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Behind the Scenes : Holiday A to Z Gallery

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Last weekend’s Holiday Craft Sale featured some amazing vendors, but it was also an opportunity to show off some projects from this December’s issue of Martha Stewart Living.  We set up a gallery of the projects from Holiday A to Z.  Attendees may have seen the photographs in the magazine already, but last weekend was …

Behind the Scenes : Martha Stewart Holiday Craft Sale

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Thanks everyone for coming to the craft sale on Saturday!  There was a great turn out, despite the cold and rainy weather.  Here are a couple of photos- with more to come later in the week.  And please leave us your comments on the sale if you were able to make it out! Setting up …

Around Town : MS Craft Sale Prep

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We’re getting ready for the Craft Sale on Saturday!  Hope to see you there!  …

On The Web : Last Minute Thanksgiving Crafts

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So, you’ve done all the shopping and pinned down your menu, but you still need to spruce up the table, and you don’t have much time!  Take a look at some easy Thanksgiving decorating ideas right here.  I’ve posted some favorites below. Find intructions for these projects and more right here!…

Tinsel Trading Company

Our Sources : Tinsel Trading Company

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The first time I ever entered Tinsel Trading Company, it was a random day when I walked by the window. Then, on a block full of ribbon stores, it was the only window that drew me in. I am not sure what year that was, but it was before I started working for Martha. When …

Tools & Materials : Knitwit Availability

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If you’re having trouble tracking down a KnitWit after reading our story in December’s issue, don’t you worry.  It’s available in a few places.  We’ve spoken with the folks at KnitWit.com and their online store should be working later today.  If you can’t wait that long, try Ebay.com, ioffer.com, or pronto.com. Haven’t seen the story …

Marbleizing Supplies

Ask the Crafts Dept. : Marbleizing Supplies

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Angie asks: I want to make the marbleized paper, but I can’t find alum or methyl cellulose-any suggestions?  Will liquid starch work as well?  We are working our way through the Craft Encyclopedia! Wow, Angie, and you’re already at M for marbleizing!?  Marbleizing is fun and easy, but it really does require the right materials.  …

Ask the Crafts Dept. : Sealing Glittered Projects

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Nicky Stokes asks: I loved the glitter cards and photo art in the November issue of Martha’s magazine.  I really want to try making a card, but I don’t want to send my friends a mess of glitter for Christmas.  How do I keep the glitter from falling off the card?  Is there a special …