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Back this year!

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After a year away from the show, we are excited to announce that our harpists, Valerie and Jennifer, will be back! They were sorely missed, and we are very pleased to have them returning to our show! Our artists are busy working on designs for our upcoming show, which will be held this year on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th. Watch your mailbox for our postcard reminders coming soon! We have some new artists signed on to join us this year! We are very pleased to welcome Kimberly from Truly Scrumptious! Her cookies, cupcakes, tarts, and other delicious yummies are to die for! Please check us out on Facebook! See the link below at bottom left. Hope to see you at the show!

Happy New Year!

Our 2010 Crafts Unlimited show was a big success! A big thanks to all our wonderful customers, and if you missed it...mark your calendars for our 2011 show: November 4th and 5th! Our artists are already hard at work creating beautiful one-of-a-kind artwork for our 2011 show! Hope to see you there in just 10 short months! Meanwhile, may 2011 bring you health and happiness!

SPARKLING BOOK PAGE WREATH WITH PUNCH OUT FLORETTES

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These wreaths are dazzling ! There is so much to love about this type of wreath (plus you are recycling ha!)! I could go on for ages about how stunning these are, but best you should make one so you can see for yourself...yes?! Supplies needed: Wreath form (any shape you desire) For this tutorial I used a 12" styro wreath form. This will yield a finished size of 16" in diameter. Paper Punch (florette) I used a 3.5" punch Book Pages (approximately 150) Glue gun & glue sticks (low temp saves burned fingers) Glitter * - any type works Glue or glitter glue * (If you want a very subtle edge of glitter, then glitter glue alone will be fine. Sewing Pins *If you want a very subtle edge of glitter, than glitter glue alone will be fine. Considerations before you begin: You will need to dry the glittered edge florettes before you apply them onto the stryo wreath form; therefore, you will need a place to dry the florettes where smearing and smuging won't be a problem....

Day one done.....!!!

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If you haven't been to our show yet, don't wait! You've just got one day left! After a very busy opening today, we still have lots of great stuff! Lots of antique and vintage items this year, as well as high-quality hand-crafted designs....so don't miss out! Our artists reception was well-attended, and we look forward to making this second year addition a permanent part of our Friday nights. Hope to see you there!

Dates for this year's show!

This is our 35th anniversary! Be sure to join us on Friday, November 5th from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 6th from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. You won't want to miss our Artists Reception Friday evening from 5:00-7:00! We'll be serving delightful appetizers, refreshments, and it's a great opportunity to meet our artists! Irish Country Folk Trio "Maggie's Parlor" will also be on hand to provide music. Last year this new addition to our show was a big hit! A reminder that while we don't charge an entry fee for our juried show, we gladly collect canned food donations for the food bank. Hope to see you at our show!

Artists #1 & #13 - Lesa Angelo Randall & Jenifer Rudolph

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Over the years we two sisters have enjoyed making vintage and primitives crafts. We try something new every year to share with the great group of guests that join us. This year our new items are rug hooked Santas, doggie bed rolls, and bark cloth satchels. We collect throughout the year; vintage wares, primitives and antiques to share at Crafts Unlimited. Christmas of course is our favorite time of year! Lesa (top) has been at Crafts Unlimited over 25 years, while Jeni (bottom) has been a member for 12 years.

Artist #8 - Nancy Watson

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My name is Nancy. I'm currently a bus driver (have been for 19 years!) and LOVE being outside. My family and I began Lacamas Lavender Farm in early 2003 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I read quite a few books, and came across the herb Lavender that appeared to have homeopathic healing opportunities to those that were ill. I quickly became entransed by this herb, and the tilling was underway! We wanting to start small, but after configuring the plans for where the Lavender was to be planted, the planning actually turned into a 700 order! Changes were being made every second. As I started chemotherapy and after radiation, my love for this herb grew stronger everyday. I found myself outside most of the day, enjoying all what I could before nightfall. I am happy to say that I have been cancer-free for 7 years now, and plan to keep myself that way. Our Lavender farm has more than tripled in those 7 seven years. I have been with Crafts Unlimited for four years. I also sell my ...