(finally) settling into the house

We moved in in late December, but this weekend was really the first time I’ve felt like we’re really settled into our house. We did a lot of rearranging and putting things up and away and now that our record player has been fixed and we can play records (yay!) it’s just feeling so great…

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I heart the Berkleys

I adore Ryan and Lucy Berkley — they are a super talented couple in addition to being the sweetest, friendliest pair around. I first met Ryan when he illustrated Super Crafty for us in 2004, and it has been such a treat to enjoy his gorgeous artwork ever since. Lucy does amazing photography and I…

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Crafty Wonderland turns two!

ugh, I’ve had a day full of nitpicky web design details, closely followed by the last bits and pieces of our taxes/2007 IRAs, and now I’m on the verge of falling over. Good thing I have the Buckman Bash and then Crafty Wonderland to look forward to this weekend… And CW is turning two! Wow,…

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thank you!

I had such a great time at Powell’s on Monday — thank you so much for the good-luck wishes, and to everyone who came out to make earrings with me. It was such a fun night! I loved seeing all the sparkly things that people made and it was fantastic to meet so many new…

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cozy pattern podcast + tote bag tutorial!

I’m so excited that Natalie Zee Drieu has turned her gorgeous Vintage-Style iPod Cozy into this week’s CRAFT: pattern podcast! You can also find the lovely photo tutorial that Sarah Place-Minshall put together for sewing her amazing Circles in the Square Tote online, too! I’ve archived both of the tutorials on the Bead Simple techniques…

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Safe Sparkle rally in LA – April 8

Hey, if you’re in Los Angeles and you love glitter, Kathy Cano Murillo needs your help! The Crafty Chica is organizing a rally for a week from today, Tuesday, April 8. Why? Because talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres hates glitter and is (jokingly?) trying to get it banned. So Kathy is doing her best to win…

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