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maker weekly: jeff boozer of crumblediamonds

by varci February 21, 2012

post by varci : meet jeff boozer, the oakland-based illustrator that can make your band look good. the graphic designer/print maker specializes in creating t-shirts and concert posters for everyone from exene to aerosmith. if your band sounds bad though, you’re on your own… introductions please. hey everyone- i’m jeff boozer, an artist and graphic [...]

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it’s gonna be that kind of mornin’: an etsy shop profile

by varci February 20, 2012

post by varci : like most kids in the mid ‘80s- my mom had no qualms about planting us in front of the television on saturday mornings while she brutalized our house with the vacuum. pee wee (in his pre-crime days) was a favorite of mine… so i had to share these crocheted mini-replicas of [...]

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maker weekly: melissa loschy of loschy designs

by varci February 15, 2012

post by varci: melissa loschy of loschy designs is our mid-week maker—creator of hand-stitched statement accessories (necklaces, bracelets and knuckle rings) with a self-ascribed “aesthetic of cleopatra meets judas priest and everything in between”. today’s maker will assure you that every wednesday needs a little howlin’ wolf (on your wrist, that is)…. introductions please. born [...]

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DIY tutorial: paper party garlands

by random nicole February 14, 2012

i’ve been very into paper garland lately. what a lovely inexpensive way to add some color to a room or party. check out some of my favorite tutorials on making your own paper garland. from candace at sparkle power circle paper garland at hambly screenprints circle garland from juneberry lane the purl bee’s paper garland [...]

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DIY BOOK REVIEW: jeannine stein’s adventures in bookbinding and rebound

by random nicole February 9, 2012

a few months ago i was listening to a crafty podcast (i think it was sister dianes’s craftypod) and heard a quote that went something like this “as our jobs become more high tech our leisure activities become more high touch”. i wish i knew who said it but it definitely got me thinking about [...]

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unicorns do exist! and i’ve got proof! a recipe for unicorn poop cookies

by claudia barragan February 8, 2012

a post by claudia when i was a little girl, i always wanted a pony. who didn’t? but my neighborhood’s homeowners association wouldn’t allow it. at least that’s what my parents always told me. in hindsight, i think maybe they just didn’t want to shovel pony poop. well, here’s a little recipe you *will* want [...]

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DIY tutorial: paper bird cage lantern garlands

by random nicole February 7, 2012

one thing about craftcation i don’t want to let slide is decor. i’ve been keeping my eyes peeled on pinterest and blogs for ideas for simple things i can make to decorate the hotel and city hall. i ran across this tutorial on the bride’s cafe. i modified the tutorial a little bit since i [...]

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maker weekly: courtney dudman donley of c salt gourmet

by varci February 6, 2012

post by varci : a big happy anniversary for today’s maker…. courtney dudman donley of c salt gourmet. the confectioner started selling her sweet treats almost 4 years ago on valentine’s day 2008. although her incredible pistachio cherry chocolate with sea salt & caramel can be enjoyed on any holiday (i personally can enjoy it [...]

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RECIPE: sausage, spinach & leek potato pancake

by claudia barragan February 2, 2012

post from claudia: aww, sunday… few things are better than a lazy day (even if it’s a weekday that you have off) spent sleeping in, lounging in comfy pajamas, leisurely making coffee… too bad those days only come once a week (or maybe twice or even seven if you just keep calling in sick to [...]

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getting snowy with it: downtown LA on ice

by claudia barragan February 1, 2012

post from claudia: i lived in utah for almost 10 years before returning back to my hometown of los angeles about 10 years ago. one of the things i always miss about utah were those white winters. there is something so satisfying about the crunch of snow underfoot. unfortunately, downtown LA doesn’t see a lot [...]

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