Category Archives: craft

{Feb 7, 2013}
  Valentines crafting for you!

Happy Friday Craft Day CLE! Do you have lots of fun sweetheart plans for the weekend? Hanging with your best gal pals or enjoying a nice dinner out with someone special? I think a lot of people are celebrating the Valentines Day holiday this weekend…why not kick off happy hearts day this weekend and celebrate the entire week…sorta like we do for Christmas.

Remember when you were little and you would make Valentines for your classmates? We would drop our creations into little classroom mailboxes each individually decorated by the entire class. I love to give little notes and cards to my friends and loved ones for Valentines…I thought maybe you’d like to make some too.

MORE! →

Posted on February 7, 2013 by charity
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{Oct 12, 2012}
  countdown garland

Happy Friday all you CLE crafters! Today I bring you my last and final holiday decor idea. Nothing too fancy or especially new, but it’s just a way to tell that special someone you care. A holiday countdown garland made especially for your loved one. It’s easy with a few simple steps. MORE! →

Posted on October 12, 2012 by charity
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{Oct 9, 2012}
  illuminated artwork

Hey CLE…did everyone run out and raid their garage for a shiny tomato cage last night? I’m glad so many of you liked the simple idea of how to add a touch of holiday flair to any room.

Picking up on the holiday craft ideas, today we are going to make illuminated artwork for any space in your pad.

If you’re just not in the mood for the traditional stockings hanging on your mantel this year, then these illuminated paintings might just fit the bill. It’s an easy project to complete with just a few simple steps. MORE! →

Posted on October 9, 2012 by charity
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{Apr 19, 2011}
  CIA Spring Show TONIGHT!

For all the details of tonight’s big CIA Spring Show (including the Craft + Material Culture, Foundations, Integrated Media & Visual Arts + Technologies Spring Show!) visit their site for locations, times, details, etc.

It looks like a wonderful event at CIA! Kudos to all the participating artists.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by charity
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{Jan 20, 2010}
  Dyed in Cleveland

While over the holidays I caught the “must buy yarn bug.” No, I don’t knit or crochet (I can’t take on ANY new hobbies as of late) but I saw this very fun braided scarf at one of the holiday bazaar’s and thought…I can make that!

As I was searching for the perfect yarn for my upcoming project I came across this wonderful shop on Etsy…come to find out the yarn is inspired by the sellers travels outside of Cleveland but the actual yarn spinning and dying process happens right here in Northeast Ohio!

All you yarn aficionados take a look at Destination Yarn…way to go Cleveland entrepreneurs!

Posted on January 20, 2010 by charity
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{Jul 6, 2009}
  Etsy in Cleveland

Hello & happy post-fourth!
like many of you, I spent my weekend relaxing outdoors and taking in the INCREDIBLE sunshine of Northeast, Ohio. In my “must-go-inside-because-my-skin-will-turn-to-leather” mode I turn to my other favorite pastime and creative workshop; “Miss Etsy!”

Since I like to keep my dollars pretty local, I have discovered the following great “shops” and fun summer finds that I wanted to share! Enjoy and shop Ohio!

Hulla hoop supplies for your summer backyard hip workouts!
rainbowfrogs77 : Mega Collapsable Hoop – The Wavy Big Easy

Want to know what tomorrow will hold for you? Love? Life? the pursuit of happiness?
Well…look no farther than the magic fish!
kittyBcreative : Fortune Telling Fish

Looking to stir up a little summer trouble? Always looking to be one of the neighborhood “rif raf?” These are the perfect way to let them know you mean business!
modernpixie : Riff Raff Earrings

An accessory to match your nautical get-up for all the summer bar-b-q’s on the lake. (on your friends, friends boat!)
kittyBcreative : Vintage Mod White Choker & Earring Set

A little piece of the summer sky hanging from your ears. Small & simple, nothing too overstated for summer.
Smashing : baby teeming (earrings) aqua blue

Floral enamel meets whimsy summer sunshine.
Silver Made Studio : enamel & silver pendant – red flower on turquoise

This week…let your BFF know how much you love them. A fun print to hang in any small pace.
Sparkle Power : You & I Are BFF Poster, Cyan & Magenta

Tired of carrying your coffee around in the same old same old cardboard coffee sleeve? This one made me laugh out loud!
LazyTcrochet : His Moustache Coffee Cup Sleeve

Posted on July 6, 2009 by charity
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{Apr 16, 2009}
  Meet Miss Butler (4/17)

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Are you a lover of pattern and fabrics? Hip handbags and stylish “to-do” projects? Do you know who the Midwest maven, Amy Butler is? Well if you do then you surely won’t miss the opportunity to meet the designer behind the fresh patterns that are taking the world of sewing, quilting (I LOVE her cozy quilts!) and crafting by storm. Amy’s designs (www.amybutlerdesign.com) have a clean, fresh look in fabrics, tableware, fashion, home dec, and more. Her products and her work are smattered all over the pages of magazines like Lucky, Domino (R.I.P.), Country Living, and Martha Stewart Living.

Join the seamstresses over at Stitch Cleveland (www.stitchcleveland.com) as they welcome Amy to their store for a meet and greet with artist Amy. Peruse the Amy Butler trunk show (in store until April 22nd) including the Sophia bag, Weekender, Cabo Halter, Anna Tunic, Domestic Goddess apron-and more. Snacks and refreshments to be served…and don’t forget to bring your books to be signed. We also have copies for purchase as well as a new shipment of her patterns and select fabrics.

6-8pm. Stitch Cleveland is located at 1387 Sloane Avenue, Lakewood

Posted on April 16, 2009 by charity
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{Mar 20, 2009}
  Cleveland Art

Looking for the perfect bench? A unique light fixture? Love the idea of reusing vintage, materials throughout your decor? Look no further that Cleveland Art.

Recently featured in the New York Times Magazine, www.nytimes.com/indexes/2009/03/08/style/t/index.html#pagewanted=0&pageName=08cleveland& founder Jason Wein sees the beauty in surplus industrial machinery including steel, wood and glass. A true Clevelander, Wein started his career by working for a family scrap yard in Northeast Ohio.

Wein particularly enjoys using his creative talents as a glassblower to marry old gears and pipes into lighting fixtures and other unique glass items that are sold in high-end stores from Los Angeles to Milan to Dubai. You can find his work in many high end boutiques across the world (from Cleveland to Milan) …next time you visit LA stop by their newest showroom.

A great read, a true Cleveland entrepreneur! www.clevelandart.com

Posted on March 20, 2009 by charity
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{Feb 6, 2009}
  Cleveland LOVES Crafting

With the holiday of love, lust and laughter approaching, I found myself surfing Etsy (www.etsy.com) for some token gifts that are anything but flowers and chocolate…not that there is anything wrong with either. All of these Etsy stores are located in Cleveland, so while you may be shopping online you will be supporting our local entrepreneurs…Shop on Cleveland!

Every Jot and Tittle (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19449612)

Robins Egg Blue (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20431840)

Sparkle Power (www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5056649)

Little Green Squirrel (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20312720)

The beer soap company (www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20333501)

Posted on February 6, 2009 by charity
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{Dec 17, 2008}
  cool winter craft

It’s supposed to be a chilly week here in Northeast Ohio. Why not plan craft night and stay in..these make great gift!

If you need to get those cute little reindeer to add to your own winter snowglobe craft head to Suite Lorain (www.suitelorain.net) ..they have tons of them!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by charity
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