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Spool knitting wire and making connections

Recently, a jewelry maker contacted me and asked me if I could make her some industrial strength spool knitters so she could spool knit wire for her jewelry making. I went for a rummage through our stash and found a … Continue reading

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Some handmade books – 1

I am inviting people to a Green Challenge of making a handmade book that has big envelopes or plastic sleeves to hold their sketches, notes, clippings, pdf’s etc. See: Challenge posting Just for fun, I thought that I would post … Continue reading

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Hand made GREEN book Challenge

On the Spool knitting group on yahoo, we’ve been talking about paper vs pdf patterns. Several of the clever women there have said that they print out their pdf’s, slip them into plastic sleeves and pop them into a binder.  … Continue reading

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Rosie Recycle is done and ready to go!

I am so excited! I have finally finished The Rosie Recycle Doll Book! http://www.crone-findlay.com/Crone-FindlayCreationsWhatsNew.html Rosie Recyle dolls are charming little one of a kind dolls that are an inspiration to ‘go green’, and become a thrifty ‘eco crafter’. Combine your … Continue reading

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Green crafts- hand made book with spool knitted binding cords

Oh my. This week….. winter arrived….. So, it’s time to get to work on Christmas presents. I love green and eco crafts -  recycling and re-using things to up-cycle new treasures… I am making my sister-in-law a hand made book … Continue reading

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Green crafts -Twig buttons with spool knitted cords

I was given a leather coat about a year or so ago.  I was delighted, as I have always wanted one. But….. I ended up leaving it in the closet…. it just felt frumpy. I thought that perhaps I might … Continue reading

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