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Runes Foretell the Future by Margaret Shepherd, Author of Learn World Calligraphy

Used by everyone from the Druids of early England to the Dwarves of Middle Earth, runes breathe magic that you can enjoy. Consulting the rune stones is like reading tarot cards. Several traditional systems advise you how to reach in, how to cast the stone or stones, and how to interpret them. To inspire letter artists, Margaret Shepherd created the set of rune stones shown in Learn World Calligraphy. The steps given here show how to make your own stones.

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Winter Crafts Events

Here at CrafterNews, we’re looking forward to a season packed with crafty events that are sure to beat the winter blues, including fabulous fiber festivals, yarn markets, knitters’ retreats, and much more. Take a look at our winter crafts calendar to see what’s happening in your local area.

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DIY Wedding Photos and Bride-to-Be Giveaway

December is the most popular time of year for engagements, according to Brides magazine. If you were one of the 18 percent of couples who were engaged this holiday season (or know a recently engaged couple), we have a treat for you!

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New Year, New Craft. Win a Book to Keep Your Crafty Resolution

The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to break out of your comfort zone and try a new craft. We’ve shared some of our authors’ resolutions for 2012. Now CrafterNews wants to know what’s on your list. Since we all know how hard it is to stick to a resolution, we’re giving away five beginner-friendly books to help you on your crafting adventure!

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Look What WE Made: Knitted iPhone Socks

Did you receive an iPhone this holiday season? If so, we’ve got just the craft for you–knitted iPhone socks! Upon upgrading to the iPhone, CrafterNewser Seth Morris asked his knitting-savvy mother-in-law to knit him and his wife felted iPhone cases. Read on for a description of the iPhone socks and a series of photos.

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Guest Post: Felt Garland from Leslie Astor

Our friend Leslie Astor is hosting “Twelve Days of Christmas Crafts” on her blog, Crafting a Beautiful Life. Leslie has graciously offered to share one of her crafts on CrafterNews.

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Holiday Flower Arrangement from Flowers Chic & Cheap by Carlos Mota

The holidays are upon us! Whether you’re hosting friends and family this season or are attending a holiday celebration, nothing warms the home quite like flowers.

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Introducing ePatterns from Potter Craft

Start creating! Potter Craft announces the arrival of individual knitting and crocheting ePatterns for sale from five of their most popular books. Available in all electronic formats including reflowable and fixed format for usage on devises such as the iPad, Kindle and Nook, as well as downloadable PDF. These are available wherever eBooks are sold.

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Holiday Crafts Made by the Editors of CrafterNews

Here at Crafternews, we’re busily crafting for the holidays. We’re making lists (and checking our craft libraries twice) to see what wonderful handmade goodies we can create for our friends and families. Take a look at some of our project below—we hope the stories will inspire you!

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Ask the Experts: The Best Handmade Gifts Ever

Yes, it’s that incredibly busy time of year again: when we count down the days we have left to create handmade presents we hope our loved ones will cherish. So what better time to ask five crafty experts about their most memorable gifts? Read on for our authors’ memories from holidays past—and remember no matter what you decide to make, giving something specially crafted for your friends or family is a pleasure all its own.

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