Last year, my Husband and I attended the first annual Maker Faire in North Carolina. My husband, Angus, had already attended numerous Maker Faire events around the country, but this was to be my first time and it was amazing! I had never seen so many crafters, makers, machines or tech type stuff under...
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My daughter’s 13th birthday was fast approaching. As any mother of a pre-pubescent girl knows, turning 13 is huge deal and planning for the event began months ahead. Because my daughter has such unique tastes, she had her heart set on a Japanese themed party for her and her friends. There was one snag...
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Every year I try to make my own cards, but run out of steam half way through my list. This year I decided to make lino prints. I love the way they look, and I ran off a huge batch of them without giving myself a nervous breakdown.
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If you own a printer that uses pigment inks (rather than the cheaper dye based inks) you can follow these instructions and print your own fabrics.
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You can use hand or machine embroidery to enhance your letterhead, business cards, and invitations, and give a unique look to your missives.
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You can use an ordinary laser printer to create beautiful designs on paper with real gold leaf, and save yourself a small fortune at a specialist printers. The secret behind this process is very simple. Laser printers use a plastic powder called toner instead of a liquid ink.
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