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Recipes for Cocoa and Green Tea Rubs from the book Don't Break Your Heart Cookbook

For today's Tasty Friday I have recipes for a cocoa rub and a green tea rub from the book Don't Break Your Heart Cookbook: Reduced Sodium Recipes for a Healthy Heart - Flavoring Food with Herbs, Spices, and Fresh Wholesome... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at Craftside

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Crochet magic wand pattern from the new book How to make 100 Crochet Appliques

Really, shouldn't everyone have a magic wand? Now they can! In just a few minutes you can crochet a magic wand using this pattern from the new book How to Make 100 Crochet Appliques: Patterns for Fun Flora, Fauna, and... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Craftside

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How to fold an origami Pegasus out of a dollar bill from the book Extreme Origami

Do you love origami and dollar bill folding? Well, I have a treat for you today. Posted over at Race Point's Scribd site you will find the full 3 page tutorial on how to fold an origami pegasus out of... Continue reading

Posted 4 days ago at Craftside

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Interview with Stacie Dolin co-author of Book Art Studio Handbook

Today I have a special treat for you. I have an interview with Stacie Dolin, co-author of Book Art Studio Handbook: Techniques and Methods for Binding Books, Creating Albums, Making Boxes and Enclosures, and More. 1. What does your workspace/... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at Craftside

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Giveaway of a copy of the new book Shoegasm

I am the biggest shoe junkie! One of my favorite quotes is: "Cinderella is proof that shoes can change your life". So in honor of all the amazing shoes that have changed people's lives, I have the pleasure of offering... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at Craftside

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Recipe for a Brat Burger from the cookbook Wicked Good Burgers

Today's Tasty Friday recipe is for a Brat Burger from the book Wicked Good Burgers: Fearless Recipes and Uncompromising Techniques for the Ultimate Patty. This recipe sounds positively delicious. After all, it includes ground veal, ground pork and Hefeweizen beer!... Continue reading

Posted May 10, 2013 at Craftside

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How to make crochet candies from the book Simply Adorable Crochet: 40 of the Cutest Projects Ever

Today I have a "sweet" crochet candy pattern from the new book Simply Adorable Crochet: 40 of the Cutest Projects Ever. Aren't these just adorable? Well, yeah, that's what the book title says you get, now doesn't it? I bet... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at Craftside

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How to paint highlights on ocean waves from the book How to Draw and Paint Seascapes

Today I have a tutorial on how to paint highlights on ocean waves from the book Oil & Acrylic: Oceans & Seascapes: Discover the secrets to painting waves, open seas, and coastal scenes. Click on this page from Oil &... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at Craftside

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Six prompts for painting from the book Brave Intuitive Painting by Flora S. Bowley

Are you a fan of the "prompt" to spark your creativity? Try these 6 prompts from Flora S. Bowley's book Brave Intuitive Painting-Let Go, Be Bold, Unfold! Techniques for Uncovering Your Own Unique Painting Style. I bet I can guarantee... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Craftside

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Announcing the new Whole Home News blog and crafty links

Drum roll please! I am tickled to announce the latest member of the Quayside blog family Whole Home News! Over there, as their tag line states, you will find information and projects for the self-sufficient home owner. Pop on over... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Craftside

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Recipe for peanut and banana whole wheat muffins from the book Whole Grain Vegan Baking

Today's Tasty Friday recipe for peanut and banana whole wheat muffins comes to you from the book Whole Grain Vegan Baking: More than 100 Tasty Recipes for Plant-Based Treats Made Even Healthier-From Wholesome Cookies and Cupcakes to Breads, Biscuits, and... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at Craftside

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How to stamp on fondant from the new book Cupcake Decorating Lab

If you like rubber stamping and you like cupcakes then today's post featuring a tutorial on how to stamp on fondant from the book Cupcake Decorating Lab: 52 Techniques, Recipes, and Inspiring Designs for Your Favorite Sweet Treats! is for... Continue reading

Posted May 2, 2013 at Craftside

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How to make a file folder book by Jeannine Stein

A couple weeks ago, Jeannine Stein (author of Adventures In Bookbinding: Handcrafting Mixed-Media Books and Re-Bound: Creating Handmade Books from Recycled and Repurposed Materials), taught at an ETSY craft night at CAFAM. She showed everyone how to make this super... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at Craftside

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Author of 1000 Artists' Books Peter Thomas at ARLIS and how to make a clothespin book

This past weekend I attended the Art Librarian Conference and boy what a room filled with eye-candy! I had the pleasure of meeting Peter Thomas co-author of one of my all time favorite books 1,000 Artists' Books: Exploring the Book... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Craftside

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Helen Hiebert on TV and Host a Playing With Paper Party

I shared a link to this video last week on Facebook, but I thought I'd post it her for all of you who may of missed it. Here is Helen Hiebert, author of Playing with Paper: Illuminating, Engineering, and Reimagining... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Craftside

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Turn a baked potato from a fast carb into a slow carb tip from the book Beat Overeating Now!

If you like simple tips that can help you control your weight, you will love Beat Overeating Now! Take Control of Your Hunger Hormones to Lose Weight Fast. This tip about cooking, chilling and reheating a baked potato turns it... Continue reading

Posted Apr 26, 2013 at Craftside

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How to draw a 1999 FXR2 from the book How to Draw Harley-Davidson Motorcycles

Variety is the spice of life. So if you haven't tried your hand at drawing a motorcycle, why not give it a try today with this tutorial from the book How to Draw Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: A step-by-step guide to drawing... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at Craftside

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Leather finishes and tanning process info from the book Handbag Designer 101

Today I thought I'd share a bit about leather finishes and tanning processes from the book Handbag Designer 101: Everything You Need to Know About Designing, Making, and Marketing Handbags. I really like working with leather lately. I use everything... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at Craftside

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Two tips from the book Playing With Stencils by Amy Rice

If you like working with paper, then these two tips from the book Playing with Stencils: Exploring Repetition, Pattern, and Personal Designs could really come in handy. Did you ever think about filling in your stencils with different types of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Craftside

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Play with books at the Kearney Library and Crafty links

The Kearney Public Library in Nebraska invites you to drop-in for a different craft or art project each month. The month of April series will be "Playing with Books". Create art projects by re purposing orphaned and outdated books on... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Craftside

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Recipe for coconut chocolate haystacks from the book Raw and Simple

Today's Tasty Friday has a fun name, "Coconut Chocolate Haystacks". This recipe is from the book Raw and Simple: Eat Well and Live Radiantly with 100 Truly Quick and Easy Recipes for the Raw Food Lifestyle. Click on this page... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2013 at Craftside

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Paw print and leopard print bead patterns from the book The Beader's Bible Over 300 Great Charts for Beadweavers

If you like beads and animal print, then today's project has you in mind! Check out this paw print and leopard pattern from the book The Beader's Bible: Over 300 Great Charts for Beadweavers. Click on this page from The... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Craftside

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How to make a Ruby Violet necklace and cuff inspired by Lilla Rogers' book I Just Like to MakeThings

Now I haven't done a giveaway in a while, so today I am going to rectify that. This super special giveaway includes a copy of the super creatively inspiring and educational I Just Like to Make Things: Learn the Secrets... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Craftside

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How to make candied citrus slices from the book Cupcake Decorating Lab

Now I know it's not Tasty Friday, it's Tasty Tuesday and today I have a tasty technique to share with you. It is a tutorial on how to make candied citrus slices from the new book Cupcake Decorating Lab: 52... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at Craftside

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Wedding advice and Crafty Links

First up over at 2000 Dollar Wedding- Sara Cotner author of A Priceless Wedding: Crafting a Meaningful, Memorable, and Affordable Celebration Gives some sage courthouse wedding advice. QuarrySPOON Recipe for apple brownies from the book An Apple a Day Walter... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Craftside

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