite part of Christmas was opening the stocking . It seems everyone in the family had their own method of doing this. There are the "dumpers" (dump it all out in a pile and then dig through the loot) and the "pickers" (one by one pick things out of the stocking and examine carefully). When I was younger I was definitely a dumper, but now I like to savor every moment of... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

Whether you’re very young or very very old, you’ll find crocheting and knitting calming and relaxing. Even in a busy schedule you can enjoy ‘slab’ knitting or crocheting. Just repeat that simple pattern while your mind is on your favourite TV program or you’re chatting with friends and family.

This 101-year-old crafter has been crocheting for 65 years! (The image is by Adam Vogler... Read more

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