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Sunday Snapshot: Crafting and Relaxing in Italy | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Crafting and Relaxing in Italy

Our gigantic crew of family and friends has moved on to the Italian Lakes, where much crafting and relaxing is afoot. There has been a ton of painting, stitching, and photography thus far, and, as soon as I find a good container, I’m going to build a terrarium to leave here at the villa. I’m …

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A Crafty Girl in Switzerland | Red-Handled Scissors

A Crafty Girl in Switzerland

Hello from Switzerland! Today was my first day in Basel, but I’m already pleased to report that the city is absolutely lousy with two things: fountains and craft/artisan shops. I think I’m in love. Have you been to Basel? Are there any shops that I don’t want to miss?

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Review: ImpressArt Metal Stamps for Craft Test Dummies | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: ImpressArt Metal Stamps for Craft Test Dummies

I reviewed ImpressArt Metal Stamps on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Tool Review: ImpressArt Metal Stamps I’ve wanted to try out a set of metal stamps from the first moment I saw what they could do. Luckily, the fine folks at ImpressArt shared my enthusiasm, and when I ran into them at CHA, they generously provided …

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Tutorial: Faux Turquoise Polymer Clay Beaded Necklace | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Faux Turquoise Polymer Clay Beaded Necklace

Love the turquoise trend? Bake up some big, bold faux turquoise polymer clay beads and create your own stylish summer statement necklace! Supplies: * Polymer clay, 1 block turquoise or colors to mix (One 2 oz block makes about 20 large beads.) * Oven-safe acrylic paint, black * 1mm necklace cord, black (You’ll need about …

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