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Gift Sunday: Cultural Exchange

March 14th, 2010 at 08:30am Under Gifts

Unique gifts don’t always have to be odd or especially ornate. A handmade craft can be unique based on its origin of inspiration – like foreign countries and cultures. Take your friend or loved on a trip to Europe with bistro-inspired decor, or make a card that shows off the beauty of Asian gardens. These [...]

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How to: Valentine’s Day Gifts-the Love Box

January 20th, 2010 at 10:08am Under Valentine's Day

The longer I’ve been here the more creative I’ve become. The creative juices have just been flowing and I have become quite the crafty gal. With Valentine’s day coming up and more and more bills to pay it means I have to create something for Valentine’s day this year. Here is a great craft idea [...]

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Link Love: ShareHolidays.com

December 10th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Christmas+ Sites We Love

I received a nice email from a woman at ShareHolidays.com asking us to check out their website and was happy to have a look around. ShareHolidays.com specializes in the creation of Christmas stationery.  For crafters, they offer a wide range of Christmas clipart, borders and backgrounds for homemade card projects, scrapbooking and gifts. You can [...]

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When Creativity Knocks Video: Watercolor Card with Dee Gruenig

October 21st, 2009 at 10:43am Under When Creativity Knocks

This episode of When Creativity Knocks features a wonderful Watercolor Card with the fabulous Dee Gruenig. She teaches Ana and Megan how to make a watercolor card. Follow along and make your own card.

Materials:

Stamping
watercolors
card stock
acetate

Watch the episode here.

“Teaching the world to craft…one door at a time!”
Ana Araujo, WCK Creative Designer

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Inspired at Home Radio: October 18th

October 16th, 2009 at 04:44pm Under Uncategorized

My creativity sisters and I have been having the MOST fun over the last couple of months playing with a product that has been on the market for about 15-years but in recent years has been….well….totally ignored!  Maybe you’ve heard of it – it’s called Faster Plaster. In the past it’s been mainly thought of [...]

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When Creativity Knocks Video: Flying Heart Card

October 7th, 2009 at 10:27am Under When Creativity Knocks

Kristen Jankowicz shows us a project right from her book, Greeting Cards in Stitches, co-authored with her mother: Sharon Jankowicz. She really makes this card three dimensional. The Flying Heart card will keep you in “stitches.”

Materials:

Felt
Embroidery Thread
Beads

Watch the video here.
“Teaching the world to craft…one door at a time!”
Ana Araujo, WCK Creative Designer

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Product Review and Giveaway: McGill Designer Series Paper Punches

September 25th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Paper Craft+ Product Reviews

As crafters, many of you have probably noticed the trend in paper punches. These multi-part punches allow you to create 3-D objects such as butterflies, birds, angels and more. These are a great tool for papercrafts or home decorating. Learn more and enter to win here.

Contest ends October 9, 2009. You can enter once [...]

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Product Review and Giveaway: Marking Ruler Trio

September 17th, 2009 at 12:30pm Under Paper Craft+ Product Reviews

Rulers are an essential tool for any crafter and these 3 rulers are especially good for papercrafters. They feature a sharp edge for ripping and tearing paper. In addition, a center line runs along the center of the ruler, perfectly marking a 1/4″ inch seam for sewing. Learn more and enter to win the ruler [...]

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Product Review and Giveaway: Metallic Pearl Inkpads

August 28th, 2009 at 03:31am Under Product Reviews

If you love to scrapbook, stamp or make homemade cards, you know the right ink is crucial. These brand new inkpads from FolkArt® of Marvy Uchida have a touch of pearl simmer. The ink is acid-free, archival and water-resistant when dry. The ink comes in 8 colors and we are giving away a set of [...]

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126 Days Till Christmas: Snowy Cards

August 21st, 2009 at 02:32am Under Christmas

**This is the first of a new Christmas series every Friday at FaveCrafts Blog. Stop by for great new Christmas craft projects every Friday.**
Growing up in the Midwest, snow has always been an essential part of my Christmas experience. I love returning home to fields covered in a quiet, white blanket. That soft crunch as [...]

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