Welcome to the Sticky Sticks and Designer Craft Connection Blog Hop!! This hop continues through October 22nd so keep an eye out for this logo to move forwards and backwards through the blogs in the hop: Designer Craft Connection [ Hop back ] [ Hop forward ] Okay, how fun are Sticky Sticks? Last year when
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Candy Crushin’ It – Matte Finish Crystal Necklace
Recently I was told that the term “bling” is out fo date, on its way out. So what do we say instead?! And it got me thinking about the LOOK of crystals and “bling”. How can we rethink the way a crsytal has to look? I’ve been playing alot more with spray paint in the
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From Dr. Oz’s 48 Hour Detox to Paleo to Cheesecake Factory
Disclaimer: If you are faint of heart or think health issues are TMI, then please stop reading. Because I get into the details. WHY? Because if someone else is going through similar things, I want them to know they are not alone. You know how they say hindsight is 20/20? Yeah, I have been having
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Why I Am So Sad That You’re “Working for Free” – Why You Should Become a CHA Designer Member
Well. I just can’t be happy for you. And it is such a terrible thing to say!!!! I can’t be happy for you when you are announcing how you just got a job to work free… and it isn’t volunteering at a charity. It’s working for free, doing marketing for a company who is making
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Etsy Craft Party
We did it!! We had an Etsy Craft Party that was freaking amazing! Okay, well, all I did was show up and lead a craft. The people at Creative Outlet Studios and The Academy of Handmade Artists and Supporters did the HUGE work of putting this well-thought out and planned event together. I am envious.
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Why We Love Instagram – Part 3
Today I have 3 more strategies to share with you for using Instagram, and 3 more reasons Why We Love Instagram! Hashtags are a way of labeling posts with a searchable “tag” to help followers find posts on a certain topic. Facebook is rumored to be adding hashtag functionatlity soon but most other social networks,
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Meet Jennifer
Hello! I am Jennifer Priest, the creator of Hydrangea Hippo, my creative place online. In the beginning, there was jewelry, beading, sewing, home decor, painting, basket weaving, pottery, and cross-stitch. Coming from a family of crafters, creators, and artists, there was no escaping creativity in some form. Marry that to an entrepreneurial spirit,
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