Crafty Blogs to Explore - 52nd Edition

So many crafy options this week, where shall we start?

• Aileen's Musings - Ever wonder how to get that cute copyright symbol or better yet, how to put one on your artwork or photographs? Aileen offers a easy tutorial using PSP.

• Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world - At Craftside there is a bling-tastic video on hand lettering with Lisa Engelbrecht, from the new book The Crafter's Devotional a how to make a leather book cover and flag cuffs made from a book cover, an "actual size" silver heart using PMC, and a fun snack recipe.

• Crafty Princess Diaries - Tammy shows off her cool new sewing cabinet that was surprisingly inexpensive.

• Cross Stitch at About.com - Why no knots in Counted Cross Stitch? Find out why and how to secure your floss in alternate ways.

• Mixed Media Artist - Cyndi reports on her experiences with using the new CopprClay. This stuff rocks!

• Naughty Secretary Club - Thinking about starting up your own craft business? Jen has a few suggestions of things you might consider first. Plus learn how you can take a Crafty Business Seminar with Jen from anywhere in the world!

• Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery - Old plastic bead necklaces go under the knife (and in the toaster oven) to make Melted Plastic bead Star Earrings perfect for the patriotic holidays.

• The Artful Crafter - Eileen suggests you go shopping for craft supplies in your jewelry box and closet. Make an old accessory into something new and fresh.

• The Impatient Crafter - Madge shares the clip from her recent appearance on Lifetime TV's The Balancing Act for Beadalon.

• Cathie Filian - It is summer and that means beach & pool time! Visit Cathie Filian's blog to learn how to stotch up a terry beach throw.

• Vickie Howell-Craft.Rock.Love - Learn how to finger knit with Vickie's step-by-step how-to, featured on the CRAFT website!

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