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My husband and I are Indo Canadians and in India, Valentine’s day did not fall in the category of special events. Therefore, we are not very mushy on this day. But to keep the spirit of Valentine's day and to show the warmth and happiness of being loved we celebrate it in a fashion that our young daughters will appreciate for life. My husband being a hobby chef whips up some gourmet stuff, we wear red... Read more

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After 8 years of marriage, Valentine’s Day has become more of a challenge.
Before kids, it was easy to take the whole day off and go do something fun, eat at a favourite restaurant, watch a movie. It's actually only in the past two years, that I've taken the time to do something meaningful for my husband. It's not all about me, right?

My husband is a typical man. He likes electronics and cars... Read more

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Following an inspiration, I started creating miniature dolls . Something which I would have never thought I had the patience to do has become my most cherished occupation. For me, it is the most thrilling experience to look at a finished doll and see that it has come alive. It actually has a soul and a story to tell.

I write each babies inspirational story using many Hawaiian words, as well as following... Read more

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• Just for Fun

6 natural, eco-friendly DIY Christmas decorations to spread the holiday cheer throughout your home.

One of the joys of Christmas decorations is the feeling they evoke. So even if it is a sunny holiday here in Florida, the inside of the house can still feel like a cozy winter wonderland with natural elements sprinkled throughout as the ultimate in “green,” DIY Christmas decorations .

1. Bring... Read more

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While some of us haven’t set foot behind a sewing machine since home economics class in junior high (by some of us, I mean me), there are many people here on iCraft who create fabulous hand-knitted and hand-sewn work.

Put those skills to work for you and whip up some practical and personalized DIY Christmas decorations !

Home-Ec. for the Holidays

1. A tree skirt is one of the more underrated but... Read more

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Every November, people seem to mention how quickly the year has gone by. In the blink of an eye, Halloween becomes Thanksgiving and holiday music serenades you from every store speaker.

The process of getting all the Christmas decorations out of storage takes the better part of a day for some (me), so it’s time to get started!

For Christmas decorations, 2011 could be the year you turn over a new leaf (or... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

(This is a free preiew of one of our films from The HANDS Series - Belleek Potteries. Feedback appreciated)

This is an hour-long film, made to celebrate Beleek’s 150 year anniversary. It features the history and work of Belleek Potteries, o­ne of Ireland's best-loved companies. Using the native kaolin clay and feldspar (flint clay & shale), the craftspeople of Belleek have produced fine Parian... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

Carolyn Pham from Qute Wear is fun, friendly and up-beat. She is often juggling two or more jobs and trying to grow her online crafting business, which can be a full time job on its own.

Carolyn is one of the top sellers on our site, so we wanted to learn more about her and her crafting business. Since starting her business 4-5 years ago, she sold over 3000 handmade fleece hats that she designed and... Read more

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• In the Spotlight

The void is the concept of space. In art, space is one of the design elements. It is there in the placement of items and patterns. In every visual item, there is a relationship between positive and negative space.

This is our final elemental challenge: to focus on the use of space within our pieces. I figured I would end the year with a bang. I made THREE things for this challenge but they all have one... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

The jewelry designers at Federikas Vintage Filigree Jewelry (FVF) are mother and daughter with several decades of design experience. Jewelry Art is the perfect description for their beautiful creations. When looking at these pieces, they almost tell a story. Your mind bounces from the beautiful gems to the filigree as they compliment each other so very well. Pura has taken a few minutes to share their story... Read more

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• In the Spotlight