This free printable paper craft is for our American friends, but with a federal election looming north of the border, here, too, you’ve got to wonder how long it can be before a Canadian version hits the ink jets…
You know how the old curmudgeons down at the coffee shop have been known to call [...]
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How can a crafter turn an image into a custom pattern for a knitted motif — quickly and easily — without spending a fortune? It’s not as difficult as you might think, and it can be done for little or no cost at all.
Suddenly, all sorts of creative possibilities come [...]
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Small gifts can be hard to wrap up in an attractive way, especially when they have odd shapes. Sure, you could get a little cardboard box to put them in, and then wrap that up — but where’s the fun in that?
Here’s what we’ve started doing in my family — wrapping up [...]
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Perfect for the artist wanting a touch of Africa in her work — these colorful paper beads are individually made by beaders in Kampala, Uganda. More than just ethno-hip in the extreme, however, these beads save women’s lives:
Through the production of handmade jewelry made of paper beads, Ugandan women generate income to lift their families [...]
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