Author Archives: canadianblonde

FREE GIVEAWAY-Lariat and Earring Set

Contest Has Ended. The winner has been notified, and we are awaiting prize claim confirmation.  Thanks to All Entrants.  I appreciate your readership!!! Time to throw another giveaway!  The more entries and/or visitors I get, the more FREE Giveaways I … Continue reading

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Glass Magnets for Gifts

When I was on my last glass magnet kick, I made custom packaging with sets of magnets, and even photographed it all, but sadly forgot to write a post! Here they are, and yes, these are all for sale for $8/set … Continue reading

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Lampwork/Glass Bead Showcase

I have been up in Canada for the summer.  I am not missing the Florida heat, but I am definitely missing my Glass Class.  I also miss having all my jewellery supplies with me.  So here are some of my … Continue reading

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Dynamic Cake Stands

I love seeing some fellow craft bloggers, and the cake stands they make from dollar store items.  I thought I would make my own, but of course, since Canadian Dollar Stores totally rock, I found REALLY cool items to make … Continue reading

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Glitter Glass Magnets and Pins

After my magnet binge, I also tried to think of a few different ways to make some magnets.  This time I used glitter instead of scrapbooking papers and fabrics.  I also used the small 3/4″ glass beads. First, put a … Continue reading

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Parrot Vignette

Now that I live in Florida, I want tropical themed decor.  I love old vintage illustrations as well.  One day, in my eternal web wandering, I came across Flickr.com, and a user that had posted tonnes of hi-res scans from … Continue reading

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Honing My Photography Skills

A few months ago, I worked on putting up my Etsy site again.  So I decided to re-photograph all of my in-stock jewellery.  I had to be able to complete wiht some of the great photography work of other artists on … Continue reading

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A 50th Birthday Party

On June 12th was my husbands 50th birthday, so I give you a birthday decor article! This is also an homage to Canadian Dollar Stores! I first designed a banner for the party. But without a theme in mind, it … Continue reading

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Father’s Day Subway Art Gift

Are you stuck for ideas for Father’s Day?  Here is my selection of words that I feel represent what Dads are all about.  Feel free to download the image above and use it, or copy and paste my brainstormed words … Continue reading

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Free Printable Easter Banner

Here is another one of my banner designs.  I can make you a printable banner that says anything.  I have made 2 readymade ones for you to download for free. Click on the Links below to download a PDF file … Continue reading

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