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Hello there! I'm 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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 One of the best things about this summer has been seeing so many crafty peeps in person – and not just because many of them brought gifties. But, I do have a lot of wonderful gifties to share with you today! Starting with this gorgeous button brooch, made by Stephanie. This was a thank-you for … Read On! There’s More!  The past few weeks have brought me several great new zines. This amazing thing, by Su Mwamba, makes me 100% happy. If you’re not familiar with The Borrowers, they’re the subject of a delightful childrens’ book series. A race of tiny people who stay hidden from full-size humans, but “borrow” all kinds of things to … Read On! There’s More!  Yaaaaaay, the new Mixtape is here! With each new issue, I’m more impressed with the beautiful design and print quality of this zine. And this is their second full-color issue! Take a look at some of the goodies inside… An article on selvedges by Jodie, creator of the famous Selvedge Frock. There’s always lots of great eco … Read On! There’s More!  I’m in deep prep mode for Maker Faire, so we’re light on posts around here at the moment. But I did want to share these absolutely fantastic zines I just got from Su Mwamba. Su is a weaver, and she wants you to give it a try as well. Her ongoing zine, Telaic Fantasy, is … Read On! There’s More!  I thought I’d share a little project I just finished teaching in the local libraries to parents and young children. These Alphabet Books are a nice afternoon craft that doubles as a learning tool. The construction couldn’t be simpler. First, we took a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 copier paper and made it into … Read On! There’s More!  I’m so behind on sharing all the great mail I’ve been getting lately! Here’s a heaping helping.. The lovely Niku sent this postcard around Valentine’s Day. How wonderful is that image? Best part is, it’s printed on the back of a California Pizza Kitchen box. She makes such great stuff. She also sent some dandy Halloween … Read On! There’s More! |
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