April 17, 2008
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Okay, I have to say, so far, I’m totally addicted to Twitter. I thought it would burn off after a few days, but I find myself at work (where I have not signed in…yet) thinking, “Hey, I should Twitter that!” … Continue reading
April 17, 2008
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One way to break into the publishing side of crafts is to enter some of the challenges put out by craft magazines. Somerset, which puts out magazine like Art Doll, Somerset Memories, Belle Armoire (just to name a few), has … Continue reading
April 15, 2008
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I got an email today from MySolitaire.com about a unique contest they are having for jewelry bloggers. I don’t plan to participate as it’s not “my thing,” and I have my “own thing” or two going on right now, but … Continue reading
April 14, 2008
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I think one of the reasons I like designing jewelry, and really, doing just about any kind of craft is what I call the “ah factor.” There is just something about crafting that relaxes me, and it helps me focus … Continue reading
April 13, 2008
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My latest social networking venture is Twitter. This is a little weird to understand at first, but once you do, it’s kind of addicting. And, it is a pretty simple concept, so I’m all about simple when it comes to … Continue reading
April 12, 2008
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I was reading one of the latest posts at Beading Daily, and editor Michelle March asked if anyone sketched their jewelry designs first? She even showed a sample of a sketch she did and then the finished product, so I … Continue reading
April 11, 2008
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Thanks to some blog buds of mine (thanks Margot & Jen), I learned about a social networking site for craft addicts like myself called mycraftivity.com. I’m still setting up over there, so I have to add some pictures, blog posts, … Continue reading
April 10, 2008
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I’m part of a group of professional crafters who have a kind of on-going carnival of sorts. We’ve been doing this for awhile where we publish a post each week that links to one another. It’s actually an idea I … Continue reading
April 7, 2008
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There’s no cover as yet and the description is wrong, wrong, wrong, but it is still nice to see that one of my new jewelry books, Picture Yourself Creating Metal Clay Jewelery, is already on Amazon for early ordering. Yippy! I’ve asked … Continue reading
April 6, 2008
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Welcome to the Crafty Princess Diaries, my weblog and site where I get to blab about my passion for crafts, primarily jewelry making, and my crafting career. My name is Tammy Powley, and I decided to call my blog the … Continue reading