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November 28, 2007

Bazaar Bizarre Cleveland this Saturday, Dec 1

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Cleveland's Bazaar Bizarre will take place this Saturday from noon to 9:00 p.m. in the storefront of the Sincere Building (2079 East 4th Street - corner of East 4th and Prospect Avenue) as part of Pop Up City (PDF), a new initiative partially funded by the Civic Innovation Lab. Check out the full list of vendors. For more information on the event, visit the Bazaar Bizarre site. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 07:00 PM
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Colleen Baran Jewelry

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Love, love, love the contrast of fuzzy felt with smooth silver in these contemporary yet classic rings by jewelry artist Colleen Baran. Link.

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Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 28, 2007 05:00 PM
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Heather Bailey Pincushion Pattern

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Heather Bailey has just posted about her pincushion pattern that is available now for download off the Better Homes and Gardens site. [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 04:00 PM
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HOW TO - Make Fabric Mittens

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Learn to make some simple yet fun fabric mittens for your little ones with the help of this tutorial at the blog Write, Mama. Write. [via] Link.

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Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 28, 2007 03:00 PM
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Urban Craft Uprising in Seattle this Weekend, December 1-2

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Coming up this weekend in Seattle is the mega-fun Urban Craft Uprising event on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm. Shop from over 120 indie crafters and don't miss the fashion show at 2:30pm on Saturday. Bre and I were there last year and it was a blast (see posts here and here.) This year, our fabulous friend Beth Goza will be running our CRAFT booth so be sure to come by to say Hi to her! And make sure you get there early -- the first 100 people through the door get swag bags! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 02:00 PM
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Linzie Hunter Prints

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This just in: Thumbtack Press is offering affordable high-quality prints of Linzie Hunter's hilarious Spam One-Liners art series. Link.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 28, 2007 01:00 PM
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Modern Paper Ornaments

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Derek and Lauren on design*sponge show you how to make modern paper ornaments that are easy to make and also translate into a stunning mobile decoration. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 12:00 PM
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Love 4 Amy Art and Craft Sale Event in San Francisco this Friday, Nov 30

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We first posted about SF artist Amy' Woloszyn's hit and run accident here. Nows the time for her art and craft sale that will be happening this Friday at The Balazo Gallery (2183 Mission Street, San Francisco) from 6pm - late evening. For more information, visit the Love 4 Amy blog. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 11:25 AM
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Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes

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Jessica at How About Orange made these delicious cream cheese chocolate cupcakes and shares her recipe. They look amazing! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 11:11 AM
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HOW TO - Make Pinecone Bird Feeders

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A tasty treat? Not for you but for the birds! CraftyPod's Diane shows you how to make pinecone bird feeders at DIY Alert. A fun project you can make with your kids to help feed your neighborhood birds this winter. [ via ] Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 10:00 AM
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Craftland Opening Party in Providence, RI this Friday, Nov 30




If you are near the Providence, RI area come by the opening party for Craftland (235 Westminster Street) Friday, November 30 from 5-9 PM for some fun filled craft-geekery. Brian Jepson, Rhode Island's local MAKE and CRAFT geek, will be showing off cool stuff you can make with LEDs, assuming he hasn't broken any of it between now and then: Ever wish you could control each holiday light individually? Check out an Arduino-powered set of 64 green and red holiday lights that you can weave yourself with LEDs, wires, and patience. If you prefer something a little more personal and wearable, you'll be able to see the LilyPad Arduino in action, too. Craftland runs from December 1-22 with the following schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 11am-6pm, Open late: Thursdays and Saturdays 11am-8pm. Don't miss your chance to do some holiday shopping with all the cool indie wares -- the perfect way to shop for the holidays! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 09:00 AM
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BurdaStyle Tory: Hanging Fabric Organizer

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BurdaStyle is featuring their Tory sewing pattern to make this handy hanging fabric organizer that's perfect for craft supplies, tolietries, whatever you'd like! Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 28, 2007 08:00 AM
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Refab Sustainable Doorstops

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Refab hand makes these cute doorstops in their London workshop. They use "reclaimed, recycled, organic and biodegradable materials wherever possible." Also, did I mention they are cute? [via] Link.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Nov 28, 2007 07:00 AM
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KStudio Handmade Embroidered Pillows

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Beach Bungalow 8 posted about Shelly & Mary Klein, the mother and daughter team behind Kstudio. The duo creates these embroidered handmade pillows using only sustainable materials. Link.

Posted by Michelle Kempner | Nov 28, 2007 06:00 AM
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November 27, 2007

Peppermint Fairy Stitchette

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Hillary Lang of Wee Wondefuls has a new embroidery Stitchette! The Peppermint Fairy Stitchette embroidery patterns feature the Peppermint Fairy and her friends - polar bear, gingerbread pals, penguin, deer and gingerbread mouse house. The perfect embellishment for holiday gifts. Just $8 at Wee Wonderfuls. Link.

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu | Nov 27, 2007 09:48 PM
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Easy Apple Turnovers

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Tracy of Shutterbean whipped up some quick and easy apple turnovers using frozen puff pastry and other ingredients she already had on hand. What a great breakfast for chilly mornings! [via] Link.

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Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 27, 2007 05:00 PM
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Skull and Crossbones Cushion

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Get your very own Jolly Roger throw pillow for your couch. - [via] Link.

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 27, 2007 04:00 PM
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Adam Parker Smith

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Artist Adam Parker Smith created this disturbingly cool installation of heads on stakes, titled Bold as Love, crafted from felt, wood, and pins. It's on display at Priska C. Juschka Fine Art in NYC through January 19, 2008. (Thanks, Alison!) Link.

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Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 27, 2007 03:00 PM
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Plush Chthonians

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What do you do when your dog eats half of your favorite plushie? Turn the other half into a tentacled monster. - [via] Link.

Posted by Becky Stern | Nov 27, 2007 02:00 PM
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Virtual Gingerbread House

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Every year I promise myself I'll make a gingerbread house for the holidays, and every year I get way too wrapped up in other projects to even think about attempting it. This year I'll bypass the guilt entirely and just play with the new Allsorts-created online gingerbread house builder! Link.

Posted by Jenny Ryan | Nov 27, 2007 01:00 PM
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