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Cookie Stamping

Holly Dare Hughes shows us how she turns cookies into art using fondant, stamps and food coloring.

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Crafting News

McGill Lauches...

Jan. 24, 2010 – Marengo, IL – McGill, Inc., is pleased to announce the launch of a completely new and redesigned web site that should appeal to the companies’ broad and diverse customer base.
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Bowdabra Unveil...

January 22, 2010 – Bowdabra® announces the newest addition to its product line – a Mini Bowdabra® Hair Bow Tool accessory kit – allowing users to easily create hair bows for children and even pets.
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New Quilting Pa...

January 20, 2010, Berne, IN – House of White Birches announces the release of a new pattern book for quilters. Keepsake Baby Quilts from Scraps
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Cindi's Simple Solutions

Beaded Window Cards

Here’s a fun way to add a bit of depth and dimension to a valentine for that special someone! Window cards, or cards with cut out areas in the front which show the inside, are quick and easy to make. Here’s a simple way to make one extra special by adding some pretty, color coordinated beads that almost “float” across the window opening!

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Product Review

Amaco Cloud Clay
and Craft Pasta Machine

Amaco’s new Cloud Clay is a versatile medium. It can be shaped, molded, pulled, twisted or rolled thin. Amaco Cloud Clay is non-toxic, does not shrink, and it bounces! It dries completely overnight and extra clay can be stored in an airtight container. The packaging states “This modeling clay will stretch far enough to fit your child’s imagination!” I decided to test that theory as my son Thomas needed to create a dogsled with dogs for a book report project for school. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to have him review the Cloud Clay and Craft Pasta Machine. Thomas found the bags of Cloud Clay easy to open without scissors. He thought the scent of the clay was similar to sunscreen. Thomas said it felt a lot like “wet” fun foam. I agree with him – it feels like fun foam, only soft and pliable. He really liked the fact that it was soft and stretchy, and moldable by hand or in molds. He thought it was really “cool” that the clay would bounce when dry! Read More...