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Squam Art Workshops

post from whip up on 07 August 2008 05:46:00 AM. © whip up

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Squam Art Workshops is an annual, four-day arts retreat whose mission is to offer an inspiring and supportive environment that will nurture creative individuals so that they might produce inspiring original work that both celebrates and expands the imagination. In particular, SAW has been created to support people from all walks of life, not necessarily those who make their living as an artist. It is a chance for people who do not have the opportunity to pursue art full-time to develop and expand this important aspect of their life.

SAW welcomes writers, visual artists, photographers, printmakers, mixed-media artists from all parts of the United States and abroad. As of July 2008, over 100 people from 27 different states and 2 Canadian provinces are coming to this lovely corner of New Hampshire. Part of the allure of SAW is that it couples a quiet retreat of extraordinary natural beauty with the opportunity to share and learn from exceptional teachers and fellow attendees. Some highlights of the evening activities include:
~ Grace Bonney of design*sponge will be our guest speaker on Wednesday night.
~ Bonfire Wednesday night will have live music from NYC singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke
~ Thursday night will feature a discussion/seminar called “Taking Flight into the Creative Life: an inspiring panel discussion” led by artists Kelly Rae Roberts and Mati Rose McDonough
~ On Friday night, book launch party for Santa Monica artist Christine Mason Miller will launch her new book Ordinary Sparkling Moments.
In particular, there is a Vendor Night on Saturday, September 13 in Sandwich, NH where artists (many of whom have been featured in magazines, books and on websites and sell their work in galleries and on Etsy) will be selling their beautiful handmade work in the following categories: paintings and prints, bags and purses, books and zines, ceramics and pottery, vintage dolls, jewelry, knitting, music, needlecraft and hooked rugs, and paper goods. Information on all aspects of the event are at the website SAW.

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Wii Fit Balance Board Riser

post from Daily DIY on 07 August 2008 05:42:40 AM. © Daily DIY

A month ago, my wife asked me to buy her a Wii fit. What the heck, I figured, anything to get her to work out. Well, a month has passed, and she's used it six times, meh. I on the other hand have become addicted to it and in the last 29 days have[...]

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Make a bicycle ramp

post from Daily DIY on 07 August 2008 05:00:00 AM. © Daily DIY

Although this is a bit dangerous, it looks like a lot of fun. This instructable is very well documented and the final ramp looks nice and sturdy. It's a lot safer than my milk-crate version when I was a kid! Learn how to make a Bicycle RampRead more[...]

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design*sponge: diy wednesdays: cardboard shadow
box

post from whip up on 07 August 2008 04:19:00 AM. © whip up

What a great idea. Link.

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How To Make Black Milk Tea (SUGAR FREE!!!)

post from Daily DIY on 07 August 2008 04:07:04 AM. © Daily DIY

So , being a MAJOR Otaku (Anime/Manga/Videogame Addict), I must love the Asian tea sensation: Bubble Tea. (Or boba in some weird states) Not having cash, this is the tea part of bubble tea: sweet black milk tea.This is the sugar free version, but you can[...]

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My belt sander can beat your circular saw

post from Daily DIY on 07 August 2008 04:00:01 AM. © Daily DIY

Power tool drag races in the Times, great week in the DIY world! TEN feet short of the finish line, Barbie Airplane was stranded. A screaming speedster powered by a whirling circular saw flew from a wooden ramp at the recent Power Tool Drag Racing[...]

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How to Tell if Jade Is Real

post from How to of the Day on 07 August 2008 04:00:00 AM. © How to of the Day

Jade is a beautiful stone that can be green, orange, or white. If you are about to go shopping for jade or have an old piece of jade, here is an article that will help you tell if you have found the real thing.

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family crafts: felt board

jc handmade has a cute tutorial on making a felt board for kids. [via the crafty crow]

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The Impatient Crafter Presents Summer CHA
Fabulous Crafty Rock Stars!

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Olde School House Productions is proud to share 'The Impatient Crafter? Presents Summer CHA Fabulous Crafty Rock Stars!' video montage! Say that three times fast. This is a smattering of craft industry luminaries we schmoozed and mingled with at Summer CHA. There are many other rock stars in the craft world I didn't get to schmooze, so please don't feel slighted if you aren't in the video and know that you're definitely one of the cool kids. We're crafters, we're all the cool kids!

Disclaimer aside, these are a few of my friends and colleagues with new products, books and exciting news doing the Shameless Self Promotion shuffle at the biggest craft show in the world. It's not as easy as it looks being on like a 100 watt light bulb for eight hours a day, three days in a row, with classes and meetings and evening activities in between.

Enjoy the video edited by my hubby for your craftertainment pleasure and I'll be back tomorrow to dazzle you with my wondrous word stylings and witty repartee.

xoxo
Madge

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Don't stop here! Visit Margot Potter's world at www.margotpotter.com

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[video] Paper_Models

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Paper_Models/Hello! I am the owner and only moderator of Paper_Models. A yahoo group. That {as of 08/06/08} has over 2500 members! They consist of a few great designers who give expert advise! Who give of thier time and[...]

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