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* Becky Johnson's security envelope pinback buttons project *****
We like the work of BC-born Becky Johnson, who has lately been creating crocheted elf hats, neck-warmers and security envelope pinback buttons. Six bucks buys you a whole set of the latter.
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* Crafty things: Bead-shopping in Paris *
Beading 'em to the punch: Paris has two main ways of shopping for beads -- the bead district and the flea markets.
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* Five-star Products for sale: self-service promo sign-up *
Sell your product online -- worldwide -- and get exposure at the cheapest rate possible!
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Abra-ca-Bow-dra: Bowdabra is a craft sensation ****
Persistence -- not a magic wand -- has made Sandy Sandler's Bowdabra a household word for bow-making enthusiasts from Las Vegas to Luxembourg.
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Bowdabra (Garber review) ****
Designed by self-proclaimed "craft-challenged" Sandy Sandler, the Bowdabra® is an easy-to-use crafting tool used to make bows. We give this product a hearty four stars!
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Christmas Countdown 2008: evalu8.org's Christmas Gift Guide for 2008 *****
Yes, it's true, harried shoppers, Christmas is closing in fast. There's never enough time to really clean and really prepare and really shop for everything, is there? evalu8.org can help!
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City of Craft, Toronto *****
Saturday, December 13, 2008, Toronto. This is definitely a Be There or Be Square event! Don't miss it.
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Crafters find they can 'Make It' online *
It ain't easy, but in these days of economic recession, creative artisans have found they can squeeze a living out of making and selling hand-crafted items.
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Crafty gifts for artsy gals *
It may be too late for Christmas, but you just KNOW Valentine's Day is right around the corner. . .
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Cupcake Day at the Knit Cafe, Toronto *****
On December 13th, the Knit Café (in partnership with the City of Craft) will be
hosting "Cupcake Day."
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Discount Candle dot com *
 Discount candles from a family-run online source that has been making and selling candles since 1924.
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DIwhy? Exhibition Notice *****
Ontario Crafts Council Gallery, 990 Queen Street West, Toronto -- January 20 – March 1, 2009 (Reception: Thursday, February 5th, 5:30 - 8:30)
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Rachel-and-Kate's SpincycleYarns, Bellingham (Garber review) *****
Here are some locally made and beautiful fibres, rainbow-splashed, supple -- and they have the non-uniform look of natural filaments, hand-carded, dyed and spun.
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Stampadoodle (Garber review) *
Anne Garber discovers a wonderful craft, stamp, art and paper store -- that was right under her nose!
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Stampadoodle lunch-time demos -- free *
Free Stampadoodle lunch-time demos are scheduled 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday during the summer. Come early for a seat and join the fun!
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Uninspired by Traditional Holiday Decorations? *
It's none too early to start thinking about holiday decorating -- especially for those who always seem to need time to prepare.
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Wood Buttons dot com *
A easy-to-navigate site, this one offers just what they say -- buttons, buttons, buttons. They also offer beads, buckles and toggles.
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'Handmade' no longer pejorative term *
Two Toronto craft events: The Love & Rummage Trunk Show, February 8, 2009, noon to 5:00 p.m. at The Workroom, 1340 Queen St. West.
City of Craft will be presenting the Canadian premiere of Handmade Nation on February 26, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Lennox Contemporary Gallery, 12 Ossington Avenue.
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7th Annual Hills to Mills Woodworking & Craft Show ****
July 7-9, 2006, Deming, WA.
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Art by the Bay - Camano Island ****
Camano Island's fine arts festival, now in its 14th year -- July 15-16, 2006 -- Camano Island, WA.
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Bellingham crafter turns love of knitting into purse-making business **** 1/2
Rebecca Senechal creates Naugahyde vinyl purses with bold, graphic appliqués and attention-getting colours.
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Handmade Nation eschews mass-production, consumption *****
Milwaukee-based crafter Faythe Levine has made a documentary, "Handmade Nation," which reveals why the growing trend to creating indie crafts is a rejection of mass consumption.
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La Bella Strada -- Bellingham, WA ****
Bellingham's Arts and Crafts Festival, "La Bella Strada" -- Sunday, August 13, 2006.
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Pacific Arts Holiday Market *****
Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 21-24, 2007 -- Daily 10am-6pm, Monday 12/24 10am-3pm, Bellingham, WA.
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Scribbles n Such (Anne Garber review) ****
"Whether it's a trip to the grocery, a note to the teacher, a birthday wish, or a cute tag on your bag, we hope that our products put pep in your step, a song in your heart, and a smile on your face!"
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