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Hello there! I'm Sister Diane and I have two grand passions: making crafts and making media. That's what I write about here, and sometimes, I get all thoughtful about internet culture and creative small businesses. Thanks for stopping by! Would you like some tea?
 
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 Here’s another little project that’s been going on around here lately. K’s nephew is having a birthday this week. His current passion is superheroes. And K. and I were browsing the toy aisles, trying to find a B-day gift that wasn’t . . . well . . . lame. Then, we had a brainstorm: Why … Read On! There’s More!  Here are some more wire crochet flowers. I’ve been experimenting with patterns from this book and that book. Some convert well to wire, some not so much. Still, a meditative good time. Read On! There’s More!  We had an Artist’s Trading Recipe Card swap at Church of Craft yesterday. We had about 15 people there, and even though we all took some cards home, I somehow ended up with a lot of unclaimed recipe cards at the end. So: I’m offering them to you. If you post a comment, I’ll … Read On! There’s More!  Here’s something I’ve been noodling around with lately – crocheting flowers in wire. Once you get started on the whole wire crochet thing, the challenge becomes really compelling. With some practice, you can convert many different crochet flower patterns into wire. It’s stiffer stuff, obviously, so you may want to keep to the simpler patterns. … Read On! There’s More!  I’ve been meaning to do a little ode to grapefruit season for a couple weeks now. I think I love grapefruit for the same reason I love crocus: they come along at a time of year when there isn’t much else going on, so you can give them your full and grateful attention. (I’ll … Read On! There’s More!  Two nice things have happened today. First, I got my February Craft Leftovers Monthly from Kristin, and it’s chock-full of crafty goodness as always. Can’t wait to dive into that Dogzilla kit. And, I had the honor of being interviewed in Kristin’s zine, which is one of my favorites. I just love her production details. How … Read On! There’s More!  As I just wrote in this week’s DIY Alert newsletter, “Happy V-Day to all, and to all a great deal of high-quality chocolate!” Look at these Valentine lovelies Kayte sent me. Her softie foods are so great, and I adore this little cupcake. Take another look at the swirly felt icing on the top – … Read On! There’s More!  Sorry, I got all sidetracked with my post about Aranzi Aronzo’s Cute Stuff. This is the newest book in the series, and it’s out in March. You can pre-order your copy, though, via Amazon. This one is full of how-to’s for all kinds of useful things, emblazoned with Aranzi Aronzo cuteness. I love these felt … Read On! There’s More!  . . . A little weekend fun today – this is another favorite from Cathy. The “Doreen” in the title refers to Doreen Knitting Books of Lowell, MA. This one is Volume 102 in the series, Copyright 1951. Just as a matter of perspective, this is eight years before Barbie. I find these dollies just … Read On! There’s More!  Would you guys mind sending my Mom plenty of Baking Fortitude this weekend? She and I spent yesterday baking over 800 cookies for Valentine’s Baking Project 2008. I posted about this last year, and linked to many of the recipes we made yesterday. Mom still has several days of baking ahead of her – and … Read On! There’s More! |
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