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3 Easy Ways to Chart a Knitting Pattern

3 Easy Ways to Chart a Knitting Pattern

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 to mind – custom [...]

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Gift Wrap People

Gift Wrap People

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 those awkward [...]

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Beads with Heart

Beads with Heart

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 [...]

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