tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-308352832024-02-20T15:06:23.619-06:00The Artful Crafter<b>The Artful Crafter's guide to fun and profit from crafts.
The Artful Crafter - Helping Crafters to Be.</b>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.comBlogger2007125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-18911928623071236072014-12-20T08:36:00.001-06:002014-12-20T08:36:31.360-06:00Saturday Craft Link Swap #264This week's links are just full of holiday cheer: pretty decorations, gift and ornament ideas and warm wishes.<br />
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I hope you enjoy them.<br />
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Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!<br />
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Many of us have several wreaths up at this time of year: big ones outside, not always on the front door, and small ones inside the house where we want an extra holiday touch.<br />
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How many wreaths are you putting up this year? I only have two and am feeling wreath-deprived.<br />
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In learning to make them, I found many helpful techniques." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=701334&c=6610">Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees<BR></a></div></div></td><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="How to make Wrapping Paper Floral Foam Christmas Trees" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40684&c=6610"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322333140.06"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="How to make Wrapping Paper Floral Foam Christmas Trees" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40684&c=6610">Wrapping Paper Floral Foam Christmas Trees<BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="Do you want some bling for Christmas? Here's a modern glamorous take on the traditional Christmas wreath." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=463371&c=6610"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20131114/13157/150/1384463497.19.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Do you want some bling for Christmas? Here's a modern glamorous take on the traditional Christmas wreath." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=463371&c=6610">Silver Twist on Traditional Christmas Wreath<BR></a></div></div></td><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="How to Make Holiday Wreaths" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40689&c=6610"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322333606.17"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="How to Make Holiday Wreaths" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40689&c=6610">How to Make Holiday Wreaths<BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="How to make a Seed Bead Christmas Tree" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40682&c=6610"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322332868.72"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; 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text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="how to make a Candy Cane Candle Holder" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40688&c=6610">Candy Cane Candle Holder<BR></a></div></div></td><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="How to make a charming Christmas Stocking Advent Calendar." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=463416&c=6610"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20131114/13157/150/1384464551.41.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="How to make a charming Christmas Stocking Advent Calendar." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=463416&c=6610">Christmas Stocking Advent Calendar<BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="How to make an Easy Pillow Snowman" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40690&c=6610"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322333690.56"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="How to make an Easy Pillow Snowman" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40690&c=6610">Easy Pillow Snowman<BR></a></div></div></td><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="How to make Lace Snowflake Window Decor" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40681&c=6610"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322332773.31"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="How to make Lace Snowflake Window Decor" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40681&c=6610">Lace Snowflake Window Decor<BR></a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><!-- inlinkz code end --></center>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-14237860606676600952014-12-18T05:00:00.001-06:002014-12-18T07:23:50.164-06:00Holiday Crafts: Kids' and Christmas Card ProjectsLooking for little crafty gifts or something to keep the kids busy on a snow day? Here are a few we've collected over the years. <br />
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The two bread dough ornaments were made by my son when he was seven or eight. I made the clothespins skier and other clothespin gifts as Christmas presents one year for the neighborhood.<br />
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My Christmas themed Post-it note holder project was featured by Scor-It.com (now a part of <a href="http://www.binditall.com/Scor-it-All.html" target="new">Zutter</a> in their project gallery as a project of the month.<br />
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The stuffed cuddly snowman was created by my friend Shaaron Chambers from a pillowcase! You can take it apart after winter if you like. No bulky holiday decor storage problem with this project.<br />
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Just looking at all these memories puts me in a Christmas mood.<br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="Clothespin ornaments are really fun to make and the kids can help. This skier is our favorite, though we've also made Santas, elves, and nutcrackers." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=459274&c=6573"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20131106/13157/150/1383776833.22.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Clothespin ornaments are really fun to make and the kids can help. This skier is our favorite, though we've also made Santas, elves, and nutcrackers." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=459274&c=6573">Clothespin Christmas Ornaments <br />
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<!-- inlinkz code end --></center>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-38642317576628298082014-12-17T05:00:00.000-06:002014-12-17T06:38:03.701-06:00Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees<h3>Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees are Everywhere</h3><center><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23947" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CupcakeLinerTrees1.jpg" alt="Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees in Traditional Red & Green" width="346" height="500" /></center><br />
I've been seeing these cute cupcake liner Christmas trees all over the internet, but the cutest I've found are at <a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2011/11/make-cupcake-liner-christmastrees-holiday-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Taters and Tots and Jello</a>.<br />
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The photos are great, but the instructions are pretty sketchy. In trying to make them, I found certain techniques to be very helpful for cupcake liner Christmas trees.<br />
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</center>I tried two color schemes: traditional Christmas red and green; and more modern black, white and red. My husband selected the traditional red and green cupcake liner Christmas trees for our home, so the images in this tutorial are a bit mixed.<br />
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<a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/cupcake-liner-christmas-trees.html">Read more.</a>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-92019493308392472652014-12-16T05:00:00.000-06:002014-12-16T08:23:10.037-06:00Quick and Easy Christmas Tree Ornaments Part 2Yesterday I shared the first group of quick and easy (for the most part) ornaments we've created for the Artful Crafter over the years. Today I have to admit, there are a few that take a bit more time and planning. <br />
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But they were a lot much fun to make! I'm thinking especially of all the light bulb ornaments and the mini-pine cone wreath ornament. <br />
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Time is so hard to find these days; but isn't it wonderful when we can just sit down and craft for hours? That's all I want for Christmas this year - time to craft to my heart's content. How about you, what would like more time for this Christmas?<br />
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I broke them into two parts so you could more easily check into the ones that appeal to you. I know how overwhelmed everyone is at this time of year. Part 2 coming up tomorrow.<br />
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text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="How to make a Tasseled Christmas Ornament" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40695&c=6611">Tasseled Christmas Ornament<BR></a></div></div></td><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="How to make a Beaded Icicle Ornament" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40700&c=6611"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322335095.37"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="How to make a Beaded Icicle Ornament" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40700&c=6611">Beaded Icicle Ornament<BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="Adorn an ornament with tiny resin angels." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40701&c=6611"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322335218.6"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Adorn an ornament with tiny resin angels." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40701&c=6611">Resin Angel Ornament<BR></a></div></div></td><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:239px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:157px;height:154px"><a title="Decorating Glass Ball Ornaments with Dimensional Fabric Paint" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40698&c=6611"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20111126/13157/150/1322334939.86"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:157px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Decorating Glass Ball Ornaments with Dimensional Fabric Paint" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=40698&c=6611">Decorating Glass Ball Ornaments with Dimensional Fabric Paint<BR></a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><!-- inlinkz code end --></center>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-26124011362850400062014-12-13T08:15:00.000-06:002014-12-13T08:25:44.921-06:00Saturday Craft Link Swap #263Cyndi has made a lovely ribbon necklace and has a book to give away! Tammy is planning a monster Christmas for someone special. <br />
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Carmi is coordinating her third annual special resin showcase! She will ship you two resin hearts to fill if you would like to participate. <br />
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I have a cute Victorian ornament template for you. The candy cones are made from paper and ribbon. Designed to hold candy, they could hold other trinkets as well.<br />
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I hope you're having a lovely weekend. We'll be putting up our tree today. Are we early or late?<br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Someone is going to get the cutest monster for Christmas!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=699411&c=124943"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141213/13157/200/1418479147.82.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Someone is going to get the cutest monster for Christmas!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=699411&c=124943">Need a Hand! <br />
</a></div></div></td><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Make lovely Victorian cone ornaments for the Christmas tree. These close at the top so you can hide little trinkets and candies inside. Free template for download!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=699416&c=124943"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141213/13157/200/1418479379.22.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Make lovely Victorian cone ornaments for the Christmas tree. These close at the top so you can hide little trinkets and candies inside. Free template for download!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=699416&c=124943">Victorian Candy Cone Christmas Tree Ornaments <br />
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I have some Pinterest tips to share. Whether you're new to Pinterest or have been using it awhile, there are some things you ought to know. Pinterest is terrific if you know how to use it efficiently and how to avoid spammers, like fake followers trying to get information about you.<br />
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But first, to give you an idea of how useful Pinterest can be for people with business websites, here are our most popular crafts this holiday season as shared by followers on Pinterest. <br />
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<a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/pinterest-tips.html">Read more</a>.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-19034014218910165372014-12-06T05:00:00.000-06:002014-12-06T07:45:34.235-06:00Saturday Craft Link Swap #262We have a fun lineup for your entertainment this Saturday. <br />
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Do you have your Christmas decorations up yet? <br />
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Andrew has been sculpting his own molds and pouring some pretty off-beat Christmas ornaments. I'm sharing winter holiday-themed decoupage glass plates.<br />
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Cyndi has created a gorgeous necklace featuring her hand sewn shibori silk flowers. What a great gift this would make! <br />
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Congratulations to Carmi for having her "Elizabethan Inspired Pearl Tiered Necklace" featured in the winter issue of Perles et Cetera magazine. <br />
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Tammy, The Crafty Princess, has a new book out. The title really surprised me. How about you?<br />
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Cherie is enjoying stretching her mixed media wings and going where she hasn't been before.<br />
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Have a wonderful weekend.<br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Elizabeth the first is the inspiration for this new necklace idea featuring vintage pink coloured pearls." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696111&c=124087"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141205/13157/200/1417805761.1.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Elizabeth the first is the inspiration for this new necklace idea featuring vintage pink coloured pearls." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696111&c=124087">Carmi's Art/Life World <br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Use holiday-themed napkins to make inexpensive decoupage plates for display or serving." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696121&c=124087"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141205/13157/200/1417806253.2.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Use holiday-themed napkins to make inexpensive decoupage plates for display or serving." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696121&c=124087">Decoupage Under Glass Using Holiday Theme Paper Napkins <br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Want a look at what's on Andrew' work bench? Look at all the resin ornaments he's been making!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696114&c=124087"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141205/13157/200/1417805989.84.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Want a look at what's on Andrew' work bench? Look at all the resin ornaments he's been making!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696114&c=124087">The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton <br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="The Crafty Princess talks a little about her latest book." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696116&c=124087"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141205/13157/200/1417806075.12.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="The Crafty Princess talks a little about her latest book." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=696116&c=124087">My New Book! <br />
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<!-- inlinkz code end --></center>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-46769204224469046142014-12-04T05:00:00.000-06:002014-12-04T08:38:32.377-06:00Artificial Foliage Miniature Wreath Ornaments<h3><b>Make Artificial Foliage Miniature Wreath Ornaments from Saved Gift Toppers and Greenery</b></h3><br />
<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23836 size-medium" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/ArtificialFoliageMiniWreaths1-300x300.jpg" alt="Artificial Foliage Miniature Wreath Ornament with Poinsettia Cluster" width="300" height="300" /></center>Clean out your stash and make artificial foliage miniature wreath ornaments with what you have on hand at the same time.<br />
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These three artificial foliage miniature wreath ornaments were made using wooden curtain rings plus bits and pieces of artificial foliage collected over the years.<br />
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<a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/artificial-foliage-miniature-wreath-ornaments.html">Read more</a>.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-54257631866480665462014-12-03T09:47:00.000-06:002014-12-03T09:47:28.511-06:00Miniature Pine Cone Christmas Wreath<h3>Miniature Pine Cone Christmas Wreath Measures 3 Inches in Diameter</h3><br />
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You won't be able to make this miniature pine cone Christmas wreath unless you can find miniature pine cones this small. I'm told by local agronomists that they are from a type of swamp pine, perhaps a member of the cypress family.<br />
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The curtain ring wreath is only 3-inches in diameter. The miniature cones average 0.5cm!<br />
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This wreath is actually a tree ornament.<br />
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If you live in parts of the south, you just may be able to find some of these tiny cones in your own yard. You can sometimes find them on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/market/pinecones" target="_blank">Etsy </a>or at <a href="www.save-on-crafts.com/" target="_blank">Save-On-Crafts</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/miniature-pine-cone-christmas-wreath.html">Miniature Pine Cone Christmas Wreath Directions</a>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-47393738470331298972014-12-02T05:00:00.000-06:002014-12-02T06:36:32.123-06:00Christmas Scene Diorama Ornament <h3>Our Lady of Guadalupe Christmas Scene Diorama Ornament</h3><br />
<center><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23806" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/DioramaOnament-300x300.jpg" alt="Christmas Scene Diorama Onament" width="300" height="300" /></center>Do you fondly recall making diorama projects in grade school? If yes, you'll enjoy making this Christmas scene diorama ornament.<br />
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The shape of the female peg person suggested Jesus' mother Mary to me, especially clothed as she appeared to the peasant Juan Diego in Mexico as the Virgin of Guadalupe.<br />
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The wooden peg people come in five shapes and sizes and could be used to create characters like Santa & Mrs. Santa, a penguin, nutcracker, drummer boy, toy soldier, baby Jesus or a group of elves.<br />
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<a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/christmas-scene-diorama-ornament.html">Read more</a>.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-25508053034985625942014-12-01T05:00:00.000-06:002014-12-03T09:55:22.293-06:00Winter Scene Christmas Ornament<h3>Recycle Household Items into Charming Winter Scene Christmas Ornament</h3><center><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23746" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CurtainRingOrnament10.jpg" alt="Winter Scene Christmas Ornament" width="400" height="400" /></center><br />
Make a wooden curtain ring, some acrylic paints and crackle medium plus bits and pieces you have lying around the house into a charming winter scene Christmas ornament.<br />
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<a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/winter-scene-christmas-ornament.html">Read more</a>.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-47079800815784441092014-11-29T05:00:00.000-06:002014-11-29T15:59:38.707-06:00Saturday Craft Link Swap #261If you're looking for some new holiday DIY craft ideas, Cyndi has three books to give away! <br />
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Carmi had a resin disaster. You know the phrase, "When life gives you lemons ..."? Carmi made a "diamond"-encrusted pendant from a horrible resin mess. This is a must-see! <br />
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Lisa has made a festive cornacopia bracelet.<br />
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Cherie has some new prints and some inspiring words to share this week.<br />
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Tammy reviews a book on paper quilling. To learn more about this art form, see <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/quillery.html">The Art of Quillery or Paper Quilling</a>.<br />
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At The Artful Crafter, we're getting ready for Christmas. Stay tuned for many new Christmas ornaments this year! I've got the supplies and lots of new idea to share.<br />
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How about a cornucopia bracelet? " rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=692629&c=123173"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141129/13157/200/1417298005.25.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Are you inspired to create jewelry by the objects around you? How about a cornucopia bracelet? " rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=692629&c=123173">A Bead A Day<BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Cherie thinks about grace and hope this week as she paints and even does the dishes!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=692004&c=123173"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141128/13157/200/1417199322.71.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Cherie thinks about grace and hope this week as she paints and even does the dishes!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=692004&c=123173">Grace and Hope <BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="The pendant I have featured can be located on my computer in a file called "Resin Disasters." 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How I saved it is on my blog." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=691941&c=123173">Carmi's Art/Life World <BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Take a look at cards decorated with intricate looking quilled paper techniques." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=691976&c=123173"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141128/13157/200/1417197774.24.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Take a look at cards decorated with intricate looking quilled paper techniques." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=691976&c=123173">Beautiful Paper Art! <BR></a></div></div></td></tr><tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Looking for little crafty gifts or something to keep the kids busy on a snow day? 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The Artful Crafter has just the thing!" rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=691994&c=123173">Holiday Crafting with The Artful Crafter: Kids' and Christmas Card Projects <BR></a></div></div></td></tr></table></div></center>Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-80896527176460629052014-11-27T08:44:00.004-06:002014-11-27T08:44:45.795-06:00Turkey Goodie Bags for Young Guests<center><h2>Turkey Goodie Bags for Some Take Home Treats</h2><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23695" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/TurkeyGoodieBag13-262x300.jpg" alt="Turkey Goodie Bag" width="262" height="300" /></center><br />
Make these turkey goodie bags to send young Thanksgiving guests home with some special memories just for them. You can fill the turkey goodie bags with whatever you like: leftovers, candies, little toys.<br />
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Our Thanksgiving dinner will include three children we haven't seen since last Thanksgiving. Whenever I saw something small that brought them to mind during the year, I bought and set it aside. So their turkey goodie bags include Pez candies with Christmas/winter characters, little candy-filled purses for the girls, Halloween cell phone charms, a scorpion pop-up card for the boy ... I want them to know I have been thinking of them.<br />
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Here are directions for <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/turkey-goodie-bags.html">Turkey Goodie Bags</a>.<br />
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Wishing this Thanksgiving Day finds you and yours with plenty of reasons to give thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-17848675724012821582014-11-25T12:55:00.001-06:002014-11-25T12:55:54.898-06:00Thanksgiving Blessing Place Tags<h3>Thanksgiving Blessing Place Tag Verse</h3><br />
When all the guests find their places and are seated for Thanksgiving dinner, ask them to flip their name tags over.<br />
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<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23663 size-medium" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ThanksgivingBlessingPlaceTag9-225x300.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving Blessing Place Tag - Guest's Name on Front" width="225" height="300" /></center>They will find a lovely Thanksgiving blessing on the reverse.<br />
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<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23661 size-medium" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ThanksgivingBlessingPlaceTag1-219x300.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving Blessing Place Tag Example" width="219" height="300" /></center>Ask all to read the Thanksgiving blessing aloud to give voice to what we celebrate on this special day.<br />
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<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23660 size-full" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/ThanksgivingBlessingPlaceTag2.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving Blessing Place Tag Close Up" width="400" height="346" /></center>Click for <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/thanksgiving-blessing-place-tags.html">Thanksgiving Blessing Place Tag Directions</a>.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-33902296751842663312014-11-23T05:00:00.000-06:002014-11-23T06:41:22.500-06:00Artsy Bloggers Roundup #348Cherie muses on the wonder of being a child of God and it inspired her to make some prints using the theme.<br />
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Andrew has participated in Erin Prais-Hintz's 30 Words Thursday Project. Erin selected entries from different participants of the challenge to create a book to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association!<br />
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Carmi asks, "Who knew that scissors designed to shred your private papers could create gorgeous flowers too?" Oh no, another craft toy I must have!<br />
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We have directions for a Christmas stocking Advent calendar banner. Make counting down the days with the kids fun for all.<br />
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Are you stressed getting ready for Thanksgiving? Haven't made the place cards or hostess gift yet? Still have shopping to do for the meal? <br />
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Take a few minutes to get your thoughts together. If you haven't written a to-do list or plan yet, make that priority one. It help assure you don't forget anything and allows you to add and subtract tasks to make things more manageable.<br />
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It'll be a much more enjoyable holiday if you're relaxed and have all bases covered.<br />
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"Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." ~ Guillaume Apollinaire<br />
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<h3>A Pause to Refresh You</h3><br />
Look at the amazing things Cyndi has been doing with shibori ribbon. She shares her techniques for dimensional flowers.<br />
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Brandi at Art Bead Scene features a beautiful fall palette using Zesty Frog art beads.<br />
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Tammy says, "When you can't figure out which knit stitch to use, why not use all of them?" and make a knitted sampler. Great idea.<br />
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Advent is almost here and we share directions for a Christmas stocking Advent calendar banner.<br />
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Have a beautiful weekend.<br />
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<h3>Thanksgiving Decor 2014: Elegant with a Touch of Playfulness</h3><br />
For months, I've been clipping ideas from magazines, saving web pages to Evernote and watching my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/eileenb1224/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> feed for ideas that met my Thanksgiving decor criteria this year. I want elegant with a touch of playfulness. We'll have children as well as adults at the table.<br />
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I also wanted as many versatile pieces as possible; meaning decorations that can remain out well past Thanksgiving, like the <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/fall-findings-wreath.html">fall-into-winter front door wreath</a> I made before Halloween.<br />
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Yesterday, I seriously set to work "playing house" with this year's Thanksgiving decor.<br />
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See more <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/thanksgiving-decor.html">Thanksgiving Decor 2014</a>.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-27754662757751397722014-11-20T14:37:00.000-06:002014-11-20T14:37:21.494-06:00No Sew Potholders: Upcycled Kitchen Towels<center><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-23576" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/NoSewPotholders-300x240.jpg" alt="No Sew Potholders from Unwanted Kitchen Towels" width="300" height="240" /></center><br />
I bought a bunch of microfiber dish towels only to find that they didn't absorb moisture. That's not a good thing for a dish towel, but i t's a great feature for potholders. Have you ever burned yourself picking up a hot casserole with a wet potholder?<br />
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These no sew potholders are a bit stiffer than my favorite terry cloth potholders.<br />
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Here are the directions for <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/no-sew-potholders.html">No Sew Potholders</a>.<br />
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[Here are the directions for sewn<a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/potholders.html">Terry Cloth Potholders</a>.]Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-75430003150419236602014-11-17T07:42:00.000-06:002014-11-17T07:42:39.847-06:00Fall Findings Wreath of Greeting for All Fall<center><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23470" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/FallFindingsWreath12.jpg" alt="Fall Findings Wreath to Greet Guests All Season" width="500" height="443" /></center><br />
This 32-inch diameter fall findings wreath will grace our front door through Thanksgiving. I got it up just in time for Halloween. The scarecrow with his "Welcome" sign and the "Happy Fall Y'all" wired ribbon are fine for both the big fall holidays and all the days in between.<br />
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Happy fall y'all!Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-77638605867664422232014-11-16T05:00:00.000-06:002014-11-16T05:00:05.346-06:00Artsy Bloggers Roundup #347Cherie really got me thinking today as she reflects on John 14:27 and the topic of peace. I especially relate to what she says about people you want to be at peace with but can't be around without having difficulties. Do you have anyone like that in your life?<br />
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Heavy stuff but very reassuring words, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you." May you have a lovely peaceful Sunday.<br />
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Tammy and I were more playful this week. Tammy's latest podcast features some of the darling amigurimi stuffed animals she has made for a biannual charity bazaar. She shares her pattern sources as well as some tips on interpreting them. I love the flamingo in process.<br />
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I'm thinking of Thanksgiving and am sharing the clothespin place cards I made for the children who graced our dinner table last year. This year we'll host Thanksgiving and the kids will be with us again. Since they're a year older, I'm thinking of a more adult theme for the table. So, stay tuned.<br />
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I simply can't believe the dimensionality that Cyndi achieved creating shibori ribbon flowers and leaves!<br />
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Funny story from Carmi. Don't miss this one.<br />
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Andrew shares some exciting news and beautiful pictures. It's happening in my home town and I won't be there ;-(<br />
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I've added some Thanksgiving party favors or place cards. Hope you like them ;-)<br />
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Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-54313929753139908422014-11-14T09:19:00.000-06:002014-11-14T09:19:30.238-06:00Peeling Decoupage Table: Salvaging a Vintage Work of Art <center><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23435" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PeelingVintageDecoupage1.jpg" alt="Peeling Decoupage Table: Beautiful Barrel Head Table" width="396" height="500" /></center><br />
<h3>Peeling Decoupage Table: The Backstory</h3><br />
Barbara wrote that she was having the same decoupage problems discussed in <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/decoupage-fifty-three.html">Decoupage: Avoid or Fix Peeling & Yellowing</a>.<br />
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<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23437 size-medium" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PeelingVintageDecoupage3-300x268.jpg" alt="Peeling Decoupage Table: Intricate Top Design" width="300" height="268" /></center>Barbara's creative aunt decoupaged a beautiful barrel head table over forty years ago. Apart from the wonderfully detailed decoupage images, the table features decorative scalloped edges on both shelves and delicately curved lower legs.<br />
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<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23438 size-medium" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PeelingVintageDecoupage4-237x300.jpg" alt="Peeling Decoupage Table: Crazing Close Up" width="237" height="300" /></center>When the table came to Barbara 15 years ago, the finish was already crazing and crackling.<br />
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<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23436 size-medium" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PeelingVintageDecoupage2-198x300.jpg" alt="Peeling Decoupage Table: Finish and Decoupage Lifting on Legs" width="198" height="300" /></center>However, now the decoupage along with paint and finish coats are actually lifting off. The damage is worse on the legs and where the table has been exposed to sunlight.<br />
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<center><img class="aligncenter wp-image-23439 size-medium" src="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PeelingVintageDecoupage5-168x300.jpg" alt="Peeling Decoupage Table: Intact Parts" width="168" height="300" /></center>But other parts are undamaged.<br />
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Read how to <a href="http://theartfulcrafter.com/blog/peeling-decoupage-table.html">Restore a Vintage Peeling Decoupage Table</a>.Eileen The Artful Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11281091759658067977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30835283.post-27250268860318268592014-11-08T05:00:00.000-06:002014-11-08T09:08:35.133-06:00Saturday Craft Link Swap #258Our ranks are bit thin this week. Everyone is either crazy busy crafting for the holidays or on the road - including me. So I decided to share all the links today and take tomorrow off. <br />
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In fact, we'll be on our way driving back home from visiting friends in Texas. We had a great time together and I loaded up with new craft toys. So now I'm excited to get home and play. What more could one ask for?<br />
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Today, we're all about Christmas, that most wonderful time of the year.<br />
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Look at the cute reindeer heads which Carmie decoupaged in a Westcott "lunch and learn" class. I did some acrylic paint stamping for Christmas cards.<br />
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Cyndi shows some double-wrapped bracelets using Offray ribbon. Wouldn't they make terrific Christmas gifts?<br />
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Carmie has painted some more inspirational mini canvases and Lisa has more Swarovski ideas that would also makes great Christmas gifts.<br />
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Have fun browsing around.<br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="You've heard of sampler quilts and even a candy sampler, how about a Swarovski pearl sampler? Lisa was so taken with her sampler bead strand, she made it into a bracelet. " rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=681528&c=120936"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141107/13157/200/1415398496.35.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="You've heard of sampler quilts and even a candy sampler, how about a Swarovski pearl sampler? Lisa was so taken with her sampler bead strand, she made it into a bracelet. " rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=681528&c=120936">A Bead a Day <br />
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<tr><td><div style="display:table-cell;text-align: center;float:left; height:289px"><div style="display:table-cell;vertical-align:middle;width:207px;height:204px"><a title="Pigment inks are the most common media for art stamping, but there are others. Eileen experiments with acrylic paint stamping as she starts designing her Christmas cards." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=681526&c=120936"><img border=0 class=_inlinkzI src="http://lm.inlinkz.com/thumbs/20141107/13157/200/1415398372.29.jpg"></a></div><div style="overflow:hidden;width:207px;line-height:1.1; text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom;"><a title="Pigment inks are the most common media for art stamping, but there are others. Eileen experiments with acrylic paint stamping as she starts designing her Christmas cards." rel="nofollow" target=_blank href="http://lm.inlinkz.com/go.php?i=681526&c=120936">Acrylic Paint Stamping Technique <br />
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