Tag Archives: CRAFTS

CHA Summer 2011 Crafty Couture Part 1

Posted on July 27, 2011 by nikimeiners

CHA Summer is over and they had a fantastic display of gowns that were highlighted in a Crafty Couture display.  The vast array of styles and materials used… let me say was simply amazing. This one was spray painted using … Continue reading →

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Crochet a Vintage Inspired Necklace

Posted on June 27, 2011 by nikimeiners

  Wire Crochet Necklace One spool of copper 28 gauge wire Copper foil tape (used in Soldering) Assorted beads —40 for a single strand choker, 20 for single strand bracelet. ( 100 for necklace and 50 for bracelet.) Metal crochet … Continue reading →

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Spring Crafting – Upcycling – Craft Ideas for Cigar Box

Posted on April 14, 2011 by nikimeiners

What once was a boring cigar box has now become a fun spring colored girls jewelry box.  Making inserts was a tiny bit tricky as there was some math involved.  Math is not my best subject. Materials: Foam board, white … Continue reading →

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“My Core’dinations Creative Frenzy” – Spring Projects

Posted on March 27, 2011 by nikimeiners

I decided to go for it – “My Core’dinations Creative Frenzy” Core’dinations is holding a DT call.  I use their paper so much that I did not even have to make anything new for my submission.  I was working on Easter … Continue reading →

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Toilet paper roll redux

Posted on December 20, 2010 by nikimeiners

Yes, even toilet paper rolls have found their way into my crafting stash. They start out looking like this. And with a few waves of the magic crafty wand you get this. or you could get this one. If you … Continue reading →

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Triple Play Blog Hop – Gifts and Cards

Posted on December 16, 2010 by nikimeiners

TREAT BAG TOPPERS 656774 Is the Sizzix die featured today. If you have school aged children this die will come in so handy. It is great for teachers gifts, classroom parties and as a token of appreciation to many others. … Continue reading →

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Sizzix Triple Play Blog Hop #6 – Cards a plenty & a bonus

Posted on December 9, 2010 by nikimeiners

If you have not noticed I love cardstock and ink. Give me a stack of ink and toss in a stencil, a stamp or two and I am content. Well that is until I run out. LOL The first project … Continue reading →

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