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Crafter's Toolbox

Why not consider creating your own Crafter's Toolbox to give as a unique gift or to keep for yourself. I have created these lists of supplies, to help you plan and stock your craft supplies.

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Summer Coloring Book Pages

Monday July 7, 2008
When you have a day when it is way too hot to spend time outside or when there is another reason you are stuck inside, you can keep busy with these Summer-themed coloring pages. You can easily print out several of them and compile your own coloring book.
RELATED:
- Summer Crafts and Activities
- More Seasons Coloring Pages
- The Four Seasons
- Printing Help

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Crafty Blogs to Explore

Sunday July 6, 2008
As you are winding down from a busy weekend, why not take some time to relax and browse through these great craft blogs:
  • About.com Cross Stitch - When do you do the back stitch on your needlework projects? Vote in the poll and let us know.

  • Aileen's Musings - Visit Aileen's Musings to find out what Firecracker Martinis and Christmas have in common.

  • Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world - Kicking off the summer Craftside brings you a password for 15% of Voyager Press titles through July 8th, a funky woven lamp project, the Making Designer Jewelry with Hardware, Gems. and Beads contest extended, a quick and easy party banner idea and some fun pictures from Swap-o-rama rama.

  • Crafty Princess Diaries - Tammy is "so" learning the ropes over at Etsy.com with her new jewelry making supplies shop. Is it too much of a hodge podge? How big of a learning curve are we talking about here?!

  • The Impatient Blogger - A link to three fabulous free projects on the Simply Beads website and some thoughts about inspiring creativity from a professional designer.

  • Layers Upon Layers - Cyndi has DVDs to giveaway from "Beads & Beyond" Magazine!

  • Polymer Clay @ Craft Gossip - No batteries required - Heather shares a list of low-tech tools for creating with polymer clay.

  • Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery - There are giant pom poms, a giant aluminum craft project, "Superfly", and a fun video from the Knitty Gritty peeps.

    I hope you enjoy these as much as I did!

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