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Mark Montano at CHA

kellimatthews — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:30:46 +0000

Mark Montano is an interior designer, artist, write and TV personality; known for his appearances on While You Were Out, 10 Years Younger, She’s Moving In and My Celebrity Home. A few weeks ago at the CHA Winter Convention & Trade Show Mark stopped by the Eclectic Products booth to meet fellow crafters and fans. He signed and gave away 100 copies of his book, Big Ass Book of Crafts. Mark’s new book, Big Ass Book of Décor will be out in April. Thanks for stopping by, Mark!

Sticky Business: Posts We Liked This Week

kellimatthews — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:41:44 +0000

Every week we’re going to share with you a weekly roundup of links to craft and DIY projects from around the web. Be sure to follow us @amazinggoop for daily updates on crafts, DIY projects and more! Here are this week’s favorites.

Skip to My Lou features crafts for just about any occasion and we just love these hanging glitter hearts made from cereal boxes.

Craftstylish takes old neckties and makes place mats and napkin rings.

These needlecraft projects from Design Sponge are adorable. Learn how to make a crocheted vase, knit bangles and safari animals!

Craft shares this great how-to project for making stencil plates. What a great gift!

Crafting a Greener World takes an old mens sweater and transforms it into a dress. Love this idea.

What’s not to love about a foodcraft? Design Sponge shares some different crafts you can do with granola, tea and more.

We found this amazing kiss flip book from craft blog, Color Me Katie. Absolutely adorable!

Spread the Love: Valentine’s Day Craft Roundup

kellimatthews — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:45:26 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and craft blogs all over the web are filled with a variety of fun and easy projects. We’ve checked them out and picked our favorites to share with you. So, whether your looking for a project to do with your kids or make a gift for your special someone, we’re sure you’ll find it here. Happy Valentine’s Day! xoxo

Zakka Life shares these cute Rockin’ Valentine’s Day Cards for the little music lover in your life. All you need are heart shaped lollipops, white card stock, scissors, a hole punch and double stick tape. A rockin’, sweet treat for your kids to share with their classmates.

This Deck of Cards Love Book from Dollar Store Crafts is a great personalized gift that doesn’t take too much time and is super cute. It’s a fun, romantic ‘52 things I love about you’ book to give your Valentine. Most of the supplies you probably already have on hand and for the glue try using e6000. A gift that will surely be treasured forever.

This Valentine Heart Lei by Craft is absolutely adorable and I’m sure

every little girls dream. Work on this craft with your daughter. She’ll love the extra time with you and she’ll also have something special to wear on Valentine’s Day. If you have time, make a few extras that she can give to her friends.

I never imagined it would be so easy to make a
Pop Up Valentine’s Card! Crafting A Greener World features a video tutorial and it literally takes just a few minutes. All you need are some old magazines, a cardboard envelope, scissors and some glue. You could even try this technique for a birthday card too.

If your planning to stay in on Valentine’s Day and make dinneras opposed to going out, try adding these cute hearts to your candlesticks. They’re a perfect table decoration and would be easy to store for another time.