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test test test (written on April 11, 2008 6:16 PM)
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I Bought Handmade This Holiday Season (written on December 28, 2007 4:19 PM)
Now that all the gifts have been given, I thought I'd take a look at how well I did at buying handmade this holiday season. As previously stated, I do think it is ok for a few exceptions. Certain...
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Buy Handmade This Holiday Season (written on November 14, 2007 3:06 AM)
It’s that time of year again! Time to find a special little something for all the people in your life. And, of course, you know your options when it comes to shopping - head to the mall or seek out...
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Repurpose That Old 'Dex Into A Craft Resource Center (written on August 8, 2007 10:33 PM)
My mom gave me an old Rolodex a couple of months ago. I couldn’t imagine what I would use it for. With email and cell phones I don’t ever look anyone’s contact info up. But I couldn’t turn it down....
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Renegade Brooklyn 2007 - Crafters are so Independent! (written on July 13, 2007 11:50 PM)
Over the second weekend of June, I had the great fortune of attending the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn. After a very busy May getting ready for our 5th successful Indie Craft Experience in early June, a trip to New...
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Atlanta s Young Blood Gallery & Boutique Turns 10 (written on June 8, 2007 10:55 PM)
Atlanta’s hub of indie art, craft and design—Young Blood Gallery & Boutique—turns ten-years-old this summer. For many young creatives in Atlanta, Young Blood serves as a starting block for a career in art or craft. It is the location...
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Inspired by Craft Congress 2007 (written on April 6, 2007 9:54 PM)
You are part of something big! I already knew this, of course, but a meeting I attended last weekend really solidified that for me. I had the honor of visiting Pittsburgh for the first ever Craft Congress. This event...
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a new chapter for the Indie Craft Documentary (written on March 5, 2007 11:33 PM)
VenusZine called Faythe Levine a renaissance woman in Fall of 2006, and I have to agree. Not only does she have her own line called Flying Fish Design, organize Art vs. Craft and operate Paper Boat Boutique and Gallery, Faythe...
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A Crafty Visit to Southern California (written on February 16, 2007 11:12 PM)
A few weeks ago, I had the great pleasure of traveling to Southern California for what turned out to be a rather crafty week. The purpose of the trip was to see my sister during her last week of pregnancy...
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a new year...2007 (written on December 30, 2006 9:07 PM)
It might be cliché but I simply cannot help but start the New Year with all sorts of reflection on last year and the year to come. Please bear with me as I review 2006 and gear up for...
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