All Things Crafts

Rubber Stamping has been around for hundreds of years . I tend to have a preference for red rubber cling stamps, but I’ve found myself reaching for my clear acrylic stamps lately by Close to My Heart (CTMH).

In fact, I have used them all on my most recent creations ! I've tried a lot of acrylic stamps before because they are easy to place. Since they are clear, you can look through your acryic... Read more

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iCraft recently celebrated National Craft Month by hosting a fun Craft Contest . We received several wonderful entries and in the end, the community voted and selected their winners. We wanted to introduce you to these talented crafters! Bill from Live Edged Woodcraft (1st Place Winner) Bill Major (aka Billyboy on iCraft) started a small business called Live Edged Woodcraft after he retired. He makes... Read more

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I guess if you're sent to prison, you've got to find something to do.

A jailhouse in Philadelphia is currently putting on an exhibit of old artefacts and creations from the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, including things like soap carvings and woodwork.

So maybe bad guys can create good art?

Original story: Old shivs, jailhouse crafts and more are put on display at historic... Read more

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Every moment is sacred if you are fully present to that moment.

Every expression outward of what is stirring deep within is sacred...a prayer if you will..if the intent is to remain open to all that is possible...and accept that journey as it truly is. Prayer is communication with Creator....intentful connection with our highest expression as well as surrender to the Source of all life. Soul speaks in those... Read more

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Easter is a perfect occasion for spending some quality family time dying eggs and doing crafts . If you didn't think dying and decorating Easter eggs can be fun, check out the craft projects below.

The photo above of most beautiful coloured eggs was taken by KurtFML on Flickr.

Here is how you can make your Easter eggs look like they have leaf prints .
To get this beautiful golden-brown color -... Read more

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Apparently , Wataru Itou, a talented art student from Tokyo, spent 4 years of his life building this truly incredible Paper Craft Castle On the Ocean . That's an amazing display of papercraft!

Paper Heart Box I'd love to receive this beautiful Heart Box for a Valentine's Day , especially if it was made by my boyfriend. Great texture and colors! Unfortunately, it was made by a Gentleman... Read more

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I had no idea there was such a thing as a Book Art . But recently, I've been seeing a lot of images of amazing Book Art popping up all over the web. One that really caught my attention was a book with butterflies bursting out of it. Creativity at its best!

I did some rereplacement and it turns out that this book has a fascinating story behind it.

Called the "Book Of Life", it was inspired by the... Read more

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It's quiet in the house and late at night- perfect for creating that cha cha bracelet that I've been thinking about. First order of business, get prepared.

I get my cloth and spread it out, go through my colorful beads and choose the aqua ones. I choose the chain, headpins, a few charms , pliers, snippers and I'm ready. I spread out the beads on the cloth, so they don't roll onto the floor.... Read more

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Handmade soaps and bath and body products are very popular and with good reason! People like to know what they are putting on their skin and find healthy alternatives. Meet our featured crafter, Crystal from Head 2 Toe , who specializes in all things bath and body!

1. Tell us a little bit more about yourself:

My name is Crystal Bonin and my business is Head 2 Toe. I live in the beautiful... Read more

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In just a few short days we will be celebrating a New Year! While we generally hang out around our home to ring it in, I do like to have a few fun crafts as well as make the house look festive. I received an old window frame for Christmas that I can hardly wait to use to re-decoracte our mantel. Some of these craft ideas will work perfectly with my gorgeous new/old piece. I hope you enjoy these as much as I... Read more

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