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I am not a paper cup
We did this very simple project on Martha's show of stenciling on reusable "paper" cups. The cups look like an ordinary white paper cup but are actually ceramic—I'm sure you've seen them before....
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piers antique show
This past weekend I explored the Antique Show at the Piers here in NYC and posted a gallery of photos on thecraftsdept blog of many of the interesting things I saw. Here are my favorites:Bakelite...
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plastic shore
A couple of weeks ago, I did a segment with Martha, demoing the Sailor's Valentine boxes using all nature materials that I found on the beach. We also showed a piece of art I created from all the...
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making sweet carrots
For those of you expecting the Easter bunny on Sunday, a carrot is the perfect way to entice him to leave you some sweet treats. Instead of a carrot packed with Beta-carotene, you can make your own...
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plastic bird
When I was gathering all the plastic off the beach in the Bahamas, I couldn't help but think of the inspiring collection of photographs by Chris Jordan of deceased albatrosses with stomachs teeming...
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Last night I had the opportunity to attend a special performance and book release for Eric Erlandson's Letters to Kurt. I finished reading the book last week and was touched by Eric's introspection and...
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rockin' baby
Posted about these rock 'n roll onesies I made for my friends on its way baby on the craftsdept blog, couldn't help but share here too! To make:1. Pick a band. Print the logo out backwards. 2. Pick a...
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organizing, labeling and purging
Remember plastic label makers, way before p-touch?! Well they're one of my favorite manual gadgets and although it comes out rarely, I wouldn't organize without it. For all my metal drawers and boxes,...
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lemmemakeit stitched
Embroidery I did last summer while traveling. Never posted it because I didn't like the contrast between the white "e" and black "m". Maybe one day I will redo the em in grey.
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X X X
I recently had the privilege to work on an auction project where 100% of the proceeds from sales go to Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The task was to embellish, decorate or re-design a...
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Hole
No Friday the 13th has ever been unique for me other the one that just passed. After a special viewing of Patty Schemel's Hit So Hard, a small crowd gathered at Public Assembly in Williamsburg, where...
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bid against bullies
The dress I createdfor X Out is currently up for auction on Ebay. Please take a look and bid now!!
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Flag
We ventured upstate on Saturday to do our annual rummage and estate sale treasure hunting. I was really excited to have scored this vintage, possibly antique, American Flag. Being a huge fan of...
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martha
The Martha Stewart Show has wrapped, for good, after seven seasons. This doesn't mean Martha won't be on TV anymore, in fact she is currently in the midst of filming another show that will be on my...
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Martha's Crafter's Clay
Martha Stewart Crafts recently debuted this great product called Crafter's Clay. These beautiful flowers were crafted by the clay founder's daughter, Yukiko Miyai. She has had a lifetime of experience...
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a few days in London
I traveled to London last week to doQVC for Martha Stewart Crafts. With the Olympics firing up and the Queens Diamond Jubilee in full swing, the city was in full patriotic mode.Not to mention, the...
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my start up disc is full
In the process of backing up my computer. Be back to blog when I have enough room to edit pictures!!
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craft room hoarder
I'm embarrassed to say that this was my home craft room last week. I have not been able to craft, as you probably assumed, because there was absolutely no working space and things needed to be...
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Make 4th of July Fireworks
Some sparkle and pop for the fourth is great if you are having guest over to celebrate. With just a box of plastic drinking straws and some glitter, I created this fun little firework centerpiece. To...
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