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Folding Obama

by domestika on September 25, 2008

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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Gift Wrap People

by domestika on August 2, 2007

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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Beads with Heart

by domestika on September 12, 2006

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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