Life in the Craft Lane

 It's almost the end of August and while adults are looking for signs of Fall, the kiddos are excited about Halloween and getting their "scare" on! Planning is always good and there's no time li...

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DON'T THROW EMPTY PERFUME AND/OR COLOGNE BOTTLES AWAY WHEN YOU CAN PRETTY THEM UP WITH ETCHALL® DIP'N ETCH!  DIP'N ETCH IS A LIQUID THAT MAKES ETCHING GLASS SO EASY..... YOU'LL NEED: ...

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                             The H+H AMERICAS trade show was held in Chicago this past week at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. This was the location of...

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         CELEBRATE YOUR PATRIOTISM IN STYLE WITH ETCHED MASON JARS FOR PERFECT PARTY TABLE DECORATIONS!   MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY AND LABOR DAY ARE ALL GOOD TIMES FOR FAMILY BBQS...

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This is a simple walk thru of the show via booth photos. NEW PRODUCT showcase photos follow in the post below Grab a cup of tea, a glass of wine, or something, put your feet up then sit ba...

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         The second NAMTA CREATIVATION arts & crafts show took place in Columbus, OH at the beginning of April. I'm late posting photos this year, but this happened the day after I got home...

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THE STOCKINGS WERE HUNG BY THE CHIMNEY WITH CARE, BUT THEY'RE NOW PACKED AWAY AND MY MANTEL WAS BARE...        By the 12th day of Christmas, all decorations were boxed up and stored awa...

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IT'S ALMOST VALENTINE'S DAY AND YOU'RE WONDERING WHAT TO GET FOR A SPECIAL FRIEND...  A box of chocolate is a good idea for any occasion, but let's dress it up with some ribbon and gift along ...

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 Just add ribbon to large, shatterproof ornaments and they'll go from boring to beautiful in minutes!    YOU'LL NEED: White Satin and Rhinestone Trim Set* Satin Ribbon* Narrow grosgr...

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         I love being able to customize holiday, or special event accents for the home. Everyone loved the smoked Jack O'Lantern glasses, so thought I'd use the same designs for a couple o...

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         I am so looking forward to Fall. It's been a really, really hot summer in Texas and I'm ready for some cooler temps and fall color to take us into the Thanksgiving and Christmas h...

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         Fall is just around the corner, hopefully bringing us some cooler weather. A nip in the air always makes us think of fall leaves showcasing their changing colors, pumpkins, toasti...

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 ROCK YOUR PARTY WITH CURLY RIBBON PARTY LIGHTS!          It's almost time for a firecracker Fourth of July celebration, so let's get our red, white and blue craft on and create a few si...

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Wherever you live, celebrate the joys of Hawaii at home with this etched slate plaque! YOU WILL NEED: etchall® crème etchall® etchmask and transfer paper Slate, 5” x 7” Squeegee ...

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         SUMMER IS HERE! TIME TO THINK PICNICS, COOKOUTS AND POOL PARTIES!                On a recent trip to the annual arts & crafts show I was excited to find a new product...

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         It's been really, really windy in Texas this Spring, so a wind sock seemed like a pretty good project to feature some red & white striped ribbon! Plus, it's always a good idea to b...

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 IT'S MOTHERS DAY IN A LITTLE OVER A WEEK! ARE YOU READY? Mothers Day is always celebrated the 2nd Sunday in May in the US, but in England "Mothering Sunday" was celebrated on the fourth Sund...

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                  The creative world continues to change.  The trade show that was once HIA, became CHA then AFCI when ACCI and CHA merged with their annual trade show known as ...

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 It's Spring and flowers are the perfect “pick me up” to brighten anyone’s day.  Nothing says “I love you”, “Thinking of You”, or “You are Special” like a gift of flowers.. ...

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THE THEME FOR THIS MONTH'S DESIGN TEAM RIBBON PROJECT FOR GWEN STUDIOS IS EASTER AND SPRING.            Spring has to be my favorite time of year.  After the dark and dreary days of Wi...

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COLORING BEADS TO MATCH SEASONAL DÉCOR IS QUICK'N EZ          I enjoy decorating with bead garlands and almost always finish off the ends with a tassel, tag, or  seasonal gnome. Maki...

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       Guess what! It's almost March! Whether it comes in like a lion or a lamb, it'll be here before we know it! We'll be springing forward, cleaning out flower beds, planting spring flowe...

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 GO GREEN ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND CELEBRATE LIKE YOU'RE IRISH! Iron-on embroidered letters and a Cricut® Maker to cut felt shapes, makes crafting quick'n easy!  YOU WILL NEED: Joy® ...

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VALENTINE'S DAY - THE MOST ROMANTIC DAY OF THE YEAR!           Christmas decorations are packed away and the house is looking so sad and dreary - definitely time to give it some love wi...

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        Any time is a good time to decorate, but the Christmas season seems to bring out creativity in everyone!          Wood bead garlands,  popular in home décor over the past cou...

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