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Friday, December 28, 2007

ASK CRAFTY: updating the archives

I'm tidying up the blog a bit during this calm after the winter craft storm...I've moved ask crafty archive links to their own page (linked on the blog sidebar) which makes them a bit easier to read. Check out some of the golden oldies, or even the current post, to add some fresh advice or learn something new.

decorative paper, wire wreath frame, eco-friendly paper, hat making course, tiny envelopes

blank recycled cards, felt squares, dolls eyes, fabric scaps, photo puzzle & box material /source

booth lighting, paper & fabric scraps & scarborogh craft sales

wholesale pillow stuffing, cheap maps, studio equipped with canvas and acrylic paints

cheap floss & adhesive tear-away embroidery stabilizer

custom rubber stamps & eco-friendly fabric

timetex source, fabric steamers & gold and silver chain

sewing machine repair, cake decorating classes & london area silversmith classes

citric acid, shrink plastic & machine knitter

freezer paper, beeswax & mannequin heads

velcro & reflective tape, ribbons, tins, clear bags, jewellery/silversmith classes

oilcloth, fabric dyeing and painting classes, hot fabric shops

wire jewellery display & crewel embroidery wool

wool felt, japanese craft books, soldering, and overdyeing sweater

consignment, machine-embroidered labels, buttonmakers, and cheap purse handles

intro to ask crafty & paper and ribbon sources

posted by toronto craft alert at 10:29 a.m.

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