tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66596343330625923632024-03-14T00:04:04.972-04:00Designing Impressions' Confessions of a Compulsive CrafterCute crochet in character, cosplay and critter hats, charms, and bags for the eternally young.
My animal themed charms, purses and cases to satisfy your need to be unconventional. The hats are well built for long wear and enjoyment. The functional purses are offbeat with character and style that captivate your need for the unique. The amigurumi crochet plush charms add a bit of whimsy to your keys, purse or backpack zipper pulls.AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-32472808047021337092014-07-02T20:55:00.002-04:002014-07-02T20:55:12.586-04:00I'm Back! Sort Of.<a href="http://designingimpressions.tumblr.com/">I'm on Tumblr now. See you there. </a>AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-61847160096274581782013-10-21T09:57:00.000-04:002013-10-21T10:01:08.873-04:00So long and thanks for all of the hooksOkay, I give up. It's not that I don't want you to know what's going on. It's just that I don't have the time to give you quality updates. It's me, not you. For current information about what I'm doing, please visit my <a href="http://designingimpressions.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">Upcoming Festivals and Events page</a> or visit me on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DesigningImpressionsJewelry" target="_blank"> Facebook.</a><br />
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Love and light,<br />
Allison<br />
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I will be a part of the <a href="http://www.apexartscouncil.org/events/artistsforanimalsfaire" target="_blank">Artists for Animals Faire </a>in Apex, NC on April 21, 2012. A lot of work has been done to make this festival come together. It should be awesome. There will be music all day, wine tastings, animals to see and some to adopt as well as more performers and artists than you can count.<br />
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Here's the Press Release on the event.<br />
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<i>Apex, NC - 16 March 2012</i> - The Apex Arts Council (AAC) soon will host the Artists for Animals Faire, one of the largest art shows ever undertaken by the group. Well over fifty artists of all types have already booked space to show and sell their work, and enough bands and musicians to provide continuous live music for the entire day. The event is scheduled to take place from 10:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the <a href="http://www.cloerfamilyvineyards.com/" target="_blank">Cloer Family Vineyards in Apex</a>.<br />
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The name of the show indicates the AAC will donate half of the profits to three local animal rescue groups. The groups to receive the official donations are <a href="http://www.carolinatigerrescue.org/" target="_blank">Carolina Tiger Rescue</a>, <a href="http://www.pawprintsrescue.org/" target="_blank">Paw Prints Animal Rescue</a>, and the <a href="http://www.userltriangle.org/" target="_blank">Triangle Chapter of the US Equine Rescue League</a>.<br />
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"The community response to this event is phenomenal!" said AAC President Bob Crowley. "We are expecting a record number of visitors throughout the day, and that provides local businesses with some intriguing opportunities as sponsors." </blockquote>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ktQNYQQHFR8/T46-yJlF-oI/AAAAAAAAIZY/3baeSRppfuc/s1600/afa+flyer.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ktQNYQQHFR8/T46-yJlF-oI/AAAAAAAAIZY/3baeSRppfuc/s320/afa+flyer.JPG" width="235" /></a>Sponsorships are still available at all levels for the show. These can take the form of gift cards, merchandise, and even cash donations from anyone interested. All sponsors will receive recognition at the event with announcements and signage, and appear on the Apex Arts Council website for the next year. Donations of gift cards and merchandise will be raffled at the event with drawings done by local celebrities such as Town of Apex Ambassador J.C. Knowles and Mrs. Eastern Piedmont Heather Bruno.<br />
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Artists expected to display their talents at the event will include painters, sculptors, photographers, poets, dancers, bands, and many others. The concept is to fill the day with as many artistic disciplines as possible. Along with this, since the focus will benefit animals as well as art, a number of cows, horses, cats, dogs, and other species will be attending and available to meet our human visitors. Art and literature will be available for purchase, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption, and the vineyard will have wine for tasting and purchase.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #134f5c;">Admission to the event is FREE!</span></b> This day at the Faire should prove to be entertaining, educational, and fun for all. Selected vendors will provide coffee, soft drinks, snacks, and ice cream for purchase.<br />
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For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.apexartscouncil.org/events/artistsforanimalsfaire" target="_blank">the Artists for Animals official page. </a><br />
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You can also <a href="http://www.apexartscouncil.org/events/artistsforanimalsfaire/afa_art_class" style="color: #134f5c;" target="_blank">SIGN UP FOR ART CLASSES AT THE FAIRE! CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION</a>AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-37744601114699695282012-02-07T09:22:00.000-05:002012-02-07T13:03:12.476-05:00Sale on Crochet Purses and Accessories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am having a sale in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesigningImpressions?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">my shop on Etsy</a>. It includes everything from felted wool purses to owl charms to my clearance priced market bags.<br />
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All of these items are quality handmade products. Now would be the perfect time to buy something for yourself or someone you love and update or accessorize your spring wardrobe.<br />
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To participate in this sale and receive 25% off, please enter the code CABINFEVER when checking out.<br />
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I guess it's no wonder what's going on in my life with a code like that. I'm chomping on the bit to get back out for the upcoming season<br />
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Here are some other items you can find:<br />
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are busy periods of time that I had to decide which to choose and other times
when there was none. My personal life keeps me from traveling to other
metropolitan areas so my lessons are based on shows in the Raleigh-Durham area
of NC.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="color: #134f5c;">Craft shows are seasonal.</b> </i></span>Many patrons of craft shows tend to visit during the
spring and fall. Our summer weather is usually in the 90's, a temperature that keeps
people inside or by a pool. Right after Christmas there is a 3 month lull that
coincides with the winter weather. There is a lack of interest and of sheltered
venues. <br />
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Between spring and fall, fall is the best season for craft shows for products
like mine. Customers are interested in Holiday gifts. If you have garden
related items such as yard art and birdhouses I would imagine that spring would
be a stronger season for craft shows.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="color: #134f5c;">Advertising is everything.</b></i></span> I remember being involved with a show that was
the first show for a local group. The venue wasn't the best. We were in an
environment that didn't have a lot of passerby traffic; some of us were inside
and some were suppose to be outside. I decided to be outside so I could use a
standard space of 10x10 instead of one 6' table. I also felt that being outside
would draw more attention to the show and bring more customers to us all. <br />
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We barely had any traffic and by 1:00 I packed up. On my way out, I
looked for the signs that directed traffic to us. I was very disappointed when
I saw how my application fee was applied. There were signs alright. Little
18x24 signs with curly Q lettering in pink. The signs looked like it was
directing people to a private party for a little girl, not for a shop-worthy
show.<br />
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You can advertise like crazy in local papers and social networks, but if you
don't have signs that screams "here we are" all that previous talk is
for naught. People who are interested in you will drive right pass if the sign
is not an eye-catcher, especially when its a new show. Looking back I'm not
sure if it would have been better if I had been more involved and educated
about what steps the coordinators took or to stay away from start up shows and
visit them instead for future shows.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="color: #134f5c;">Big shows don't necessarily mean better.</b> </i></span>Everyone who vends at craft shows
has asked themselves at one time or another whether its better to choose a
church or small town show or a larger city show. Many of the larger shows are
juried which means you have to adhere to the category that they accept you in.<br />
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I applied to one that was a really large show that I knew would bring
crowds. I was accepted in the Fiber Art Non-Wearable category only. For someone
who likes to make what I like, this was a hard category to fill but I felt I
was up to the task and was soon producing products that I thought would work.
Unfortunately, Hurricane Irene had other ideas for that particular weekend.
Subsequent shows proved that some of my items were on target, others were way
off base. Interestingly the more popular items were the most wearable. My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79591887/custom-kindle-nook-ereader-case-cute" target="_blank">Kitty Cat Kindle Case </a>is now widely regarded as a purse. And purses are
considered outside of the category I was accepted in. <br />
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Would I apply to this show in the future? I’m not sure, honestly. It was a
great learning experience as it was. It forced me to grow in ways I hadn’t
thought of before. But the enforceable limitations makes me consider not applying
again. <br />
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The alternative to this setting is working with shows in smaller towns and
churches. These are usually associated with themes. Here in NC there are a lot
of farm related theme shows and churches have shows associated with
community yard sales and child-friendly events. You
have a smaller amount of participants and potential customers. But, word of mouth is a great way to advertise. <br />
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People are excited about the opportunity of doing something outside the norm
at their small town festivals. The church’s c<span class="st">ongregation is
openly supportive and many times this support applies to extended family
members and friends. I’m not sure how this venue would be for other types of
craft but for me, it’s a wonderful way to meet new people who would never drive
to the big city for the larger shows. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b style="color: #134f5c;">This coming year</b></i></span> I will push the limits on the seasons. I want to involve
myself with a farmers market. There are several in the area and they inherently
run through the whole summer. This is one event that does bring people out in
the summer and many close as the pavement heats up. I can successfully set
dates in advance when other types of shows are in hiatus. It’s going to be a
great year of growth and I’m really looking forward to it.<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-size: large;"><i><b>What have you learned?</b></i></span> I'd love to hear from you if you have any advice you would like to pass along.AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-55027983904244742622011-12-06T09:35:00.001-05:002011-12-06T10:07:06.876-05:00WIN! Just in time for ChristmasJust as it happens I have two giveaways going on at the same time. That's two, 2, two chances to win! I'd love for you to get one of my items for free or nearly free so don't miss out.<br />
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<a href="http://www.indiespotting.com/giveaways-sales/12-days-of-giveaways-designingimpressions/" target="_blank">Indiespotting is offering a $20 gift certificate</a>. The offer only last 3 days so what are you waiting for?<br />
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<a href="http://artisancrafted.blogspot.com/2011/12/designing-impressions-giveaway.html" target="_blank">All Things Handmade is offering a purse charm of your choice</a>. The deadline is December 19th. Going by USPS's shipping schedule this give you a small window to receive before Christmas.<br />
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Here's a few of the items you can win depending on the giveaway you enter.<br />
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This Sunday there is a art and craft show in historic Boylan Heights area in downtown Raleigh. This is an unusual concept; there will be 'stalls' on the porches of these grand southern homes. This is their 19th year hosting this show.<br />
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Imagine being able to stroll down the sidewalk under giant oak trees visiting all the bungalow houses and shopping on their large porches. Fascinating. I'm really excited about being there.<br />
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It will be from noon to 5pm on Sunday December 4th, 2011. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/boylanheightsartwalk/" target="_blank">Here's a photo album of who will be a part of the show</a>. For more information, please <a href="http://artwalk.boylanheights.org/aw-2011/index.html" target="_blank">visit their site</a>. Lastly here's<a href="http://artwalk.boylanheights.org/aw-2011/img/2011Map.pdf" target="_blank"> a map</a> to help you get there.AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-83600246928758382772011-11-19T08:58:00.001-05:002011-11-19T10:05:48.620-05:00NC Country Christmas Updated Classics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is an ode to Christmas past. Historically awesome gifts with new twists and applications.<br />
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BDS Authentic North Carolina Red Dirt Shirts. From the mountains to the
coast you can enjoy playing in the dirt! David and Cindy Bennett create
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These are baskets made by Jane Murray Robertson of Raleigh, NC. She decorates baskets -and who doesn't love baskets? with decoupaged designs with festive flair for decorating.<br />
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Crafts by mama and me confirms that most mothers and daughters bond but some are crazy glued. A great mother daughter team with a wonder selection of baby clothing and accessories, and crochet accessories.<br />
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This little boy's portrait was watercolor painted by Andrea Wilson in Holly Springs, NC. She has also recreated it in pencil.<br />
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In addition Andrea is a fabulous acrylic painter. When my daughter saw I bought a small one of a flounder, she immediately took ownership. We are currently in negotiations. Andrea also makes polymer clay jewelry in wonderfully fun shapes and colors.<br />
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For more information on custom portraits or where you find her next, you can find Andrea Wilson by <a href="mailto:andreawilson32@hotmail.com" target="_blank">email</a>.<br />
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Richard Coates of Holly Ridge Woodcrafting combines photography with woodworking and his end results are stunning in detail. This year he introduced revolving pen containers. So cool! Holly Ridge Woodcrafting is located in Rougemont, NC. For more information about where to find Richard next or to place an order, you can <a href="mailto:racoates@centurylink.net" target="_blank">email him</a>.<br />
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Pens and Banks is a family affair with Frank and Clint Johnson of Raleigh and Clayton, NC. I love the antique feel of the coin banks made with vintage post office box doors that Frank makes.<br />
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Clint lathes beautiful pens from exotic woods and other materials like corian and deer antlers. He says his wife insists the manufacture of the antler pens to be done far from the house. I can understand why. The end result from all of his hard work is a great gift for your father, boss or mentor.<br />
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Gorgeously girlie bows of all styles and color. Great stocking stuffers and an easy way to get little girls to dress up for the holidays. <br />
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Victoria Jones' business, Bethie Bows specialized in hair bows in Disney Princess designs as well as flowers and butterflies. There are some seriously sweet creations in her line of grosgrain ribbon hair barrettes.<br />
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Bella Grace Bows is run by Cheryl Davis. She has a wide variety of
classic ribbon bows, hair bands and other hair accessories. She also has fabric handbags for
little girls. She can custom make your order and ship it to your door.<br />
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Christy Kenyon of the Bow-Tique and Gift Shop has children hair accessories and other unique items. She has a permanent location at the Raleigh Flea Market. Her bows include feathers and over-sized flower hair pins. <br />
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The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is holding a three day fall craft fair on November 11, 12 and 13, 2011. It's a great time to get your apples, sweet potatoes and Christmas gifts.<br />
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Usually the Farmers Market is the best place in the state
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30,000 square feet for North Carolina farmers to sell
fresh produce, plants, and other specialty items produced on local
farms. Plants are available starting in March and local fruits and
vegetables are sold throughout the growing season. This is where you
can find the freshest and widest variety of produce and plants in the
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enclosed climate controlled building. You can expect to find fresh
produce from around the country here as well as meats, cheeses,
crafts, bakery items, custom picture framing, a market grill, and N.C.
wines. There is a wide variety of specialty shops with old-fashioned
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And as usual, a plug for myself: I'll be there and I can't wait to see you! It's something you should check out this weekend.AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-53263893956196158302011-11-07T13:57:00.000-05:002011-11-07T13:58:09.235-05:00Felted Wool Purses for Winter 2011I've started felting. It was dubious. I wasn't sure in the beginning but it was actually easy to pick up. I've got a few done now and they are in <a href="http://www.designingimpressions.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop</a>. I started with crochet since I that's where my skill lies. After a couple, I decided to try knitting. The knitting was a disaster.<br />
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I practiced for a few days before I started my project. Since I don't
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I knitted for three days. Then I felted in the washing machine three times. This is what I ended up with.<br />
Oh, boy, what can I do with this? You can't really tell in the picture but it's rhombus shaped. The opposing sides are parallel to each other; just not in a rectangle shape. I also have reservations about the color choices the manufacturer of the wool yarn used. What is up with the single stripe of dark red being mixed in with purple and turquoise? In the end, I think I'll cut this into flower brooches -or a really expensive business card holder.<br />
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If you are looking for something to do on Halloween weekend, may I suggest you take a look at Hollyfest in Holly Springs, NC. There's free children entertainment including rides and bouncy houses plus so much more including:<br />
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<li class="text"><a href="http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/dept/park/hollyfest/race.htm">Hollyfest 5K</a>, 1-Mile Fun Run & Tot Trot</li>
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I will be there, of course, and I'm really looking forward to the day's events. Here's a quick glace of my market bags, kindle cases and purse charms I'll have with me.<br />
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If you want more information about this weekend's festival in Holly Springs, NC, <a href="http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/dept/park/hollyfest/index.html">please visit their website</a>.AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-75187758459448623292011-10-13T20:46:00.000-04:002011-10-13T20:46:07.440-04:00How I Make Polymer Clay Eyes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the distinguishing traits of my amigurumi crochet charms are their eyes. As far as I know mine are the only plushes with handmade eyes. Here's a quick overview of how I make them. I'm not use to writing tutorials, so bear with me.<br />
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Here's a snapshot of my tools and supplies. It includes liquid clay which I don't use in this technique but I can't live without it. I bake them in a pyrex pie plate. And the tools you see on the top right is my <a href="http://www.sculpey.com/products/tool/sculpey-etch-%E2%80%98n-pearl">Sculpey Etch n Pearl</a> set.<br />
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I select the color that want for the iris of the eyes. Here, I'm using a tan color. I knead and roll it out into a pencil size log. To cut I use an exacto knife. There are special cutting tools for polymer clay but what I work with is so small that an exacto fits the bill very well. After a bit of finger rolling into a ball, I place the bits of clay onto the pyrex dish.<br />
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Then I press them into a button shape. Meanwhile I knead black polymer clay and use that special tool to cut the black clay. </div>
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You can see how the clay is stuffed into the concave pearl end of the tool. Now carefully, center the tool onto the colored clay and press. Not too light or it won't stick. Not too hard or you'll cut, smush or otherwise distort the roundness of the eyes.<br />
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Then I press the black irises to finish forming the button. After that, its a matter of the holes. The other end of the tool is a really nice point. I poke through the clay and make sure I get the "ting" sound of the tool hitting the glass plate. If you don't go far enough, you end up with a hole that will close up on the back side. If that happens you can use your exacto blade to ream out the hole after baking.<br />
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I bake them for about 15 minutes at 325 degrees. Now that you see how I do it, what's your trick?AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-84582026910278667822011-09-28T08:47:00.000-04:002011-09-28T08:48:00.118-04:00For the love of LARPingAh, the romance of days gone by. The magic the mystique the clothes! Love it all! Just found this shop and I want everything she has.<br />
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AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-37683775987365929372011-09-23T11:48:00.000-04:002011-09-28T08:55:56.193-04:00Chapel Hill's Festifall
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Next week, I will be participating in the Festifall Arts Festival in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's just a hop away from the UNC campus, Tarheel Land. <br />
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Accuweather.com is predicting the day to be partly sunny and 76. Can't beat that with a stick. After the weather pulling stunts on the last two shows I'm so ready to have a day to work out well.<br />
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Here's some information I gleaned from Town of Chapel Hill's Festifall's website:<br />
<span id="_ctl0_leftColumn"><span style="color: brown;"><b>Voted Chapel Hill Magazine's Best Annual Event <br />
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Sunday, October 2, 2011 <br />
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Download an <b>Official Festifall Event Guide </b><a href="http://www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentid=10651" target="_blank">Click Here</a></span><br />
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There's plenty of places to eat at kiosks at the show plus many restaurants close by. There's several shows and activites for the family to enjoy when it's time for a respite. The <a href="http://www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/index.aspx?page=1761">schedule is here</a>.<br />
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It's going to be a great time, I hope to see you there. I'll leave you with more photos from previous shows.<br />
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AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-64793161094384624452011-09-21T08:00:00.000-04:002011-09-21T08:00:16.954-04:00Flower & Bud Jewelry Featured On Fire Artisan<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You can find Flower & Bud on:<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlowerAndBudJewelry?ref=top_trail"><br />Etsy</a><br />
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AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-20765064163930914092011-09-20T10:14:00.000-04:002011-09-20T10:14:17.566-04:00Jewelry from SpunSister DesignsArtfire is a great place to find jewelry. Here's a small collection of what SpunSister Designs has in her shop.<br />
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These are my favorite earrings in her shop:<br />
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The two day BazaarSPARK event was great. Even if the weather wasn't fully cooperative I was able to meet some fabulous local talents. Here's some pictures I'd like to share.<br />
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Awesome jewelry by <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/rlsdesign">rlsdesign.</a> Check out what she has to offer in her <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/rlsdesign">Artfire shop</a>. There's rosaries, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.<br />
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Less than one week to go until the BazaarSPARK! It's a part of a larger celebration of the diverse arts found in North Carolina and I am so ready for this. This will be the 6th annual SPARKcon. It is a program of <a href="http://www.visualartexchange.org/">Visual Art Exchange,</a> a Raleigh non-profit whose mission is to support emerging artists and connect the community to the arts.<br />
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The celebration starts September 15 and lasts until the 18th. For more information about all the happenings, visit the <a href="http://www.sparkcon.com/daily/thursday/">SPARKcon website</a>. <br />
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This<span style="font-size: small;"> pastel pinwheel bracelet and earrings set </span>looks like so much fun to wear. I can so see myself wearing it to the upcoming state fair. It's from <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/GoddessJewelsUK?ref=ls_profile">GoddessJewelsUK</a>. <br />
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Great idea for party favors was found in <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/oneofakindbabydesign?ref=ls_profile">oneofakindbabydesign</a>'s shop. Can't you just see these lined up on the table as cake is being served?<br />
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For the book lover in me there's this durable bookmark from <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/lizbethsgarden?ref=ls_profile">lizbethsgarden</a> that I won't be able to rip.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Copper Bookmark with Pink Pearl Beaded Top</i></span></h1></td></tr>
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I'm just amazed at the details of <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/RevolutionCoOp?ref=ls_profile">RevolutionCoOp</a>'s embroidered pendant necklaces. I'd go blind trying to get anywhere close to the detail she's able to pull.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80152396/english-bluebells-hand-embroidered" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.265212203.jpg" width="358" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>English Bluebells Hand Embroidered Industrial Pendant, 20 inch Necklace, OOAK</i></span></h1></td></tr>
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As a mother that constantly has to deal with travel tissues in those flimsy plastic packs, this is a colorful, clean solution that <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/littlechampart?ref=ls_profile">littlechampart</a> has in her shop. <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80160989/pocket-tissue-pouch-blue-and-white" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="316" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.265245773.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <h1><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Pocket Tissue Pouch - Blue and White Geometric - Tissues Cozy Handkerchief Holder</i></span></h1></td></tr>
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One of the best things about being out and away from the city life is watching the dragonflies swoop down to the pond for a drink of water. This keepsake box from <a class="username" href="http://www.etsy.com/people/GrapeVineCeramicsGft?ref=ls_profile">GrapeVineCeramicsGft</a> reminds me of those days fondly.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79221866/oval-dragonfly-jewelry-box" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.261965959.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h1><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Oval Dragonfly Jewelry Box</span></i></h1></td></tr>
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Wow, that was fun! I loved all these and I hope you do too.AllisontheImphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02920410211846663969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659634333062592363.post-85810714067705688492011-08-27T23:03:00.001-04:002011-08-28T10:57:57.921-04:00Lazy Daze 2011 vs. Hurricane Irene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
And Irene won out. It was both sad and a relief that they canceled the festival. I was so looking forward to seeing everyone. In the spirit of carrying on, Cary officials are launching a virtual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival next week.<br />
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So, in effort to make the most of this I have been busy adding items to my Artfire shop. I've added alot and I mean alot and there's more still to come. Thank goodness I already had the photos on hand. Here's some of the items that are available.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seamus of the Guild of Good Luck Owls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pink Ice Cream Business Card ID Wallet</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3759337" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EBXY_3HQa88/Tlmt-Ckt7AI/AAAAAAAAHeI/eFn4F9Iqneo/s320/IMG_7464.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lollipop Case for EReaders and Tablets</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3759078" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BgRwKO2sDMU/TlmubHbaNsI/AAAAAAAAHeM/IR2UJssDvlk/s320/IMG_7705.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack Skellington Inspired Cell Phone Case</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Please stop by my shop and see all the new crocheted cases and amigurumi plushes. I've put in so much effort to create this non-wearable fiber art specifically for Lazy Daze. My next show is going to be in three weeks at BazaarSPARK in downtown Raleigh and I'd really much rather make more stuff than clean house.<br />
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