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On a cool morning in June, I was sitting in my sunroom knitting the next product for the upcoming Christmas holidays. The weather was a nice relief after the hot and humid days we had been experiencing earlier in the week. I looked up briefly to glance at the backyard and saw something amazing… mother nature in the works!

Two birds were creating a nest in one of the garden arches that is covered with... Read more

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• Inspirational

Hello iCraft family!

We are featuring yet another amazing iCraft store on our blog today. This store specializing in wooden swings which are all designed and handmade in North Carolina. Wood Tree Swings offers a wide range of products that are perfect for toddlers, kids, and adults; allowing everyone to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors around them.

One of the most popular selections in Wood Tree... Read more

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• In the Spotlight

I have always been fascinated by the works of art made with natural elements - masterpieces out of ordinary things around us. Rock Art is one of the most unusual, and yet – so natural and elegant, and puts me at “Ow” every time I come across something brilliant in its simplicity, and every time I think to myself – how come I didn’t come up with something like that? Well, thanks to... Read more

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• Inspirational

Faux Chenille is a unique technique that allows you to create absolutely amazing patterns with velvety texture . It's truly a fabric art. You don’t see it being used much. Why you ask? Because Faux Chenille is super TIME CONSUMING!

I was really puzzled by the look of the velvety blankets, jackets and huge quilts when I first came across Faux Chenille at a crafts show showcasing quilters from Russia... Read more

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• Inspirational

Back in my corporate working days, I wore business suits on Monday through Thursday. On Friday it was business casual. About every two weeks (payday…yay!!!) I would make the trip to our local shopping strip mall to find a suit, dress or blouse, etc. that would be appropriate for the office environment. But here’s my frustration in shopping, it was difficult to find the “perfect match” .... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

This is a friendly reminder that the day we celebrate our loving and dedicated father figures is quickly approaching! With the expertise of our team here at iCraft we have curated seven amazing products from the iCraft website that would be awesome Father’s Day gifts. These items would be perfect for almost any dad whether he is an wellness enthusiast, a master chef, or an avid outdoorsman. Read more... Read more

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• Great Finds

Wall hanging are having a moment, that’s for sure!

Between woven pieces, crochet or macrame, they can be a super fun craft to create unique pieces that utilize many different crafting techniques to makes.

Below are 5 wall hanging ideas, and tutorials, to get your creative juices flowing.

1. Yarn Wall Hanging

A super easy and customizable wall hanging to get started with! There is lots of different... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

Finally as a society we have recognized that we are consuming in non-sustainable way. It’s been too much for too long, but hopefully – it’s not too late to change habits and help our environment .

Looking back I realize what a tiny footprint my parents and grandparents have left on this planet! They reused and recycled everything they possible could.

My father was able to repaire any household... Read more

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• Eco-friendly Living

With Spring in full swing and Summer approaching quickly now is the perfect time to hop on this season’s color trends! Each season a new grouping of colors comes to the forefront and those colors are then seemingly everywhere. This blog post will be diving into those color palettes so that you can stay knowledgeable for what will be selling quickly in your iCraft store.

Each season Pantone... Read more

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• Inspirational

When it comes to crafting an industry leading Facebook ads strategy, it’s important to take stock of how your competitors are using the platform .

Understanding your competitor's strategies might sound time-consuming… and I hear you, “research” might not be one of the most fun tasks on your to-do list, but it’s an essential part of any great strategy.

Let me... Read more

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• Selling Online