Category Archives: Crafts

Earrings For Summer

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Tina Garceau

Summer is here. You know the drill – it’s hot, so you put your hair up – until September! And if you’re doing that, you may as well make yourself some pretty earrings that dangle. I used faceted beads for this … Continue reading →

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Patterned Paper Gift Boxes

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Tina Garceau

June will be here before you know it, and I have a cluster of friends celebrating birthdays. I thought it would be fun to make some decorative boxes put their gifts in. This is a simple wood hinged box – … Continue reading →

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Back In Class

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Tina Garceau

Last week, I was summoned back into the classroom by my son’s teacher for help with a project for Mother’s Day. I thought it would be fun to faux finish jewelry boxes with the kids, and the results were spectacular!

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The Craft Movement Pioneers

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tina Garceau

Before the internet, cable TV, Martha Stewart, and Pinterest there was Women’s Household – a wonderful little magazine published on newsprint in the mid sixties. It featured articles on sewing, knitting, gardening, cooking and crafts. They included a column where … Continue reading →

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Patterned Paper Jewelry Box

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Tina Garceau

On a recent trip to the art supply store, I discovered these beautiful little packets of patterned paper. I scooped up five packs, having no clue as to what I was going to make – I just wanted them, you … Continue reading →

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Picnic iPod Pouch

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Tina Garceau

There’s something about gingham that reminds me of cheerful, home sewn kitchen curtains and picnics. With that in mind, and warmer weather just around the corner, I thought I’d make an iPod pouch to take along when one is dining … Continue reading →

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Card Engineering 101

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Tina Garceau

February 14th is right around the corner, and what could be better than a handmade Valentine? A pop-up Valentine, of course! Yesterday, I had the good fortune to spend the morning teaching eight delightful young men the fine art of … Continue reading →

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