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CraftyPod: Urban Craft Uprising, with Nikola Davidson
<p>Originally recorded in October 2005, an interview with Nikola Davidson on the eve of the first show.</p>
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CraftyPod 2.0: Crafty Celebrity and Internet Jealousy, with Vickie Howell
<p>In the seven years I've been making these podcasts, I've generally steered away from interviewing "crafty celebrities" – not for any personal reasons, but because I've always felt that well-known crafters are already getting a lot of coverage. I've always wanted this show to be about people you may not have met yet.</p>
<p>But a few months back, I was doing a little video interview with <a href="http://www.vickiehowell.com" target="new">Vickie Howell</a> about her newest knitting book. And in that interview, she said something really thought-provoking: she said that it's very important to her that the successes she's achieved in craft don't end up making other crafters feel bad, or lesser.</p>
<p>I knew that was the seed of an amazing podcast – a discussion about the internet jealousy we all feel at times, and about what it's like to feel those feelings when you're also a leader in your community. I was thrilled that Vickie agreed to talk with me along these lines, and even more thrilled with her honest take these two big topics.</p>
<p>I believe so strongly that this conversation has value for all crafters, I'm putting this one up for free, permanently, so as many people as possible can listen to it. I hope it gives you some big, chewy new thoughts.</p>
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A 2012 Audio Christmas Card from Mom and Me
<p>This isn't a formal podcast, just a short reminiscence between Mom and me about our love of Christmas ornaments. We hope it makes you giggle. Happy Holidays!</p>
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CraftyPod 2.0: Taking Creativity on a Cross-Country Tour, with Jess Greene
<p>Earlier this year, I ran across an <a href="http://www.indiegogo.com/jumpstartcreativitytour?c=home" target="new">Indiegogo campaign</a> for a very ambitious project: Jess Greene wanted to drive across the U.S., hosting fifte free creativity events along the way. I love a grand undertaking like that, so I chipped in right away.</p>
<p>Jess embarked on her Jumpstart Creativity Tour in July and August, and shared stories and pictures along the way on her blog. It was such an interesting story, I had to have her on the show to talk about the experience. Jess is something of a crusader for creativity. She runs <a href="http://www.seekyourcourse.com/" target="new">Seek Your Course</a>, which is a database of online art and craft courses and also a creativity resource for adults.</p>
<p>Jess believes that creative play is as important to wellness as exercise or eating well (and I couldn't agree more). In this tour, she was able to create safe spaces for creating to happen, and she managed to be in the right place at the right time for a lot of people who needed a dose of making. This is a very inspiring story. I hope you enjoy it!</p>
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An Audio Christmas Card from Pam & Diane
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #fff4f4;">For the past three years, Mom and I have been doing an annual podcast together, in which I've interviewed her about various aspects of the holiday season.</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; font-family: Times, serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 25px; background-color: #fff4f4;">This year, we decided to do something a little different, and just record one of our many conversations on a subject we revisit again and again - Christmas cookies! We had so much fun, and laughed a lot, and we hope you'll get a kick out of the result.</p>
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An Interview with Kathy Cano Murillo about her new novel, Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/21113527@N00/5517737824/" title="craftychicatour by crafty_pod, on Flickr"><img class="center" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5517737824_3517bebf87.jpg" width="416" height="143" alt="craftychicatour" /></a> Back before I stopped podcasting, I had signed up to be part of the <a href="http://bookblogs.ning.com/group/earlybirdsblogtours/forum/topics/march-blog-tour-miss-scarlets" target="new">blog tour</a> for <a href="http://www.craftychica.com" target="new">Kathy Cano Murillo</a>'s new novel, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/044650923X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dianegillelan-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=044650923X">Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing</a>. So here's a fun podcast interview with the Crafty Chica herself, all about the new book and her burgeoning career as an author of crafty fiction.</p>
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<p>If you want a little more glimpse into the book, check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_EvI3BERQQ" target="new">this video trailer</a> Kathy put together! (Usual disclosures: Grand Central Publishing sent me a review copy, and the title link above is an affiliate link.)</p>
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CraftyPod #126: Planning Your Holiday Season, with My Mom!
<p><a title="VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS by Zellaby, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/toymaster/2193534966/"><img class="center" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2145/2193534966_0b6f57c694_z.jpg" alt="VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS" width="640" height="629" /></a> <em>Image by Zellaby, via Flickr</em></p>
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<p>• My Mom, <a href="http://www.gingerbreadsnowflakes.com" target="new">Pam Harris</a>, returns to the show to talk about planning for your holiday season.</p>
<p>• How can you fit more crafting, cooking, and fun into the holiday season? What's the best way to plan activities, and make them happen?</p>
<p>• ...And what do you do when Life messes with your plan?</p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p>• Have you read, <a href="http://www.gingerbreadsnowflakes.com" target="new">Gingerbread Snowflakes</a>, my Mom's blog? There's lots and lots of wonderful holiday-season stuff there.</p>
<p>• If you liked this show, you'll love Mom's <a href="http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/228" target="new">Winter Holiday Survival Planning Guide</a>. (Yup, it's free.)</p>
<p>• Psssst: have you seen my <a href="http://re.pn/at2ax0" target="new">Christmas pinboard on Pinterest?</a></p>
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CraftyPod #123: Being More Authentic Online, with Kirsty Hall
<p><a title="NYC: Street Dancing 2 by Professor Bop, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/professorbop/1701668830/"><img class="center" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2233/1701668830_db424956da_z.jpg" alt="NYC: Street Dancing 2" width="640" height="571" /></a></p>
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<p><strong>In this show:</strong></p>
<p>• <a href="http://kirstyhall.co.uk/blog/" target="new">Kirsty Hall</a> and I talk about what it means to be more authentic online - whether it's in your blog posts, tweets, or Facebook updates.</p>
<p>• How does authenticity lead people to trust you - and when can it turn them away? What impact does it have on a small craft business?</p>
<p>• Is there anything you really <em>shouldn't</em> share online? .</p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p>• Visit Kirsty at <a href="http://kirstyhall.co.uk/blog/" target="new">her blog</a>, on <a href="http://twitter.com/kirstymhall" target="new">Twitter</a>, and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KirstyHallArt" target="new">Facebook</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Kirsty also mentioned these bloggers:</strong></p>
<p>• Catherine Caine's take on <a href="http://www.beawesomeonline.com/professional-does-not-mean-corporate" target="new">Why "Professional Does Not Mean "Corporate"</a></p>
<p>• Havi Brooks talks about <a href="http://www.fluentself.com/blog/biggification/ask-havi-24-what-if-my-stuff-is-boring-and-useless/" target="new">your right people</a>, and <a href="http://www.fluentself.com/blog/habits/someone-threw-a-shoe-at-you/" target="new">people throwing shoes</a>.</p>
<p>• <a href="http://needled.wordpress.com/" target="new">Kate Davis</a> blogs about her experiences recovering from an unexpected stroke.</p>
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CraftyPod #122: A New Dress A Day, with Marisa Lynch
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<p>• I talk with <a href="http://www.newdressaday.com/" target="new">Marisa Lynch</a> about her current project: revamping one (rather hideous) $1.00 thrift-store dress into something cute and fashionable every day. She blogs about it at <a href="http://www.newdressaday.com/" target="new">New Dress a Day</a>.</p>
<p>• We discuss exactly what goes into a project like this – keeping inspired, managing time, and where one stores hundreds of new garments!</p>
<p>• ...And we talk about Marisa's simple-yet-effective approach to garment reconstruction. There are no advanced tailoring skills needed, and the results are gorgeous.</p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p>• Check out <a href="http://www.newdressaday.com/" target="new">New Dress a Day</a>, where you can see the over 300 (!!!) garment revamps Marisa's completed already.</p>
<p>• Marisa's fame with this project is growing – she's been profiled on <a href="http://money.blogs.time.com/2010/08/03/qa-365-days-365-diy-dresses-365/" target="new">TIME's Money blog</a>, and <a href="http://www.readymade.com/blog/fashion/2010/08/26/new_dress_a_day" target="new">ReadyMade</a>, <a href="http://greenlagirl.com/new-dress-a-day-a-west-hollywood-girls-eco-fashionable-project-to-upcycle-365-dresses-for-365-in-365-days/" target="new">Green LA Girl</a>, (and numerous other blogs), and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvHO_Yp_wjw&feature=player_embedded" target="new">The Nate Berkus Show</a>.</p>
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CraftyPod #119: Why Should You Plan Your Blog Posts Ahead?
<p><a title="Planner by ellajphillips, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/create_joy/3617986741/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3621/3617986741_500d285a07_z.jpg" alt="Planner" width="600" /></a></p>
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<p>• I talk about why it's so important to plan at least some of your blog posts ahead. This is an idea not many bloggers seem to use, but it's really powerful.</p>
<p>• I share some approaches to planning and some tools that work.</p>
<p>• ...And I talk about how the specific benefits you can get from all this planning.</p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p>• As I mentioned in the show, my Mom plans her blog <a href="http://gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/node/140" target="new">a year in advance</a>. Check out her system!</p>
<p>• Charlie Gilkey offers free downloadable <a href="http://www.productiveflourishing.com/more-free-planners-the-blog-post-planner-and-calendar/" target="new">Blog Post Planners</a> each month.</p>
<p>• ...And here's ProBlogger Darren Rowse's take on <a href="http://www.problogger.net/archives/2009/04/17/editorial-calendar/" target="new">Building an Editorial Calendar for Your Blog</a>.</p>
<p>• If you haven't heard it already, this podcast is a good companion to another one I did: <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2009/06/05/craftypod-93-craft-blogging-what-should-you-write-about/" target="new">Craft Blogging: What Should You Write About?</a></p>
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CraftyPod #111: My Own Story of Free and Crafting
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/gi/121409547/" target="new"><img class="center" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4427760562_1fabbcac13_o.jpg" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><em>Image by TheAlienness Gisela Giardino, via Flickr Creative Commons</em></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">In this show:</span></p>
<p>• To further our ongoing discussion of Free and how it affects the craft community, I share my own story of Free. In some ways, Free has created my business. In others, it's created big challenges.</p>
<p>• I talk about the most important by-product of Free: community.</p>
<p>• ...And once again, I welcome your comments on this very complex subject.</p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p><em>Here's the discussions we've been having about Free so far:</em></p>
<p>• Paul Overton shares his experiences with Free on Make & Meaning, with <a href="http://makeandmeaning.com/2009/12/08/free-a-case-study/" target="new">Free: a Case Study</a>.</p>
<p>• Paul and I also did a <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2010/01/31/craftypod-108-a-podcast-about-free-with-paul-overton/" target="new">podcast about free</a> a while back.</p>
<p>• Here's a piece I did on Make & Meaning, <a href="http://makeandmeaning.com/2010/02/04/free-is-not-a-marketing-tool/" target="new">Free is Not a Marketing Tool</a>. Some really interesting discussion in the comments.</p>
<p>• Kim Werker did an excellent post on her blog about <a href="http://www.kimwerker.com/2010/02/04/that-woo-woo-money-thing/" target="new">how Free can lead to getting paid, but what you have to do to make that happen.</a> • We also did a liveblog event at Make & Meaning about Free. You can read the transcript here.</p>
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CraftyPod #109: Craft Leftovers, with Kristin Roach
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• An interview with Kristin Roach, who turned a fun blog idea, <a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com" target="new">Craft Leftovers</a>, into a full-time business... one step at a time.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• Some discussion on the value of just trying stuff - and being willing to accept successes and failures along the way.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• Helpful ideas on the value of finding those intermediate steps between you and your big business goals.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• ...And a really important emerging idea: finding ways to create small income opportunities for other crafters.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• Visit <a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com" target="new">Craft Leftovers</a> online, where you'll find Kristin's <a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/blog/blog" target="new">blog</a>, <a href="http://craftleftovers.com/shop/" target="new">shop</a>, <a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/blog/archive" target="new">patterns and projects</a>.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• Kristin's zine, <a href="http://www.craftleftovers.com/blog/clm" target="new">Craft Leftovers Monthly</a>, is always a delight - and gives her an opportunity to pay her contributors.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• Kristin also runs a side business, <a href="http://krostudio.com/" target="new">K.r.o Studio</a>, where she pursues her fine art, teaching, and community projects.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; line-height: 19.0px; font: 13.0px Verdana;">• Here's that ebook we just released: <a href="http://shop.craftypod.com/cardpaperribbon" target="new">Card. Paper. Ribbon.</a></p>
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CraftyPod #108: A Podcast About Free, with Paul Overton
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<p>• <a href="http://www.dudecraft.com" target="new">Paul Overton</a> returns to the show to discuss the idea of Free: how the internet's abundance of free information both enhances and challenges our creative lives.</p>
<p>• We talk about lots of aspects of Free: how it builds community, how it challenges corporate interests, and how it launches crafty careers.</p>
<p>• ...And we talk about some nuts and bolts of using Free in your own craft business.</p>
<p><strong>Links:</strong></p>
<p>We mentioned a whole lot of people in this show. Here they are:</p>
<p>• First, read Paul's excellent post on Make & Meaning - <a href="http://makeandmeaning.com/2009/12/08/free-a-case-study/" target="new">Free: A Case Study</a></p>
<p>• As you might expect from a discussion about Free on the web, we also mentioned <a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/" target="new">Seth Godin</a>, <a href="http://garyvaynerchuk.com/" target="new">Gary Vaynerchuk</a>, and <a href="http://www.ducttapemarketing.com/" target="new">John Jantsch</a>.</p>
<p>• A really interesting book about the emerging economy of Free is (imagine this) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Free-Future-Radical-Chris-Anderson/dp/1401322905/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1264960415&sr=1-1" target="new">Free</a>, by Chris Anderson. You can get the book <a href="http://www.openculture.com/2009/07/download_free_audiobook_of_chris_andersons_free.html" target="new">for free as an audiobook</a>.</p>
<p>• We also talked about some folks in the craft community who use Free well: <a href="http://www.annwood.net/blog/" target="new">Ann Wood</a>, <a href="http://www.leethal.net" target="new">Lee Meredith</a>, and <a href="http://www.cractychica.com" target="new">Kathy Cano Murillo</a>.</p>
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CraftyPod #106: Engagement Marketing for Your Crafty Business
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• Let's look at Engagement Marketing, a very important tool for your crafty business in the internet age.
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• We'll talk about how blogging, Twitter and Facebook can help you reach new customers... if you use them wisely.
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• We'll also look at the most common online marketing mistakes I've seen crafty business owners make in 2009.
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<strong>Links:</strong>
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If you want to go deeper into these ideas, check out my ebooks:
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• <a href="http://shop.craftypod.com/great_blog%20" target="new">Making a Great Blog: A Guide for Creative People</a>
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• <a href="http://shop.craftypod.com/audience" target="new">Creating a Blog Audience: An Unconventional Marketing Guide</a>
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• <a href="http://shop.craftypod.com/socialmedia" target="new">Social Media for your Crafty Business</a>
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• <a href="http://www.trustagent.com/" target="new">Trust Agents</a>
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• Its co-author, Chris Brogan, writes a <a href="http://www.chrisbrogan.com/" target="new">great blog</a>.
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• Another worthwhile book: <a href="http://www.thewhuffiefactor.com/" target="new">The Whuffie Factor</a>, by Tara Hunt.
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CraftyPod #105: A Crafty, Cooking, Blogging, Mothering, & Holiday Q&A, with my Mom!
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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- It's a CraftyPod tradition: the annual interview with my Mom, <a href="http://www.gingerbreadsnowflakes.com" target="new">Pam Harris</a>!
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- Mom talks about her first year as a blogger, and about being a blogger from a different generation than a lot of the online craft community.
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- She also answers questions sent in by listeners - some pretty great ones!
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- Many thanks to these people for submitting questions for this show:
- <a href="http://www.oneprettything.com" target="new">Rachel Klein</a>
- <a href="http://www.thecraftycrow.http://belladia.typepad.com/crafty_crow/" target="new">Cassi Griffin</a>
- <a href="http://www.ihanna.nu/blog" target="new">Hanna Andersson</a>
- <a href="http://www.classesandcareers.net/" target="new">Margo</a>
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- <a href="http://www.prismtrail.blogspot.com" target="new">Chris Miser</a>
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- <a href="http://said-the-hobbit.blogspot.com/" target="new">Denise Duclos</a>
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- Check out Mom's blog, <a href="http://www.gingerbreadsnowflakes.com" target="new">Gingerbread Snowflakes</a>.
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<strong>Want to hear Mom's past podcasts? Here they are:</strong>
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- <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2007/11/29/craftypod-65-gingerbread-houses-with-my-mom/" target="new">Show #65: Gingerbread Houses</a>
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- <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2008/11/21/craftypod-81-making-a-season-with-my-mom/" target="new">Show #81: Making a Season</a>
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CraftyPod #97: A Top Etsy Seller Downsizes, with Ryan McAbery
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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In this show:
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- And interview with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=89725" target="new">Ryan McAbery</a> , who was a top seller on Etsy, and then decided to walk away from it.
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- Learn what drove Ryan to leave her business behind, and what's bringing her fresh inspiration now.
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- Gain some perspective on the benefits and drawbacks of having a very busy handmade business.
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<strong>Links:</strong>
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- Visit Ryan's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=89725" target="new">new Etsy shop</a> , and see her photography blocks and pendants.
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- In Ryan's blog, <a href="http://littleput.typepad.com/" target="new">All Things Littleput</a>, she shares new designs, snippets of her now-balanced life, and some musings on starting over in business.
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- Check out Ryan's current home - <a href="http://portlandsaturdaymarket.com/" target="new">Portland Saturday Market</a>.
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- This "Quit Your Day-Job" article on The Storque <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/spotlight/quit-your-day-job-littleputbooks-22//" target="new">about Ryan's top-seller business</a> was published in September 2007.
Listen:
CraftyPod #96: Nuts About Needlepoint, with Janey Perry
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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<strong>Click the “Play” button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
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In this show:
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- All about needlepoint, with <a href="http://www.napaneedlepoint.com/index.html" target="new">Janet Perry</a>, who's on a mission to change the way we think about this craft.
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- Some discussion of why needlepoint is a perfect craft for today, and why it doesn't seem to get the respect it deserves.
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- Lots of great ideas and resources to get you started needlepointing!
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<strong>Links:</strong>
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- Check out Janet's<a href="http://www.napaneedlepoint.com/" target="new">Napa Needlepoint</a> website, where you can find...
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- Janet's self-published books: <a href="http://www.napaneedlepoint.com/tips.html/" target="new">Needlepoint Trade Secrets</a> and <a href="http://www.napaneedlepoint.com/bargellohome.html" target="new">Bargello Revisited</a>
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- Janet's frequently-updated <a href="http://www.napaneedlepoint.com/ebooks.html" target="new">series of ebooks</a>
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- ...And, Janet's blog, <a href="http://www.nuts-about-needlepoint.com/" target="new">Nuts About Needlepoint</a>
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- Janet also offers a <a href="http://www.aboutneedlepoint.com/beginnerneedlepointecourse.html" target="new">free email needlepoint course</a> for beginners.
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- A book Janet recommends highly: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bargello-Florentine-Elsa-S-Williams/dp/0442112483" target="new">Bargello, by Elsa Williams</a>, published 1967.
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- A book I recommend highly: <a href="http://www.worldcat.org/isbn/0696004755" target="new">Better Homes and Gardens Needlepoint</a>, published 1978.
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- Definitely check out the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernneedlepoint/pool/" target="new">Modern Needlepoint</a> on Flickr - it has lots of stunning work.
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Listen:
CraftyPod #93: Craft Blogging: What Should You Write About?
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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<strong>Click the “Play” button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
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In this show:
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- The comments on <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/2009/04/28/giveaway-my-blogging-ebook/" target="new">this post</a> tell me that the number one question folks have about craft blogging is, "What should I write about?" So this podcast attempts to answer that question.
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- Learn why your blog is not really about you, and what it should be about instead.
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- Understand why passion and value are two key elements of a great craft blog.
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<strong>Good Bloggy Links:</strong>
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- Check out the <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/making-a-great-blog-the-ebook/" target="new">ebook I wrote about craft blogging</a>. It covers even more techniques for finding topics to write about.
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- <a href="http://www.skelliewag.org/how-to-find-your-hidden-talent-973.htm" target="new">How to Find Your Hidden Talent</a>, on Skelliewag. A good exercise for those who need help identifying their passions.
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- <a href="http://www.ineedmotivation.com/blog/2008/04/7-questions-to-finding-your-true-passion/" target="new">7 Questions to Finding Your True Passion</a> - a solid starting point to exploration.
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- Watch this video: <a href="http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2009/06/01/the-platform-is-redefined-gary-vaynerchuk//" target="new">Gary Vaynerchuk absolutely nails how passion is crucial in the internet age</a>.
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- Julia Cameron's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vein-Gold-Julia-Cameron/dp/0874778794" target="new">The Vein of Gold</a> has been helping creative people find their passions for years.
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- Don't miss this ProBlogger post on <a href="http://www.problogger.net/how-to-write-great-blog-content/" target="new">How to Write Great Blog Content</a>.
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- This ProBlogger post on <a href="http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/12/10/you-need-a-blog-strategy/" target="new">developing a blog strategy</a> is more about blogging goals than content, but great food for thought for new bloggers.
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- If you're more of a photographer than a writer, you can tell your story on <a href="http://www.flickr.com" target="new">Flickr</a>.
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- If you're a person of few words, you might prefer <a href="http://www.twitter.com" target="new">Twitter</a> or <a href="http://www.tumblr.com" target="new">Tumblr</a>
Listen:
CraftyPod #92: Crafting Through Chronic Illness, with The Sick Chick
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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<strong>Click the “Play” button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
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In this show:
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- Juliann, aka <a href="http://thesickchick.com/" target="new">TheSickChick</a>, tells us about how crafting helps her cope with chronic illness.
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- Learn something about how crafting helps in managing pain, anxiety, and depression.
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- Find out how the craft community is a lifeline to Juliann, providing support and friendship under challenging circumstances.
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- Be absolutely inspired by Juliann's determination to stay positive and crafty.
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<strong>Links:</strong>
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- Visit <a href="http://thesickchick.com/" target="new">TheSickChick.com</a> to learn more about Juliann's current and upcoming internet projects.
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- You can also read the archived entries on <a href="http://thesickchick.wordpress.com/" target="new">Juliann's blog</a>.
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- ...And, follow her (and chat with her) <a href="http://twitter.com/TheSickChick" target="new">on Twitter</a>.
Listen:
CraftyPod #91: Crafting With Your Kids, with Future Craft Collective
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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<strong>Click the “Play” button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
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In this show:
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- An interview with Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever, co-owners of <a href="http://futurecraftcollective.com/" target="new">Future Craft Collective</a>. They offer craft projects for families and kids that also teach creative reuse and self-reliance.
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- Tips on designing good crafting and learning experiences for your children.
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- Thoughts on how crafting can also become a way to learn more about sustainability.
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- Bernadette and Kathie share their lessons learned through crafting with their own kids and their students.
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<strong>Links:</strong>
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- The <a href="http://futurecraftcollective.com/" target="new">Future Craft Collective</a> website offers lots of projects to do with your kids, and lots of great links.
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- Kathie's line of clothing is called <a href="http://www.ramonsterwear.com/home.html" target="new">Ramonsterwear</a>. You may also know her from the <a href="http://backandforthproject.blogspot.com/" target="new">Back and Forth Project</a>.
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- Bernadette has a <a href="http://www.bernadettenoll.blogspot.com/" target="new">great blog for parents</a>, and be sure to check out her other project, <a href="http://slowfamilyliving.com/" target="new">Slow Family Living</a>.
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- Kathie and Bernadette recommend <a href="http://craftingagreenworld.com/" target="new">Crafting a Green World</a> as a good source for sustainable craft project ideas.
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- They also recommend <a href="http://www.storyofstuff.com/" target="new">The Story of Stuff</a>, a short film about production, consumption, waste, and reuse.
Listen:
CraftyPod #81: Making a Season, with My Mom!
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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<strong>Click the “Play” button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
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In this show:
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- Making celebrations throughout the winter season - another conversation with mu crafty Mom!
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- Learn about lots of winter holidays from other cultures.
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- See how my Mom incorporates craft, cooking, and decorating into all these holidays, to create a lovely, festive season.
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<strong>Linkies!</strong>
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- Visit Mom's awesome blog, <a href="http://www.gingerbreadsnowflakes.com/" target="new">Gingerbread Snowflakes</a>. It's all about wintertime celebrating.
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<strong>Holidays to Explore:</strong>
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- The <a href="http://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent3.html" target="new">Feast of St. Nicholas</a> is December 6th.
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- The <a href="http://www.inside-mexico.com/guadalupe.htm" target="new">Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe</a> is on December 12.
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- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Lucy's_Day" target="new">St. Lucia Day</a>, is December 13th.
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- The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice" target="new">Winter Solstice</a> is December 21st.
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- The <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Days_of_Christmas" target="new">Twelfth Day of Christmas</a> is January 6th.
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<strong>Other things Mom mentioned:</strong>
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- <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luminaria" target="new">Luminarias, or Farolitos</a>, are so beautiful on a cold winter night.
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- Wanna try making some <a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Real-Sopapillas/Detail.aspx" target="new">Sopapillas</a>?
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- Or, you can make an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advent_wreath" target="new">Advent Wreath</a>.
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Have a wonderful season!
Listen:
CraftyPod #75: All About Spoonflower, with Stephen Fraser
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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Click the “Play” button at the bottom of this post to listen!
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In this show:
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- An interview with Stephen Fraser, co-founder of <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome" target="new">Spoonflower</a>.
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- All about having custom fabric printed - how to do it, and what it means.
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- Lots of interesting technical detail about how fabric printing is done, and how it impacts the environment.
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Some Spoonflower Links:
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- First, a link to the <a href="http://spoonflower.com/welcome" target="new">Spoonflower</a> website. Get yourself on the beta list!
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- Keep up with developments on the <a href="http://blog.spoonflower.com/" target="new">Spoonflower blog</a>.
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- Feast your eyes on the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/spoonflower/" target="new">Spoonflower Fabric Designs Flickr Group</a>.
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- Here are some folks who've blogged their Spoonflower expreriences: <a href="http://www.jinjur.com/2008/06/17/fabric_ups_and/" target="new">Jinjur</a>, <a href="http://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2008/08/no-more-excuses.html" target="new">A Little Hut</a>, <a href="http://www.lisaclarke.net/2008/08/10/ive-been-spoonflowered/" target="new">Polka Dot Cottage</a>, <a href="http://thaneeya.com/wordpress/art-on-fabric-spoonflower-results/" target="new">Thaneeya</a>, and <a href="http://www.craftypod.com/?p=492" target="new">moi</a>.
Listen:
CraftyPod #65: Gingerbread Houses, with My Mom!
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a craft podcast all about making stuff.
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<strong>Click the “Play? button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
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In this show:
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- All about making gingerbread houses, with <a href="http://www.harrisandharrisphotographics.com/" target="new">Pam Harris</a> (My mom!)
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- Notes on how to bake it, how to build it, and how to decorate it.
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- Cautionary tales from our family's Gingerbread Disasters.
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<strong>G-Bread Links:</strong>
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- Martha's <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/gingerbread-for-gingerbread-house-kit" target="new">gingerbread house gingerbread</a> recipe.
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- Here's a giant <a href="http://home.comcast.net/~frankysattic/pictures.html" target="new">photo gallery of gingerbread houses</a>, for inspiration.
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- Some nice detailed instructions from <a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/specificdishes/a/gingerbreadhous.htm" target="new">About.com</a>.
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- Another great tutorial, at <a href="http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/004212how_to_make_a_gingerbread_house.php" target="new">Simply Recipes</a>.
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- <a href="http://lifehacker.com/software/holidays/diy-holiday-contest-gingerbread-house-from-scratch-220942.php" target="new">Lifehacker</a> has a nice tutorial, too.
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- Recipes, blueprints, tips, and photos at <a href="http://www.celebrating-christmas.com/recipes/gingerbread-house.shtml" target="new">Celebrating Christmas.com</a>.
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- Okay, just go look at this little <a href="http://www.redenvelope.com/re/gifts/product_display/product_information.jsp?oid=25401746" target="new">modern gingerbread house</a>.
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- Or, you can just enjoy this awesome decorate-it-yourself online gingerbread house at <a href="http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2007/11/home-sweet-home.html" target="new">Allsorts</a>.
Listen:
CraftyPod #55: Sew Your Own Clothes, with Amy Karol
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<strong>Click the "Play" button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
In this show:
- An interview with <a href="http://www.amykarol.com/">Amy Karol,</a> about the ins and outs of sewing your own clothes.
- Awesome tips, and Amy's favorite tools.
- How wearing handmade clothes differs from wearing storebought.
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<strong>Amy Karol's Links:</strong>
- Amy's main website, <a href="http://www.amykarol.com/">Amy Karol.com</a>
- Amy's online shop, <a href="http://www.kingpod.com/">King Pod</a>
- Amy's fab blog, <a href="http://www.angrychicken.typepad.com/">Angry Chicken</a>
- Amy's new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bend-Rules-Sewing-Essential-Guide/dp/0307347214">Bend the Rules Sewing</a>
Listen:
CraftyPod #54: Make Your Own Clay!
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<strong>Click the "Play" button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
In this show:
- We tried all kinds of homemade clay recipes, and now we're sharing the results with you.
- Some notes on how to use and store handmade clay.
- Good ways to use homemade clays in your crafting.
- A cautionary tale about Dryer Lint Clay.
<strong>Link to Homemade Clay Recipes:</strong>
- <a href="http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/artrecipes4.html">Can Teach</a>, an awesome Canadian site where you'll find recipes for basic Bread Dough Clay, Rose Petal Clay, Cornstarch Clay, and lots of others.
- A recipe for <a href="http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,164,149178-231205,00.html">Bread and Glue Clay</a>, at Cooks.com.
- <a href="http://barakahlifehandmade.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/06/fruity_scented_.html">Kool Aid Clay</a>, at Barakah Life Handmade.
- <a href="http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=219">Chocolate Play Dough</a>, at Craftbits.
- <a href="http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=220">Coffee Play Dough</a>, also at Craftbits.
- <a href="http://www.easyfunschool.com/article1989.html">Construction Paper Clay</a>, at Easy Fun School.
Listen:
CraftyPod #49: Handmade Nation, with Faythe Levine
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<strong>Click the "Play" button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong>
In this show:
- An interview with Faythe Levine, Producer and Director of the film <a href="http://handmadenationmovie.com/">Handmade Nation</a>.
- How this project started, how it's staying alive, and how you can help.
- A glimpse or two into what we can expect to see on the big screen when it's all done.
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<strong>Handmade Nation Links:</strong>
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- <a href="http://handmadenationmovie.com/">Handmade Nation</a> official website.
- The older, <a href="http://www.artvscraft.com/indiecraft(11).html">Indie Craft Documentary</a> website also has plenty of information.
- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evDFo6-RBVc">Watch the trailer.</a> It rocks!
- Help support the project at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=37621&order=§ion_id=&page=1">Handmade Nation's Etsy Shop</a>.
Listen:
CraftyPod #45: Swap-bot, with Rachel Johnson
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.</p>
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<strong>Click the "Play" button at the bottom of this post to listen!</strong></p>
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In this show: </p>
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A conversation with Rachel Johnson, co-founder of <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap-bot</a>.</p>
<p>- All about <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap-bot</a>, a home on the web for people who love to trade handmades.</p>
<p>- Some thoughts on the culture of swapping: why we love it, and how to do it up right.</p>
<p>- Notes on some delightful - and odd - swap themes.</p>
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. . . Now, go check out <a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/">Swap-bot</a>!</p>
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Want to know which swaps these photos came from? Read on...</p>
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<a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/2004">All Pink Matchbox Fill</a></p>
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<a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/1549">From my Hands to Yours</a></p>
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<a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/1713">Winter Scarf Knit Kit Swap</a></p>
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<a href="http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/1969">Full Of Flowers Matchbox Fill</a></p>
Listen:
CraftyPod #38: Greeting Cards with Fabric, Yarn and Other Goodies
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod061103.mp3">Click here to listen to the crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- Making greeting cards made with crafty stuff other than paper.
- Fusing fabric, making stitches, weaving, and embellishing.
- Many variation ideas to tickle your crafty brain.
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<strong>Greet These Links:</strong>
<a href="http://www.jerrysartarama.com/art-supply-stores/online/3225">Strathmore's great blank cards.</a>
<a href="http://www.warmcompany.com/saspage.html">Steam-A-Seam Fusible Webbing.</a>
<a href="http://www.provocraft.com/products/detail.php?cl=pc%20tools&scl=&item=19-0999">The Sew Crafty mini, by Provo Craft.</a>
<a href="http://driventoquilt.com/podcasts/">Driven to Quilt: The Podcast</a>
<strong>Great Card-Making Websites:</strong>
<a href="http://www.smartartcards.com/">Smart Art Cards</a>
<a href="http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/sc_techniques/article/0,2025,DIY_14232_2278608,00.html">3D and Mobile cards, from DIY Network.</a>
<a href="http://www.making-greeting-cards.com/index.html">Making Greeting Cards.com</a>
<a href="http://www.cardinspirations-usa.com/demo/index.htm">Card Inspirations</a>
<a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=129027.0">Gorgeous cards by Shimmer413, on Craftster.</a>
Listen:
CraftyPod #35: Plush You!
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod060922.mp3">Click here to listen to the crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- All about Plush You -- a gallery show for indie-design plush toys.
- An interview with Kristen Rask, curator of Plush You.
- Thoughts on why we love plush, even if there are no children involved.
<strong>Plushy Little Links:</strong>
<a href="http://plushyou.blogspot.com/">The Plush You blog</a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/plushyou/">The Plush You Flickr group</a>
<a href="http://schmancytoys.com/">Schmancy, where the show happens
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<a href="http://fancyjewels.com/">Fancypants, where the show also happens</a>
<a href="http://www.craftzine.com/blog/archive/2006/08/week_of_toys_day_3_kristen_ras.html">An interview with Kristen on the CRAFT blog</a>
<a href="http://plushyou.blogspot.com/2006/08/plush-you-workshops.html">Get in on the Sept. 30 workshop!</a>
<strong>I love these plush pages:</strong>
<a href="http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/">Wee Wonderfuls: one of the best blogs on the planet for plush lovers.</a>
<a href="http://www.mypapercrane.com/blog/">My Paper Crane: Lovable Sandwiches!</a>
<a href="http://www.jesshutch.com/robotmain.html">Jess Hutch's amazing knitted robots</a>
<a href="http://www.sweet-meats.com/">Sweet Meats: guaranteed to make you giggle</a>
<strong>Make some plush:</strong>
<a href="http://mollychicken.blogs.com/my_weblog/2005/11/anna_panda.html">A lovely panda tutorial, from Molly Chicken</a>
<a href="http://sewingstars.com/mousepattern.htm">A cute mouse tutorial from Sewing Stars</a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sophiagreco/sets/72157594291204642/">An Owly tutorial, from menina, on Flickr</a>
<a href="http://onehourcraft.wordpress.com/tag/softies//">Several cute tuorials, from One Hour Craft</a>
<a href="http://www.squidoo.com/knitowl">A giant plush-resource page on Squidoo, by KnitOwl</a>
<strong>Must watch this!</strong>
<a href="http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/my_little_mochi/2006/09/komaneko.html">The adventures of Komaneko</a> (Thank you, <a href="http://mylittlemochi.typepad.com/">My Little Mochi!</a>)
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CraftyPod #31: Church of Craft, with Callie Janoff
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod060728">Click here to listen to the crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- All about the Church of Craft, a real church devoted to Making Stuff.
- An interview with Callie Janoff, co-founder of Church of Craft.
- Thoughts on why crafting is a spiritual practice.
- What goes on at a Church of Craft meeting.
- A wake-up call for crafty men!
Holy Linkage!
<a href="http://www.churchofcraft.org">Visit the Church of Craft.</a>
<a href="http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=51">An informal history of the Church of Craft, on SuperNaturale.</a>
<a href="http://www.knitknit.net/churchofcraft.html">An interview with Callie, on KnitKnit.</a>
<a href="http://www.craftersforcritters.com/rcf.html">Get involved with Crafters for Critters!</a>
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CraftyPod #30: Crafts Go On Summer Vacation
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod060714">Click here to listen to the crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- Crafts go on their summer vacation!
- Two tutorials for crafty travel gear.
- Ideas for interesting projects you can take with you.
- Thoughts on ways to add more craft to your journey.
Travel-Crafty Links:
<a href="http://awayuq.typepad.com/awayuq/">Enjoy Carrie's blog -- she came up with the idea for this show.</a>
Playing Card Tutorials, for souvenir card decks:
<a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=42272.0">Playing Card Earrings, by Sad. on Craftster</a>
<a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=2295.0">Playing Card Curtain, by cloudbreakchick, also on Craftster.</a>
<a href="http://craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=19630">Playing Card Purse, by htking. Guess where?</a>
Other travelly Crafts:
<a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=22210">A great use for your postcards, by avsceriline.</a>
<a href="http://www.tappi.org/paperu/art_class/paperBeads.htm">How to make paper beads.</a>
<a href="http://www.celestialseasonings.com/justforfun/coloringbook/">Some of my favorite coloring pages.</a>
Find crafty wherever you're headed:
<a href="http://www.churchofcraft.org/index.html">Is there a Church of Craft meeting where you're going?</a>
<a href="http://getcrafty.com/viewforum.php?f=1">Get Crafty</a>
<a href="http://www.craftster.org/">Craftster</a>
<a href="http://www.supernaturale.com/glitter/">Glitter</a>
Bon Voyage, everyone!
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CraftyPod #28: Making Alt (not Altered) Books
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
<a href="http://media.libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod060616.mp3">Click here to listen to the crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- An ode to Alt Books -- or, small blank books made from unexpected materials.
- Three easy Alt-Bookbinding projects.
- Lots of ideas for ways to vary them.
- Some thoughts on how to use Alt Books.
A Compendium of Alt Book Links (drool):
<a href="http://scrapability.squarespace.com/mini-books-and-albums/">A page of wonderful alt-book links from Scapability.</a>
<a href="http://community.livejournal.com/craftgrrl/6920998.html">Craftgrrl's delightful felt book.</a>
<a href="http://www.arts.ufl.edu/art/rt_room/sparkers/artist_book/make_a_book.html">How to make a paper bag book.</a>
<a href="http://how2dostuff.blogspot.com/2006/02/how-to-make-secret-hollow-book.html">How to make a secret hollow book.</a>
<a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=41353.0">An accordion book made from library catalog cards, from Craftster.org, by Kore.</a>
<a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=64.0">Leah Kramer's playing card notebook.</a>
<a href="http://lizplummer.com/blog/2005/12/20/how-to-make-a-concertina-book/">Liz Pummer's tutorial on making a concertina book.</a>
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/kraftproject/craft-foam-notebook-cover.html">Susan Spatone's craft foam notebook cover.</a>
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/home/crafty/articles/1122craftyideas22.html">The Crafty Chica's Greeting Card Journals.</a>
<a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/ideas/envaccordion.html">An envelope book tutorial, from Paper Zone.</a>
<a href="http://www.diyplanner.com/node/433">Bookbinding 101, from DIY Planner.com.</a>
<a href="http://www.diyplanner.com/node/456">Bookbinding 102, from DIY Planner.com.</a>
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CraftyPod #14: Illuminated Crafting
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod051202.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- Crafts to light up your holiday season.
- How to make mini-light collars, "stained glass" candleholders, and Celebration Candles.
- Plus, all kinds of wonderful variations.
- A crafty resource: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0810906082/qid=1133580073/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/102-1809742-7161747?s=books&v=glance&n=283155">The Candlelit Home: Decorating With Candles Year-Round, by John Terrell Fry.</a>
-Some illuminating links:
<a href="https://ssl.adhost.com/noveltylights/merchant.cfm?pid=201&step=4">One source for battery-powered mini-lights.</a>
<a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=tvs8656&contentGroup=TV&site=living">Origami mini-light covers, from Martha.</a>
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/home/crafty/articles/0214craftyideas14.html">Floral Fantasy Lights, by Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo</a>
<a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/faqDetail.asp?faqID=870">Safety Info for decoupaged candles, from Plaid</a>
<a href="http://venuszine.com/">Pick up the Winter issue of Venus Magazine!</a>
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CraftyPod #13: An Interview with 52 Projects Author Jeffrey Yamaguchi
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod051118.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- An interview with Jeffrey Yamaguchi, author of 52 Projects.com, and a new book by the same name.
- Some thoughts on the power of making projects: how they help you, and how they connect you to others.
- Ways to "Think Outside the Craft."
-Link your way to Project Nirvana:
<a href="http://www.52projects.com/52_projects/">52 Projects, the website</a>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0399532064/102-1809742-7161747?v=glance&n=283155l">52 Projects, the book</a>
<a href="http://www.52projects.com/52_projects/2004/11/whats_your_proj_9.html">Submit your projects to What's Your Project.com -- share them with the world!</a>
<a href="http://www.supernaturale.com/editors.html?id=45&show=glimmer">Jeffrey on SuperNaturale</a>
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CraftyPod #12: Things to make for when you're under the weather.
Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod051111.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- Soothing crafts to make for when you (or someone you love) are under the weather.
- A little sewing, a little herb-gathering, a little aromatherapy, and a little cooking.
- Some ideas on healing gifts for people with colds or flu.
-Some linkies for further exploration:
<a href="http://www.save-on-crafts.com/musbagpacof1.html">A source for muslin drawstring bags.</a>
<a href="http://www.diynet.com/diy/fl_potpourri/article/0,2025,DIY_13820_2273931,00.html">Bathtub Tea on the DIY Network.</a>
<a href="http://ksks.essortment.com/herbalbathte_rgsk.htm">More recipes and ideas for bathtub tea.</a>
<a href="http://www.itsmynature.net/html/Herbs.html">An online source for dried herbs.</a>
<a href="http://www.leavesandroots.com/Herb/herba-h.html">Another online source for dried herbs.</a>
<a href="http://holisticonline.com/Remedies/Flu/default.htm">If you're into alternative healing, you might find this interesting.</a>
. . . Take your Vitamin C and get plenty of rest!!
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CraftyPod #10: Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo on Day of the Dead
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod_090916.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- An interview with Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo!
- All about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), one very creative holiday.
- Traditional Day of the Dead crafts.
- Building your own altar.
-Link your way to creating your own Day of the Dead celebration:
<a href="http://craftychica.com/index2.php">CraftyChica.com!</a>
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/">AZ Central's Day of the Dead website</a>
<a href="http://chicanopopart.com/">Chicano Pop Art by Patrick and Kathy</a>
<a href="http://craftychicapodcast.blogspot.com">Crafty Chica Podcast</a>
<a href="http://www.getcrafty.com/blogs.php?user=Crafty%20Chica&entry=5307">Crafty Chica on Day of the Dead, at Get Crafty</a>
Enjoy!
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CraftyPod goes on a little hiatus.
My apologies to you all, but I need to take a month off from podcasting so I can move to a new home. I hereby solemnly swear to be back with a new shop by Friday, October 21st -- sooner if the Gods of Moving smile upon me. Many thanks for listening, and I can't wait to start back up again!
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CraftyPod #9: Making Stuff, Reaching Out
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod_090916.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- A giddy appreciation for microscope slides.
- A craft project: a basic microscope-slide framed picture.
- A bunch of other slide ideas.
- My kudos to the crafty community for their response to Hurricane Katrina
-All your links:
<a href="http://www.hometrainingtools.com/catalog/microscopes-accessories/cat_microscope-slides.html">A source for microscope slides</a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=3146">Crafters United Shop</a>
<a href="http://knitsforthedisplaced.com/index.html ">Knits for the Displaced</a>
<a href="http://www.bearhugswithlove.com/">Bear Hugs With Love</a>
Enjoy!
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CraftyPod #8: Interview with Garth Johnson
Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod050902.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- An interview with Garth Johnson, author of <a href="http://www.extremecraft.com/">Extreme Craft, </a> one really amazing creative blog.
- Some discussion of art, craft, and making things waaaaaaaaaaaay out on the edge.
Enjoy!
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CraftyPod #3: Crafts for Groups
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Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod050624.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- Three great craft projects to do with groups of people:
-A Beading Bee
-A Zine Round Robin
-A Spa Session
- Some tips on how to host a fun crafty gathering.
- A retro crafty book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0696003805/qid=1119471504/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i3_xgl14/102-1809742-7161747?v=glance&s=books&n=507846">Better Homes & Gardens' Stitchery and Crafts.</a>
Here are more links for homemade bath & body recipes:
<a href="http://www.pioneerthinking.com/baths.html">Pioneer Thinking</a>
<a href="http://www.craftbits.com/viewCategory.do?categoryID=BAB">Craftbits</a>
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CraftyPod #2: All About Decoupage
Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff. <a href="http://libsyn.com/media/craftypod/craftypod050610.mp3">Click here to listen to all kinds of crafty goodness. </a>
In this show:
- All about Decoupage: what it is, and where it came from.
- An adventurous craft project: transforming a thrift-store find with decoupage.
- Some tips on making your decoupage look spectacular.
- A neat crafty resource: <li><a href="http://www.supernaturale.com">SuperNaturale</a></li>
Some tasty decoupage links for you:
<li><a href="http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/decoupage-two.html">The Arftul Crafter</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.durwinrice.com/pages/index.htm">DurwinRice.com</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.craftown.com/instruction/decoupage.htm">Craftown.com</a></li>
Listen:
CraftyPod #10: Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo on Day of the Dead
Welcome to the CraftyPod, a podcast all about making stuff.
In this show:
- An interview with Crafty Chica Kathy Cano Murillo!
- All about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), one very creative holiday.
- Traditional Day of the Dead crafts.
- Building your own altar.
-Link your way to creating your own Day of the Dead celebration:
<a href="http://craftychica.com/index2.php">CraftyChica.com!</a>
<a href="http://www.azcentral.com/ent/dead/">AZ Central's Day of the Dead website</a>
<a href="http://chicanopopart.com/">Chicano Pop Art by Patrick and Kathy</a>
<a href="http://craftychicapodcast.blogspot.com">Crafty Chica Podcast</a>
<a href="http://www.getcrafty.com/blogs.php?user=Crafty%20Chica&entry=5307">Crafty Chica on Day of the Dead, at Get Crafty</a>
Enjoy!
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