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Look just about anywhere and you will see a print that is becoming very popular right now. Chevron! This quirky little zig zagging line is showing up just about anywhere you could put a print. Many popular websites have chevron print backgrounds, magazines feature adorable chevron dresses and decor ideas even abound with this fun print .

Here are some of iCraft's current chevron finds for just about... Read more

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Who else can feel fall in the air? We recently had our annual apple picking trip as a family and we are all officially in the mood for fall. I love the weather and a change of pace in clothing. Bring on the scarfs, suedes, cords and fairwell to the shorts and my white legs!

This fall I have seen several fun trends appearing in jewelry. Some of our very own iCraft crafters have caught on and are offering... Read more

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• Fashion & Style

With so many friends pregnant lately I am in the baby shower planning mood . I really love the idea of a gender reveal party. It is a nice way to surprise family and friends when so many are finding out the gender these days. Here are a few ideas I have seen that I think are absoultely adorable!

Gender Reveal Cake

I had a friend who decided to do a gender reveal cake. All you have to do is bake a cake... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

Recently I spent a few days in San Francisco. Walking through the Fisherman's Wharf, I stumbled upon an Art Gallery featuring work of Rodney Lough Jr , an award-winning landscape photographer .

I don't think I've been inspired by someone's work so much in a long time, as much as I was walking through the gallery.

All Rodney's photographs have incredible vibrant colors that just illuminate... Read more

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• Art & Photography

You will want to sink your teeth into these sweet bath creations by Bomb La Bon Bon ! Find out more about how crafter Yaryna creates her gorgeous body confections.

(Yaryna and her sister)

Tell us a little bit more about yourself.

My name is Yaryna and I own Bomb La Bon Bon Bath and Body Confectionary store that specializes in yummy products for bath and body inspired by candy and bakery products.... Read more

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• In the Spotlight

One of the fashion trends this summer and going into fall are the wrap style bracelets and watches . Not only do they make a gorgeous accessory, but they become a statement piece that often garners comments and questions from friends and strangers alike.

There are several different styles of handmade wrap bracelets using various materials. The beauty of them is that you can wear the bracelets in different... Read more

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• Fashion & Style

In today's world, it seems everywhere we go we see large chains and franchise stores or restaurants surrounding us. In Canada (and surely the States too), whenever my husband and I take a ride across the province of Ontario to discover new towns, they just all look the same . Practically the same anyway.

Every place we go, there are at least several big chains around. We are bound to find in every town some... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

We have lived in our current home for about 12 years now. We fenced in the backyard when we moved in because we had a large dog that needed space to run, but had an issue with running towards the road. Sadly, the dog died just a few years later and we decided we would keep the fence. It was a smart decision because we now have children and a pool. It is nice to know we can play in the front yard without... Read more

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• Decorating Ideas

I don't know about you, but we are always looking for ways to spruce up our home. The problem is, it can get quite expensive when you start adding up all of the costs. One thing we do is repurose our older items or thrift store finds in order to create something new and beautiful. Here are 5 ways you can repurpose in order to beautify your own home.

Picture Frames

We all have a few picture frames around... Read more

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• Decorating Ideas

If you are like us then you have several wrapper, paper towel or toilet paper rolls that are thrown out on a frequent basis. Well, I decided that with two young boys we could definitely find other uses for them that were fun and helped us repurpose.

Several rainy days prompted us to get really creative so we were glad we had them on hand!

Make a tunnel/ramp for cars

Just find a nice high place to prop... Read more

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• Kids & Family