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Issue #19 -- July 1, 2003
Christmas in July!

Hi Everyone, Welcome to Issue #19!  If you're not already signed up, please sign up here.  Be sure to join us on the CraftSayings.com Board where hundreds of poems and ideas are being posted.  Since true crafters are often found crafting for Christmas in July I thought this would be a fun one!

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Rita's Wire Angel

 

Pinwheel

When winter is here
and giving you a fit
think of times to come
with this little beach kit!

These little sheep are great not only for Easter, but also as Christmas ornaments and anytime to say I'm thinking of ewe.  Make them into magnets, pins or ornies.  They are also INEXPENSIVE!

Instructions and several poems here.

Angel Swaps
Rita Angel

These little hat bunnies make up quick and easy and are extremely cute!

Bread Dough Angels

Need a last minute gift for Sunday School kids or Easter baskets that is just about free?  Tri-fold this little card accordion style and put it in a Ziploc bag with a rock.  It may be easy but it is very special! view

 

Print full-size here.

 

Gag Gift
Bunny Poop

reindeer whopper

Deb sent it.  chcolate poem misc042603 under projects

Print out here.

Bath Bombs sandals
Rhonda Wickerham

As Mrs. Claus slapped the reins
Rudolph yelled, "Please stop her,"
and speeding away he left us treats
so have a sweet reindeer whopper!
by shirleyt

Cut and fold this little pocket patriot and add your own little message and photos and goodies for your special service person.

Pocket Patriot
Author Unknown

I'm a pocket patriot...
I'm so proud of what you do.
I hope my freedom colors
will help to see you though.

Keep me in your pocket
when you're away from home.
Know we are thinking of you
and you are not alone!

Directions Here

Off Topic

School stuff dart game

rita angel wire

 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2003 10:15 AM
Subject: Fish sayings

 
A smelly fisherman and the best catch of his life live here
 
Teach a man to fish and you can sell him fishing equipment
 
Fishing Rules:
I drive the boat
Bait your own hook
Clean your own fish
Tell your own lies
 
Hey! 
Nice fish you caught,
Can I use it for bait?
 
Want the weekend to yourself?
Tell hubby that you heard the fish are biting.
 
Count my jewelry as his boat!
 
You're wasting time if you're not fishing
 
All my life I have fished,
I am a happy man!
 
If my hat is gone,
I'm fishing!
 
I took my wife fishing,
ONCE!
 
I fish only on days that end with "Y"
 
Not fishing seven days makes one
weak.
 
My rod and my reel, they comfort me.
St. Line:  10 lb. test
 
Retirement:
Fishing yesterday, today and tomorrow!
 
The good, the bad and the ugly go fishing!
 
Excuse to fish all day?
Run out of gas and forget your paddle!
Works!
 
Magic chant:
Fishy, fishy in the sea,
Come and bite this hook for me. 
 

 

Glass Blocks

Laminate with a Xyron onto sheet magnet.  If you don't have a Xyron, glue it to sheet magnet and then cover top with clear contact paper.

Large picture here suitable for framing.  

Patriotic Swap!

Patriotic Swap FAQ and hostess e-mail addresses here.... sign up now!

Send a blank e-mail here to receive one notice of each swap.  Of course there is no obligation and you would still have to sign up after receiving the notice.  Start planning for a patriotic swap!

Send a blank e-mail here for the new Craft Specials Group.  When there are enough members, we'll send you news of some great deals from suppliers and crafters.

Easter/Spring Swaps are in.  See all the great crafts below:
Easter/Spring 2003
(1 of 3)
Easter/Spring 2003 (2 of 3)
Easter/Spring 2003 (3 of 3)

fathers day tie angel

carpet toss

jazbo yoyo

two person walk

penny pitch

velcro ping pong dart board

jeanpocket marble carrier

stilt cans

Firecracker Pins

To make pins you will need the following:
1/8 yard each of 3 different fabrics in red, white & blue
Jute
small pin backs
Hot glue and craft glue

1 .Cut the fabric in the following ways:
Fabric #1: 1 ¾ inches widex 12 inches long
Fabric #2: 1-1/2 inches widex 12 inches long
Fabric #3: 1-1/4 wide x12 inches long
2. Lay strip of fabric with wrong side up
3. Place a small line of Hot glue on one of the short edges. Lay one of the Jute pieces on the Hot glue to secure. Starting at this end, begin to tightly roll up the fabric around jute to form firecracker shape.
4. Secure fabric edge with craft glue. Let dry.
5. Glue the 3 different size firecrackers together. Glue on pin back.

Lots of great ideas like this pinwheel pin in the Easter/Spring swaps. Member pics

Clip Art Credit:  Chalkboard

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Crafting Hugz,

Shirley T
CraftSayings.com
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