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Craftvism: Orphan Outreach

by Lisa LeBlanc on 4/27/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Antiqued Silver Branch Bracelet Purple Glass Pearl | $19 | designsbylaurie
The creators of the Lark publication Craft Hope and blog have a new project in the works and are reaching out to DIY community for assistance.  Each time pairing a project with a charity such as Doctors Without Borders or …



Martha Stewart Easter Egg App

by Lisa LeBlanc on 4/16/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

You’ve heard the expression “there’s an app for that,” well, for this Easter there truly is one on how to dye your eggs.  And not just any old app, the experts at Martha Stewart Living have put together an EGGceptional one!
Egg Dyeing 101 is an app that takes you through …



Rabbit Food: An Easy Handmade Easter Gift

by Lisa LeBlanc on 4/15/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Here’s a quick and easy tutorial to make fabric carrots.  Tuck these tender gifts into Easter baskets next to a stuffed bunny or a give as a sweet party favor.  These clever treats are the work of Clare Bower of Clare’s Craftroom…click the link for more detailed information.

Step One

Step Two

Voila!  …



Behind the Register: Are You Ready For A Business Partner?

by Lisa LeBlanc on 3/10/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

You know the saying, “two heads are better than one”? It often rings true and in particularly, with building businesses. Gaining a business partner can open a whole new way of thinking about your business and skyrocket you to new and unimaginable heights. With caution though, much …



Behind the Register: Charity Begins at Home

by Lisa LeBlanc on 2/28/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Tis the season to give…charity season, that is.  Every spring, well-intentioned volunteers seek out local businesses to help fund their causes.  And while giving back to your community is one of the nicest reasons to be a local biz, it can bleed you dry if you do not know how …



Mardi Gras: A Primer

by Lisa LeBlanc on 2/26/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

For those of us in and near New Orleans, we have a saying; “for everyone else it’s just Tuesday, for us it’s Fat Tuesday!”.  Mardi Gras day to be exact, is falling on March 8th this year, though the season is well underway beginning with Twelfth Night celebrations in January.  …



Hip to be Square: Accepting Credit Cards on the Fly

by Lisa LeBlanc on 2/25/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

A to Z Alphabet and Numbers Nursery Block | $24 | birdsANDblossomsGift
Whether your business is based in bricks or clicks, at some point you may find yourself wanting to sell outside your normal confines.  Trade days, craft festivals and farmers markets are just a few opportunities to market your product …



iJournaling: Art Meets Portable Technology

by Lisa LeBlanc on 2/07/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Mardi Gras Ribbon Wreath | Nest Interiors
I have loved to collage since my days in design school; making mood boards was an easy and a fun tool to jump start our creativity.   And since those days, I go back to it from time to time to check in with myself …