Author Archives: Shala

Fairy Parties: Recipes, Crafts, and Games for Enchanting Celebrations

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Shala

A lot of girls go through a fairy phase. I’m not sure I ever actually got out of it. This book is all about creating a perfect fairy themed party .The introduction is only a couple of pages, explaining the … Continue reading →

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Seed Bead Fusion

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Shala

Also posted on Beadwork at BellaOnline. This is not a book geared towards beginner beaders. While it does have instructions in basic stitch techniques, you need to have some familiarity with the basics to tackle most of the projects in … Continue reading →

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Whoopie Pies

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Shala

Whoopie Pies by Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell is just a wonderful collection of recipes of the cake and filling combinations. The photos are fantastic and the art is just darling, which make it a very nice gift for friends … Continue reading →

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Scotch(TM) TL901 Thermal Laminator

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Shala

I’ve been using a small card size thermal laminator to make cards, bookmarks and jewelry with for a few years now. A friend of mine gave me this one for my birthday as an upgrade. I love it. It takes … Continue reading →

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50 Heirloom Buttons

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Shala

50 Heirloom Buttons to Make: A gallery of decorative fabric, needle-lace, crochet, and ribbon and braid closures you can create by Nancy Nehring is a book that’s incredibly dense with information about how to make reproductions of antique buttons. Using … Continue reading →

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