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Lamp USB Ports - They're Not All Made The Same

Posted by Marcea
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In today’s world, electronic devices are everywhere – and we are all searching for quick and easy ways to keep them charged to keep us communicating, laughing, productive and connected.According to the Pew Research Center, 90% of American adults own a cell phone and 32% own an e-reader.  Having accessible, reliable USB ports at home or in an office or dorm room is a must. You can even charge your devices through USB ports on your lamp! Avoid the Trickle Charge - Beware! Not all USB ports will [Read More...]

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Egg Dyeing Craft

Posted by Marcea
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 Dyeing eggs is a tradition that symbolizes Easter and the beginning of spring. I found this one on the blog Spend With Pennies.  It looked like it was simple and fun - and it was! This would be a great craft to do with small children, since everything used is a food product.  Materials ·      Hard-boiled eggs·      1 tub of whipped topping ·      Food coloring ·      White vinegar ·      4 disposable bowls or cups  Directions 1.     Pour enough vinegar in a bowl to submerge your hard-boiled [Read More...]

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Categories: DIY Crafts Holiday Crafts



Find out what your LED desk lamp says about you!

Posted by Jessica
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Take our fun quiz to find out which OttLite LED lamp is a perfect fit for your personality. And, share your results with us!        SaveSaveSave [Read More...]

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Categories: LED Lamps



4 OttLite Magnifying Lamps That Will Change How You See The World!

Posted by Marcea
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As we get older, our eyesight can begin to deteriorate and affect our vision.  This decrease in vision can affect the way we read, work and also our hobbies.  Don’t let changes in vision stop you from doing what you love – let OttLite help you out. With great OttLite CFL and LED lighting, you’ll see more comfortably making what you love to do easier and more enjoyable. OttLite magnifying lamps come in a variety of strengths to help you do what you love, longer.  In addition to the magnifier, [Read More...]

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Categories: Magnification Lamps



2016 OttLite Ambassadors

Posted by Marcea
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 OttLite is proud to introduce our 2016 Ambassadors: Kathy Cano-Murillo, Tamara Kelly, Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby, and Ed Roth.  Each are acclaimed bloggers, authors and teachers of their craft and will be helping spread the word about OttLite around the country.  We invite you to visit each of their websites/blogs and also follow them on social media.  They’ll be the first to discuss and review new OttLite products and each will have plenty of giveaways and surprises throughout the rest [Read More...]

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Categories: DIY Crafts Needle Arts



What Inspires Lucy Collin – The Tiny Toy Crocheter

Posted by Marcea
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(Photos courtesy of Lucy Collin)Lucy Collin designs and creates amigurumi figures.  A wife and mom of two sons, ages 12 and 15, Lucy lives in West Sussex in the south of England and has found that crocheting small figures is her passion.  Learn more about Lucy, what amigurumi is and how her characters attracted the attention of the creators of Star Wars. When did you start crocheting?  I learned when I was a little girl. My grandmother taught me.  I did some when I was younger but not very [Read More...]

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Categories: What Inspires Needle Arts



Getting Sewing for National Sewing Month

Posted by Marcea
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September is National Sewing Month so I decided a while back that I would tackle sewing for my blog project this month. I had dreams of completing two projects - a sleep mask and a iPad holder made of pre-quilted material. What I didn't dream about is the obstacles I'd encounter. But I did learn lots of lessons! I have sewn in the past and I own a sewing machine.  When I was 17 I sewed a sleeveless maxi dress with lots of help from my mother and it was decent enough that I got compliments on it. [Read More...]

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Categories: Needle Arts



Crafting With The Rich & Famous

Posted by Marcea
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Actress Elizabeth Taylor Are you surprised to hear there's a Celebrity Scarves book series or that Kate Moss was given her first knitting kit by her husband?Many ‘regular’ people enjoy crafting but as you start looking at famous people, you’ll find that a lot of them also enjoy crocheting or knitting. Or, in the case of former professional football player Rosey Greer - crocheting, knitting and needlepoint! Greer is often credited with “allowing” men to participate in these crafts and showing [Read More...]

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Categories: Needle Arts



Have an Egg-cellent Easter!

Posted by Chaya C
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Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays.  Growing up my favorite thing to do was run around the yard and gather up all of the Easter eggs.  Now as I am older, it is just as fun to hide them for others to find!This year I decided to make an Easter Egg Banner project that I discovered on Michael's website.  I may not be a craft guru, but I still had a blast making it... even though some of my eggs look more like squished blobs of yarn. Materials:Disposable CupsPaper PlateGlue GunGlue [Read More...]

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Categories: DIY Crafts Holiday Crafts



What inspires Brad Kohlbrecher- The Fly Tyer?

Posted by Chaya C
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We were lucky enough to connect with the fly tying extraordinaire, Brad Kohlbrecher. Brad belongs to the fly fishing group, Ozark Fly Fishers, who are based in Missouri. The club meets at least once a month to discuss topics related to fly fishing, fly tying, and the conservation of local waters. They host numerous events each year. Their latest one is an annual banquet and auction, where all proceeds will go towards funding guest speakers, conservation programs and educational programs for the [Read More...]

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Categories: What Inspires


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