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There is a huge trend going on with jewelry design!
Creating and designing new jewelry with vintage components and beads of the past is seen everywhere in gorgeous vintage inspired designs. There is much value and nostalgia in using vintage components because they add so much flavor to designs of any style. The old saying "They don't make them like they used to," can truly relate to vintage jewelry... Read more
As promised, here is my first free embroidery pattern!
I just love cute wildlife, especially those with a bird on their head! Stitch this up on a tea towel or an apron for a wonderful and original last minute holiday gift.
To transfer the design, simply print it out and trace it over transfer paper onto your fabric. You can also use a transfer pencil/pen/marker (make sure you reverse the design before printing... Read more
In early fall of this year, I was hand-sewing a felt piece and chatting online with my friend Deana. She complained that she HATES sewing stuff by hand. That amused me because Deana is a fantastic embroidery artist. She will happily and lovingly stitch gorgeous hand embroidered pieces for hours. Then I got to thinking. I enjoy hand-sewing – maybe I should give embroidery a try.
Thus began my newfound... Read more
Hellu Pussycats! Ok, Anyone who has been into the studio and seen the neck warmers has heard my story.
YES!- when I first saw them I thought neck warmers were a silly idea. I didn't get the big deal.."Wear a scarf".... I thought!
I was so very wrong!! They make SO much sense.
I had a light bulb moment when I was cleaning the fish tank and my scarf dipped in the tank. Ewww. Yes, I should be wearing... Read more
Helluuu Pussycats!
Hope you are all nice and warm!
I have some cute tweed clutch bags that I am putting online today.
All one of a kind and all with mixed materials.
Mixed fabrics and cute buttons make a sweet little clutch to hold only what you need.
Some have recycled belts are handles.
Great this time of the year when you don't want to lug a heavy bag
along with your winter coat.
All one of a kind.... Read more
Hellluuu Pussycats! I have some new recycled book journals in the studio this week.
Cheap and cheerful they make a very useful gift.
What gal doesn't want to see Brad Pitt under the tree on Christmas morning???
Approx. 80 pages of lined paper in each as well part of the original book.
Great for lists, journaling, secrets or sketches.
Have a great day Pussycats!
Be in touch, Weezi :) Read more
Sometimes life hands you lemons, but sometimes life hands you the lemonade!
Last Monday I got a wonderful pitcher of life lemonade, thanks to Clint from Auntie's Beads ! I received an email from him wondering if I might be interested in making a jewelry design using Auntie's Beads products for a post on A Wrapper's View. They would give me my choice of beads (up to a certain dollar amount) from their site and... Read more
Hellu Pussycats!!!
What to do with an old suitcase that collects dust under the bed??
Turn it into an upcycled table and pet beds of course!
Great to use as a side table with a small lamp or magazines.
Inside you can store remotes, mags, extra candles or even a secret stash of chocolate :)
They make great pet beds too!
The cover zips off and can be easily washed.
Stella luvs hers!!!
Have a great afternoon... Read more
For sellers on iCraftGifts.com, here is a thought about your advertising. Be sure that you offer a clear message that is readable and pleasant. Watch for clutter in your advertising!
I realized the other day that we are so bombarded by visual and audio stimulation that it can become overwhelming. Give your readers a mental break and afford them a pleasant rest with beautiful things to look at. It will be appreciated.... Read more
This is an update to my experiment of using Entrecard as a way to get blog traffic. You can see the original post on the IndieCEO Marketing blog .
Entrecard (EC) says they are "The Ultimate Networking Tool for Bloggers." EC is a way to gain readers and boost traffic to your blog by adding an Entrecard box to your own blog. What happens is that EC members will go to your blog and "drop"... Read more
| Dec 16 |
Vintage Beads Open Up an Amazing World and Amazing Design
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Creating and designing new jewelry with vintage components and beads of the past is seen everywhere in gorgeous vintage inspired designs. There is much value and nostalgia in using vintage components because they add so much flavor to designs of any style. The old saying "They don't make them like they used to," can truly relate to vintage jewelry... Read more
- Category:
- Trend Spotting
| Dec 14 |
Free Hand Embroidery Pattern - Holiday Deer
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I just love cute wildlife, especially those with a bird on their head! Stitch this up on a tea towel or an apron for a wonderful and original last minute holiday gift.
To transfer the design, simply print it out and trace it over transfer paper onto your fabric. You can also use a transfer pencil/pen/marker (make sure you reverse the design before printing... Read more
- Category:
- All Things Crafts
| Dec 11 |
Hand Embroidery: My New Yoga
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Thus began my newfound... Read more
- Category:
- All Things Crafts
| Dec 11 |
Crochet is NOT a Dirty Word!.. part 2
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YES!- when I first saw them I thought neck warmers were a silly idea. I didn't get the big deal.."Wear a scarf".... I thought!
I was so very wrong!! They make SO much sense.
I had a light bulb moment when I was cleaning the fish tank and my scarf dipped in the tank. Ewww. Yes, I should be wearing... Read more
- Category:
- All Things Crafts
| Dec 10 |
Fashionable Tweed Clutch Bags
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Hope you are all nice and warm!
I have some cute tweed clutch bags that I am putting online today.
All one of a kind and all with mixed materials.
Mixed fabrics and cute buttons make a sweet little clutch to hold only what you need.
Some have recycled belts are handles.
Great this time of the year when you don't want to lug a heavy bag
along with your winter coat.
All one of a kind.... Read more
- Category:
- Fashion & Style
| Dec 9 |
Upcycled Book Journals Make Great AND!- Useful Gifts
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Cheap and cheerful they make a very useful gift.
What gal doesn't want to see Brad Pitt under the tree on Christmas morning???
Approx. 80 pages of lined paper in each as well part of the original book.
Great for lists, journaling, secrets or sketches.
Have a great day Pussycats!
Be in touch, Weezi :) Read more
- Category:
- Eco-friendly Living
| Dec 6 |
My Lemons are Beads and I shall Make Lemonade
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Last Monday I got a wonderful pitcher of life lemonade, thanks to Clint from Auntie's Beads ! I received an email from him wondering if I might be interested in making a jewelry design using Auntie's Beads products for a post on A Wrapper's View. They would give me my choice of beads (up to a certain dollar amount) from their site and... Read more
- Category:
- All Things Crafts
| Dec 5 |
Upcycled Suitcase Tables
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What to do with an old suitcase that collects dust under the bed??
Turn it into an upcycled table and pet beds of course!
Great to use as a side table with a small lamp or magazines.
Inside you can store remotes, mags, extra candles or even a secret stash of chocolate :)
They make great pet beds too!
The cover zips off and can be easily washed.
Stella luvs hers!!!
Have a great afternoon... Read more
- Category:
- Eco-friendly Living
| Dec 5 |
Less is More in Your Advertising
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I realized the other day that we are so bombarded by visual and audio stimulation that it can become overwhelming. Give your readers a mental break and afford them a pleasant rest with beautiful things to look at. It will be appreciated.... Read more
- Category:
- Selling Online
| Dec 5 |
Can Bloggers Gain Blog Traffic with Entrecard?
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Entrecard (EC) says they are "The Ultimate Networking Tool for Bloggers." EC is a way to gain readers and boost traffic to your blog by adding an Entrecard box to your own blog. What happens is that EC members will go to your blog and "drop"... Read more
- Category:
- Selling Online
