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    Make a DIY Necklace in Under 30 Minutes–Beginner Friendly!

    April 29, 2025 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Videos

    3 NEXT LEVEL Tips For How To Work With Polymer Clay

    January 28, 2025 by Sandy
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    How to Create a Whimsical Polymer Clay Fairy Lamp That Glows!

    December 3, 2024 by Sandy
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    Step-by-Step Resin Fall Jewelry Tutorial with Mixed Media Techniques

    November 5, 2024 by Sandy
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    Fall Crafting Inspiration + Free Books!

    September 19, 2024 by Sandy
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    The Best Magnifying Light for Crafters? Pros and Cons Revealed

    September 3, 2024 by Sandy
  • Polymer Clay / Tutorials / Videos

    Upcycle and Create Beautiful Polymer Clay Wind Chimes

    July 30, 2024 by Sandy
  • Beads & Jewelry / Tutorials / Videos

    How to Make Sari Silk Jewelry-Beaded Silk Bracelet Making

    February 6, 2024 by Sandy
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    Fall Fairy Garden House Tutorial – Polymer Clay Pumpkin Fairy House

    October 10, 2023 by Sandy
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    How To Use Bead Cones To Make Amazing Necklace Designs!

    September 12, 2023 by Sandy
Sewing 

Pattern Review – Simplicity 2409 Flowered Top

August 8, 2011 by Sandy

I wasn’t too sure about all the ruffly little flowers on this top, but I’m so glad I went ahead and added them.  If the top is still worth wearing once all this frouffiness goes out of style, well, I can just…

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Sewing Tutorials 

Ruffled Pillow – Quick Home Dec Weekend Project

August 5, 2011 by Sandy

I was poking around at Costco the other day and saw this fantastic ruffled pillow.  It made me think of something you’d find at Pier One or Pottery Barn. After a moment studying it, I said, “Hmmm, I could make that.”  And so I have,…

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Sewing 

Little Girls Dresses-Pattern Review-McCall’s 5838

August 4, 2011 by Sandy

I tell ya, after having two boys, I am having so much fun sewing for a little girl!  My granddaughter’s third birthday is this week and I made her this dress. Is it not the cutest thing? Since this pattern goes up…

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What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 

WOYWW-A Little Papercrafting, Fun Tutorials and a Free Pattern

August 3, 2011 by Sandy

You may have noticed that I have been sewing like crazy lately.  In fact I finished two more things last night, yet another garment and a home dec item I think you’ll love.  Tutorial coming soon. It’s been fun, but I decided to take…

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Sewing 

Pattern Review-McCalls 6287 and 6199- Knit Dress Frankenpattern

August 2, 2011 by Sandy

These patterns were chosen for different details.  McCall’s 6199 was picked for the hemline.  (Honestly, if it wasn’t on sale at Joann’s for 99¢ I would have just drawn it up from a garment I already own.) McCall’s 6287 was chosen for…

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Sewing 

Pattern Review-Simplicity 2364-Faux Shrug Top

August 1, 2011 by Sandy

***Review revised 8/15/2011*** Here’s yet another cute knit top for the summer. I made view B in turquiose, and then made the long sleeve version A in raspberry for the fall.  I’m not so sure about the one-shoulder versions only because I’ve yet…

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Sewing Tutorials 

Pattern Review-Simplicity 2219-Day and Evening Dresses

July 30, 2011 by Sandy

I originally bought this pattern because I thought the sleeveless version would make a nice nightgown. Why is it all the nightgowns I see out there either, on one extreme, look like they’re made for somebody’s granny, or on the other, for ladies-of-the-evening? …

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Sewing 

Jeans Jacket Review of Butterick 5402 – Revised

July 29, 2011 by Sandy

On the fourth of July I finished a review of Butterick 5402’s jeans jacket pattern.  You can find the original review here. After looking at the photos I realized I had some redoing to do.  The button spacing wasn’t right, the waistband…

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Scrapbooking 

Iwo Jima Memorial Scrapbook Layout

July 28, 2011 by Sandy

Since yesterday was my son’s last day in the Marines, it seems only fitting that today I share with you the last of the bootcamp scrapbook layouts. Doncha just love that bottom left pic with my younger son?  “Yes, I’m in the…

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Sewing What's On Your Workdesk Wednesday 

WOYWW – Sewing Dresses

July 27, 2011 by Sandy

Today’s What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday photo catches me in the midst of sewing dresses.  Last night I finished my second version of Simplicity 2219.  I made the sleeveless version in blue tricot for a nightgown.  The magenta pile you see is…

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