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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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 First, an interesting library resource, courtesy of Emily-Jane at Portland’s fab Central Library. The How To Do It Index is a giant catalog of how-to articles from magazines, ranging from 1963 – 1999. You can browse it online, find articles, and then head to your local library’s periodicals section (or microfilm). It’s a pretty … Read On! There’s More!  Okay, I know Halloween is tomorrow, but I must confess: I’m so not into Halloween these days. Which is incredibly lame, because I was born on Halloween, but maybe that’s part of the problem. Anyway, I also must confess that I am a bit oversaturated with all the crafty eyeballs, spiders, and pumpkins at this … Read On! There’s More!  I’m happy to report that we have a new cat-friend in the family! This luxuriously-furred fellow’s name is Pushkin. Our vet was caring for him after his original companion passed away. After the Louie experience, our vet asked us if we’d try giving Pushkin a home. It didn’t go too well for the first few … Read On! There’s More!  Just thought I’d share some goodies that arrived from Niku recently. Her Lovely Letterbox is just the coolest thing ever. I so love this gocco print, with its bird portraits! There were also cupcake toppers, cool fabric samples, and prints on fabric and paper of these awesome scissors. . . . And this, which gets my … Read On! There’s More!  Woo! This week on CraftStylish, my genius Mom shares her techniques for cleaning and crafting with gourds. It’s an awesome Fall craft that’s surprisingly easier than it looks. You can also see some of the cool things she makes with gourds, like: . . . I think this box is gorgeous. And those are real … Read On! There’s More!  I know we’re getting a little bookish around here lately, but I didn’t want to miss this one. Knitting for Good! is by Betsy Greer, who you may know from her website, Craftivism. She’s written an absolutely lovely meditation on the larger meanings of craft. (Yes, the book is framed in terms of knitting, but … Read On! There’s More!  Let’s see . . . what have we got for you this time: If you liked my review of The Pocket Paper Engineer Vol. 2, then you may be interested to hear that Shannon is having a blog giveaway – a copy of Vol. 1 is up for grabs. (I just made some Valentine cards from … Read On! There’s More!  Anytime I write about mixed media work, I’m writing from a little bit of an outsider’s perspective. I’ve said this before, but I can’t often relate to the layered complexity of this kind of art. But, looking more closely, I’m always excited by small details: the way a fabric has been decoupaged with tissue, … Read On! There’s More!  With economic news being what it is lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about two things: crafting for utility, and supporting independent makers. Big subjects, both – but they’re brought nicely together in my new favorite handmade thing: the Kandle Heeter. I wish I could recall where on the internets I first saw this bad-boy … Read On! There’s More! |
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