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If you have a Fraser Valley Regional Library card (and if you are a craft, games night, video games club, or Genshiken member I hope you do!) you can now access the hobby and craft resource centre on-line! Visit the link, punch in your library card number, and enjoy the access to a ton of...
The day of love is upon us. If you have a partner, grab ’em and give ’em a kiss. If you don’t have a partner, then find someone you love and give ’em a kiss! Yeah, some people complain Valentine’s Day is a man-made holiday that is intended to make us spend money during a...
Well, Valentine’s day is almost upon us, and there’s still time for a little craftiness! Although I’m of the opinion that nothing says I love you like chocolate and sugar (this cake is our “Jurassic Love” cake with kissing dinosaurs!), there are other ways to show the love! Here are a few last minute items...
Well, today marks the day of the last printed edition of CRAFT magazine. I am proud to call myself a crafty girl. I’m always looking for new ideas and new crafts I can enjoy. I teach craft groups. I am the epitome of the target market for this magazine…but I’ve never bought a copy. I...
This week, we’re going to learn the joys of using manganese violet to make purples. If you compare it to the ultramarine purple, you’ll notice it is a much deeper colour than the purple. Which means you’re going to use much less than you would for the lighter colours. You can make an awesome base...