Articles for tag crafting

5 Self-Care Tips for a Holiday Season That's Merry and Bright Posted by Chaya

 
5 Self-Care Tips for a Holiday Season That’s Merry and Bright The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. We often get so busy shopping, baking and decorating to make the holidays special for those who are dear to us that we don’t make time to care for our dear old selves. It’s easy to think of self-care as just one more thing to add to your overflowing holiday to-do list. But you’ll stay jolly and better able to handle the holiday demands when you make simple changes to [Read More...]

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Pumpkin Decorating Party - with Special Guest, OttLite! Posted by Chaya

 
We’re creepin’ it real this year for Halloween - by using the power of natural daylight! Halloween brings back so many fun memories and is always the official start of my holiday season. My favorite memory growing up was carving and decorating pumpkins. Unfortunately, living in Florida it is always so hot outside! That’s why OttLite is the perfect addition to your pumpkin party. I brought natural daylight indoors this year which allowed me to see clearly, and not have to roast outside in the [Read More...]

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What Inspires Beverly McCullough - Vintage Craft Lover Posted by Marcea

 
(Photos courtesy of FlamingoToes.com) A former graphic and web designer, Beverly McCullough enjoys a wide variety of crafts including home décor, embroidery, crochet and sewing.  Taking all those loves, Beverly created the blog Flamingo Toes which she says she wants to “be a FUN place”.  Learn more about Beverly, her love of antiques and how OttLite lamps help her see while she's working.  How did you get started crafting? I started when I was little. My mom sewed a lot of our clothes.  It was [Read More...]

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Categories: What Inspires Needle Arts

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Guest Blog - Crocheted Can Cozy by Moogly Posted by Marcea

 
OttLite Ambassador Tamara Kelly is this month's guest blogger.  The creator of the crochet blog Moogly, Tamara shares with us a pattern to make a Crafty Hanging Can Cozy.  A great way to upcycle old cans and also get organized for back to school, this pattern is simple and helps to brighten up your supplies! Take it away Tamara . . . What have I been crafting under my OttLite? The Crafty Hanging Can Cozy! It's a fun craft that combines crochet, paper, washi tape, and recycling... and can help [Read More...]

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Categories: DIY Crafts Needle Arts

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Darby Smart Craft - Mini DIY Terrariums Posted by Marcea

 
I recently contacted Darby Smart after visiting their website to see if they’d be interested in partnering with OttLite for one of our monthly crafts.  If you haven’t heard of Darby Smart, they’re a website that believes in the fun of crafting.  With a bunch of crafting ideas, supplies and even a monthly crafting box mailed right to your home, Darby Smart is the perfect site for anyone who loves to craft. Once Darby Smart kindly agreed to send me one of their crafts in a box, I picked the [Read More...]

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Categories: DIY Crafts LED Lamps

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What Inspires Marcy Harriell – The Jazzy Sewer Posted by Marcea

 
(Images courtesy of Oonaballoona.com) Actress, singer, sewer and all around Renaissance woman, Marcy Harriell is the magic behind Oonaballona.com.  Part sewing blog, part online party, Oonaballoona began when Marcy and her husband (known as Ruggy on the blog) moved from New York City to Los Angeles in 2008. Advised to get a hobby when she moved to West Hollywood, Marcy picked up sewing and hasn’t looked back.  Now back in New York City, Marcy continues sewing and keeping her followers [Read More...]

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Categories: What Inspires Needle Arts

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What Inspires Ed Roth - The Stencil Artist Posted by Marcea

 
Creating stencils has been a passion for Ed Roth since he was a teenager and started using stencils to customize furniture. The owner of the stencil company, Stencil1, Ed has created stencils that have been used in hotel rooms, shown on Martha Stewart’s television show and used to customize Converse sneakers. Read our interview with Ed to learn more about stenciling and how living in New York City defines his artwork.Why did you select stenciling as the medium to use for your art? I picked it up [Read More...]

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Categories: What Inspires

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Crafting With The Rich & Famous Posted by Marcea

 
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

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Up Close and Personal Posted by Chaya C

 
We sat down for a quick Q&A with OttLite product manager Kelly M. to get the scoop on our newest products, our handheld magnification line!Tell me about the new OttLite handheld magnification line.We are always looking for ways to bring helpful and fun products to our customers. As a product designer, my mission is to help our customers do what they love –longer and better. So, our new line of magnification was a natural extension of our line. The new line brings together optical-grade [Read More...]

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What inspires Rebecca Yaker -- One-Yard Wonders Co-Author Posted by Jessica

 
Ever wonder what you could sew with just one yard of fabric? Rebecca Yaker (formerly known as the “Sock Monkey Lady”) and co-author Patricia Hoskins can show you 303 awesome ways to turn your fabric stash into something wonderful. Check out this great interview with Rebecca where you’ll learn about what inspires her, knitting for the Super Bowl, shoe making and more!What was the inspiration for the One-Yard Wonders series?The inspiration had a little bit to do with the publisher.... I’m a [Read More...]

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Categories: What Inspires

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