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Boston Handmade Marketplace July 10(0)

July 3, 2010

PRESS RELEASE

The following is a press release from ArtsUnion:
The Somerville Arts Council & Boston Handmade
present an ArtsUnion Event: the 3rd annual
BOSTON HANDMADE MARKETPLACE
in Union Square, Somerville
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 3 – 7 P.M.
(rain date Sunday, July 11)
ArtsUnion continues the 2010 series with the Boston Handmade Marketplace in Union Square, Somerville. The outdoor market features work by [...]

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Luscious Verde is the Life of the Party with the Birth of Their Brand New Website

PRESS RELEASE
Cleveland, OH - June 14, 2010 — Who doesn’t like receiving an invitation in the mail? That wonderfully thick envelope and heavy cardstock that announces the opportunity to celebrate a special milestone or reconnect with family and friends. The intricate details of that piece of cardstock let guests know how special the day will be. [...]

How to make slippers from jeans

by Nancy Minsky
Handcrafting old jeans, with style and imagination, can give your wardrobe a burst of fresh fashion without the designer expense.
The appealingly soft textures and faded colours of worn denim make it the perfect fabric to sew into “new” things. So yank those long-forgotten jeans out from the back of your closet and discover what [...]

How to:Clay Hydrangea Flowers

Sure to fool anyone’s eye, these breathtaking hydrangea bouquets are actually created by manipulating pieces of ClayCraft — air-dried clay that is soft, durable, and lightweight — into beautiful flower shapes.
Tools and Materials
ClayCraft clay (white, yellow, blue, red)
Thin blade scissors
Small detail sticks or toothpicks
Cookie rack
24-gauge floral wire
Craft glue
Floral tape
Vase
Green clay-covered Styrofoam
Leaves or plastic floral fillers [...]


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