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Gift-giving is not exclusive to the holidays. There are plenty of opportunities to bestow a blessing that you created.   Handmade gifts were all the rage this year!   Thank the hipsters for bringing crafting back in a big way. (My crafty daughter, Kimberly, jumped in to make one of these cuffs her own. The dark inks give the appearance of leather.)   The  Activa Modena Soft Polymer Air Drying Clay  is a wonderful product for many crafting needs.  I was able to mold and cut this light and flexible clay to create cute cuff bracelets.   To start I rolled a portion of the clay into a snake and then flattened it.  At about an inch wide and 2/8 of an inch thick (this will flatten when you stamp it.)   Use a textured  rubber stamp  to press the clay into.    Gently peel clay off of the rubber stamp and trim the edges until straight.  Lay the strip of clay over a rounded s...

At  Altered Pages We have been busy WRAPPING  things up!!! The Altered Pages Design Team has been creating things for wrapping.... gifts, surprises, books, tags, bags and more!  Today I am sharing a few products available at Altered Pages that could be used to "WRAP IT UP"   Paper Mache Box Blank Board Blocks  Cones - for Tussie Mussies Tins Pretty Pots   ALTERED TAGS.....   There is a wide variety of tags to choose from ! and AWESOME TRIMS for the finishing touch! Printed Ribbons Hand Dyed Ribbons Sheer Ribbons Other supplies you may need Pattern Papers Embellishments Charms  Chipboard Adhesives AND "THAT'S a WRAP"

It's Jean here and I know I should post art.... but this acquisition made me giddy!  I am fortunate enough to be acquainted with a world class fiber artist, felter, quilter, and mixed media Artist - Rita Blocksom.   Rita actually invented specific felting needles used by the felting industry and taught fiber arts as well as mixed media for many years.  Rita has been downsizing and clearing out many of her supplies of fabulous goods.  I got to go shopping! Among the treasures are vintage, one of a kind hankies.   Some silk, some scalloped edges, all colors, some with tatting, various flowers, and ALL gorgeous!  There are Dogwood, Tulips, Roses and more.   Colors are soft and bold.   They will all be available for purchase this week. Thanks for stopping by.