Posted by beadangel on 2005-07-28 15:24:26
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I'm sorry I don't know much about wires and the names but I used the only one I could find in the craft shop in my area (around 0.28mm thick)
As long as there is a good size fit between your beads and craft wire there should be no problem.
Posted by brdgt on 2005-10-24 08:04:24
Post Subject: Wisconsin Holiday fairs
Just checked in on my favorite local craft shop, The Glitter Workshop, and they are advertising another High Noon Saloon craft fair and the Art vs. Craft sale in Milwaukee:
http://www.theglitterworkshop.com/
November 18: Art vs. Craft
November 26 and 27: Craftmas at the High Noon Saloon
Posted by sun bear on 2005-08-04 10:08:15
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I would go to the 99 cent store and buy a cheap collar...or target. something very plain jane. then i'd invest in a cool length of ribbon (saw some kickass antique ribbon in a craft shop once) and then sew the ribbon to the collar. voila, unique collar for any sized dog
Posted by anthrogirl on 2004-11-05 22:17:03
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The place to go is Pearl Paint in Manhattan. The store actually has a craft shop behind the main store- ask for directions, and you'll be up to your neck in googly eyes.
This frame was created using a blank wood frame and attaching a painted scrabble tile holder. We painted and added paper to the frame to jazz it up. This was from our Say Cheese episode.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m104/cathiefilian/project%20pictures/gameholder.jpg
You can spell just about anything across the holder.
For the clock we used mini dominoes and a clock base that we painted red. The clock hands and operating parts are available at any large craft shop.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m104/cathiefilian/project%20pictures/gamenecklaces.jpg
The jewelry was so fun to make and super easy! On some pieces we added mini rhinestones or dangled charms. Both the clock and necklace are from our Are You Game episode.
For Clock and Necklace Project Instructions Visit: Are You Game
Posted by sarabell on 2005-08-21 16:34:04
Post Subject: Re: making friends: frustration
curse the internet for I find a lot of facinating people to talk with and they ALL LIVE SO FAR AWAY!!!
I wish I could find the most interesting people in Toronto to hang out with in person...how does one find "their people" anyway?
i hear you there! i started a thread in 'craft up' to find crafty friends in within a one-hour radius of me but i didn't have any luck myself - everyone that replied *used* to live around here or said it was a nice place to live.... all my friends are internet friends and live 1,000 to 3,000 miles away. but perhaps you might have some luck trying starting a toronto craft up thread.
is there a craig's list for toronto? perhaps you might have some luck there. or maybe sign up for some class at a craft shop. i feel for you. i've been living in the boondocks with toddlers so i haven't gotten much of a chance to make any friends. plus i'm kind of shy and socially inept. but hopefully that will change soon with my imminent relocation! woo hoo!!!
Posted by udandi on 2004-04-25 10:14:32
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I remember people discussing the media kit on the old glitter boards, that it targets $70k incomes and though that's not me, I still get it because compared to other magazines out there it's a bit more realistic. However, that could because I've lived in Cincinnati most of my life so mainstream glossies never serve as anything more than a waste of money because they were too far-fetached and fantasy-like!
I love that magazine idea, craftychica, when I'm at a craft shop or library I leaf through the various mags hoping to strike an idea that I can modify, but frequently I don't. or the ideas seem old, but they're presenting them as if they just invented the wheel!
Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2004-11-29 21:28:28
Post Subject: Does it feel like Christmas yet?
Here in AZ, it is finally 55 degrees, yay!
A few people have put up their lights, by this weekend probably everyone will have. Every year I want to go all crazy and decorate but the days go by so fast. I wish we could all have the month of December off just to craft, shop, decorate and eat!
I don't feel "it" yet, am I alone? I want to feel it so bad! Maybe I need to go a house lights tour or something...
Edited to add: Ok, instead of complaining before it's even December 1st, I'm going to list things to help get in the mood.
- Wear a thick scarf stand outside and drink hot cocoa.
- Go to a holiday craft show (a cool one).
- Buy a couple poinsettias and put them in the entry way so I can see them as soon as I come in.
- Start thinking about my Christmas cards.
- Put up the tree!
- Watch A Charlie Brown Christmas.
- Put money in the Salvation Army tin.
Posted by thedonutlounge on 2007-03-15 23:16:39
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Thank you everyone for your amazing tips & good vibes. Quick update: I've sent out about 6 resumes, got 1 reply. I almost had an interview but I had to cancel because I had a family emergency & the guy sent me a pretty nasty e-mail for cancelling soooo looks like I won't be getting that one! :]
But, I've taken a lot of your advice into consideration.. my family is helping w/ the search, I've narrowed things down to the ones I know I'll be interested in (accounting related positions.. trying to go back to school for accounting), and I'm practicing my interviewing skills. I mooched a book called, 201 most frequently asked interview questions.
And in the meantime, I've been trying to figure out ways to market my craft shop & get more traffic so I could at least make some extra money while I'm jobless.
Posted by anthrogirl on 2005-12-29 15:19:32
Post Subject: Wow!
It was great to come on here and see so many replies! Thank you! ::blush::
To answer some questions- I'm a culturalist, specializing in New York City and identity formation. I'm currently teaching classical mythology and sociology at two different colleges. I got my PhD a bit over a year ago. My students are annoying as they don't think very hard, but someone has to teach. :)
I didn't really think about 'getting old' until I noticed a few more gray hairs than before (I'd been too busy to dye my hair), and I realized that I've almost hit the child-brearing limit. I actually tried to get my tubes tied 4 years ago as a 40th birthday present to myself, but my doctor at the time refused, saying 'I might change my mind'. I haven't. I think babies are cute, but the thought of toys all over the floor is too upsetting. So's the idea of paying for someone else's college fund, and passing on the various genetic problems we have in my family. I'm more than annoyed over the tube-tying incident- if I'd been a guy and had wanted a vasectomy, no one would have questioned my sanity. One would think a 40 year old woman would know if she wanted children or not.
I know how to drive, but don't have a car. I happen to love cookware, but then again, I cook constantly. Given a choice between a diamond ring and a small home theatre setup, I'd go for the latter- I love movies.
My birthday is the same day as Elvis's- January 8. Happy birthday!
Part of my grumpiness is that I come to sites like this and I feel like grandma. I go to craigslist and feel the same way, and ditto pretty much everywhere on the web and in real life. When I was dating, men my own age, who thought I was about 20 years younger than my age, disparaged 'old, wrinkly' women in their 40s- even though they looked like shit. But then I'll talk to so many women in my own age group and all they want to talk about are men (and how they hate them- sorry, I don't hate men and being bisexual, I have other options if I want them), their adorable children and grandchildren (I teach and tutor- let me tell you, the parents are worse than the children), their home decorating (I'm going for late 19th century/early 20th- what does 'contemporary' mean, anyway?), and how old they feel and look (for some reason I become persona non grata the moment they find out I'm their age but look younger). So, I keep to myself a lot. When I was younger, being a lone wolf was lots of fun. Now, I'd really like to meet women of all ages who don't think there's anything wrong with wearing Morticia Addams-inspired clothing in broad daylight and occasionally going to tea and a museum, in between antique, thrift and craft shop visits. Surely I can't be the only woman over 35 in New York City who is like this. No matter what, though, I'll still keep doing whatever the hell I want. It's fun, and I like making myself and others smile.
Posted by beatee on 2004-06-09 16:49:38
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Hello!
My name is Beth, I'm 18 years old and I live just outside Manchester, in the north of England. I used to read a lot, and occasionaly make insignificant posts on the old get crafty, am determined to do more posting this time although I doubt it will pan out since I tend to be more timid on the net than in real life for some bizarre reason.
I currently have no 'occupation' as such, since I left my lovely job at Lush in Manchester, where I was a full time shop assistant for 7 months, at the end of April to go travelling. Have now been back a week, having spent 6 weeks travelling on my own around Italy, Slovenia and Croatia, which was utterly fantastic in every way, apart from the fact that it is somewhat depressing to be home again. Very depressing actually. Travelling is probably my main passion in life, and travelling alone is a liberating and fascinating experience. I have constantly itchy feet and an endless list of places to go. In September I will be moving out of my home and into a dingy little basement flat in Leeds with my boyfriend of 16 months and starting my degree in Italian and International Studies, which should be fun.
Crafting is something I have discovered in the last few years, and my interest in it has been fueled by sites like this. I wouldn't say I'm particularly skilled at anything in particular, but I love making over furniture with decoupage and paint and all sorts, making big collages and scrapbooks with the random bits and bobs I collect on my travels, knitting (mainly scarves and hats because I'm always losing them), and mainly sewing. Despite my utter lack of skill I manage to bumble my way through all sorts of projects, and particularly like designing and making bags. I have sold a few to friends and through ebay. In an ideal world that would be what I did for a living. Little craft shop and art gallery with my artist boyfriend. A girl can dream.
I also like folk music, real ale, good food, earl grey tea, hiking, and talking about myself (sorry, I have rambled terribly!)
