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Hi dawn, no not yet but I'm sure i will after I see the show!

Commented Sep 18, 2011 on "the cathy of california guide" to pacific standard time: art in L.A. 1945-1980 at cathy of california

mod cloth's super cute interpretation of one of the projects

this might sound crazy but even though i just wrote a craft book i personally have never made a project exactly the way i find them pictured in a how-to book or magazine. i always add my own spin to it. that's why i'm loving some of the things i've... Continue reading

Posted Jul 21, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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fantastic review in "mollie makes" magazine

i love magazines. magazines have played a very important role in my life - i was obsessed with interview and vogue as a teenager and i have to admit they did play a pretty big role in shaping how i look at things. i still have not recovered from the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 21, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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window display @ the curiosity shoppe in san francisco

here's a couple of shots of the window display i did last week at the curiosity shoppe in san francisco. i had so much fun at the book signing, saw some old friends and met some new people! the display should be up for another week or so. if you... Continue reading

Posted Jul 15, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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july events: CURIOSITY SHOPPE + RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR

(Here's The Curiosity Shoppe's windows with nothing in them. Check back soon and I will post photos of the window display I'm putting in using projects from the book!) Thanks to everyone who came out for one my events in May. Was so nice to meet you! I have just... Continue reading

Posted Jun 26, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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"vintage craft workshop" blog tour in progress

I'm running just a little behind so please excuse me for just now letting you know about the blog book tour that has begun! Some amazing bloggers are taking a turn each day and will post a little something about Vintage Craft Workshop. I'm sure you have most of these... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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i'm at crafty wonderland this saturday!

So excited to be heading up to one of my favorite cities later this week. If you live in Portland i'm sure you already have plans to attend Crafty Wonderland on Saturday. There will be lots of crafters selling their wares as well as a few book signings! Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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For the past couple of months I have been handing out promo cards for the book. Everyone has been very complimentary and I have been recieving a lot of really good feedback. But by far the biggest response has been on the blurb I got from Amy Sedaris. It has... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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Members of the "Crafter's Choice" book club got the first crack at Vintage Craft Workshop - it was their selection for March. Dawn Rogal who is a regular reader of my blog posted a really nice review of my book on her blog. Thanks Dawn! Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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sneak peek of a few of the projects

Here's a sneak peek of a few of the projects you will find in Vintage Craft Worskhop - Fresh Takes on Twenty-Four Classic Projects from the '60s and '70s. Going clockwise from the upper left: Macrame Hangers by Derek + Lauren, Crochet vase Covers by Cecily Keim, Folded Book Sculptures... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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reform school Q + A

My friends Billie and Tootie own one of my favorite stores. Reform School is located in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles. When I was preparing for my book I just knew that Billie and Tootie had to be a part of it. I am so excited that they... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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with a little help from my friends: book events for may 2011

A number of years ago, when I was still just getting started the craft world, I heard about all of the indie craft fairs that were being organized. I decided to apply for Bazaar Bizarre and was happy and a little surprised to be accepted. I did not know anyone... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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i wrote a book!

My first book Vintage Craft Workshop is scheduled to be released on May 1, 2011. You can pre-order it now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Chronicle Books. I am so excited! Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2011 at vintagecraftworkshop

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marc jacobs raffia flowers

look how cute these raffia flowers look on the accessories from marc jacobs resort 2011 collection. (images via style.com and marie claire) Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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go glad you found a little inspiration from my post - your popcorn balls are super cute!

Commented Oct 23, 2010 on let's not talk about how much licorice I've eaten this week at Wee Wonderfuls

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Some beautiful photographs taken by Lauren at a...

Some beautiful photographs taken by Lauren at a workshop I did at The Curiosity Shoppe in San Francisco last year. The flowers in the first photo were made with linen bookbinding thread and the second photo is a mix of different strings and raffia. Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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(almost) everything you ever wanted to know about raffia

The question I am most asked is where I purchase the raffia that I use to make the flowers. Here are a few tips and recomendations: ~Raffia is available is natural, rayon (synthetic) and paper. The synthetic raffia works the best on flower looms because it is smooth, strong and... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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string, yarn and some wire

You can use lots of different materials on a flower loom. Yarn is probably the most popular. Here are a few of my experiments - I'm liking the string. Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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a little vintage inspiration

When I purchase vintage craft supplies from places like Ebay or Etsy I sometimes get a few "extras" in the package. Many sellers will also throw in some of the craft projects that the original owners of the craft supplies made. A few flowers made using flower looms have come... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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new package design

The kits are back and I have redesigned the packaging. I got to thinking that the previous packaging was wasteful since it was a plastic bag. I think the best part of this new design is that everything comes in a natural muslin bag that is great for storage or... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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watch me teach martha how to make a flower

I was a guest on the Martha Stewart show last year. I had a lot of fun. And to answer any questions that must be running through your mind: Martha was super nice to me and I have absolutly no "dirt" to report. Everyone who works for her was amazing... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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flower loom tutorial - here's how to make a basic flower

For this how-to I’m using a vintage Studio Twelve “Multi-Fleur” loom. It’s about 3 ½” across and has 2 rows of pegs. The pegs are numbered 1-12 going counter clockwise. When you are first learning it’s probably a good idea to follow the numbers but honestly once you get the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at vintageflowerloomkit

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Mar 15, 2010

you are very welcome becky! i hope to bring more delight in 2007.

Commented Dec 22, 2006 on holiday string art, 1963 at cathy of california

the patterns in those old magazines are sometimes so bad! i actually made the owl by just sketching the pattern myself. it was super easy. i am now going to attempt the birds.

Commented Dec 3, 2006 on felt birds and butterflies, 1965 at cathy of california

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