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View entire thread: new venture - just starting out! :) (fixed link)

Posted by alexia on 2005-10-19 15:02:00      Post Subject: new venture - just starting out! :) (fixed link)



I have started selling some prints of my art on my website at http://www.waitcomeback.com/wordpress/buy/
**oops! I messed up the link**

just wanted to get the word out. (i've been writing & re-writing this post without posting it almost all day - i finally got over myself & realized no one's going to know if i don't tell them! :) )

soon I'll be putting some hand-made journals and more prints - both matted & bigger prints!

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View entire thread: New Merchandise & Easy Knitting

Posted by kdaum on 2005-06-26 16:40:05      Post Subject: New Merchandise & Easy Knitting

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that I've updated my store and included some new prints in my Crochet Roll and Totebag sections. I'm working on some adding some new prints to the Knitting Needle Rolls too and hopefully will have them up within the week (fingers crossed).

I've also gotten quite a few hits on the site (and some sales) since the Fall issue of Family Circle Easy Knitting is hitting the shelves in the next week or so. I guess the people who subscribe have already received theirs.

I haven't seen it yet; but am hoping to pick one up this week. I'd love to know what you think.

-Kristy

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View entire thread: New Crafty TV show looking to cast guests.

Posted by cathie_Filian on 2008-02-02 12:53:10      Post Subject: New Crafty TV show looking to cast guests.

Hi Crafty Peeps,

My name is Cathie Filian and I produce and co-host Creative Juice on DIY and HGTV. Our production company is looking for young adult & teen crafters for a new "untitled" craft show. This show will be guest based - so you could be the star of the show. :)

We are seeking crafty guests from all over the USA and will begin the process with DVD submissions. The DVD's are not for air on TV they are for casting purposes. Fear not if you don't have access to a video camera. Just send a photo of yourself (big Smile) holding or showing off your handmade items.

Here are a few guidelines:

You should have high energy and great style. Show off your style - flaunt it!

Your crafts should be cutting edge current - think Urban Outfitters or MTV!

You can make anything from room decor, jewelry, clothing, soap making, knitted and crochet goods, lip balm, art, etc. The most important thing is that you know your stuff and can explain how you make it in a clear and fun way.

Video Guidelines:

1.Have high energy and be yourself. State your name, where you are from, how long you have been crafting and what your craft project is. Try to hold your project in your hand or have it next to you and briefly explain to us how you made it. You can show a step or two on how you made it you want.

2.Try to keep the camera as smooth as possible (using a tripod helps) and make sure you have lots of light so we can see you.

3.Fashion tips for the camera: Please don't wear prints, all black (even if you are goth), white or red. Tattoos, elaborate hair dos, and punky attire are just fine.

4.Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes and should be submitted on DVD only. Tapes cannot be viewed. On the DVD please include your name, your craft, email, city, phone number and age if you are under 18.

Photo Guidelines:

1.Have a big smile in the photo. Try to hold your project in your hand or have it next to you. You can include a picture of you at a sewing machine or at your work station or in the process of making something.

2.Fashion tips for the camera: Please don't wear prints, all black (even if you are goth), white or red. Tattoos, elaborate hair dos, and punky attire are just fine.

3.Photos should be digital, high resolution and should be submitted in print and on a CD. On the back of the photo and on the CD please include your name, your craft, email, city, phone number and age if you are under 18.

Please mail to:

Untitled Craft Show
Cathie Filian
1531 Randall St
Glendale, CA 91201

Here are a few inks to who I am:

www.cathieandsteve.com
www.twobeesandapea.com
www.myspace.com/cathiefilian

Have a crafty day,

Cathie

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View entire thread: Hello :)

Posted by feltandpaper on 2008-09-16 20:50:21      Post Subject: Hello :)

I love crafts!
My Etsy store features wool felt keychains, original prints, collaged magnets and collaged pet portraits.
feltandpaper.etsy.com
feltandpaper.blogspot.com

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View entire thread: Looking for India Cotton Online

Posted by somnambulicious on 2005-04-19 17:38:44      Post Subject: Looking for India Cotton Online

Does anyone know of a source for India cotton fabric online? I'm looking for solids in pretty colors, and all I can find are prints on eBay. The local stores here don't carry any, either.

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View entire thread: :: New Shop! ::

Posted by debbiep on 2008-09-04 05:13:17      Post Subject: :: New Shop! ::

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to let you know about my new shop on etsy, selling screen prints and other bits I''ve made!
you can either go to my website www.debbiepowell.net and click on shop, or go directly to http://debbiep.etsy.com

Thanks for looking - any feedback welcomed too!
:)

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View entire thread: anyone know links for "test prints" ?!

Posted by 4square on 2005-02-07 15:01:08      Post Subject: anyone know links for "test prints" ?!

Being a graphic designer, I'm always looking for ways to cover up my walls. I recently found what are called "test prints" --they are screenprints that are used repeatedly to test color, etc. They use the test print for different posters so you get this fabulous, one-of-a-kind work of art!

I'm trying to find resources for them, since currently the website that I really like doesn't have any for sale (they're all sold out!)

here's the website I found:
http://www.aestheticapparatus.com/products/testprint_gall_1.htm

If you know of any links for screen print shops online, please share! It would be greatly appreciated!!!

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View entire thread: Craftland Craft Show!

Posted by kitschykoo on 2004-08-31 02:48:12      Post Subject: Craftland Craft Show!

Just wanted to spread the word about the Craftland craft show to all of the crafty folk on get crafty. Check it out!

Craftland is back for its third glittery year!
Applications are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Craftland, a contemporary craft show in Providence, Rhode Island featuring an eclectic assortment of fine crafts and cutting-edge, quirky handmade items. Proceeds from Craftland benefit New Urban Arts www.newurbanarts.org , a free art studio program for Providence high school students. Craftland operates for five weeks in November and December at a retail space in Providence, Rhode Island and sells unique and unusual handmade items on consignment. Artist need not be present to sell their work. Artists drop off or ship their work to Craftland and Craftland displays and sells the work – like a consignment store or gallery. Artists receive 60% of the retail price on items sold, 30% goes to the cost of running the show, and 10% goes to New Urban Arts.

To download a Craftland Artists Application which includes all of the nitty gritty details please visit www.craftlandshow.com
Applications are due by September 10, 2004 POSTMARK DEADLINE

Most of the artists participating in Craftland live in New England, but we also accept work from artists throughout the United States. To keep Craftland fresh and irresistible, we seek a range of people to participate. Whether you have participated in craft shows before, are an art school student or have made nifty things but never sold them, we want to hear from you! Over 100 local and far away artists participated in Craftland 2003 -- teenagers to grandmothers, professionals to first-timers. We encourage artists to view Craftland as an opportunity for whimsical craft exploration. Some artists have created limited-edition new work exclusively for Craftland, and others have experimented with techniques outside their usual work (painters who made puppets, jewelers who made holiday ornaments, and chefs who made magnets). Other artists sell the prints, jewelry or books they produce year-round.

Craftland is about the love of making things, the pleasure of having one's own creative practice and the celebration of all things crafty. And it supports a great cause! Please share this information with anyone you know who might be interested in participating this year.

Thanks and Get Crafty!

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View entire thread: Art Star Craft Bazaar Philly!

Posted by TuffJess on 2006-05-30 18:55:59      Post Subject: Art Star Craft Bazaar Philly!

I'm selling at this. Anyone else going to be there? Let's hope for sun and enjoy two days of crafts and lots oof other fun stuff happening!

Here is the release from the organizers:


Northern Liberties’ own Art Star Gallery & Boutique is proud to present the 3rd annual ART STAR CRAFT BAZAAR. The event will be held on Saturday, June 3rd, from 11-7 pm & Sunday, June 4th, 11-5 PM in conjunction with the Northern Liberties Music Festival, which will be held on Saturday beginning at 3 PM. Rain dates are June 24th & 25th. It is free & open to the public.

This year Art Star owners Megan Brewster & Erin Waxman are planning an even bigger & better show. Over 50 artists, crafters, and designers will be selling their wares along the Liberties Walk (1030-1040 N. 2nd Street) & down Bodine Street, meeting up at the annual Northern Liberties Music Festival & flea market in Liberty Lands Park. This is an event not to be missed!

The Art Star Craft Bazaar will be juried this year, so shoppers can expect hip, quality, one of a kind arts & crafts that reflect the aesthetic of Art Star gallery. Let us warn you: this is not your grandmother’s craft show! All of the work will be handmade in a variety of media & techniques. Clothing, bags, accessories, drawings/paintings, dolls, stationary, ceramics, metal, & glass can be expected. Prices will range between $1-$250.

While you peruse the wares, make purchases, and chat with the artists, make sure you check out the demonstrations in ceramics, wood turning, glass, & more! Take a break from the heat and pop in some of the fabulous new shops along the Liberties’ Walk, including Chic Petique, Deuce Bar & Restaurant, Delicious Corsets, Brown Betty Bakery, and One Shot Coffee. End your trip with a nice cold one in Liberty Lands Park & enjoy the music!

Art Star is a gallery & boutique that is located along the Liberties’ Walk in the Northern Liberties’ section of Philadelphia. We exhibit and sell handmade work of all media by emerging artists, crafters, and designers. We strive to carry work that is innovative & superbly crafted, while also creating & supporting a network of artists. Our exhibitions rotate every 6 weeks and our boutique offers shoppers everything from handmade clothes, jewelry & accessories, to dolls, ceramics, and prints.

Visit www.artstarphilly.com/ascb/ascb2006.html for directions & images of work by participating artists & crafters

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View entire thread: Need your help choosing-- chance to win cards

Posted by Fern Lady on 2005-08-16 11:26:35      Post Subject:

Well, I've got the first 4 prints up--gotten lots of feedback about which designs to choose (THANKS!)... You can still wiegh in at my blog-- Iwon't choose the card winner until the 22nd of August...

Find my prints here: http://www.fernhousestudio.com/art.htm#prints
(please refresh your browser to see changes to the site) Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist (that's me!). Limited editions of 50 of each print are created. They come matted and shrink-wrapped for a nice presentation for gift-giving, as well as to protect the print.

I hope you'll get a chance to check them out.

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View entire thread: Fabric stores in Fairfield County CT or NYC?

Posted by noelmac on 2006-07-28 09:22:56      Post Subject: Fabric stores in Fairfield County CT or NYC?

Hello fellow Craftistas,
I'm new to Fairfield County, CT and absolutely cannot find a decent fabric store. Most seem to be only upholstery or lousy apparel fabric. The kind of store I'm looking for would have reproduction fabrics, maybe some vintage stuff, unusual prints (like pinup girls, Asian prints...) and you want to spend hours there sifting through the bolts. Anyone? Anyone? I know I can buy online but IT'S NOT THE SAME! I need to touch it first (innocent innuendo). Any suggestions or guidance is much appreciated.
Noel

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View entire thread: Call for submissions for our devilish dolls show...

Posted by manukenkun on 2005-02-26 05:55:03      Post Subject: Call for submissions for our devilish dolls show...

I know some of you crafty people make dolls so I hope it's not too out of line to pimp out an upcoming show we have at the gallery- here's the submission details:

DANGEROUS DOLLS

Who: Artists working in any media, including film, sculpture, painting, print, drawing, new media etc

What: Contemporary work that explores the sinister, disturbing or dangerous side of dolls or puppets (no soft toys please).

Where: HERE gallery, Bristol,
http://www.thingsfromhere.co.uk/

When: 10th - 26th June 2005

Details: Because the Here Gallery is an unfunded artist-run space, selected artists are required to contribute £15 towards the cost of the show. There is a 30% commission on any work sold.

To apply: Send images of work (prints, slides, CD or video) and artists statement to Kirsty Hall, 7 Clifton Park, Bristol, BS8 3BU. UK Please include SAE for return of images.

ffi contact kirstyhall at blueyonder dot co dot uk

Deadline: 11th April 2005

It would be great to have some submissions from the crafty people here...
Camilla x

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View entire thread: gocco with photography

Posted by ChristineRenee on 2007-04-01 19:44:27      Post Subject:

It depends on what you are trying to do.

The thing about print gocco (and regular screen printing for that matter) is that you can't get any greys. Just solid areas of color. You can sort of fudge that by doing halftones ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halftone ), but you aren't going to be able to make prints that look exactly like photos.

But that said, you can do a lot of fun things with a print gocco. It's essentially the same thing as screen printing (aka silkscreening) except on a smaller scale and without the mess. So if you like the way that screen printed things look and that's the look you are going for then you'll like print gocco.

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View entire thread: Help - Art Prints

Posted by trudesign on 2006-04-04 14:20:50      Post Subject: Help - Art Prints

I've searched on the site already, but didn't find anything. Does anyone have a recomendation a printer that takes orginal artwork and creates prints out of it? Small quantities??? Please help!

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View entire thread: Need help with identifying this photo...

Posted by erinina on 2006-11-12 09:25:11      Post Subject:

you can get prints on all of those poster websites, like allposters.com and the like. i love doisneau, but not this one so much.

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View entire thread: Need your help choosing-- chance to win cards

Posted by Fern Lady on 2005-08-13 11:24:12      Post Subject: Need your help choosing-- chance to win cards

I'm not quite sure if this fits this topic, but I decided to post here as this seemed the best match.

I'm going to be offering prints of my artwork soon on my website and need help choosing which ones to offer.

I've posted some choices on my blog at
http://fernhouse.blogspot.com/2005/08/prints-help-me-pick.html
and would be so grateful if folks could check them out and post your thoughts of which to offer or which might sell best either here or at my blog.

As a thank you for taking the time to look and comment, I'll choose (at random) one person who posts ON MY BLOG to win a free pack of Fern House Studio cards http://www.fernhousestudio.com/cards.htm .

Thank you so much people who take the time to help me out!

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View entire thread: Branch + what sealer = wall piece!

Posted by mmmollybop on 2006-08-07 12:08:09      Post Subject: Branch + what sealer = wall piece!

I found this rather attractive, dead, tree branch last night when I was walking along the road. I brought it back to my mom's house with grand aspirations of hanging it up. Today I shuffled through my rather limited supply of flammable cans and came up with only one that looks even close to being promising - it's a clear acrylic sealer (used to seal prints etc.) do you think that would work? If not, what would be better?

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View entire thread: Please help - art prints

Posted by boheme-anne on 2006-04-06 21:15:11      Post Subject:

Did you check out STAPLES or any other store that would carry different kinds of printers? In my area we have "Ritz Camera" which carries better printers for photography and what-not. Sales people should be able to help you with what you are looking for as far as quality and finish. 8x10 prints should be easy, it's the really huge prints that would be hard to find in a printer unless you have lllloottttss of money.
The company I work for creates all their own posters and artwork that is printed on huge printers. They then send it to all the stores so idiots like me can measure the graphics and trim them to the appropriate size. I know a little about printing, but unfortunetely can't suggest a specific type of printer for you.
Check STAPLES online.
good luck!

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View entire thread: AD: Consign with The Stanley Family Lodge!

Posted by april fool handmade on 2007-03-23 11:26:15      Post Subject: AD: Consign with The Stanley Family Lodge!

The Stanley Family Lodge

Consigning with The Stanley Family Lodge

If you are interested in consigning with us, the first step is to show us what you've got. Send an email to:

consignment@thestanleyfamilylodge.com

with your name, company name (if applicable), and a brief
description and JPEG image of what you would like to share with us. If you have a website with images of your products, feel free to include the url's for your merchandise instead of attatching photos.

If your merchandise is accepted, we will notify you promptly and you will be sent a contract that will outline the details of the consignment and where to ship your items. We consign at a 60/40 split. When an item that you have on consignment is sold, you will receive sixty percent of the sale price and we will receive forty percent. All payments are distributed on a monthly basis.

What We Are Looking For

We want to maintain a selection of high quality, affordable, environmentally responsible goods. Whether the items make use of recycled goods, are vegan friendly, or made from organic and sustainable materials, we want our customers to shop guilt-free and to feel confident that they are being responsible consumers. To get a better feel for the shop, these are some of the items that we are looking to carry:

- clothing and accessories constructed from organic/reclaimed/vintage materials
- organic and sweatshop free cotton screen-printed t's
- home goods constructed from organic/reclaimed/vintage materials
- vegan friendly bath & body goods
- organic and vegan friendly pet goods
- recycled and handmade paper products
- jewelry constructed of reclaimed/vintage findings
- vintage ephemera and craft supplies
- knit goods constructed from reclaimed and/or handspun yarn
- zines on veganism/vegeterianism/DIY ethic/environmentally & socially conscious issues
- artwork and prints making use of recycled paper/materials and natural inks
- and much more!

What We Are NOT Looking For

We will not consider items that make use of animals in any way. We will not accept items that make use of new plastics and toxic glues. We will not accept items that make use of new paper goods. Only recycled paper! We will not accept items that are not recyclable.

Please visit the shop to learn more about us:

The Stanley Family Lodge

- Jeremie and Melissa

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View entire thread: Help! I'm having Print Gocco problems!

Posted by ChristineRenee on 2004-12-15 14:19:07      Post Subject: Help! I'm having Print Gocco problems!

A couple years ago I took a Print Gocco class at Paper Source and starting print goccoing like crazy. But like most thing I got tired of it and stopped using it after a while.

So for the first time in several months I pulled it out again yesterday to work on a new project. I think I did everything correctly, but it wasn't printing properly. I had some type that seemed to be clear on the screen, but it barely printed. (The type was heavy, so it's not a matter of the lines being too fine.) I know that sometimes it takes a few prints for the ink to be drawn out completely, but after printing on a big stack of scratch paper the type still wasn't showing up. Another part of the image--a large solid area--did print, but I wasn't thrilled with the quality fo that either.

These are some of the possible causes I've come up with:
1) I have forgotten how to do it and have left out a step.
2) The screens are bad.
3) The blue filter thing is bad.
4) The bulbs are bad.
5) The batteries are weak.
6) The copies I used were from a laser copier (which I know I've used before with good results) and I should have made a photo copy of the image.

The problem is I don't want to waste a bunch of screens/bulbs/ink getting to the bottom of this. Does anyone have any thoughts about what the cause could be?

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View entire thread: Stenciling: Kill Bill Characters: where?

Posted by Ilana on 2004-09-01 19:38:52      Post Subject:

www.craftster.org

i agree, the kill bill prints are lovely.

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View entire thread: Living room safari

Posted by amanelle on 2005-06-18 11:20:34      Post Subject:

Animal prints? I think zebra striped throw pillows would look good on a maroon couch, or you could just do a mix of prints. Paint the frame of a mirror, or just a picture frame in an animal print. I once saw a make over show that framed these really large plant leaves, but the leaves looked like elephant ears. I think they might have been called elephant ears, but I'm not sure.

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View entire thread: Hawaiaan Style Lovers?

Posted by louisa on 2005-06-21 22:37:14      Post Subject: Hawaiaan Style Lovers?

I have always loved Hawaiin style especially the fabrics.. They aren't as easy to find off the Island.. Then when I did buy a collection of fabrics..cotton, I didn't know what to do with it! Anyway I loved it anyway because they were such great prints! made some baby blankets etc.. Anyway I can't believe I spent so much money on a Jacket, but there is a Nike Serena Williams Hoody out in a Hawaiian orange print.. I LOVE IT.. It is just so happy..makes me smile.. I decided if you factor in the emotional lift I get every time I wear it it would be worth it.. Any great websites out there to get Hawaiian prints.. I want stuff with stretch..to make workout tops and stuff. Anyone out there who is a Hawaii fanatic?

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View entire thread: Please help - art prints

Posted by trudesign on 2006-04-05 16:24:35      Post Subject:

I'm looking for just 8x10 prints

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View entire thread: Stenciling: Kill Bill Characters: where?

Posted by Anonymous_Jade on 2004-09-01 17:32:28      Post Subject: Stenciling: Kill Bill Characters: where?

The other day I was cruisin either this site or Glitter and ran across these awesome prints of Kill Bill characters and you can make into stencils. I saved them on a disk and it didn't save.

Now I'm in search of the blog but can't find it now. Can someone help?

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View entire thread: lomography

Posted by felt on 2004-07-17 00:29:52      Post Subject:

I'm a big fan of plastic cameras..! I have a few in my collection, two of which are Holga and Lomo. What's unique about the Lomo is the color it produces. It has something to do with its unique lens, which was developed by scientists for use by Russian austronauts back in the day.. But I love my Holga best. It's very tempermental but once you get to know it your creativity flourishes. It rocks. I tell every novice photographer I know to get a Holga (and every pro photographers I know own one..!).

One downside is that it's best to use film that the Lomography Society sells on their site. Cheap ordinary film for these relatively cheap plastic cameras doesn't do it. I have to buy pretty expensive film from my local snobby film store to get the results I want, plus expensive development for the Holga's medium format (I also prefer to develop my Lomo prints in wallet sizes).

From my first vacation with these cameras, I spent nearly $300 for development..!

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View entire thread: AD: The 4th Annual Indie Collective Holiday Gift Guide

Posted by Myrrh on 2007-10-11 10:18:28      Post Subject: AD: The 4th Annual Indie Collective Holiday Gift Guide

Crafters! Fill those bobbins! Cast on those stitches! Get your punches and papers primed – the 2007 Indie Collective Holiday Gift Guide is open for advertisers!

In this, our 4th year of providing a holiday shopping guide, the Indie Collective continues to support smaller independent designers, while at the same time providing the very best the indie design world has to offer.

We have more than doubled our directory size over the past year, which means there are even more wonderful gift ideas for savvy indie shoppers, and we want to help you show off your wares.


AVAILABLE AD SPOTS
Ads are available in the following categories:

Accessories (hats, belts, scarves, gloves, ties, etc.)
Apparel (shirts, dresses, skirts, etc.)
Artwork & Crafts (paintings & prints, craft supplies, etc.)
Babies & Kids (toys, activities, games, etc.)
Bath & Body (soap, cosmetics, etc.)
Handbags (bags, wallets, laptop bags, etc.)
Housewares (candles, food items, knick-knacks, etc)
Jewelry (bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, etc.)
Paper (stationery, journals, note cards, etc.)
Pets (pet clothes, pet accessories, etc.)

Advertising spots are filled on a first-come, first served basis according to spot availability.

Each category will feature 4 (four) Platinum Placement Ad spaces, 8 (eight) Gold Placement Ad spaces, and 16 (sixteen) Silver Placement Ad spaces.

All advertisers will also receive a FREE placement in our Seasonal Savings section, where you can offer a discount to shoppers.

The Gift Guide will run from October 29, 2007 to January 1, 2008. We will also be showcasing each advertiser in our blog, IC Style, and those posts will remain on our website indefinitely.

For more information about ads and to secure your space, please visit http://www.indiecollective.net/giftguide/

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View entire thread: Contact Paper

Posted by PamTheQueen on 2004-07-07 14:51:08      Post Subject:

I'll admit to liking Martha Stewart's shelf liner prints available at K-Mart. Target also had some nice ones.

:)

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View entire thread: What fabrics can I Gocco/screen-print on?

Posted by sporadicity on 2004-10-06 00:29:15      Post Subject:

I don't know if this is too late of a reply, but you can also print on silk too. I don't know if you need to change the type of ink you use. When I was at a silk screening workshop the place prints on silk and to heat set it they just use an iron. You can also use a dryer to heat set your ink too in case you don't want to subject your fabrics to an iron.

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View entire thread: Photography Portfolio- Need advice

Posted by kohuether on 2005-11-11 14:22:16      Post Subject: Photography Portfolio- Need advice

Hi there,

I am just starting to gather information and I was wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction. My attempts at googling this topic have proved fruitless.

My husband is creating an online store to sell prints of his photographs. I am trying to find some resources on building this kind of business- directing traffic, promotional techniques, etc.

Does anyone have any advice on where to begin my research? Are there specific sites and forums geared to this?

Thanks so much!
Katherine

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View entire thread: Tips on Making Greeting Cards

Posted by craftfetish on 2007-01-12 09:29:30      Post Subject:

I've heard good things about mpix.com from photography buffs, although I have not used them myself. Snapfish or drugstore prints tend to work for me.

As for adhesives, I wouldn't mess with a spray mount for a card. That may still be your best option for matting larger prints - I don't have much experience with that - but the scrapbooking industry has opened up a lot of options.

Stop by a scrapbooking store if there is one in your area. All of their stuff is archival quality and designed for mounting photos. (so it won't get lumpy or make the photo curl or anything weird)

They should be able to show you products that are permanent adhesives as well as products that would allow the recipient to remove the photo for framing after they receive the card.

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View entire thread: Tips on Making Greeting Cards

Posted by notsofresh on 2007-01-11 23:02:01      Post Subject: Tips on Making Greeting Cards

Hey everyone, hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction. I take a lot of pictures, and I want to make handmade greeting cards with some of them - not the kind you can order with your prints, but the kind where your photo is physically glued to nice card stock. A few questions for anyone who may have done this before:

What kind of glue should I use so that the photos stay put, but don't get messed up? Back when I took photography classes many years ago, we used some kind of spray mount, but I don't remember what it was called or whether it would be good to make greeting cards. What's the best kind of glue and where do I get it?

Also, does anyone have a favorite place for getting HIGH QUALITY digital prints made?

Any other tips are most welcome.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

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View entire thread: Please help me locate a patterned fabric like this

Posted by red_rosary on 2004-09-24 21:13:32      Post Subject:

Also, check the Xmas prints. Sometimes you can find simple prints with gold in there. :)

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View entire thread: Please help - art prints

Posted by trudesign on 2006-04-04 14:44:07      Post Subject: Please help - art prints

I've searched on the site already, but didn't find anything. Does anyone have a recomendation a printer that takes orginal artwork and creates prints out of it? Small quantities??? Please help

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View entire thread: the new april fool!

Posted by deborahthecraft on 2004-12-15 13:59:01      Post Subject:

Looks Grrrreat!Of course you know I've always liked your stuff.The new screen prints are very nice.Are you still going to embroider?

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View entire thread: Photography Portfolio- Need advice

Posted by aubrigail on 2005-11-12 21:42:15      Post Subject:

If I were trying to do that, I think I'd get photo postcards printed up with all the business and website information on them, then I could send them to all my friends, family, business contacts

I'd see if there was a local arts council or photography group because they'd be good contacts too

I'd also search the web for other people trying to do the same thing, and email them for suggestions...if I formed a connection with them, I might see if they'd be willing to link to my site

There's also the Photo Friday project ( I believe that's what it's called ) and becoming involved with that would be a good way to connect with other photographers and get their suggestions and ideas

I'd also study people who are successful at selling prints/art/illustrations/crafts online and ask them for advice...

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View entire thread: cleaning gocco masters?

Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2005-11-07 11:39:53      Post Subject:

i'll ditto christine renee. i haven't had much luck cleaning them, and the Riso cleaner is actually (sneakily) meant for the gocco machine itself, and your fingers if they get inky. it doesn't do much of a job on the screens.

give the freezer method a try, and if you want to switch ink colors, use an old credit card or index card to scrape off as much as you can, then put in the new color and print a few "test runs" until it prints cleanly in your new color.

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View entire thread: dog beds

Posted by lizzymahoney on 2005-02-24 09:43:36      Post Subject:

I think you've got to go with fleece. Get to a fabric seller and buy a fleece remnant that is from a 60" wide bolt (most of it is, some is even bigger) and at least 24" or 2/3 yard. This way you can wrap the pillow twice around and tuck in the edges. You'll find fleece has many different prints, is easy to wash, easy to cut and doesn't pull or unravel. It can look sort of velvety plush.

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View entire thread: some new completed projects

Posted by Muddymay on 2007-10-23 13:09:54      Post Subject:

Great prints!
I (usually) positively hate vests, but I really love the image on this. Rad. Did you print them yourself; did you grab the images or develop them yourself?

The blue sweater is great - bunching the fabric around the edges is really a nice touch. Gives neat texture, gives you another reason to move your eye around!! It really gives me the 'I'm in love and wrinkles don't matter' kinda feeling. Even if it wasn't what you were going for, that is what I thought.
Take care!
M

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View entire thread: Questions -> crafters block

Posted by felt on 2004-08-29 16:22:02      Post Subject:

How about some nice unique bags out of tshirt prints? Just put some lining to make them sturdy.. Or, for something daring, a printed tshirt quilt? If you don't have enough prints, you can always stencil on the plain ones.

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View entire thread: fat quarters

Posted by visivo on 2005-05-08 21:52:22      Post Subject:

Maybe an elegant evening bag...

Great idea! Maybe a small clutch -- it'd look great with a black dress.

Here's the fabric! (with too much flash) What's yours look like? I love the delicate floral prints too. So awesome.

http://getcrafty.com/userfiles/visivo/fullimages/peacock.jpg

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View entire thread: Hawaiaan Style Lovers?

Posted by Nancy Flynn on 2005-06-22 15:50:43      Post Subject:

ok, it isn't fabric, but the teenybopper web shop delias.com often sells surfwear-style clothes with hawaiian style prints. also check out quicksilver and roxy... again, ready-made clothes, but definitely that style and relatively reasonable if you need a fix!

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View entire thread: paintings, prints, mixtapes... egads, I love Etsy!

Posted by cherriebomb on 2006-03-09 09:06:55      Post Subject: paintings, prints, mixtapes... egads, I love Etsy!

Here is my little corner of the Etsyverse...

http://cherriebomb.etsy.com

I'm still relatively new there, but I'm having a great time meeting all the wonderful people involved, buying all kinds of wonderful handmades, and even selling a thing or two here and there.

what I got:
paintings, aceos, art prints, stickers, t-shirts, lots of mixtapes, and random stuff. I add new things to my store at least once a week.
I have a penchant for painting some of my favorite musicians. I'm just getting started, really; I've done one series of aceo's called "girls with pianos" that features Regina Spektor, Tori Amos, and Fiona Apple.

I keep telling people I adore doing custom work... Don't be shy! I love a challenge!

OK, I've rambled enough. If you check out my shop, please drop me a line to let me know what you think. And if you're a seller on Etsy, and you want to do a card/flier swap, please send me a conversation with your address, and I'll write back with my info. I love helping others promote their shops!

Viva La Handmade!
Michelle

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View entire thread: New bags + a SALE page

Posted by sugar cookie on 2005-08-26 10:21:41      Post Subject: the shoppe is open!!

i am a self-publisher, zine queen, and artist. check out my websites for many handmade goodies, comics, zines, as well as art prints.

www.missykulik.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=207

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View entire thread: polaroid manipulation? 600

Posted by spellitout on 2005-08-04 15:34:12      Post Subject: polaroid manipulation? 600

i have really gotten into the polaroid thing, and lately i've started messing around with my prints (i've been using a 35 mm camera for a few years too). Does anyone have any techniques or ideas on how to manipulate polaroid prints?

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View entire thread: polaroid manipulation? 600

Posted by illybang on 2005-08-05 10:11:29      Post Subject:

i've found this online:
Polaroid manipulations... wonderful fun... You never know what you'll end up with. You can carry it a few steps farther by peeling the Polaroid picture apart and working the chemicals inside. I use a Polaroid SX-70 camera and Time Zero film.
Emulsion print is what I call this technique. Not all manipulations turn out well. On day I was curious as to what was inside so I cut the edges off and pulled the photo apart. Its amazing
as you can see from the following prints.

http://www.nanferrellphotos.com/-/nanferrellphotos/gallery.asp?cat=1063



Polaroid Manipulations: A Complete Visual Guide to the SX-70, Transfer, and Digital Prints (Photography for All Levels: Intermediate)
http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=0817455558



Tools and Techniques
on-line book by Holly F. Dupré
http://www.pacificsites.com/~hdupre/



hope that helps a little

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View entire thread: sticky wooden counter

Posted by sarabell on 2005-10-15 11:42:43      Post Subject:

euuugh. i had a similar problem - sticky bad varnish on the kitchen windowsill and a flaky landlord. (thankfully it was just the windowsill...) unfortunately, the only solution i came up with was scrubbing it down with vinegar and steel wool, which completely stripped it. luckily the landlord allowed me to paint it an interesting color.

i put those plastic see-thru placemats from target to prevent stains on the small wooden countertop where i kept my coffee station (coffee maker, grinder, espresso machine). maybe a collage of different colors and prints would look nifty on your counters.

but keep on her ass about it - a deadbeat landlord sucks. and congratulations on the new place.

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View entire thread: Funky Dunky Clothes (and bag)

Posted by Katrin on 2004-08-31 15:14:39      Post Subject:

Neat stuff! I definitely liked some of the designs better than others, but the ones I liked, I really liked a lot.

Some of those all-over prints (like the one outfit you mentioned) were a little much for me, but I could totally see wearing them if they were done in a different fabric. Other pieces I thought, "I could make that and wear it RIGHT NOW!" - nice inspiration for using some fabrics I already have. I thought only a couple of them (like this - WTF?) were truly awful. But I love the animal-print boots!

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View entire thread: best place for fabric online

Posted by empressCrash on 2004-06-17 17:48:59      Post Subject:

For tropical/Hawaiian www.fmart.com has great prints and bamboo purse handles etc.

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View entire thread: Tips on Making Greeting Cards

Posted by yardenxanthe on 2007-01-12 22:04:01      Post Subject:

Costco prints on Fuji Crystal Archive paper. The machines they use vary from store to store. The prices are really low, too.

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View entire thread: Spring Project for your home?

Posted by brdgt on 2007-03-10 10:45:52      Post Subject:

that sounds awesome! "my" bathroom at my parents house is painted turquoise and orange, and has postcards and prints of Divine.


How fitting!

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View entire thread: Making monotypes with a block of gelatin-- how?

Posted by Miss Rachel on 2004-08-25 06:49:19      Post Subject: Making monotypes with a block of gelatin-- how?

What's up, ladies? I am in need of some crafty assistance, and anyone that can help me will be my superhero. Here's the sitch: once I went to a workshop where we made beautiful prints by making flat squares of thick, concentrated gelatin and then working with silkscreen inks on top of them. I would like to do this again at home for a project I have in mind, but I don't have a good recipe for the gelatin part. As in, what are good proportions to use-- how much gelatin, how much water? I have tried to google "gelatin printmaking" extensively, but it doesn't lead to any instructions. Just a book that I am too impatient to try to find. So... does anyone have any idea what I am talking about? Thank you crafty ladies of the world!

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View entire thread: GORGEOUS brocade scraps... what to do?

Posted by bessiemae on 2006-11-02 06:20:26      Post Subject:

Quornflour made me really awesome note cards with bits of scraps from items she made me and some of her brocade pillows. Fun to identify the prints/projects.:)

She machine sewed the scraps to the notecards and sent them wrapped in a pretty elastic.

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View entire thread: best place for fabric online

Posted by CraftELee on 2004-06-15 00:25:26      Post Subject: best place for fabric online

I am new to this site-- its so great!!

I am looking for a site that has a large selection of fabric with really great prints. Any suggestions?

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View entire thread: Tips on Making Greeting Cards

Posted by LuluB on 2007-01-12 10:25:43      Post Subject:

you can't go wrong with a good old glue stick. just make sure it's says that it's acid free and archival quality and then you're all set!

as for prints, have you checked with your local photography shop? many of them have very good digital print facilities.

erika

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View entire thread: Print Gocco, Ever Use One?

Posted by peppermintsquare on 2005-04-27 20:04:15      Post Subject:

oh yea, I should add, practice makes perfect. I ruined a couple screens before I had successful prints.

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View entire thread: Spring Project for your home?

Posted by stella on 2007-03-10 08:29:56      Post Subject:

that sounds awesome! "my" bathroom at my parents house is painted turquoise and orange, and has postcards and prints of Divine.

i am moving out of my current crappy apartment and finding a place in Berkeley in July, so it won't be spring anymore, but i am hoping to do some sewing projects (maybe curtains and floor cushions) once i find my new place.

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View entire thread: Print Gocco, Ever Use One?

Posted by Selah on 2005-04-29 19:23:40      Post Subject:

I love your prints! How do you do the different colors? I'm asking for a gocco for mother's day!

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View entire thread: what are you making for valentines day?

Posted by kitchensqueen on 2007-02-06 08:07:33      Post Subject:

Wow, I haven't even thought about it and it's next week! I'll probably end up making my husband a hand made card using some of the rubber stamps he got me for Christmas. We'll make dinner together at home instead of going out. I also ordered some prints from our wedding photos, so I'll frame those and present them to him also.

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View entire thread: Dog Sweaters and Shirts?

Posted by lizzymahoney on 2004-06-07 05:54:10      Post Subject:

My long gone greyhound cross loved her little girl's t-shirts. I'd thrift ones with cute prints on the front, with a v or scoop neck and put them on her backwards. The bottom of the shirt would be pulled up in a knot at her side. She only wore them in the winter, but liked them inside the house as well as out.

Fleece and velcro is another possibility. You don't have to finish the edges of fleece, it's kinda like felt. So cut an oval with one flat end so that the length of the oval goes down her spine. The sides will cover her flank and ribs, but it keeps her legs unencumbered and she can still pee and poop fine. Make two fleece straps, one to go just under/behind her front legs, and one low on her abdomen. The velcro part should only be on the fleece because it could scratch her.

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View entire thread: Cool Wall Art

Posted by mololi on 2005-09-10 21:09:31      Post Subject:

I know this isn't exactly what you are looking for since it's not very crafty, but the Target near my house these packs of 4 prints in the $1 section, and they had frames $1 a piece. So you could get a set of 4 pics and hang them up for $5. I've put up 2 sets in my house (one set of chocolate related designs in the kitchen and one set of flowers in my bathroom). I like them a lot. I saw one of the chocolate related prints in a real print store. It was bigger, but even so, it was substantially more expensive. You could even just use the prints temporarily since they're so cheap, until you have time to finish up your more crafty art.

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View entire thread: specific printed fabrics to buy online

Posted by craftycat on 2006-04-19 14:32:27      Post Subject:

Try www.equilter.com just search for buddha. They have a few different prints.

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View entire thread: computer printers

Posted by goddesshanna on 2006-06-12 21:21:10      Post Subject:

i have a canon i560. its not dirt cheap, but canon has an ink system that makes individual cartridges cheaper. i got it because it does borderless photo printing and it has a great color matching system. it prints way better quality than my parent's expensive 3-in-1 epson printer. its also uber quiet, even not in quiet mode.
anyways, thats one to look at for you. good luck with your search!

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View entire thread: best place for fabric online

Posted by karikazo on 2004-06-15 09:10:01      Post Subject:

Hi, CraftELee!

Here are a couple of my favorites.

http://www.equilter.com because they have a really big selection of quilting (and some other) fabrics, and donate a part of their profits to charity.

http://www.borntoquilt.com because they have some cool Japanese fabrics and other neat prints, and they are always super-fast with my order and very nice.

http://www.sttheresatextile.com/ I've never ordered from these guys, but they have an amazing selection of neat fabrics at St. Theresa's.

I have bookmarks to some smaller places, too; let me know if you're looking for something different.

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View entire thread: photo quilts?

Posted by CraftyChicaAZ on 2005-12-17 13:14:46      Post Subject:

I make stuff like this all the time. In the sewing dept buy some fabric paper. It is fabric that is affixed to paper so you can ffed it through yoru printer.

Make sure to print on the highest resolution, best quality. And after it prints out just peel off the paper and you are left with your photo on the fabric sheet!

Each pack comes with three sheets and is about 6.00.

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View entire thread: small room, 15 girls, must dazzel!

Posted by Dawn on 2005-06-13 21:09:55      Post Subject:

My first thought was either large carpet remnants in bright colors (maybe edged somehow so they look neater) or small area rugs like the kind sold in Target or Wal-mart. There are nice prints for kids in the children's section and even the kitchen section. One of my vintage craft books has directions for a quilted, roll out lounging mat thing; that would be very cute in bright, cheery colors.

That's all I can think of right now.

:o)

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View entire thread: bathroom art

Posted by lizzymahoney on 2006-01-03 22:59:58      Post Subject:

You can get places like Kinkos to laminate posters or prints. Or you could buy iron-on vinyl from a fabric store and use that to completely cover whatever else. Album covers, maps, fabric.

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View entire thread: fun art stuff to do for kids?

Posted by NewKnitter on 2006-12-28 11:18:33      Post Subject: Craft Idea

Another idea for a craft is making prints from things the children can find outside. They can collect things like leaves, small sticks, and other things outside. Then, they can come back inside and dip the items in paint, and make prints on pieces of construction paper. You may need newspaper under the construction paper so there aren't any problems with the paint soaking through. It should be a relatively quick craft that the children should enjoy.

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View entire thread: Questions -> crafters block

Posted by theroguebando on 2004-08-30 15:46:47      Post Subject:

THANK YOU SOOO much for the ideas!!! By t-shirt prints do you mean like a stencil-ie type thing? I might just have to do the jean idea, I have something like that that I made at camp a few years ago and everyone loves it! You guys have absolutly no idea how much easier you just made my life :-))

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View entire thread: starting out

Posted by Carmen Clark on 2004-10-27 00:00:08      Post Subject: starting out

Hi!
I just started this within the year, it's called Starcrazy and it's baby clothing. My husband owns a screenprinting shop and so I thought it would be easy to to start a company. I draw, he prints. Except...my stuff isn't mainstream enough for the shops around here(they are either upscale or used clothing) and I feel lost in how to market them or how to get them in stores. They are simple, fun drawings I did of animals with stars for eyes or a star on their belly. I just wanted something that wasn't pink and blue...you hip mamas know what I mean. Also, I want them to be affordable to the simple gal. Any ideas or suggestons?

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View entire thread: I need fleece

Posted by sun bear on 2005-01-22 21:55:20      Post Subject:

some of the polar fleece blankies are so cheap! I got one for 3.50 (on sale from 4 dollars) at the savon before christmas. You could buy two of those and cut them up to make the double sided blankie, i know that seems kind of silly but it would be cheaper than buying the fleece by the yard! They had animal prints and cool things that were not very baby/feminine, but i'm not sure where else you could get them that cheap, maybe target? I've seen them for 8 dollars there.

jt

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View entire thread: Laminate fabric

Posted by ayesha on 2007-05-15 23:49:27      Post Subject: Laminate fabric

Hi,
does anyone know a cheap machine that laminates fabric? like knit or woven or cotton? coz i wanna have a waterproof cover with cute prints..

how bout if y''all know where i can get a Print PUL fabric like, wholesale? tnx..
i wanna make diapers here..

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View entire thread: ethics in selling question

Posted by Becky65301 on 2004-10-25 21:36:20      Post Subject:

Some pattern companies (and I don't know if Butterick does this or not) say on the envelope something like "for home use only". I honestly think it kinda depends on whether it is a unique design- something like basic pants they might not care, but the designer stuff they do.

Fabric is the same way-- some fabric has a copyright on the selvedge edge and some doesn't. Cause you're not supposed to take stuff that is obviously commercial that way (like Disney prints or fabric with sports team logos) and sell it, that's a huge no-no. But not all fabric is like that, most it isn't a problem.

As far as us exchanging information on the board, my own opinion is, I wouldn't share anything that I wanted to keep secret. I wouldn't expect anyone to copy anything exactly, and I also respect crafters not wanting to give exact perfect instructions for how to create something-- they don't want anyone copying their work-- plus it is a public board and all kinds of wierdo could come in here and copy stuff. By the same token, if I had a really cute idea and it was pretty common-sense or I just didn't mind, sure I'd share it with everyone. The record bowls, yes instructions are handy, but eventually crafty-types, being creative and curious by nature, would figure it out on their own.

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View entire thread: your favorite printer

Posted by Tracy Parker on 2005-07-21 20:35:24      Post Subject: Love HP Printers

I make greeting cards with my HP - it's a HP Photosmart 7550. I've had it for probably 3 years and it works great. I think the quality of the prints on HPs is even better than Canon. Depends on if that's what you'll use it for, I guess, but I really swear by mine. I don't think I'd buy anything else.

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View entire thread: Hancock Fabrics Mother's Day Sale

Posted by lizzymahoney on 2006-04-30 08:43:49      Post Subject:

oh, man, i am 525 bucks out because of damn jo-ann. It does not help that I know the store and know how things are marked down and can tell my fabric from looking at the reverse bolt end.

okay, fabrics I just had to have from clearance: two fleeces, one black with a gold dust overlay (pillows, maybe a dressy jacket) and a reversible blue green fleece that I'll make reversible pillow covers for my brother.

Yards and yards of peachskin, an extremely durable and uncrushable synthetic that travels well, works well, washes well. I have skirts and tops and scrubs and separates in mind for probably about 40 yards of various prints and one embroidered solid. One's a jacquard solid, too.

nascar fabric for scrub tops I can sell. People like the local events. Now if I could just find Harley prints... And I bought some things I plan to make into do-rags and hobo bags and the like for Bike Week.

leopard print sheer in olive and hunter. My room is very dark because I need it that way. I am going to use a lot of ethnic, tribal, organic looking fabrics for cushioning the headboard, making bed skirts, drapes and throw pillows. One of the 'ethnic' prints is evocative of mudcloth only it's a heavier canvas with a bold print that is very feminine in a vulva sort of way. Also has cowries sewn into it. Screams sexuality to me, maybe it will rub off.

oh, I bought about fifteen yards of this violet floral chiffon with glitter just because I knew it was so hideous it would make a marvelous something or other. Someday.

Several home dec things including apron fabric and a beautiful botanical orchid print. that's probably going for my mother's kitchen chairs pads. my sister loves aprons. i only buy or collect the exceptional needlework kind, like Seminole patchwork or Swedish embroidery. but I'll design and sew them for people who whine enough.

Then there's this clear red and black print slubbed synthetic, very asian cherry blossom motif. I bought about ten yards of the red, and found the remaining four yards of the reverse print yesterday. That's great because i was thinking it had to be bias cut for maximum effect and a contrast for blouse or belt line would be divine.

a number of basics in yardage, like summer light cotton in palest lavender, and black twill, red flannel. if i had any excuse to buy quilting cottons, the financial boon for jo-ann would have been more impressive. but one, I already have tons of cottons, and two, I haven't quilted in ages.

in clearance other things, I cleaned out some of the shelving and hardware, also tissue boxes and trays, odd Swarovski bits that didn't seem right on sale, spools of narrow gold tulle and odd ribbons, some funky yarns that I am not up to knitting with but will use for garnishing things, paint pens, dye pens, pearl cotton for embroidery and the nicer Linea kits. Good idea, bad assembly. If you say a kit will have everything for someone it really should. But the needles in their slim packs slipped out, as did bead embellishments. Plus I would embroider a bit differently and the few stitch suggestions were laughable. Probably right at beginner level though. bought lots of packets of their pearl cotton for those kits, though, so between my beads and tassels and frogs and choices of embroidery thread and stitch, I'm sure these will be great. also bought some closeout cross stitch kits, definitely not my thing, but I can see ways to make them more interesting for me.

i don't normally buy scrapbooking things unless they are clearance or at a yard sale. I like making do with the odd bits I can come up with. But I did get a few embellishments and stickers, some plain gift bags, lots of ribbons, some appliques and a variety of paints and stamp pads.

i used the 50% coupons to buy mostly books, but also a versatool, or an old fashioned wood burning pen that does so much more. the books were on advanced beading techniques and two each on altered books or higher end scrap booking techniques. i curled up in bed and fell asleep last night with them all around me. my poor bedsleeping cat had to use the pillow above my head.

this is just so exhausting. I think I'll clear the kitty off and go back to bed.

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View entire thread: your favorite printer

Posted by stella on 2005-07-21 22:04:27      Post Subject:

i'm not a fan of HP stuff in general, although we do have an HP printer/scanner/copier/fax machine. it prints and copies fine, but it's never worked right as a scanner. but i don't think HP is well known for being super compatible with Apple computers, so that might be it.

i'd probably buy an Epson if i were to buy another printer.

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View entire thread: Cheapest frames?

Posted by Chelsea on 2006-07-29 18:53:13      Post Subject:

Our thrift stores here absolutely suck. At the most, they'll have five framed prints in those gaudy gold frames that are peeling. I've never once seen a wooden frame.

They ship a lot of their donations to other stores (???) Almost makes me tempted to work/volunteer there so I can see all the good stuff when it's donated. :)

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View entire thread: bathroom art

Posted by Anonymous on 2006-01-03 19:36:03      Post Subject: bathroom art

I have been trying to come up with an idea for wall art in the bathroom. Ours gets really steamy, so the prints we have won't work. I came up with the idea of taking a blank canvas and wrapping a colorful, patterned shower curtain around it. Kind of like when you use fabric as art, but instead this is a waterproof version and with one cheap shower curtain you could make lots of art. I plan to go to Ikea next week and see what they have. The dollar store could have some, too.

Does anyone have any other ideas?

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View entire thread: Want to Give my Living room a global feel ---- but how?

Posted by Miss M on 2004-06-06 11:57:22      Post Subject:

I saw something once on a decorating show where they reprinted photos onto iron-transfer paper, then ironed then photos onto canvas(like you'd use to paint on), then paint over the whole thing with....tea stain? I can't remember what they used - but it made them look old and very fancy. Frame choice can really make a difference in your room too. If you just want to frame the prints, what about the ones where it's just glass & clips - you just slide your picture in between the glass? Very simple and really showcases the artwork beautifully.

What about a plant - like an indoor palm with big feathery froms? Or bamboo? I did see some cool bamboo folding chairs at walmart for about $10(I think) and to me, bamboo always gives an eastern feel.

Big floor pillows might be cool. I am imagining deep yellow gold or maybe even black to compliment your red. Don't forget texture - it adds a lot! For a true eastern feel, stick with only red, white and black. Smaller toss pillows on the couches help tie everything together

Hey you're making me want to redecorate! :)

:miss m

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View entire thread: Pillowcase Top

Posted by india*romeo on 2005-04-12 09:44:50      Post Subject:

I've made a few, and I love them! They're usually really comfy since the fabric is already preloved and softened up, and often, you can find some really rad prints on those old pillowcases!

How handy with a sewing machine are you? If you're worried about it looking wonky, you could try add some shaping - darts, or whatnot - just to make it fit a bit better. But you don't have to. If you don't, it'll fit like a tunic. So, if you have the body type that looks good in straight-shaped tunics, then go for it!

You can make skirts from 'em, too, you know... http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=32.0

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View entire thread: where to buy a planner

Posted by zahmeece on 2005-07-27 11:53:19      Post Subject:

I get my planners at Ross or TJ Maxx or Marshall's. They have a wide variety (Monet prints, Get Fuzzy, Zen...) and they are cheaper than buying them elsewhere. Every year I get a different kind. This year it's Olivia the pig. So funny. My favorite picture is the one of her singing from the book entitled "40 Very Loud Songs." Second favorite is the one of her pushing the cat and the cat doll in the stroller.

kek

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View entire thread: flickr + getcrafty = <3 ?

Posted by faithin on 2006-04-11 22:26:52      Post Subject:

it's photo storage and sharing, but it has a bit of a community element to it. it's sorta better if you're a paid user, but you get to upload photos (and there are convenient applications available for you to expediate the process), organize them into sets, you can set your contacts to be friends or family or general if you want to filter who gets to see certain sets, you can post to group photo pools, comment to other users' photos, etc.

i can't think of anything else! but it does a lot, and i like it. oh! and you can order prints and calendars and stamps made with your own images, and i think that's pretty cool. and blog your photos directly to your blog (popular blogs only though) from flickr.

anything else i'm missing? i'm rambling. it's late.

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View entire thread: any ideas for RAVE TSHIRTS

Posted by sarabell on 2005-05-15 17:21:10      Post Subject:

how funny!

the day before yesterday i was just wearing my first shirt i bought at a thrift shop specifically for my first rave many, many years ago. gosh i feel old. it was just an old red/white/green funky striped fitted t-shirt. but it's cute and i love it still and it brings back happy memories. comfort is key. fun, retro prints are good if you're into that thing. breathable, short sleeved or sleeveless is the way to go. of course, my days of raving are long gone and i don't exactly have my finger on the pulse of the new and hip anymore.... but remember that if you go for black, beware that there are often black lights and all your lint will show!

remember, comfort is key.

carry a little backpack or wear cargo pants so you don't have to worry about keeping track of a purse. and it's always a good thing to find out about the venue - some places will make you toss out your lipstick and anything else that might be used to vandalize their site - or don't bring anything you aren't prepared to toss.

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View entire thread: cheating on crafts?

Posted by paperandglue on 2004-10-01 17:51:21      Post Subject:

I think it would be bizarre to say "I made this!" when you had your quilt quilted or sweater sewn and blocked by someone else. I mean, if you were wearing that sweater and someone asked you if you made it, you could say, "I knit the pieces but I took it to XYZ Store to have it sewn together and finished." I personally would not feel OK about saying, "Yep, I made it!" It would be like having a "ghost" co-crafter. Just like ghost-written autobiographies are sketchy, so are ghost-crafted items.

There's nothing wrong with using services like the ones xuli describes, but a crafter's gotta be upfront about it.

Perhaps I'm being too judgy, though. When I did a lot of photography, I'd often get the film professionally developed (that's the part where the film is turned into negatives) but then make the prints myself. Developing the actual film is the least artistic part of the process -- it's just a scientific process. I would then make the prints myself, by hand. Essentially what I did there was hire out the boring part and save my time for the fun, creative parts -- taking the photos and making the prints.

On the other hand, part of the cachet that comes with handmade goods or DIY goods is the fact that a person did all the grunt work -- the fun and the not-so-fun.

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View entire thread: Menu for bachelorette party - please critique!

Posted by acebeader on 2005-12-06 11:12:59      Post Subject:

Your menu looks great!

For mine, some people just brought funny underwear....really big, crazy, prints, etc. That was funny and embarrassing! At another one of mine, they filled a pinata with "dirty" mints, gum, condoms, etc. We just cut it open, but that was fun too.

One of the best things I got was a "Wedding Night" kit, lingerie, mini bottles of wine, a candle, whipped cream and chocolate syrup....so funny!

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View entire thread: your favorite printer

Posted by Chelsea on 2005-07-15 21:41:19      Post Subject:

18 months? We had an HP one for like 5 years. It was really slow (especially compared to newer models) but it still worked. The one we have now is an HP printer/copier/fax/scanner. It's been fine and we got it 3 1/2 years ago. It's kinda being snippy about the ink cartridges being in wrong (they're not) but all we have to do is listen to it complain/beep when we turn it on.

It's the $300 one, we only got it because it was 50% off on a day after Thanksgiving sale.

My mom has a printer that's 3-4 years old right now and it's still perfect...it's not a scanner/copier, but it's HP too. It still prints crazy fast too like it did when it was new.

That's really strange that someone would say they only last a year and a half. Why are some $300 then? Maybe the really cheap kind...like the ones we used to sell where I work......I work in a *grocery store*...I would be surprised if THOSE kind lasted a year and a half...but other brands...that sounds not quite right to me. Maybe I'm wrong though, I don't know. I just know my own experience.

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View entire thread: art teacher+california public school=no budget (junk wanted)

Posted by lumberjack lolita on 2004-08-12 11:20:40      Post Subject:

i don't have any supplies to spare as i teach art classes myself, but here's an idea i can share...

i just taught my first kid's printmaking class last weekend, and we used recycled stryrofoam meat and produce trays (ran through a dishwasher to sterilize) to make relief prints. styro take-out boxes would work well, too.

pre-cut some newsprint (love the idea of getting end rolls from your local newspaper). cut the styro into flat pieces (a little smaller than the paper), and draw design on with a pencil, keeping in mind that design will print out in reverse...so any writing needs to be done backwards. roll on some waterbased ink or acrylic paint, lay a piece of newsprint over it, and rub back of paper with a wooden spoon. lift paper off carefully and voila! a print.

in the class i taught there were mostly 5-8 year olds, but an adult woman took it too, and loved it.

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View entire thread: I make skirts

Posted by lizzymahoney on 2004-06-07 06:08:17      Post Subject:

Rach, you really *are* Retro! Back in the early 1970's, we'd buy fabric with prints like your paintings and put them on canvas stretchers for wall art. Could be huge, could be smallish, but often with one motif in monotones.

Marimekko still has fabrics like the ones I remember.

Your skirts are cute, too. I love paisley, always have.

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View entire thread: My arty website- feedback desired...

Posted by Fern Lady on 2005-08-16 11:31:53      Post Subject:

The design looks great--I really like it (and your work!). I agree-- I don't like the scratch out when I hover over a button. Also, found it a tad confusing to navigate--was trying to lok at prints and got into handmade buttons and other stuff somehow.

It's great-- keep on keepin' on!

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View entire thread: any ideas for projects with vellum?

Posted by girlsavage on 2005-08-31 09:48:06      Post Subject:

If you have access to a large format digital printer, photo prints on velum are very cool. My husband did some a few years back and made light boxes and attached them to the front.
I use vellum for accents on cards and such like 4square and acebeader mentioned.

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View entire thread: Hard Core Scrapbooking?

Posted by sharopooks on 2007-03-17 23:39:06      Post Subject:

A couple more cool sites, may not be as "punk" as some would want (I know sb companies make kind of punky papers w/ animal &/or jagged prints but I draw a blank now & can only come up w/ these collage-y/altered art sites):

http://papiervalise.com/index.html (they have stuff like vintage labels, even poison labels)

http://skybluepink.com/products5.html (cool tarot/playing cards & lots more)

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View entire thread: polaroid manipulation? 600

Posted by lunacouer on 2005-08-05 12:05:15      Post Subject:

I'm glad that illybang posted the link to Holly Dupre's on-line book. That's what I used for my polaroid transfer technique, and after much trial and error, have been able to get some decent live shot photo transfers (one is in my blog, http://getcrafty.com/pictures.php?user=lunacouer). I found, however, that using bristol paper with the wet transfer works better for me in Colorado than watercolor paper. For some reason, I can get the whole image onto bristol paper, but with watercolor paper, parts will still stay stuck to the polaroid.

I haven't tried emulsions yet, but I have the acetate, and that's next on my list of things to try.

There are tons of Land Pack camera's on ebay for cheap (those are the only Polaroids that take the peel apart film). I lucked out and have found 2 land camera's at my local thrift store. For more info on the camera's themselves, you can look here at the Polaroid website:

http://polaroid.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/polaroid.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=429&p_created=945996962&p_sid=T6555Vvh&p_lva=2217&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9MiZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMT0yNiZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMj02MiZwX2NhdF9sdmwxPTMzMyZwX3BhZ2U9MSZwX3NlYXJjaF90ZXh0PWZsYXNo&p_li=

The film can be found at any local good camera store, or if not available, can be purchased online. Unfortunately, it's still as expensive as modern polaroid film ($30 for 2 film cases, 20 shots). But it is incredibly satisfying to be able to produce these beautiful prints that look like watercolors. Alot of folks that are into image transfers like this use a Daylab slide printer, or a Vivitar slide printer, so they can capture the slide onto the polaroid film for transfer. I'm too poor for that purchase, so I stick to live shots.

I highly recommend this as a hobby. The results are certainly worth the time it takes to figure it all out. :)

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View entire thread: Quilting?

Posted by quornflour on 2005-02-06 01:29:27      Post Subject: Quilting?

I am just about finished with my first quilt in years and I think I am turning into a monster! I already bought a bunch of fabric for #2...

Anyway, I am looking for tips, tricks, hints, etc... anyone?

Also, if anyone knows of great places to get fabric I would really appreciate it. I prefer classic prints...

Anyone?

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View entire thread: Printmaking for kids? (x-posted at SN)

Posted by stella on 2005-06-06 11:04:36      Post Subject:

i'm not a teacher, but i have done a little printmaking... why don't you do cardboard relief prints? the materials are cheap and you can use scissors to cut the cardboard.

http://www.art.eku.edu/programs/print/tech/cardboard.html

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View entire thread: Is it worth learning how to sew if you are ...err curvy?

Posted by micrafty on 2007-07-18 11:29:06      Post Subject:

One of my favorite dresses is one that I found at Ross for only $6. It was a tent even on my more than ample frame. It was my first adventure in altering. I simply began pinning in the sides at the seams, a little on each site until it was the right size for me.

I sewed up the sides with my new "tucks" and cut away the excess fabric - the dress fits like it was made for me - then again, I guess it was. :)

I do think it's worth it, but you have to mix and match what you make. Sometimes things on sale - like my $6 dress come out way cheaper than you could hope to make it for. The fabric and the buttons all the way down the front would have cost me way more than $6.

If I were to get busy sewing again, I would work on those things I can't find in stores - long tops in nice prints or with stripes going the right way for us big girls and some decent shorts.

Also think out of the box a bit. I've seen some real cute mu-mu's that were marked down, marked down, and marked down again because they are just too much of a good thing (fabric was crazy loud). Seems like it wouldn't take much work to turn it into a short nightie or even fun blouse.

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View entire thread: painting my apt.- what color is your room?

Posted by jennjitsu on 2004-11-07 14:41:17      Post Subject:

We are renting a split-level, but luckily the place was in such dire need of painting the owner said "Go for it." Hubby put me in charge, being very brave! I chose mostly colours from the Trading Spaces sample cards. There was an awesome Organic Blue that is just deep and electric. I paired it with Clearwater. I only painted certain walls in Organic Blue, like the far wall in the kitchen, the walls around the fireplace and the farthest livingroom wall. Everything else upstairs was Clearwater (minus my Think Tank which is a very girly dark lavender). Downstairs we have this weird ledge going on. The bottom half of the wall sticks out farther, then goes in to form a ledge before going up again. The bottom is called Deep Divine and the top is some sort of creme colour.

We have a lot of vintage prints from France with those bright colours so they look great against the Organic Blue.

Have fun!

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View entire thread: Cincinnati, Ohio- HOMEGROWN art & craft bazaar- spring!

Posted by Dream of Stars on 2007-10-29 18:16:05      Post Subject: Cincinnati, Ohio- HOMEGROWN art & craft bazaar- spring!

Announcing HOMEGROWN! Art & Craft Bazaar, Cincinnati, OH- Spring 2008!

Hello everyone, in or near Cincinnati, OH! I am working on organizing a craft show for this spring. If you would like to learn more, participate, or help out, please get in touch with me. Also, spread the word (there will soon be a website with info), send ideas, suggestions, etc. If you are wondering what sort of craft show this is patterned after, please check out Handmade Bazaar and Crafty Wonderland, two craft shows from Portland, OR, and the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago! Items like handmade bags, clothing, knit items, screen prints, t-shirts, artwork, gifts, jewelry, etc. are all things I hope will be found at the Cincinnati craft show... Also something I will be working on is organizing a craft/sewing collective to get all the crafty people of Cincinnati and surrounding areas together to have some fun! Anyone interested?! Contact me, and keep an eye out for more info and a website coming soon! Stay crafty this Winter and prepare for the show! Yay!

-Emily
http://dreamofstars.com

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View entire thread: crafty/cheap holidays

Posted by kitchensqueen on 2006-12-09 17:51:19      Post Subject:

Decorating your Christmas tree doesn't have to break the bank. And your ornament collection will have much better memories for you if you spend some time with family and friends hand-crafting them, instead of buying a boring ornament set. Here are a few easy ideas:

Tinsel photo ornaments-- print photos from your computer in wallet-sized prints. Use a 3-inch circle hole punch (or a good old fashioned compass and scissors) to punch out the photos. Punch out an equal number of pretty pictures from old Christmas cards. Glue the photo rounds to the card rounds. Finish the edge by gluing a tinsel pipecleaner around it. Punch a hole in the top with a small paper punch and thread a ribbon through.

Pinecone ornaments-- cut a length of fabric ribbon six inches long. Hot glue a small pinecone to each end of the ribbon. Use extra ribbon to tie two small bows, and hot glue the bows over the edge of the ribbon where it's glued to the pinecone, to give it a finished look.

String garlands out of bright beads, yarn pompoms, gum wrappers, colored paperclips or paper mached balls-- or good old-fashioned day-old popcorn or fresh cranberries.

Origami stars, flowers or baskets (filled with Christmas candy).

Glittered (Anything)-- pick up some cheap plastic forest or barnyard animals at the toy store, or some plastic fruit at the craft store, or some pinecones from outside, spread white glue all over it and sprinkle with glitter.

Sequined ornaments-- get some styrofoam balls (or squares, whatever shape you want), some dress pins (little push pins without the plastic heads on them) and a bag of sequins. Use the pushpin to secure the sequins onto the ball, making designs and color combinations that look nice to you.

Cookies-- gingerbread cookies with white icing look great and will hold up for a couple of weeks.

Pomander tangerines-- push whole cloves into a tangerine (lighter weight than an orange so you can hang it on a branch). Push a pushpin into the top and attach a ribbon for hanging.

And don't forget the candy canes!

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View entire thread: I want to buy a digital camera

Posted by quornflour on 2006-01-21 22:45:20      Post Subject:

hello

$$$$ obviously.. how much u wanna spend
MEGAPIXEL... the more the bigger you can enlarge without distortion
ZOOM... pretty obvious..
BATTERY... AA or lithium battery... lithium lasts longer... but AA rechargables will still do the job



Frequency of use is important.
wrt ZOOM, also keep in mind what kind of zoom it is, if you want quality stay away from the cameras that are all digital zoom, cause it pretty much defeats the purpose IMO

Some cameras take both AA and a rechargable
My "idiot" digital camera (I come from an SLR camera, anything point and shoot were referred to as idiot cameras, but we all had at least one) is a kodak easy share, which I really like because the printer is great and I can do visa application prints which I have to do all the time for work. The point being it is sufficient, and it takes both a lithuim rechargable or regular old AA's.

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View entire thread: Wanted to buy: Artful Handbag

Posted by dottydot on 2005-07-17 11:41:46      Post Subject:

please check out my totes - the exterior is sturdy corduroy and interior colourful prints in cotton. there is an interior pocket

http://madbeautiful.etsy.com

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