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July is "How-to Month" at Etsy

Want to ramp up your crafting skills? Then join the folks in Etsy.com's virtual labs for over 25 live craft tutorials during the month of…

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Posted by Dawn - Lark Studio on July 2, 2008 at 11:55am — No Comments

Satin Doll July Blog Giveaway: Sierra Necklace

This month instead of doing a our monthly blog giveaway we were contacted by Chic Things to do a sponsor giveaway on their blog. So this month it's ,drum roll please "the Sierra Necklace". To check out the prize and to enter, simply go to: http://chicthingsgiveaways.blogspot.com/ Continue

Posted by Satin Doll & Co on July 1, 2008 at 2:46pm — No Comments

Satin Doll Feature of the Week: Handmade by Linda

Starting today and every week following, Satin Doll & Co. will be featuring a artist. Since they're so many people like myself, I would like to showcase them and they're work. This week it's Handmade by Linda (http://handmadebylinda.etsy.com) , she has some of the best cards found on Etsy. Besides the fact they're fun, colorful and unique the artist behind the cards is just as interesting. To read more, simply go to: http://blog.satindoll.biz Continue

Posted by Satin Doll & Co on July 1, 2008 at 2:08pm — No Comments

Tulip Sale

~Tulip Sale ~ today only ~ July 1 Sale ends 12:00 PM EST While supplies last See my 'Tulip Sale' section in my bead shop: http://blackstarbeads.etsy.com/ Continue

Posted by BlackStar on July 1, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

My Newest Creation "Pumpkin Patch Witchie"

Hello everyone after finally taking my nose out the book Wicked by Gregory Maquire I was inspired to create a sweet little Witch design! Of course Julia is the Model in my design she once again asked if she could go dear . Ha ha I have spent most of my time creating my very first… Continue

Posted by ANITRA'S CUTE ARTWORLD on June 27, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

20 percent off Birtday Sale and Giveaway

Since my wonderful husband's birthday (or burstday as my in-laws say it) is this weekend from today until monday you can take 20 percent off of purchases from either of my shops as long as you message me with your order!

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Posted by andreanna on June 26, 2008 at 11:31am — No Comments

Quick & Clever Felting by Ellen Kharade

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Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on June 25, 2008 at 10:48am — No Comments

Photo Critique - it's a wrap!

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Posted by MerGirl on June 23, 2008 at 11:10am — No Comments

Promos Needed....

I will be attending a festival in Brooklyn, NY on July 3rd -July 6th and I would like to promote my fellow members in my promo bags which I will include with the customers purchases.You can include anything you want such as business cards, samples,etc. You can either leave a message here on the ning,convo me or email me and I'll get back to you with the address. Thanks in advance..... P.S. I will be closing my shop on Friday, June 27th at 9pm . I know that a couple of you are fans of my jewelr… Continue

Posted by Satin Doll & Co on June 23, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

DIY Wedding

Check out our DIY Wedding post on Stylehive. There are so many great handmade finds for weddings, it was hard to pick just 10. Continue

Posted by deb & wendy on June 22, 2008 at 8:20pm — No Comments

New At Pulp Sushi

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Posted by Marilyn on June 22, 2008 at 11:47am — No Comments

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Visit my blogs for more DIY and vintage fun! my shop blog: ouvrezlaporte my vintage and craft blog: bobbins and bombshells Continue

Posted by Karen LaPorte on June 21, 2008 at 1:06pm — No Comments

What does the word 'indie' mean to you?

If you understand indie film and music, why doesn't it translate into fashion as well?… Continue

Posted by MerGirl on June 20, 2008 at 11:25am — 1 Comment

Interview: Loretta Nguyen from FiftySeven-ThirtyThree

This is a snipit from their bio. I love the description and wanted to share it with those that haven't read yet: "We draw from an urban aesthetic where multi-culturalism and pop culture merge with inner city decay, graffiti and a lo-tech DIY sensibility. We look back at our culture to see what has endured and use it as a road map to where we're going. As a culture, we are mixing elements from around the world to create the future. It's important, as Americans that we see beyond… Continue

Posted by MerGirl on June 20, 2008 at 11:24am — No Comments

Photo Critique: Ricardo Tovar

This week's volunteer for our photo critique is a designer of something near and dear to all our hearts ... shoes! We're so happy to have Ricardo Tovar on our site, and wish that more shoe designers would join us as well. To begin with, we really like this designer's very sleek shoes but the overwhelming consensus is that we just need to see more. Give us MORE, we say! Ideally, we'd like to see more alternate view… Continue

Posted by MerGirl on June 20, 2008 at 11:23am — No Comments

Oh Yeah! Baby Got Back(grounds)!

I’m bringin’ backgrounds back Vibrant colors, layers, and paste with cracks They rich with texture ….oh thats a fact So sign up now and and I’ll teach you tricks that don’t lack..… Continue

Posted by Chrysti on June 19, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Friday Etsy Finds

Every Friday I feature an Etsy seller on my regular blog, go see who it is this week! Continue

Posted by Marilyn on June 13, 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Uniform shirtdresses by Postdecadent

Postdecadent reconstructs clothes. Recently she made this amazing shirtdress. I think it has a touch of Westwood. Heres how she de… Continue

Posted by OutsaPop on June 12, 2008 at 11:50pm — No Comments

Trashion fascinators and flapper hats from neckties

I´ve been obsessed lately about fascinators and flapper hats. You know, those artistic looking brooch-type-fabric-thingies… Continue

Posted by OutsaPop on June 12, 2008 at 11:48pm — No Comments

Katharina Ludwig contemporary jewellery

Katharina Ludvig is a jewellery artist that I found recently through Bientot Demain blog. Many of her works are about the study of the jewellrys relationship with the body and how the pieces ch… Continue

Posted by OutsaPop on June 12, 2008 at 11:46pm — No Comments

Geek-ware Trashion

Technology has gone supersonic in the past ten years. Our electronic devices expire faster and recycling centres are stuck with mountains of old computers, tv´s, dvd´s, phones, printers, VHS cas… Continue

Posted by OutsaPop on June 12, 2008 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Suits you Girl! A reconstruction by LauPre

Crafster hosted a challenge last December to buy something under 20$ and reconstruct it to something new. The winner of the "Super Ugly to Super Awesome" challenge i… Continue

Posted by OutsaPop on June 12, 2008 at 11:44pm — No Comments

StyleBubble cut-out dress via Etsy Alchemy (made by Angie Montreal)

I rarely see an "fashionable" piece (that is propably designed only to be in magazine editorials), work in real life wardrobe. StyleBubble aka Susie Bubble seems to pull anything off! In March she was obs… Continue

Posted by OutsaPop on June 12, 2008 at 11:43pm — No Comments

DESIGNER OF THE WEEK

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Posted by DELAVALLE on June 11, 2008 at 5:34am — No Comments

Yart Sale

~~~~~ Wednesday, June 11 ~ Friday, June 20 ~~~~~~ FIRST ANNUAL KICKOFF TO SUMMER YART SALE ~ An Artistic Slant to a traditional Yard Sale. 10 day countdown to the first Day of Summer. See my Yart Sale section for my Summer treats in both of my shops. I'll be adding new items… Continue

Posted by BlackStar on June 10, 2008 at 5:32pm — No Comments

Project Ecoart

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Posted by Cece on June 10, 2008 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Darling Venuszine Giveaway - Don't miss out!

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Posted by Mo Darling on June 10, 2008 at 1:04pm — No Comments

A Day Out in London - South Bank

There are so many things to see and do in London, but where do you go if you are into arts a… Continue

Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on June 10, 2008 at 1:03pm — No Comments

The Textile Directory, a DIYer's resource

The Textile Directory can be found on-line at…

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Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on June 10, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Laura Sollis, an Artist Feature

Stumbling across a new artist is always exciting and when I found Laura Sollis’ work at the Knitting and Stitch Show I new I just had to share my find with you… … Continue

Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on June 10, 2008 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Interview: Karen La Porte Brooklyn Fashion Designer

Inspired by film noir and vintage lingerie, Ouvrez La Porte's designer Karen La Porte, chooses seduction over sexy, alluring over loud. Wearing an Ouvrez La Porte silk dress can make one feel at once both demure and sensual . This retro sensibility leaves something to the imagination and let's the woman wearing it shine through. To stay up to date with all the des… Continue

Posted by MerGirl on June 10, 2008 at 11:31am — No Comments

LETS MAKE A DEAL --- MAKE ME AN OFFER --- YART SALE

Welcome To Our First....LETS MAKE A DEAL....YART SALE ~~~~~ SALE Starts Wednesday, June 11 THRU Friday, June 20 ~~~~~ Click on the 'YART SALE - Make an Offer' Link http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5112902&section_id=5157308 All of the lovely pieces listed in this section are available for you to purchase by MAKING ME AN OFFER on it. (Complete 'HOW TO' make an offer details are in my listings). That's Right... just NAME YOUR PRICE! ~~ I'm ready to make some deals.....Are You? ~~ All… Continue

Posted by GerrysJewelBox on June 10, 2008 at 11:14am — No Comments

Satin Doll & Co. June 500 Heart Blog Giveaway: Lost & Found Anklet

In honor of Satin Doll & Co.'s Etsy Shop reaching 500 hearts we would like to do a blog giveaway in appreciation to all our many admirers. This month it's a super chic anklet called " Lost & Found".

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Posted by Satin Doll & Co on June 10, 2008 at 10:07am — No Comments

Fun new pair of earrings listed on Etsy today

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Posted by Kat Tarra on June 9, 2008 at 4:32pm — 1 Comment

My Newest Creations!

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to let you know I have listed my newest digital creations on E-bay! They are my long awaited “Captured Fairies In A Jar” and my new addition to my Soul Flower Series “Ghost Rose”. There are now low cost prints for those of you who prefer to frame or just collect. I also have ACEO Cards Original and Prints for a more finished look. Be sure to stop in and take a peek. Click link below to see my auctions! http://stores.ebay.com/Anitras-Cute-Art-World… Continue

Posted by ANITRA'S CUTE ARTWORLD on June 9, 2008 at 10:14am — No Comments

How Do You Wear Your Indie Fashion?

Here, Juliedarling is wearing a custom necklace designed by Catabella. Don't know if you… Continue

Posted by MerGirl on June 9, 2008 at 10:10am — No Comments

Satin Doll & Co. Anniversary Extravaganza!

Satin Doll & Co. Turns 1! And we're celebrating, big time! Not only do you receive 25% off your entire order before shipping but we're giving away fabulous goodie bags with each and every order (while supplies last, of course!) Included in each goodie bag is a pair of earr… Continue

Posted by Satin Doll & Co on June 6, 2008 at 8:02am — No Comments

Show us You're Smashing Darling!

Hey there fabulous darlings over here in DIY-land! If you have a Flickr account, please go add Smashing Darling as a contact, and join our group! It is a community about Independent Fashion and Style - for all who wear, shop, promote, and believe in indie fashion.

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Posted by Mo Darling on June 5, 2008 at 12:51pm — No Comments

SMASH UP XIII - Butterflies in the Mass!

JulieDarling, flitting about in the grass, in her n… Continue

Posted by Mo Darling on June 5, 2008 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Sexy Style Steals, Hot Fashion Deals, & Father's Day Ideas! on the Stylehive Stinger

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The Stinger is a Stylehive's newsletter. Have you signed up for it yet? We love to get it in our box weekly. And this week, one of our DIY City Mag Community Members -… Continue

Posted by deb & wendy on June 4, 2008 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Subscribe to Venuszine & Be Entered To Win A Gift Certificate To Smashing Darling

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Posted by MerGirl on June 4, 2008 at 10:13am — No Comments

Interview: Cecile Moreau designer of Recycled By Hyena

Today's interview is with Cecile Moreau designer of Recycled by Hyena. I wanted to start the interview with a bit from her bio. Who better to tell her story than her own voice... I am a french artist and I live in America since several years now. In everything I do, my main goal is to achieve perfection. Even though I know it… Continue

Posted by MerGirl on June 4, 2008 at 10:12am — No Comments

Photo critique: Thistle Downs Wool Design

The Daisy Scarf, $112.00

This week we have t… Continue

Posted by MerGirl on June 4, 2008 at 10:11am — No Comments

Have you seen the Flickr group CraftiLineage?

We just joined this group and will find some old photos of our Mom's work. Mom did every kind of craft imaginable. CraftiLineage wants you to share your old photos as well. "CraftiLineage is the spot to share vintage photos of all your examples of crafty, diy, handmade family goodness that were as much of a part of your family and childhood as you were! Cakes, toys, clothing, furniture, ornaments, and what have you - if your family or a family member made it in the 1980s or prior, it's welcome… Continue

Posted by deb & wendy on May 31, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

New at Pulp Sushi

In a rare SATURDAY shop update! Click images for details...

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Posted by Marilyn on May 31, 2008 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Lara Miller Sample Sale Ends Saturday, May 31

Lara miller is having a fantastic sample sale that ends Saturday May 31. Here, just a few of the dresses you will find. Click here to see all. Before you are done browsing, see all of the her latest designs for this season in her online boutique Lara Miller.

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Posted by MerGirl on May 29, 2008 at 11:25am — No Comments

Satin Doll & Co. May Blog Giveaway Ends Tomorrow

It's that time again for our monthly giveaway contest, this month it's a super cute bracelet called "Goodie Goodie Gumdrops" but the giveaway ends tomorrow at midnight. Don't worry you still have time,enter now. To enter now,simply go to: http://blog.satindoll.biz Continue

Posted by Satin Doll & Co on May 29, 2008 at 8:50am — No Comments

Venus Zine

Last month while at a global conference for the day job in Boston, MA I received a phone call from Venus Zine. The editor had stumbled across my one line bio and got the humor of it. She mentioned wanting to run it and I just assumed it would be online. Now look! I'm in the actual print zine!

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Posted by Dawn - Lark Studio on May 27, 2008 at 11:28am — 1 Comment

Anitra's Cute Art World~ Newest Creations

Hello Everyone, I Just wanted to let you know I have l… Continue

Posted by ANITRA'S CUTE ARTWORLD on May 25, 2008 at 10:21pm — No Comments

Lisa Shepard part of roundtable discussion of African American Quilters

Do you have plans to be in Philly this Memorial Day weekend? If so you should visit Lisa Shepard at the African American Museum in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 23, 2008. She will join a panel of distinguished quilt artists for a roundtable discussion from 1 to 3… Continue

Posted by deb & wendy on May 24, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

Bordeaux Resources #1

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Posted by Le Bar du Vent on May 24, 2008 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

My Family

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Posted by sima on May 23, 2008 at 6:02pm — No Comments

New cuteness and FEF!

Just added today to the shop, click images for details...

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Posted by Marilyn on May 23, 2008 at 9:57am — No Comments

The Arm Letterpress Workshop

If you are traveling to the Big Apple on May 31st you may want to sign up for the one day letterpress workshop at The Arm Letterpress. The workshop, for beginners, will teach you the basic principles of letterpress printing on the Vandercook cylinder proof presses in The Arm's public access studio. You will also learn the… Continue

Posted by deb & wendy on May 22, 2008 at 7:41am — No Comments

Remember to match your shoes with bag!

So... when I know that a friend of mine was planned to going to IKEA on saturday I ask her to bough me some fabric. She bringt to me the "treasure" on monday morning. Well, time two days and this is what I made! I'm really really estatic with the result. :)

Have a nice day, Le Coccole d… Continue

Posted by Giusypatch on May 22, 2008 at 5:47am — No Comments

How to make a scrabble tile pendant - free diy tutorial

...just click the pic...enjoy! :o)

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Posted by Kat Tarra on May 21, 2008 at 11:29am — No Comments

KRELwear interview

Last week we found out that one of our Darling designers won the Style Wars competition in NYC! Rock on Karelle! Learn more about Karelle Levy and her totally tubular designs in the Smashing Darlin… Continue

Posted by Mo Darling on May 20, 2008 at 1:49pm — 1 Comment

Snail Mail - Limoges Resources #1

To think that I entitled my first blog post "Post Haste"— what some people would do for a poor pun... I did try to take photos of cool places in Limoges: the weather was foul ( December- need I say more?) and out of the three shops I went to, one had closed down (so sad, they were really cool girls in there), one was closed for the day, and the third is ugly and really difficult to photograph, especially on a dark day... OK, it's ugly, but it does stock really a lot of different craft supplies… Continue

Posted by Le Bar du Vent on May 19, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

New necklaces at Pulp Sushi

New necklaces have been added to the Etsy shop yesterday and today...

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Posted by Marilyn on May 19, 2008 at 9:14am — No Comments

DIY Magazing - London Summer 2009 Issue

Want to be involved? I'm looking for features and correspondents... check out http://sarastexturecrafts.blogspot.com/2008/05/diy-magazine-london-issue-summer-2009.html Continue

Posted by Saras Texture Crafts on May 19, 2008 at 7:26am — No Comments

New Glamour Skull Necklace

New necklace added to the Etsy shop. Click the image for more details. Don't forget FREE SHIPPING for Etsy members!

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Posted by Marilyn on May 18, 2008 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Miss Kitty Necklace

Brand New!!