I have been told by a few people you can’t make a blackboard out of a canvas… You totally can! I tested this theory today. I painted this mini canvas with two layers of blackboard paint and TA DA! I even tried rubbing off the chalk and doing a new drawing and it works perfectly!...

April 5, 2011

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Book Review: One-Yard/Meter Wonders

by Dominique

One Yard Wonders by Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskins OH what wonders they are! Being from Australia I use the metric system but because books are so much cheaper to buy online I was only able to get the imperial addition of the book. But for a difference of $20 or so I thought I could put...

Interview with Amalia Samios

by Dominique

Please welcome Amalia Samios. Amalia is a clever Sydney lady. Her knitting pattern are just gorgeous! How did you choose the name Kookla Creations? Kookla in Greek means “doll” or “little doll”. My mother-in-law calls my daughter kookla so I thought it was fitting. Tell us about your goodies? If we went to your etsy shop...

Etsy Love: D.I.Y. Delights

by Dominique

1. Mice Knitting Pattern 2. Thread Catcher Pattern 3. Coupon Holder Pattern 4. ADORABLE Shoe Pattern 5. Metal Purse Pattern Want more? View the etsy treasury here. 🙂

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March 31, 2011

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Poopscape Projects

by Dominique

I have just recently stumbled appon this pretty awesome crafty site and I thought you guys might appreciiate it too. (if you haven’t come accross it already, which I’m sure you would have. :P) Here are some of my favourite projects from the site. Felt House Mushroom Make your own shrinky dinks (umm… how freakin...

How to: Pin board frame

by Dominique

How to make your own pin board picture frame! You will need: Picture frame cork sheet foam sheet fabric pins / tacks pictures! Step 1: First off get rid of the glass in the frame! Hold on to it though! I will be using it in another projects later. Trace the backing board of the...

Store Demos

by Dominique

A few weeks ago we started doing in store demos at the shop. Thought I would share some pics with you guys. 🙂 Week 1 Me – Mosaics I was showing the steps in making my mosaic mirror. If you haven’t seen it I did a tutorial for it a few months ago. Week 2 ...

THIS ISN’T CRAFTY PLAY TIME!

by Dominique

Everyone should read this post by Danielle! I’m sure most of you will agree with it and if you don’t then thats more reason you should read it!! THIS ISN’T CRAFTY PLAY TIME! Click the link above. Just because we have awesome / super fun jobs does not mean we don’t work freaking hard! Thanks...

Interview with Danielle Spurge

by Dominique

Meet Danielle Spurge Super cleaver creative lady of The Merriweather Council Who is the lady behind The Merriweather Council? Who is Danielle? I am a 22 year old recent college grad living in Boston, MA. I like traveling near and far, watching crime solving tv shows, drinking iced lattes and listening to cheesy pop music. I craft...

easter is coming… :)

by Dominique

I just love easter! It’s such a happy, colourful holiday. Easter is going to show up on our door step before we know it! Working in a craft shop our biggest customer project at the moment is easter hats for their kids school easter hat parades. As soon as the first “I need to make an...

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Can you use a canvas to make a blackboard?

Book Review: One-Yard/Meter Wonders

Interview with Amalia Samios

Etsy Love: D.I.Y. Delights

Poopscape Projects

How to: Pin board frame

Store Demos

THIS ISN’T CRAFTY PLAY TIME!

Interview with Danielle Spurge

easter is coming… :)

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