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"Stylishly Steampunk Handcrafted Brooch"
Posted April 23, 2011
The completed "Stylishly Steampunk Handcrafted Brooch" for the swap on Swapbot!I did add the donut in grey velveteen for a "finished" look. 
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY !
Posted April 22, 2011
I have this same post on my other blog, Cottage Attic Crafts for today. I didn't think it would hurt since we are all in this together on the planet :)Tap your cursor over "make your own paper" and "plastic bottles" and "newspaper" and "light bulbs" to see the links!No matter what your race, religion, color - we all have one thing in common on this planet - we all live here! So start thinking about how you can reduce, reuse and recycle. You know that junk mail you receive everyday - make your own paper with it. You know those plastic bottles you drink soda or water from - make jewelry, flowers, beads, etc. from them. You know the newspaper you read everyday - use it in your garden. You know the light bulbs you replace - make ornaments with them. If you throw it away, there's a good bet you or someone in the world can think or has thought of something else to do with it. Check on the internet or ask friends. There are so many resources out there to show you. Use them and then reuse it!If you have some good ideas for "reusing" - post in the comments - we'd love to know!
Posted April 20, 2011
Mailed the "Handcuff Earrings" and a couple of "Pink Hearts & Blue Birds Necklaces" today to Turn the Page to replenish stock in the "Inspiring Women" jewelry collection. Expecting another order in on blue birds, so when that arrives I need to complete more necklaces.
Posted April 14, 2011
My weekend begins tomorrow, but technically I'll be working on jewelry so it really doesn't begin til Saturday. Stocking up on Eve Dallas' "Handcuff Earrings" and Laurel's "Blue Bird & Pink Hearts Necklace" from Savour the Moment by Nora Roberts.
"Chasing Fire" Jewelry Collection
Posted April 3, 2011
This is the new jewelry collection for the novel "Chasing Fire" by Nora Roberts. It will be available exclusively at Turn the Page Bookstore/Cafe in Boonsboro, MD on April 12, 2011.
Turn the Page Booksigning April 2, 2011
Posted April 3, 2011
New Blog !!!
Posted March 31, 2011
Just a quick note to let everyone know that I am keeping "The Cotton Thistle" blog page strictly for the jewelry line and have created a new blog for crafts, atc's, etc. It's called "Cottage Attic Crafts". Please swing by and have a peak!Cottage Attic Crafts
Blog Guidebook
Posted March 19, 2011
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