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CrafterNoon 2012 Recap and Slideshow

Every year, Potter Craft hosts a special lunchtime event for magazine editors, newspaper writers, and TV and radio producers to give them a sneak preview of our coming titles, as well as an opportunity to see finished projects from our books.

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Surprise Mom with a Button-Embellished Card from Martha Stewart

Still looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? While a freshly cut bouquet looks pretty while it lasts, this buttoned-up arrangement will bring a smile to her face all year-round. All you need are some pretty buttons from your stash and few sewing supplies to make this sweet keepsake. It’s a simple way to show your love and appreciation for a lady who deserves it.

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I Spy DIY Style Launch Party Recap and Coming Events

Last Thursday, CrafterNews celebrated the publication of Jenni Radosevich’s new book, I Spy DIY Style, with a release party at the Coach Soho Store in New York City. If you missed last week’s party, there are four additional events scheduled around the country, and even more to come!

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Video with DIY Pro Jenni Radosevich of I Spy DIY Style

DIY darling Jenni Radosevich of I Spy DIY Style discusses her personal style, the DIY movement, and what she loves most about finding fashion she loves and doing it herself!

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Pink Feather Earrings Project from I Spy DIY Style

With the help of Jenni Radosevich and her new book, I Spy DIY Style, you can create your very own feather earrings using simple craft and hardware-store finds. With only four feathers, two wood beads, some fishhook wire, and spring ends, you can make the same bold statement as Gwyneth Paltrow did on the red carpet.

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Presenting the I Spy DIY Stylist

For DIY inspiration, we’re offering an exclusive (and super fun) virtual paper doll—The I Spy DIY Stylist! Click and drag accessories from I Spy DIY Style onto a virtual model to see just how amazing DIY style can look!

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Take Better Photos and Win a Copy of Beyond Snapshots

Calling all scrapbookers! We all know that taking great pictures is what makes fabulous scrapbooks, but how do you take your photos from good to wow? The authors of Beyond Snapshots, Rachel Devine and Peta Mazey, make you feel as if you’re sitting down with two camera-savvy friends who explain all things photography in a straightforward and often funny way.

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A Book Giveaway and Free Pattern for Downton Abbey Fans

We’re gaga over the PBS drama Downton Abbey here at CrafterNews, but now that the second season has ended, where are we supposed to find out weekly dose of period drama, heart-wrenching romance, and priceless quips from the Dowager Countess? Luckily, you can enter to win a copy of Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey and download a Downton Abbey inspired cross-stitch motif to tide you over until the third season begins!

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Announcing and Eggciting CrafterNews Egg Decorating Contest

On Monday, March 19th, CrafterNews hosted an Eggcellent Egg Decorating Party to both celebrate the long-awaited arrival of spring, and a successful six months since the publication of Martha Stewart’s Handmade Holiday Crafts. Check out photos from the event, as well as details on how you can enter the CrafterNews Egg Decorating Contest on Facebook!

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Editorial Spotlight: Transferring Images by Deanna Masselli

In the third installment from our monthly columnist, Deanna Masselli walks us through the process of transferring images. Although Deanna uses craft wood, images can be easily transferred to several surfaces, including hot-press watercolor paper, canvas, fabric, and wood. Get inspired!

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