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A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary.
– Dorothy Canfield Fisher

It’s the beginning of Spring and Mother’s Day is upon us once again.

How can we thank our mothers for everything they have done, and continue to do, for us? Moms make possible our very existence, they patch us up when we fall, make the best grilled cheese sandwiches. Taxi driver,... Read more

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• Holidays & Occasions

Hello Everyone!

I am a newcomer on iCraft, and am enjoying the website's emphasis on "handmade" crafts .

For many years I have been on Etsy, as a crochet swimsuit maker . Recently, I have noticed that there is more "mass" products made in China or other overseas countries being sold on Etsy, or through an Etsy seller located in other parts of the world (USA, for example).

Well...... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

Hello everyone :)

This is Ashley. Spring is just about upon us and I can already feel the warm weather coming which is always exciting for my shop! Now is the season for bikinis , tank tops, crop tops, and footless sandals. I have just added a few new pieces to my shop and I would love to share them with you all!

Crocheted Shell and Mermaid Scale Bikini I just posted this new bikini set, and it is... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

I’m pleased to present Jonathan Drews from EasyFashionClothing . Jonathan’s creations are cheery, charming, and beautifully designed. A definite bonus is the care Jonathan takes to fit each creation perfectly. Jonathan, please tell us a little bit about yourself.

I spent most of my adult life working in dreary technical fields (drafting, chemical technician and quality control). It was dullness... Read more

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• In the Spotlight

Recently, I had a conversation with a few friends where we discussed what makes some products popular and others not. One of the things that we all agreed on is that what we all react to the most is the unusual-looking products . For some reason, the more weird and strange product design is the more appealing it is to people. I wonder why...

One person was into knitting and the advise that was given to her is to... Read more

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• Great Finds

Greetings, my name is LaVerne Lewis of GeorgiaMae Studios . I was inspired to start selling on the internet by a few friends from my local quilt guild, last year.

I was intrigued by having new possibilities in selling my handmade creations, so I decided to open an online shop and give it a try. I am a self-employed tax accountant and own my own tax business. In my spare time, I enjoy non-fiction reading, the... Read more

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• In the Spotlight

From man-jeggings to dresses, skirts and bizarre hats made out of wooden planks, men's fashion can be terrifyingly weird .

Below are some of the masterpieces from the Men’s Fashion week in London, in 2013.

I've never seen men look more uncomfortable or more unhappy than these three in dresses and high boots. I guess, there are not many men who could pull a look like this. :)

Seriously, for which... Read more

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• Fashion & Style

Remember an episode in 30 Rock , where Kenneth knits a bikini for his grandma? I thought that something like that only happens on TV. Well, that's until my recent visit to the hospital, where I found myself sitting next to a man who was crocheting a huge blanket out of a basket.

Wait time for the doctor we were both seeing was close to 2-3 hrs. So pretty soon, bringing your hobby, like crocheting,... Read more

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• All Things Crafts

If you are in the process of choosing curtains for your bedrooms, there are a number of tips that you should take into account to ensure the greatest possible chance at success.

They should be as simple as possible
Keep in mind that the bedroom is supposed to be a relaxed space, as this is where we come to rest and rejuvenate. This means that anything we add to the room should reflect this purpose –... Read more

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• Decorating Ideas

As a greeting card maker, I encourage people to hand-write the messages inside of cards. Not many people like the look of their own handwriting but, like it or not, it's part of who you are. Handwriting is as unique to you as your voice or your fingerprint. It's instantly recognizable.

Today, I'm going to give you three good reasons to learn to love your handwriting and why it's an important... Read more

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• Inspirational