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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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 Even more McCall’s! This one, from 1979. We’re getting closer to the 80′s all the time… Be careful – don’t look directly into that wreath. It could hurt your eyes. Look into this one instead! I’ve always loved these yarn-painted ornaments. What a cool way to use up yarn scraps! And this is freaking amazing! It’s a … Read On! There’s More!  Aw, yeah, it’s time for a little Holiday PC! Starting with this cool gingerbread house. Can you see that the railing on that second-floor balcony is made of lollipops? You need to see that detail. Beautiful. I mean, no wonder that marauding horde of giant gingerbread mean is creeping up from behind to take it … Read On! There’s More!  Here’s another vintage gem: good old McCall’s, from 1971. Chock full o’ crafty goodness! I’ve seen a lot of variations on embellished cookie cutter ornaments, but these, lined with velvet ribbon, are really pretty. (Nice use of embellishments, too.) This magnificent thing is constructed from paper-wrapped boxes and wood planks. Gold beads and bunting, oh my! Look … Read On! There’s More!  So, I had planned to give you three original ornament tutorials this week, but BOY is that not happening. Instead, I’m giving you a full week of wonders from my vintage craft book/mag collection. Trust me, this stuff is waaaaaaay better than anything I could have come up with. (This Women’s Circle Christmas Book hails from … Read On! There’s More!  I know what you’re thinking… “Sure, Diane, that’s all well and good about that whole book thing, but WHEN are you going to get back to blogging about plastic canvas?!” Well, at Urban Craft Uprising I got to meet Dawnise, who, in addition to being awesome, gifted me with some great PC stuff, including this magazine. … Read On! There’s More!  I’ve been enjoying all your macrame comments so much, I dug out one of my favorite 70′s books on the subject: The Art of Macrame. (ISBN 0 600 360466. Can’t locate it online anywhere.) (Hope, this photo is just for you.) :-) Before I go further, I should say that this book is an absolutely great, … Read On! There’s More!  …Okay, okay – I’m only kidding. But that’s what Cathy said to me as she handed me this beauty: “Here’s the cover of your next book.” (Thank you, Cathy!) But alas, my plastic canvas magnum opus is yet to be written. Here’s a dose of 1974 magnificence to tide you over until then: …Is that the theme … Read On! There’s More!  This is perhaps my favorite plastic canvas book to date. I mean, a plastic canvas wedding!!! An absolute zenith of pc-application! Look what a sad pricing-journey this little book underwent before finally finding a good home. This is by far the most elaborate plastic canvas coaster I have ever seen. And I have seen quite a … Read On! There’s More!  I struck plastic-canvas gold on a recent visit to The Knittn’ Kitten with Adoxograph. I have a few treasures to share, the first of which is Toys, Games, & Frames (Copyright 1981 from Plaid). By its condition, I’d say it’s been loved a whole lot. …And what’s not to love? Can you guess what’s inside … Read On! There’s More! |
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