I saw this over at DETNEWS. They are giving away a copy of my book, Jewelry and Beading Designs for Dummies. Amazing what you learn about yourself and your work when you have google alerts set up!
September 18, 2008
by Tammy
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Author Archives: Tammy
September 17, 2008
by Tammy
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Boo to You! Painted Veggies for Halloween
I found this dude on the DecoArts web site and thought he was totally adorable and talk about an easy craft! Even for those who consider themselves craft challenged, you have to admit this ghost gourd is pretty darn basic. … Continue reading
September 15, 2008
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More Halloween Crafting Ideas
Here are a few more items I picked up at Michael’s yesterday. The tiny little stickers on the right were only $1. I am thinking of using these in some resin. They are nice and small so should fit fine … Continue reading
September 14, 2008
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Crafty Ideas from My Michael’s Trip
I’ve been fighting off a soar thought since Friday, but I was determined to finally get to Michael’s today and use my 50 percent off coupon, and I am so glad I did. Not only did I use my coupon … Continue reading
September 13, 2008
by Tammy
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Beading and Brain Surgery
You’ve probably hear the phrase “it isn’t brain surgery” whenever you talk about something that is not all that difficult to do. This came to mind when Sharon from “A Little Something” commented on my About.com Jewelry Making Forum about … Continue reading
September 12, 2008
by Tammy
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Craft Blogers Unit 09/12/08
Well, here comes Friday again, and it always seems so soon, though I have to admit like most folks Fridays are good days for me because that means the almost end of a long week. I’m home today, all day … Continue reading
September 11, 2008
by Tammy
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GIA Seminar in Cali Tomorrow
I know that jewelry designing can be very different when comparing those who work in the fine jewelry industry to those who work in the hand-crafted industry, but I saw that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is having a … Continue reading
September 9, 2008
by Tammy
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Halloween Design Ideas Floating Around in My Head
Last weekend I finally managed to rework all my previously written Halloween projects posted on my About.com Jewelry Making site into fancy smancy new templates. (The little lampwork ghost pictured is from my “Ghostly Hangman Lariat” project, btw). One issue … Continue reading
September 8, 2008
by Tammy
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Crafty Fashion Advice A La Tim Gunn
I have not been real great at keeping up with Project Runway this season. Honestly, I really love this show, but it is on too late for Ms.-Teacher-types like myself who have 8am classes. As it is, no matter how … Continue reading
September 7, 2008
by Tammy
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Join a Crochet Along from Lion
If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet but didn’t know where to start – other than the obligatory pot holder – Lion Brand Yarn’s Crochet Along might be what you are looking for. The idea is to crochet a … Continue reading