Editorial

Personal opinions and tales about crafting, Etsy and running a business.

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  Unique Materials: Inventables

  Jun 6th, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 0

  Have you ever heard of bendable wood? What about fish leather? These materials and more are available at Inventables, a site offering small quantities of unusual and unique supplies. This...

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  Early Upcyclers: The Earthships of Taos

  Jun 3rd, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 2

  A mile west of the Rio Grande Gorge – just northwest of Taos, New Mexico – lies Earthship Way and the Greater World Community. This unassuming and slightly remote neighborhood...

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  Brittany’s Favorite Things

  May 18th, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 1

  The 25-year run of the Oprah Winfrey Show is coming to an end next week as the talk show host closes the doors and moves on to chair the Oprah Winfrey Network. The most watched segment from...

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  The Best Mother’s Day Present

  Apr 27th, 2011 | Editorial, Holiday | Brittany | 0

  Mother’s Day is fast approaching and children young and old all over the world are racking their brains trying to think of a great gift for mom. What would mom like? Flowers, candy,...

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  Garage Sale Personality Test

  Apr 4th, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 1

  The neon signs, the thrill of the hunt, the cackling laughter after securing the perfect item for your next craft project – garage sales are an emotional roller-coaster. Treasure...

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  Baby Gift Giving

  Mar 26th, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 0

  There is no better gift recipient for a thoughtful gift to than an expectant mommy-to-be. While some parents will register for baby items, I have a few guidelines that will help if you need...

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  Sold on Shopping Local

  Mar 17th, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 2

  The days of the general store on the corner are over. I wish I had fond memories to share of the times when mom and pop greeted you as you walked in and when you could buy a hammer, an ice...

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  Wonderful Wood: Natural Toys

  Mar 9th, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 0

  There is just something so appealing about wooden toys. When I think of wooden toys, I imagine Santa and his elves working away in the workshop creating wooden toys of all different...

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  Inexpensive yet inspired craft organization for spring

  Mar 1st, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 0

  For many crafters, your crafting space is often limited, in some cases just a closet or a folding table in an already-purposed room.  Since your craft space is your inspiration, it is...

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  I am not vintage and I’m o.k.

  Feb 20th, 2011 | Editorial | Brittany | 9

  I am not vintage. Don’t get me wrong, I love vintage items but the majority of vintage items in my home are circa 1980 not 1880—and that’s not a good look. As far as style goes, I...

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