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Beaded flower brooch

I had originally wanted to make this flower out of a thrifted 100% wool sweater. One that I bought for fifty cents.  When I tried to felt it, it wouldn’t felt. Two washes with hot water, a bit of soap … Continue reading

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Happy Heart Day Giveaway

Would you believe that I made these last year, from polymer clay, and just remembered them this morning.  Whipped on a quick coat of color, added some pretty seed beads, some string and now I have some Valentines ornaments. The … Continue reading

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Those hands

Oh, Frida. Look at those hands (earrings too).  Beautiful, passionate, creative.  You are quite amazing to me. I picked up a little Frida notecard at an awesome indie craft shop here in town called Popcycle, then used the photo of … Continue reading

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