Archive for February, 2007

Wrapping Tiny Treasures

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

A few years ago a friend showed me how to make my own earrings (thanks Vanessa for another addiction!). After making a million pairs I convinced my husband to let me sell them in his classroom on special occasions. I targeted the men in his classes to buy them as gifts for their girl and even provided wrapping for them! This part I found to be almost as fun and rewarding as coming up with the bead combinations. It is fun to find or make tiny wrapping just right for earrings and the ideas are everywhere once you start looking for them.

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By piercing holes with a tiny hole punch or even the earring post you can custom make anything into an earring holder. The little brown bags came with a piece of cardstock inside. The tiny white cards open and came with envelopes. Then I found sets of the little woven baskets at the dollar store. I love anything in miniature size!

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Another fun part is decorating the wrapping. I bought this Love stamp since Love is my last name, to stamp on things I make and because I was selling these for Valentine’s Day. I love giving these miniature gifts as a small thank you or inside of another package. I am looking now for new wrapping ideas. Is there any you would like to share?

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My new machine!

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Stamped Notebook

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Keeping his memory alive

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Featured Craft Blog: Anna Maria Horner

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Clone Yourself a Dress Form

Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

Wool Wraps and Soakers

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Felting Frenzy

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Crochet Coffee Cozies

Friday, February 16th, 2007

Knitted bags for the Cuirim Craft Fair

Thursday, February 15th, 2007