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craft party 2011
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It’s time to celebrate! Last year’s first-ever global Craft Party was so much fun, we’ve decided to orchestrate it again this year on Friday, June 10, 2011. No matter where you live or what you love to make, you are invited to participate. Musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, farmers, hackers, gardeners, designers, jewelers, [...]
style tips
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cash.
it makes a great last minute gift, and offers you salvation for all those peeps you still need a present for. as a kid, i always loved getting that envelope in the mail from my grandparents. inside was housed a $20 (usually) that meant so many possible possibilities–i used to save up for cookbooks! but, [...]
sweet treats
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i am already planning my holiday baking.
it’s a lot of work. fingering pages of veggie times, my mother’s cookbooks – comparing & contrasting different recipes. making mental adjustments & substitutions. deciding on the playlist & cocktail that will accompany the task. all of this sounds wildly stressful, but really it makes me excited and happy [...]
kate’s paperie–paper heart flower workshop
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need a last minute craft for the valentine’s day?
hit kate’s paperie in 13th street for a super cute, super fun & super easy crafty bouquet.
he loves me.
he loves me not.
he loves me…
3rd ward
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membership has its privileges.
truly, it does.
especially at the 3rd ward in brooklyn. this wonderfully great space has been featured on CNN for its progressive collective take on space for creative types. they offer membership in a photo studio, wood/metal shop, media lab & office space–so there really is no excuse for not getting your art-on!
you [...]
sock monkeys
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i love a good sock monkey.
but really, who doesn’t ? my aunt clara made me many as a child. hers were very traditional and fill me with fond memories. i’ve always thought a “sock monkey baby shower” was a great idea. and now, feel even more compelled to do it since finding these cutie-pies via [...]
bags for the people
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if you are looking for a cool goodie bag to send your guests home with, search no further.
bags for the people is a super cool group of super sweet people working to counter the use of plastic bags. the journey started with three friends simply handing out their free totess at union square weekly green [...]
queens farm museum: calling all bakers & craft-makers!
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yo’, check this out! i am beyond giddy & excited! i am entering in three categories!!!
crochet/clothing
embroidery/accessory
baking/frosted cake
wish me luck, or better yet, come on out and cheer me on
27th Annual Queens County Fair
at the Queens Farm Museum
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
September 19 and 20
A traditional county fair with blue ribbon competitions [...]
miniature rhino • star-crossed lovers embroidery sampler
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etsy store, miniature rhino (aka jessica marquez–recently featured on daily candy) has some super sweet embroidery offerings.
i love the constellations. i can’t wait to gift a pair for my next bride & groom. i want to have one of each lover’s constellation made. i think it’s just dreamy! but i also love the “carved in [...]
dandelion: super cool water bottle art
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walking up fifth avenue after acupuncture is a nice stroll. if i’m up for it, i stop by east west bookstore. but even before that, i walk past the sweet looking church near 11th street. everything about is calming & delightful, especially now with these awfully cute sculptural presents on the grassy lawn.
i can only [...]
