almost daily photo: April 13th

My RSS feed broke, the engine light in my car is on, I was late to meet a friend at the bakery and when I got there I knocked a vase off of a table in a dramatic fashion, the cap of a Sharpie in my bag came off leaving some ugly black spots and when I got home I discovered I have a run in my Spanx. It's only 1:30 in the afternoon. I sincerely hope your day is going better than mine.

update: I also forgot to put a title on this post, which I've just fixed. Hey, if you are looking at this in a feed reader and cannot see the moody photo of the offending Sharpie let me know and I'll try to figure out why RSS might still be broken. My thanks!

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Cats in the Sun

Source: http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/2011/04/cats-in-the-sun.html

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daily photo: Mar. 7th

Ok, so this photo is from yesterday when we were at the Emerald City Comicon, but today didn't have much going on and I wanted to take a moment to say how I enjoyed wandering around ECCC, and to give a shoutout to the organizers for taking the time to give me a visitors badge (my husband Scott [1] plays bass for the awesome nerd rock band Kirby Krackle [2], and one half of the songwriters for Kirby Krackle is Jim Demonakos, who founded ECCC and does an awesome job of making it better each year, thus the badge). I mostly wanted to note something that The Stranger [3] also noticed: there were a lot of girls there. I saw women of all ages, some with their daughters, all there because they love comic books. Yay!

[1] http://www.scottandrew.com
[2] http://kirbykracklemusic.com/
[3] http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2011/03/05/a-few-brief-notes-on-costumes-and-nerd-ladies

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links: craft

Craftzine [1].Craftzine [2].felt dahlia [3] and completely amazing.Craftzine [4].

[1] http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/02/tips_for_sewing_vinyl_and_plea.html
[2] http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/02/how-to_oil_cloth_pencil_case.html
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/05/06/mothers-day-felt-dahlia-corsage-a-few-notes/
[4] http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/02/how-to_monster_tooth_pillow.html

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The Hex Tote Video Crochet-A-Long - Episode 2

Source: http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2011/2/hex-crochet-a-long-2.aspx

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experiments in Rainbow Cakes

This past St. Patrick's Day I made a Leprechaun Trap Cake [1], shown above, which revealed a nice rainbow shape inside each slice. I created the rainbow by pouring colored cake batter into an angel food cake pan one color on top of the other and it came out surprisingly well. (More details on the amounts of colored batter I used are in the original post [2].) At the time I wondered if doubling the recipe or using different cake pans would result in the same effect and I've made a half dozen cakes over the past month to find out. The results are below and it turns out the answer is "nope".

For each of the following cakes I used the same boxed white cake mix, the same gel food colorings and the same technique to layer the batter.



Two boxes of cake mix in an angel food cake pan. For my original cake I used one box of cake mix in this same angel food cake pan. Doubling the amount makes a big difference and the cake almost spilled over the top of the pan while baking. If I'd leveled this one I would have had a swoopy and uneven rainbow, but it would have been there.



Half a box of cake mix in a 6 inch round cake pan. This was my most successful test variation. The cake shown has been leveled and turned out onto a plate, each slice had half a rainbow.



One box of cake mix in a 6 inch round cake pan. I was hoping that the flat bottom of the cake pan with lots of batter would result in a tall rainbow, but instead I got something that looks more like a volcano. I didn't level this cake.



Half a box of cake mix in a 4.5 x 8.5 inch loaf pan. I hoped the flat bottom of a loaf pan would give me similar results to the bundt pan but the batter didn't quite behave the same way. I leveled this cake before cutting into it and didn't realize that the leveled top held all the blue and purple colors, so I put it back on for the sake of the picture.



One box of cake mix in a 4.5 x 8.5 inch loaf pan. Another loaf pan experiment this time with twice the batter, and another volcano like result.



Two boxes of cake mix in a round mixing bowl. Here again I was hoping a tall cake would result in a nice tall rainbow. I didn't get that but I did get some very impressive swirling down the center of the cake and back up around the sides of the bowl. The center of this cake never quite baked. A failure all around but it's pretty cool to see how the batter moves while it's baking.

My conclusion is that using less batter in a flat bottomed pan will more likely result in the rainbow arch I was hoping for. And that I got very, very lucky for the first version of this cake [3] that I made to come out so nicely. Call it the luck of the Irish?

[1] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/

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Anatomy Dresses

Rachel Wright of Mobile, AL creates some interesting repurposed clothing. (Her Etsy shop is called Toolgrrl Designs.) The dresses she created for her series, The Dream Anatomy, are intriguing and beautiful.

The Dream Anatomy series explore these imagined realms inside the body. Because these garments are meant to be worn, the boundary between the internal and the external is blurred. The invisible is made visible: wear your inside on the outside. By using women's slips and nighties, articles that were not originally intended for public life, I am playiing with the line between the public and the private arenas.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/anatomy_dresses.html

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How-To: Dress Up Bird Wings

When I first saw this fun pair of dress up bird wings from Eri of Llevo el Invierno on Prudent Baby, I thought to myself, "Heck, for the kids, sure ... but I want a pair, too!" Turns out, they were actually inspired by a pair for adults that was shared on Burda Style last fall. Eri's tutorial is for a kid-sized set of wings, but I'm guessing the idea could be easily upsized for adults and would make a really fun family group Halloween costume. You can get the full tutorial over on Prudent Baby.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_dress_up_bird_wings.html

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Quirky Aussie Crafty Animals

Still on my wee break – so will leave you with some fun and quirky Australian themed knit and crochet patterns. Fornicating Kangaroo knit chart (Ravelry download) Anzac remembrance crochet poppy Lest we forget crochet chart Crochet kangaroo with joey Crochet Koala Knitted vintage koala pattern Koala softie patternSimilar Posts: ultimate halloween knitting roundup | [...]

Source: http://whipup.net/2011/04/26/quirky-aussie-crafty-animals/

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Soda Pop Tab Prom Dress

Craftster user, DuctTapeRockStar, created this awesome prom dress from almost four thousand soda pop tabs and 400 yards of ribbon. I love that she also created a cool tab boutonniere for her date. [via Geek Crafts]

More:

• ReMake It! Soda Can Tab Belt and Bracelet
• Chic Soda Tab Lampshade
• kittles Wrapper Prom Dress

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daily photo: Mar. 9th

Today I made stew and it took half an hour before I noticed I'd forgotten to plug the crock pot in.

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almost daily photo: April 12th

Lunch today was a mushroom and spinach crepe from Tokyo Sweets [1]. I learned that it's really difficult to unzip your bag and pull out a camera when you cannot put your food down. Also that shortly after taking this photo I was wishing I had a spork.

[1] http://www.yelp.com/biz/tokyo-sweets-seattle

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The Hex Tote Video Crochet-A-Long - Episode 4

Source: http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2011/3/hex-crochet-a-long-4.aspx

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New Project - Pendant - Wire Wrapped Seashell

This jewelry making project shows you how to wire wrap a sentimental seashell for a beautiful ...

Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/pendant-wire-wrapped-seashell

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Recipe: Madeira Cake

By Andrew Lewis

Whenever I think of the word 'cake' the first image in my mind is a Madiera cake. It's my birthday cake of choice. It has a wonderful texture, and a rich flavor that is hard to beat. In short, I love Madiera cake. It's easy to make, keeps well, and the recipe is simple enough that I don't have to look it up before I start making it. It's a light cake that you can make well in advance of a picnic or tea party, and it always seems to turn out well.

Download the Recipe PDF Right click to save the PDF to your desktop. Directions on downloading PDFs.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/recipe_madeira_cake.html

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links: technology

Kottke [1].Is there a way to automatically "force" Google to search for the words I typed in, without having to manually include "+" before every single term? | Ask MetaFilter.TIGSource � Gemini Rue. A game I want to check out.Everything I've learned about casual podcasting | fortuitous.

[1] http://kottke.org/11/03/photography-for-designers

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Ribbon Scrap Wrapping

When I don't have a piece of ribbon long enough to fit the package I'm wrapping, I turn to saved scraps. I wrap two pieces that just meet each of its ends in the back and tape them down. I then take two more scraps and do the same thing, but this time weave them through the already-taped scraps.

If you have creative, upcrafted gift wrap ideas, I'd love to see a picture!

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/ribbon_scrap_wrapping.html

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You'll Want To Sit Down First

Source: http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2011/3/sit-down.aspx

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Soda Bread

Source: http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/2011/03/soda-bread.html

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Tunisian Crochet Purse Wrap Up, Part 2

Source: http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2011/3/tunisian-purse-part2.aspx

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links: food

What's the Difference? Pale Ales, IPAs, & Double IPAs Beer Sessions | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn.How to host a blind wine tasting | HJEntertains.Coconut Margarita - Martha Stewart Recipes. How did I not see these before? Found at a lost Pinterest page.The Best Surface For Baking Pizza, Part 3: Quarry Tiles | Slice Pizza Blog. She outlines all the things that have kept me from using stone tiles in my oven, they just aren't as convenient as one big pizza stone.Chinese Appetizer Recipe Week: Soup Dumplings | Serious Eats.

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New Comment on Easy Crochet Doily

First time trying to make a doily. After hours of trying to find something that either I could see or that I could understand, I found this site and so far so good! I love it. Thank you so much!

Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/easy-crochet-doily#comment_39489

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Twelve Blocks

Source: http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/2011/03/twelve-blocks.html

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Ribbon Scrap Wrapping

When I don't have a piece of ribbon long enough to fit the package I'm wrapping, I turn to saved scraps. I wrap two pieces that just meet each of its ends in the back and tape them down. I then take two more scraps and do the same thing, but this time weave them through the already-taped scraps.

If you have creative, upcrafted gift wrap ideas, I'd love to see a picture!

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/ribbon_scrap_wrapping.html

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Granny Stripe Blanket

I love this modern take on the granny square with The Purl Bee's new pattern to make a granny stripe blanket. The photo above is a great detail shot showing the different color options but I love the idea of even making the stripes closer together and having a shade of lovely colors to add in the mix.
Joelle from The Purl Bee writes:

The Granny Stripe is a crochet pattern that is made just like the iconic Granny Square, but instead of stitching around and around a center square, it is made by stitching back and forth in rows. The beauty of the Granny Stripe pattern is how effortlessly it lends itself to graphic elements, like bright stripes or big blocks of color.

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Ribbon Scrap Wrapping

When I don't have a piece of ribbon long enough to fit the package I'm wrapping, I turn to saved scraps. I wrap two pieces that just meet each of its ends in the back and tape them down. I then take two more scraps and do the same thing, but this time weave them through the already-taped scraps.

If you have creative, upcrafted gift wrap ideas, I'd love to see a picture!

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/ribbon_scrap_wrapping.html

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Think Outside the Basket this Easter

There are many clever ways to pack up toys and treats besides the traditional wicker basket. Make a bunny bag, use a straw hat, recycle a shoe box,etc.

Source: http://www.suite101.com/content/think-outside-the-basket-this-easter-a366439

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Thank You

Source: http://www.futuregirl.com/craft_blog/2011/2/thank-you.aspx

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birdhouse in my soul

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Plush Portal Turret Speaks, Lights Up

Jonathan Guberman writes:

We've named her Trudi. Judging by her head-to-body ratio, Trudi's a baby turret.

Features:

• Authentic game dialogue
• Motion detector, so it knows when you're there and when you've left
• Pressure sensor, so it knows when you've picked it up
• Tilt sensor, so it knows when you've knocked it over
• LED light-up eye
• Exaggerated features for extra adorableness

I can barely hem a pair of pants, so I'm certainly not skilled enough to design and make a plush toy. Fortunately, I was introduced to Leigh Nunan; amongst other things, Leigh has created an incredible giant squid plushie that's about twice as large as I am. Leigh both designed the turret pattern and sewed it together (which, to me, is essentially magic).

[via Adafruit]

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Eco-Friendly Easter Decor Ideas From David Stark

If you are looking for beautiful, clever and eco-friendly ways to decorate your home for the Easter weekend, check out this interview and slide show with David Stark over on CasaSugar. The designer and party planner shares his ideas for incorporating recylced materials in to your spring decor.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/eco-friendly_easter_decor_idea.html

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Dalek Cupcakes And Dr. Who Food & Craft Roundup

Tomorrow is the season premiere of Dr. Who, and if you're hosting a watching party be sure to check out these cool chocolate and peanut butter Dalek cupcakes from Stephanie of Jedi Science.

I really wanted a good Dalek Cupcake for the party. I'd seen lots of versions on the internet, but none of which I thought looked that great. Determined to make on better, we spent a week going over options. Then we saw the mini muffin liners while at the grocery store and it all came together. Mini Cupcakes with mini Reese's!! Obviously it was a success. Victory!!

I love it how they came out, and it doesn't hurt that peanut butter and chocolate is one of my favorite flavor combos!

If you want more fun ways to celebrate, be sure to check out some of these popular Dr. Who food and craft projects that we've featured here on Craft.

Knit TARDIS Blanket

Dalek Pumpkin

Dalek Birthday Cake

How-To: Knit Dalek With Zippered Compartment

Lego TARDIS

And even more Dr. Who fun:

• Crochet Dalek
• Web Site Dedicated to Knitting Authentic Dr. Who Scarf
• Dr. Who Soft TARDIS
• Print And Fold Dr. Who Icons And Characters
• Crochet TARDIS Pattern
• HOW TO - Tardis Tissue-Box Cozy

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_chocolate_and_peanut_bu.html

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Book Club Stitchettes quilt plan

Source: http://www.weewonderfuls.com/2011/04/book-club-stitchettes-quilt-plan.html

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Whipup flickr group: easter projects

All these projects and tutorials for easter were found through the whipup.net flickr group – come join the fun. Links to tutorials Crochet bunnies Candy carrot bag Chick embroidery pattern Tie dyed eggs Birdie decoration Bunny softie Quick bunny Crochet egg pattern Refashioned bunny tote Felt egg book Catnip bunny Golden dyed eggs bunny finger [...]

Source: http://whipup.net/2011/04/20/whipup-flickr-group-easter-projects/

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almost daily photo: Mar. 31st

Whenever I bake I end up making last minute trips to the grocery store for one ingredient or the other. This time my dough for the Jar of Stars [1] needed to rest over night and in order to get it made I needed to make a late night trip. While there this packaging for something else entirely caught my (tired) eye.

daily photo thing update: Today I'm finally posting a backlog of photos all at once and renaming them "almost daily photo" because I'm no good at keeping up with stuff and, as it turns out, I'm really not good at keeping up with stuff when I've put a set of artificial rules on myself. So I'll try to post a photo a day but if I'm busy or got nothing I won't. I mean, I don't want to start resenting my own self, right?

[1] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/04/07/jars-of-stars-for-the-bakesale-for-japan/

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Downloadable Easter Owl Goodie Bags And Bookmarks

These owl goodie bags and bookmarks from Shivani of My Owl Barn and Lynn of Jinjerup are so adorable. I love how the bookmarks have their own special little pocket on the side of the bag so they can be tucked away for gifting.

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daily photo: Feb 24th

Seattle got snow last night and though we don't have cabin fever yet I thought it was a great time to open my latest impulse purchase, itty bitty Lincoln Logs. I found these at the drugstore and they came as a set of four canisters meant as party favors, each one holding the bits needed to make one teensy weensy log cabin. That there is a quarter in the picture for some scale. I was hoping to take one outside and put it on a little mound of snow to grab a picture, but the slightest movements caused the cabin to fall apart. I'm going to open all the canisters and see if I can build a really tall mini Lincoln Log tower to knock down.

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Curried Cream of Chicken Soup

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Win a Fluffy Sockmonkey

Thanks to CraftGossip.com you have the chance to win this adorable fluffy sockmonkey.

For your...

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Easter Buns Recipe

Happy Easter Weekend to those who celebrate. And just happy weekend to everyone else. Tradition says that sharing a hot cross bun ensures friendship throughout the year. As you share your hot cross bun with your friend – chant together: ?Half for you and half for me, between us two shall goodwill be?. Thank you [...]

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Win Silver Chandelier Amber Earrings

Thanks to our sponsor GreatRussianGifts.com your have the chance to win these beautiful Earrings....

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Kitchen 101: Basic Meringue

By Katie Goodman

Meringue is a light, sweet dessert made mostly from egg whites and sugar and can be used for various purposes, depending on how it is cooked.

Cooking meringue low and slow, as you would for a pavlova, will produce a crisp, dry product. Meringue may also be cooked for shorter periods at a higher temperature with the end result being a soft meringue with browned peaks on top (as you would in a lemon meringue pie).

Various desserts using meringue as a base include: angel food cake, pavlova, Baked Alaska, key lime pie, lemon meringue pie and Eton mess.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/kitchen_101_basic_meringue.html

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New Project - Ballerina Snood/Hair Bun Cover

This free crochet pattern shows you how to crochet a hair snood or hair bun cover.

Ch ...

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How-To: DIY Baby Socks

Jole Henriques of Made By Joel is back with another ingenious project. This time, he's celebrating the impending arrival of a new baby by creating adorable wee socks from a pair of adult socks. And while it's a great way to upcycle a pair of your old socks, I can't help but think how fun it would be to buy two pairs of the same socks and make a pair of matching parent/child socks, too.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_diy_baby_socks.html

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How-To: Rewire a Lamp

Bob Tedeschi wrote about rewiring a lamp in the NY Times!

SOMEHOW, everything I fix ends up far uglier than it was when I started. It's my zero-sum approach to handyman projects: what you gain in functionality, you lose in beauty.

But recently I thought, what if I start with ugly? There would be nothing but upside, right?

I tested this theory last week with my first task in the realm of electrical repair, the rewiring of an old lamp. My local secondhand store had some beautiful old lamps that, with some new wiring, might not burn down my house. But I spared them, and chose something that, no matter what damage I inflicted, couldn't possibly be uglier.

[via Adafruit]

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_rewire_a_lamp.html

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Kitchen 101: Basic Meringue

By Katie Goodman

Meringue is a light, sweet dessert made mostly from egg whites and sugar and can be used for various purposes, depending on how it is cooked.

Cooking meringue low and slow, as you would for a pavlova, will produce a crisp, dry product. Meringue may also be cooked for shorter periods at a higher temperature with the end result being a soft meringue with browned peaks on top (as you would in a lemon meringue pie).

Various desserts using meringue as a base include: angel food cake, pavlova, Baked Alaska, key lime pie, lemon meringue pie and Eton mess.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/kitchen_101_basic_meringue.html

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Textile Factory Waltz

I love watching stiff metal machinery handle soft threads and fabrics like in this charming video. Matt Mets @ MAKE writes:

Misbehaving technology got you down? Here's a pretty video to relax to. Titled Valsa das M�quinas (Machine�s Waltz), it features equipment from a Brazilian textile factory set to a waltz. Throw in a spinning jenny or two, and we'll have a full party!

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Re: Mail Me Art! (SIGNUP 4/21/2011-4/26/2011 ; MAIL BY 5/7/2011)

My FOC sub ran out. I didn't get a message notifying me so I was really bummed to notice it when I checked my profile yesterday I love chatting with my swap partners so feel free to message me. I feel like I didn't put down enough in my questionnair...

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Handmade Mexican Pointy Boots

"We follow the fashion trend of the pointy boots." I had never heard of this particular type of footwear, but this episode of Behind The Seams from Vice opened my eyes to a whole new world. The men featured create their own glamorous and customized pointy boots, the pointier the better! Beyond that, they have developed an entire lifestyle dedicated to showcasing their shoes. These cobblers wear skinny jeans to show them off and they choreograph dances for performing in their pointy boots at tribal music shows. They are taking DIY fashion to the next level.

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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/handmade_mexican_pointy_boots.html

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Book: blog tour: Country side softies

Very happy to have the honour of kicking off the book/blog tour of Amy Adams new book Countryside Softies: 28 Handmade Wool Creatures to Stitch published by Stash books. So welcome Amy! Writing a craft pattern book has it?s ups and downs.� Some days the ideas flow to a point where you realize you can?t [...]

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Inside the Threadless Photo Department

Inside the Threadless Photo Department from PhotoShelter.com on Vimeo.

MAKE's fabulous ex-photo intern, Ed, turned me on to this video. Get ready for an awesome peek behind the scenes of the photo department at Threadless, the popular community-based, e-commerce t-shirt company based out of Chi-town. I love how opportunist they are, working quickly and often with whatever's on-hand to create original product shots in locations such as junkyards, motorcycle repair shops, the alleyway behind the studio, and a graffitied truck inside the warehouse. Plus, I think it's just rad that they use their friends and employees as models. Be sure to look for staff photographer Sean Dorgan's homemade beauty dish, constructed from a planter and CD case -- super crafty!

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Paper Flower Tutorial

Patricia of A Little Hut shares her technique for making this beautifully detailed paper flower. I love the scoring of the cardstock and the quilled center to give it a sense of texture and depth. Use these for gift boxes, favors, napkin rings, or a brooch for mom on Mother's Day!

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whipup.net newsletter no.15 2011

I have received a couple of letters lately kindly asking what has happened to whipup lately. It’s changed they say, looks different, the focus is different, there is more cooking, more kids stuff. What is going on? At first I bristled slightly but then I had to admit it is all true – it has [...]

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Crafty Events

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Email me if you know of a call for vendors you'd like to me list here.

Coming Up This Weekend:
CraftXnw
Olympia, WA
Apr. 22

Howland Spring Craft Fair
Beacon, NY
Apr. 23

The Handmade Market
Raleigh, NC
Apr. 23

Call for Vendors:
Craft-In Arts & Crafts Show @ Newberg's Historic 99w Drive-In Theatre
Newberg, OR
Jul. 23
Fee: $40
Deadline to apply: May 1

The Girlie Show
Oklahoma City, OK
Nov. 4-5
Fee: $200
Deadline to apply: Aug. 19

Wedgestock Craft Market
Rochester, NY
Aug. 20
Fee: $50
Deadline to apply: May 15

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Easy Crafts: Silhouette Stenciled Easter Eggs

Our CRAFT pal Christina Loff is currently heading up the DIY & Craft category at Wikia, focusing on the Easy Crafts site. Take a visit to the site for some great projects like this one pictured above to make these silhouette stenciled Easter eggs by Vana Chupp of Le Papier Studio. Add your own projects to Easy Crafts or your submit your craft site to their new craft blog directory.

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How-To: Clothespin Bunny

Here's an adorable and easy craft you can whip up in time for the Easter weekend. Maya of Maya*Made shows you how to make a wee bunny from a clothespin. The bunny even has posable arms! I imagine the kids would have fun picking out fabric for the bunny's body from your fabric scraps.

Related:
CRAFT Pattern: Crochet Spring Bunny

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