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By Kelli Ward-Sturgill

This quick and free crochet washcloth pattern is yours to create a spa feeling in your own bathroom! Crocheted in solids or stripes, this luxurious textured washcloth is an excellent addition to your daily routine. Raised wave stitches exfoliate and...
By Camille Jacks Morgan

This one's for the boys. A cool way to recycle an empty paper towel tube. Get ready to blast off for fun with this easy to make little rocket!
Rocket
Suggested Ages: 5 up
Time Needed: 30 minutes
Supplies
Paper towel tube
Scissors
Crayons...
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In the interest of controlling power usage and heat generation, I outfitted my studio photography area with Compact Flourescent Lamps (CFLs).
Looking at the picture above, the lamp you can see on the left, below the one hanging off the...
By Jennifer Mercer

The Polymer Clay Smooshers are at it again! Last year they held a very successful Masquerade ball and it is time for this year’s event. They are again having a Masquerade ball, starting October 1st, but this year they are...
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Today I
have a very Traditional Artist to feature. I have been to a couple of
Renaissance Fairs and have always loved fairy's and such, so when I
found Thyme2dream I was taken! This wonderful lady takes jewelry to the next...
By Diana Hudson

In this last installment of the Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue wedding tradition, we will talk about the Something Blue. In Victorian times, where this tradition originated, the color blue stood for faithfulness and loyalty.
The...
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Welcome to HandmadeNews’ Handmade Venue Update! Here, we summarize all the recent events for the week of the top most used craft marketplaces on the web. That way, whether you sell at one site or several, you need only stop...