May 31, 2016
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If you follow any other doll collectors on YouTube, then you may have seen some of the Wine and Dollies videos that various doll collectors have been filming. I decided to join in and talk about the direction my YouTube channel has taken since combining dolls with crafts and what I plan to do in the future with my Blythe doll collection.
May 30, 2016
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Crafty Princess and Tappingflamingo are together again chatting it up in this podcast where we show off some finished crochet and knitted items and discuss scrapbooking for a cruise. Pull up a chair and come virtually craft with us.
May 30, 2016
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The Takara company releases a new Blythe doll almost monthly and give advance notice to doll collectors to generate hype about the newest doll coming out. In this video, I talk about the unique way collectors go about purchasing these dolls, often before they are actually available.
May 30, 2016
by Tammy
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The Crafty Princess talks about the idea of product versus product in this bead vlog.
Cyndi has a new tutorial that is perfect for beginners in bead embroidery and basic wirework! It only *looks* complicated.
Snap out of it, jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean reviews Hubble Stitch, Instructions & Inspiration for this Creative New Lace Beadwork Technique by Melanie de Miguel. It is a lively and fascinating new stitch!
This Fathers Day gift bag — or bagalope — is made from an envelope and then dressed up in a man’s dress shirt and tie.
May 23, 2016
by Tammy
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I mainly talk about jewelry making in this bead vlog, but the idea of what is more important, the process or product, is an issue in all types of crafts.
May 23, 2016
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I’m still have a blast with my month bead subscription, and here is the unboxing or unbagging (whatever you want to call it) of my May 2016 beads and jewelry making goodies.
May 22, 2016
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Cyndi is giving away a copy of a great book: 18 Beaded Jewelry Projects You Can Make in a Weekend!
Card Map: Things That Fly or Float
Download your choice of vertical or horizontal version of Eileen’s card map: things that float or fly. Think butterflies, bees, falling leaves or snowflakes. Then follow directions to make cards for many occasions.
Bargain Bead Box May 2016 Creations and What to do with Cruise Freebies
Jewelry creations made with May 2016 Bargain Bead Box from the Bead Box Bargains. Terry also shares an idea to use some of those freebies you get while cruising.
The Crafty Princess Diaries newsletter is back.
So exciting – only five more to go! Stay tuned for info about the next free SAL. Cross stitch fun!
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean reviews Wee Garter Stitch, Must Have Knits for Modern Babies & Toddlers by Vickie Howell–it is sweet and cool, all at once!
May 22, 2016
by Tammy
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Pom-pom Pals: Animals
May 17, 2016
by Tammy
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I blew the dust off my Crafty Princess Diaries over in Mail Chimp. If you signed up for my newsletter a few years ago, then you probably received the latest issue. Maybe it is hiding out in your spam folder. Or, maybe it is hanging around under the Promotions tab if you use gmail. So, please take a look and let me know what you think I will be covering crafting and doll collecting with links to updates from my blog, YouTube channel, and Etsy shop.
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May 15, 2016
by Tammy
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How many times has something turned out even better than you expected? Stitch this free chart to celebrate an unexpected windfall.
Recreate Balance and Art in 2016
Eileen’s focus word for the year is ‘Recreate’ – to allow time for fun and feed her muse. What are your favorite forms of recreation? Are you doing them enough or are you punishing yourself like Eileen was?
See what the Crafty Princess picked up during her latest yarn shop visit!
Cyndi is trying to decide which spark plug tutorial to write up first…want to make a suggestion?
Snap out of it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean reviews New Connections in Chain Mail Jewelry with Rubber and Glass Rings by Kat Wisniewski ! Superb book!