tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84391240185533538532024-03-05T09:42:57.310-06:00The Twisted PurlThe twisted tales of handmade fibers and yarn, obsessive knitting, and occasionally some other crazy craft excursion.TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-49173140271239665892011-03-19T10:33:00.000-05:002011-03-19T10:33:12.248-05:00The Twisted Purl Handmade Fiber Blog has moved!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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After years of being here, we've moved! If you are looking for our new content please:<br />
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Thank you <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GuatemalanFabric">GuatemalanFabric</a> for this gorgeous Mardi Gras themed treasury and including one of our Mardi Gras handspun yarn. ♥<br />
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Vanilla Ice Ice Baby! A big thank you to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/grafryn">grafryn</a> for making this chillingly beautiful treasury and featuring one of our Vanilla Yarn series. ♥ <br />
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Thank you to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyShowerSupplies">BabyShowerSupplies</a> for including us in your Carnivale Treasury ♥ <br />
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<a href="http://etsy.com/shop/PurpleGoddessDesign?utm_source=CraftCult&utm_medium=api&utm_campaign=api">PurpleGoddessDesign</a> this treasury rocks! I am honored to be a part of it. ♥TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-22382088279149691232011-02-02T11:45:00.002-06:002011-02-02T12:01:57.115-06:00Chose Your Own Yarn for Unique Hand Weaved Scarf<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br />
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The Twisted Purl's Hand Weaved Scarves have always been a favorite at our shows and in our shop. A unique creation from handspun yarn this one of a kind scarf is sure to turn heads and get many compliments. After many requests, the option is now available to you to chose your own.<br />
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How does it work? It's easy! <br />
Pick one of the listed yarn from either our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=6485509">Handspun for You</a> shop section or our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=6485510">Painted Yarn for You</a> section.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Purchase the "You Chose Your Own Hand Weaved Scarf" listing in our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=6628630">Hand Weaved For You</a> shop section. In the comment of the purchase, please name the yarn you want used for your scarf.<br />
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That's it! Within a week of your purchase your new scarf will be on it's way. ♥ </div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-29781775372155816982011-01-29T12:23:00.001-06:002011-01-29T12:36:19.066-06:00Geocaching, Crafting, and The Twisted Purl Traveler<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LeNM9iceLEcRMH-egVJi_PqtkJqJ74_e-5fiLAZ5s-pYGbL6ox6skB_xw1HpnwPceHkAhqjyuVhLaaX5s9gQ4D7kgi9kW6IFcY2Dts8cadKfMfy-lIfFkyJR-izirgMRJB9nSode_jE/s1600/020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6LeNM9iceLEcRMH-egVJi_PqtkJqJ74_e-5fiLAZ5s-pYGbL6ox6skB_xw1HpnwPceHkAhqjyuVhLaaX5s9gQ4D7kgi9kW6IFcY2Dts8cadKfMfy-lIfFkyJR-izirgMRJB9nSode_jE/s320/020.JPG" width="314" /></a></div>Do you go Geocaching? Geocaching is one of the most fun outdoor family friendly activities you can do. All you need is a GPS device (most cell phones have them now a days) and the will to get out and find stuff!<br />
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I'd love to get more into Geocaching at a later time, for now...you want to learn more? Please go to www.geocaching.com<br />
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We are excited to be releasing a Travel Bug today! This is The Twisted Purl's first ever Travel Bug. A Travel Bug travels between geocaches worldwide and most work to fill a mission.<br />
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On a mission to see your projects made out of yarn and visit as many local yarn shops as possible. I'd like to travel as far and as long as possible, so please keep me moving! I'd love to make it to a yarn shop in every state of America and then travel worldwide.<br />
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Anytime our travel bug moves or gets update we'll share the information here.<br />
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We are heading out now to put it in it's first cache so it can start it's journey!<br />
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Travel Bug's Official Site: http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=487833TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-50028103873094120522011-01-27T12:13:00.000-06:002011-01-27T12:13:26.428-06:00The Twisted Purl now has More than Yarn...<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br />
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The Twisted Purl is proud to announce the expansion of our online shop to now include <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=7760859">Patterns for You</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=7762018">Supplies for You</a>.<br />
In our Pattern Section you will find a mixture of Older Knitting, Crochet, and Crafting Magazines, Vintage Pattern Books, and more.<br />
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On top of all this we will always have plenty of Handspun or Hand Painted Yarn, Felted Soaps, and Weaved Scarves.<br />
Our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thetwistedpurl">Facebook Page</a> is the best place to stay connected. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/theTwistedPurl">Twitter</a> is always good too!</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-76170676536612267462011-01-11T13:24:00.002-06:002011-01-11T16:18:14.364-06:00New Year New Yarn New Beginnings<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYfColn5UnGJrEtdrFJvweJn8jT0FVt06p_3MsvVPkDGl5FPLYtpdsGcjV8fNrgMOUHEstFibYIlujwD91BJEHge5qGZnWQ684JDQU3kIHs8mIYoRRipVgWDpR5rTmlXOMRZuX-FUvK0/s1600/IMG_2030.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKYfColn5UnGJrEtdrFJvweJn8jT0FVt06p_3MsvVPkDGl5FPLYtpdsGcjV8fNrgMOUHEstFibYIlujwD91BJEHge5qGZnWQ684JDQU3kIHs8mIYoRRipVgWDpR5rTmlXOMRZuX-FUvK0/s320/IMG_2030.JPG" /></a></div>The Twisted Purl has started fresh and new with the New Year. The yarn is flying off the wheel and back into our Etsy Shop. I know....it's about darn time!<br />
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I took about a year off of the yarn production. Tried to enter the real world and work a real job. PSH! You know how yarn can call to you? Well my yarn was SCREAMING! Why did you leave me? Where have you gone? You are the crazy yarn lady....not this other crazy lady! So, I give in. Here I am, back and ready to rock n roll!!!<br />
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I have been on a bit of an art yarn kick. I know, art yarn may not exactly be what you will knit up to wear as socks or sweaters, but let me tell you, they would make one fantastically interesting hat, purse, or embellishment for a scarf.<br />
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It is my pleasure to introduce Mardi Gras:<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Some of this hand painted roving will be on sale in the good ole <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl">Etsy shop</a>. The Mardi Gras art yarn will also be in the shop, so keep an eye out.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The <a href="http://thetwistedpurl.com/YOTM.html">Yarn of the Month</a> club this month was filled with lots of love, early enough for your Valentine's Day pleasure.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The freebie was a little metal mailbox filled with your yarn. Hope you enjoy! I got a lot of strange looks when I entered the post office with a huge box full of Priority boxes decorated just for you. As I put them one by one on the counter, I heard a few chuckles. But hey! Gotta love the yarn decorations, no?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more Valentine's Day fun, I felted up three new soaps, in shades of pink and a touch of white. I am in the process of plying some yarn out of this same colorway and it is turning out spectacular. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course, these soaps will be listed in the Etsy Shop, as soon as I get off my bottom and start listing!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, there you have it! I hope you are all having a wonderful New Year and are enjoying the Year of Yarn. ♥<br />
</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-54611128718326228832010-01-11T18:05:00.000-06:002010-01-11T18:05:35.185-06:00Craft Along 2010<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Craft Along with us this year. Stay motivated to get those creative projects finished. Just by participating, you can win supplies for more crafting projects and other goodies. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Don't you just hate it when Christmas time rolls around and you still have a list a mile long of people you would love to make an item for? Then there is that dreaded last week of crafting crunch time, where you mad dash to finish projects. Let me ask you, do you enjoy mad dash craft time? Wouldn't you rather just finish up the touches on a couple gifts and enjoy the Holidays with your friends and family?<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I adore my craft times and hate it when it's time constricted. It takes the fun out of it and makes it more like a job. So my proposal to you, if you choose to accompany me on this journey, is to make one item a month for the next 12 months. That way, come Christmas time, you will have at least 12 handmade items completed. 12 items made by you to give or sell, or keep and treasure. You can look back on 2010 as the year of crafting accomplishments.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Whether you crochet, knit, spin, weave, sew, glue, glitter, or use a blow torch that is entirely up to you! Just join me in creating, in crafting, in being one with your artistic self. Feed the little crafty monster inside of you with at least one project a month and see how fulfilled the rest of your life becomes!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">MOTIVATION??? Yes, yes, we all need motivation. There will be the satisfaction of creating a handmade item. There will be the bragging "I took this nothing and made it into this something! What have you done?" And if that is not enough, how about freebies and goodies? <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, here's the deal: Every month, when you have finished your project, please upload a picture to the Event: Craft Along 2010 on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-AR/The-Twisted-Purl-Handmade-Yarn/109301282325">The Twisted Purl Facebook page</a> or on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1284403@N25/">Flickr</a>, you can also email the picture. Each month, one of the participants will win special crafting supplies or goodies.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>QUICK BREAKDOWN:</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>What?</em> Craft Along...make one item each month now through Christmas 2010<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>How?</em> Anyway you like!<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>Why?</em> To stay motivated to craft year round, to get a jump start on gifts, or to feed your little craft monster.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>Did you say prizes?</em> Yup! Once a month, share a picture of a completed craft item and you'll be entered.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>Where to send pics?</em> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-AR/The-Twisted-Purl-Handmade-Yarn/109301282325#/event.php?eid=241411298013&ref=mf">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1284403@N25/">Flickr</a>, or <a href="mailto:cyndi@thetwistedpurl.com">Email</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sound like fun? If you are on Facebook, please <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=241411298013">RSVP</a> to the event, if not, please leave a comment here so we know you plan to Craft Along! Happy Crafting! ♥<br />
</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-63421413668384144782010-01-08T15:03:00.004-06:002010-01-08T18:11:32.274-06:00Do you spin your own yarn? Then Spin for the Handspun Revolution Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Calling all you fabulous creators of handspun yarn! If you spin your own yarn, then <a href="http://www.pluckyfluff.com/yarn.html">pluckyfluff</a> needs you! The Handspun Revolution is an Art Show just for Yarn!!! Here's the details of how your handspun yarn can be part of one large exhibit of one continuous skein of yarn. (click on image to see it larger)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Want more information? Check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-HandSpun-Revolution/226764797664?ref=mf&v=wall#/pages/The-HandSpun-Revolution/226764797664?v=wall">facebook page</a> and the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/handspun-revolution---lillehammer">ravelry page</a>. You can always go right to the source too: <a href="http://pluckyfluff1.livejournal.com/70487.html?view=435031">pluckyfluff's site</a>. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I personally am so excited to put a skein of The Twisted Purl yarn into this exhibit and hope you do the same. If you are sending in some yarn, I'd love to see some pics! Please post a comment with a link to your contribution. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I may just send in this new one, I finished it last night. It's wool, thread, lace, string, silk, and ribbon. ♥<br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-89483271301532369182010-01-07T10:38:00.002-06:002010-01-07T11:10:47.918-06:00Handspun Snow Art Yarn<div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNR0YCuhXQxQXS64riCCahk_Z1Y7F5qlptRrfjjCNRlpyRlX2G9tT1VYmnp7ZY3tbzmiVO0Tnwt2YjAlqlk_R8f2QtZ5gKD_MM_KTXZStKPylW-0fODqMzYuhGJjFWYiwgcPNwxOg5Tk/s1600-h/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNR0YCuhXQxQXS64riCCahk_Z1Y7F5qlptRrfjjCNRlpyRlX2G9tT1VYmnp7ZY3tbzmiVO0Tnwt2YjAlqlk_R8f2QtZ5gKD_MM_KTXZStKPylW-0fODqMzYuhGJjFWYiwgcPNwxOg5Tk/s320/015.JPG" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the final outcome of waking up and wanting to know "Where's the snow?". A unique handspun yarn plied with a white eye lash yarn and 85 iridescent white snowflake sequins carefully strung on a metallic thread.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the last week, our forecast has shown snow. Maybe not a lot of snow, 1 to 2 inches, but for here any snow is really exciting! Growing up in California, in the valley, the land of no snow, then moving here has been a treat. There is a chance of snow! Not enough to be sick of it, just enough to really enjoy it. Just enough to make a snowman, get cold enough to enjoy hot chocolate, and then warm up by the fire. Then in a day or so, it's gone. Again, for the last week, we were going to get snow last night. I woke up this morning to no snow. So, what's a girl to do? I just had to make my own.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I threaded 85 sequined snowflakes. Then I spun some blue yarn. Next I thought it needed a little blizzard effect so I added in the white eyelash yarn.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next part was a bit of a slow process. Actually plying the three together was a bit tricky. Every time a snowflake went through the orifice, I had to stop and help it get to the bobbin. But each and every snowflake made this skein well worth it.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once off the wheel, it was onto my swift. I have to say...this morning when I peaked out my window, there was a deep sigh of disappointment. But when I peered at what came off the swift, there was absolutely no disappointment. It was definitely enough to make me smile.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This yarn is now on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38033517">Etsy</a>.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To you who live in the land of snow...go out and make a snowman for me :) To those of you who do not, enjoy the view of Handspun Snow. It's almost like Jack Frost himself breathed out this skein of handspun art yarn! Stay warm and cozy, but enjoy the winter. ♥<br />
</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-17131326412861563842010-01-06T16:09:00.000-06:002010-01-06T16:09:58.500-06:00New Yarn for the New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp38r8jZyUQuSAmqVipuAYUUDk8tDet8yVRHuX3wo3rH2FxA80lFFqubb_JOUOszlJpGBoQluGlLe4OwhVB1YKex-7cLZ-vMhMSW16Sq5Qsn_Tbo5LbC4Rf-Fj-i_FmE2pF0ymZZDgm0/s1600-h/027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp38r8jZyUQuSAmqVipuAYUUDk8tDet8yVRHuX3wo3rH2FxA80lFFqubb_JOUOszlJpGBoQluGlLe4OwhVB1YKex-7cLZ-vMhMSW16Sq5Qsn_Tbo5LbC4Rf-Fj-i_FmE2pF0ymZZDgm0/s320/027.JPG" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Handspun yarn will be heading to some of you in the Yarn of the Month Club for January. It is squiggly, chunky, bumpy, and fun. This month has so many active subscribers, we will be sending out two sets of yarn. I dyed one pound of roving thinking I would have enough, but it's not entirely enough to fill the order. So, I will be doing one more pound with similar colors so a few of these may end up in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thetwistedpurl">Etsy shop</a> too!<br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-87037564208486265842010-01-05T08:24:00.000-06:002010-01-05T08:24:49.114-06:00Talkin' Etsy Tuesdays with TheBeehive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now, back to our regularly scheduled programing:<a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.65389877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" ps="true" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.65389877.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week I got to interview the ever so cool Queen Bee Owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive">TheBeehive on Etsy</a>. TheBeehive is your one stop place for scrapbooking items and more. Her shop is almost like the scrapbook store for the non-scrapbooker. When you want to preserve your precious memories, shes got the right thing for you!<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive">TheBeehive</a> has now been selling on Etsy for two years. She started as a freelance graphic designer and has even done some illustration work. Before opening up her shop she had never even attempted to sell her crafts or scrapbooks. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like so many of us, work from home moms, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive">TheBeehive</a> missed having a creative outlet. She started selling her items because she was searching for a way to reconnect with her artistic identity. Although her boys are always top on her list of priorities, working from home is a bonus. She enjoys being able to stay at home, not working the traditional 9 to 5 job, and still help the family financially.<br />
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When asked what her craft of choice is she said "I'm a paperaholic. I enjoy using paper particularly making scrapbooks, but any paper craft will do. I love paper! I never thought I'd find myself a scrapbooker but alas, after some years as a graphic designer for a greeting card company and two adorable little boys to keep memories for, here I am!" Alas, being a yarnaholic, I can so appreciate any type of craft addiction. Indulge and keep at it! <br />
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Her shop houses many unique items, not just scrapbook supplies. She has fun <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive?section_id=6582965">"Upcycled Paper Bead and Safety Pin Bracelets":</a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will also find exquisite <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive?section_id=5205378">Memory Catchers</a> which "are perfect for those who want to keep their memories out of the shoe box but don't have time to scrapbook." The top silhouette picture is one of my favorite items in her shop. They are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive?section_id=6165802">custom order Silhouettes</a>. Just send her a profile picture of your child, dog, husband...and she'll take care of the rest. TheBeehive says they are her favorite because "They make me extra happy to see in my shop because they feature my favorite boys and my puggie!" I would just adore to have one made of my boys.<br />
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She finds her inspiration in her customers. She really enjoys working together with each person, fulfilling their specific needs. Each person has an idea of how they would want to preserve their precious memories and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive">TheBeehive</a> is there to help them achive that vision. <br />
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As for her shop name, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive">TheBeehive</a>, and it's origin, she admitted "When I started my shop I wasn't completely sure what it was I was going to make and sell. There was one thing I did know, I was making a lot, I'm a long time sufferer of crafting ADD, and I was doing a lot between the boys, our pets, our church, my husband is a youth director...we were some busy bees! As my shop grows, and develops it's own identity, I have been mulling over the possibility of a name change that would better reflect what I do but that will be a tough decision."<br />
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Following her on Facebook, you may see the shop name is soon changing...you will have to check out to see what TheBeehive evolves into. You can find her on:<br />
Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/thebeehivecrafts">http://facebook.com/thebeehivecrafts</a> <br />
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Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thebeehivestore">http://twitter.com/thebeehivestore</a><br />
Blog: <a href="http://thebeehivecrafts.blogspot.com/">http://thebeehivecrafts.blogspot.com/</a><br />
Etsy Shop: <a href="http://thebeehive.etsy.com/">http://thebeehive.etsy.com/</a><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Lastly, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive">TheBeehive</a> would like to give a special big thanks to her husband "who wholeheartedly supports me in everything I do. He's done everything from helping with housework, to attaching paper beads to safety pins, to helping me man craft show booths, to listening to me stress! He's my personal super hero!"<br />
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Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBeehive">TheBeehive</a> etsy shop and keep an eye out for her new name! <br />
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Please help support your local crafters and artist by looking to Etsy for your needs before you run out and get some kind of impersonal mass produced item. Thanks and Happy New Year! ♥TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-65224574609950487532009-12-24T10:06:00.000-06:002009-12-24T10:06:47.888-06:00Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYkIyI5Pgc6DvXJkoTpui5Rfv_f3FXRlRIwbHfiCXUTVULzRr-Sv0KlMhHjTeD53heLzcQjKDgwCfeMM_QpPwfps5N7DRu-o1uXtTvyh0qR5CXE3q4PDzfQtvEQctTbKDsBcsyYiTEBhM/s1600-h/026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ps="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYkIyI5Pgc6DvXJkoTpui5Rfv_f3FXRlRIwbHfiCXUTVULzRr-Sv0KlMhHjTeD53heLzcQjKDgwCfeMM_QpPwfps5N7DRu-o1uXtTvyh0qR5CXE3q4PDzfQtvEQctTbKDsBcsyYiTEBhM/s320/026.JPG" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From my family to yours, Merry Merry Christmas!<br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-70556341134671425822009-12-18T05:58:00.002-06:002009-12-18T06:00:37.702-06:00Merry Christmas Scarf Giveaway Winner Announcement<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>The winner is.......Tammy! She was the 88th entry into the contest. She also is a Facebook Fan!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were 198 entries into the contest. Thank you all so very much for entering the Giveaway. I truly appreciate all the kind words about my work. Each and every comment made my day! One of the comments was made into a poem and it's just too cute not to share:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A candy cane, people wonder,<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Elsie! <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just to let you know, I will be hosting another giveaway soon, so keep an eye out.<br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-59638327496437835052009-12-14T06:38:00.000-06:002009-12-14T06:38:26.156-06:00Christmas Gifts...Christmas Crafts...Christmas Cheer...Looking up at my calendar and realizing there are only 11 crafting days left until Christmas is a bit overwhelming. I still have four weaved scarves to make, two stockings, and a pair of socks (or four). AND to top it all off, I still need to spin the yarn for a few of my projects. Oh no!<br />
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I did finish a stocking. It's a bit funkier than I had originally planned and a bit smaller. The yarn was bumpy and it hides the cable pattern that runs throughout it more than I planned. I think I will add a little embellishment to the top or weave a bit throughout to make the cables more pronounced. Gauge, is something I just don't like to listen to. I know, some of you out there just cringed. I just like planning and starting projects, if indeed I finish it, which is oh so rare, I will love it regardless of if it will only fit a giant one legged man. My socks tend to be too big, so I figured I'd rock a stocking...well it's a bit too small! Go figure!<br />
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If you have thrown the idea of making things for those on your shopping list out the window already and you are still looking for a one of a kind gift, I have a few things that may help. I still have one <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=6485571">Yarn of the Month Club</a> subscription left in each 1, 3, or 6 month subscription. If they do not knit or crochet, I have plenty of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=5330333">Felted Soap</a> and a couple <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=6628630">Weaved Scarves</a> left in my Etsy Shop.<br />
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Our <a href="http://thetwistedpurl.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas-giveaway-handwoven.html">Merry Christmas Hand Weaved Scarf Giveaway</a> is still happening as well. All you have to do is post a comment on the above linked blog post to be entered to win.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I got an early Christmas present! One hot summer day, <a href="http://web.mac.com/chrismassingill/chrismassingill.com/Welcome.html">Chris Massingill</a> and I were trying to entertain ourselves at the Argenta Farmers Market. I told her I wanted her to make me sheep. She happened to have clay in the car and my sheep were born that day. Chris is an amazing art teacher. When I first met her, she was my oldest sons teacher. After a year off, she is now back in the school and teaches at my other two boy's elementary school. So, a big thank you to Chris, for my sweet Salt & Pepper Shaking Sheep. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you all have fun finishing all those craft projects and checking off your list for all the special people in your lives. I'm quite certain I will be throwing in the towel soon! <br />
</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-21718319115651925522009-12-11T07:12:00.000-06:002013-08-08T09:58:26.711-05:00The Ins and Outs of Felted Soap: It's Good Clean Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What is Felted Soap? Why use Felted Soap? How can I make Felted Soap? </div>
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One of our best selling items has always been our Felted Soaps. It's fun and funky, unique and spectacular. Simply put Felted Soap is "Good Clean Fun". It makes a fantastic gift. It is so cool even Martha Stewart talked about it. The Twisted Purl's Felted Soaps are now in stores nationwide. I'm frequently asked a lot of questions about the soap. So here are my frequent answers: </div>
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<i>So, what the heck is Felted Soap???</i></div>
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Felted Soap is really soap. It's a bar of soap with wool wrapped around it. Then the wool goes through a felting process. Once felted the wool is smoothly matted and totally adhered to the surface of the soap.</div>
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<i>Okay, great! But why would I want to use Felted Soap?</i></div>
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First and foremost...it's pretty. We all want something pretty in our lives right? Felted Soap is also practical. The wool gently exfoliates your skin. So that eliminates the need for a loofah or washcloth. The covering around the soap helps prolong the life of the bar of soap. So, it lasts longer! Felted Soap is also a lot easier to hold onto than a slippery bar of soap, so it's also great for kids. (seriously, it's the only way I can get my three boys to use soap)</div>
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Mostly, lots of rubbing and patience. Take the bar of soap and carefully wrap the wool in all directions until the entire bar is covered and no surface areas are showing through. Next is off to the sink. Gently soak the covered bar in steaming hot water (as hot as your hands can handle) and then start patting and very carefully rubbing the wool. This is the most tedious part of the process. I find if I am irritated, or my kids are having a wrestling match in the living room, felting soap is not an option. If you rub too hard it will make the wool slip right off the bar of soap and then you have to start all over. If you rub one area too much it can expose part of the bar of soap, which is no good.</div>
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Once the wool feels like it is more secure in its position, then you can start being more rough with the wool. Put the bar into alternating hot and cold water to help the felting process. Eventually, you have a completed bar of felted soap. Over the years, I've perfected my wrapping and felting techniques and now am able to make bars of Felted Soap fairly quickly (even if there's a wrestling match happening in the living room). So, practice makes perfect!</div>
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<i>That sounds like a lot of work...can I just buy Felted Soap?</i> </div>
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Why yes you can! <a href="http://www.thetwistedpurl.com/buy-felted-soap/">CLICK HERE</a> to go to our website. </div>
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The Twisted Purl website has a page dedicated to Felted Soap, it's <a href="http://www.feltedsoap.com/">http://www.feltedsoap.com/</a>. <br />
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nationwide. If you have found our soaps in a store, let us know! We'd
love to hear what you think. If you are a store interested in ordering,
please go to <a href="http://www.thetwistedpurl.com/felted-soap-wholesale/"> Our website for more information about wholesale and bulk felted soap orders.</a> </b></div>
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TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-88389569409775064232009-12-09T14:59:00.000-06:002009-12-09T14:59:25.186-06:00Merry Christmas Giveaway: Handwoven Scarf for You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Candy Cane Christmas Handwoven Scarf</span></strong><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">'Tis the Season to be Jolly and to have a Giveaway! I have been very blessed this year with wonderful customers and very supportive friends and family. In return, I want to host a Giveaway that anyone and everyone can enjoy. This Christmas, I am giving away one of my exclusive <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=6628630">Hand Weaved Scarves</a> to one very lucky person. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above pictured scarf, Candy Cane Christmas, is what you can win. It is all natural, 100% handspun yarn, made by <a href="http://thetwistedpurl.com/">The Twisted Purl</a>. The yarn is made from super soft Merino Wool. Then handwoven throughout a red grid/mesh. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, how do you win? Quite simple...post a comment. I will be allowing <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conway-AR/The-Twisted-Purl-Handmade-Yarn/109301282325">Facebook Fans</a> two entries! So, if you're currently not a fan, best <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Conway-AR/The-Twisted-Purl-Handmade-Yarn/109301282325?ref=ts">CLICK HERE</a> to join. Facebook Fans can post a comment on this blog post and on the Facebook Fan Page Giveaway Post. Each post will count for one entry. I will then use a online Random Number Generator to select a winner. Post must have a name (can not be anonymous...or I can't contact you).<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The contest will start as soon as this post goes live and will go until Thursday, December 17th, 2009. At 12:00 Midnight, central time zone, the giveaway will close. I will announce the winner on December 18th, on my blog and also on Facebook. If I can get in contact with the winner fast enough, the scarf will be mailed out on Friday, December 18th, in plenty of time to give as a Christmas Gift or to show off during the Holidays.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Starts: 12/09/09</strong><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>Winner Announced: 12/18/09</strong><br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com152tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-72537837760273364292009-12-08T06:47:00.000-06:002009-12-08T06:47:39.564-06:00Talkin' Etsy Tuesday with Denise Felton<div style="text-align: center;">This week our Talkin' Etsy Tuesday Interview is with Denise Felton, owner of the shop...<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeniseFelton">DeniseFelton</a>. Denise has unique dimensional collages in her Etsy Shop. The collages are a fascinating intersection of paper craft and needlework. Her wit is exquisite and it shows in each of her pieces. This one is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6878060">Mother's Power</a>:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The quote at the bottom of the picture says "Her Controlling Power--The mother can take man's whole nature under her control." The descriptions she puts on each listing in her shop will send most into fits of giggles and a you may utter an "Oh my!" here and there. The description on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6878060">Mother's Power</a> says "In his search for the perfect wife, Edgar couldn't help comparing every girl to his ideal: Mother. The woman of his dreams would be strong, decisive, tall. And over 50." Don't we all know a man or two like that?<br />
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Denise Felton. She started selling handcrafted greeting cards and collages through two brick and mortar shops in 2002. Her Etsy shop opened up in August 2007. I adore the reason she started selling her items:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Along with her marvelous collages, she also has some fanciful art quilts that make the fiber/texture heart in me go pitter-patter. This piece, "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21812903">Yo Art Quilt</a>", is Denise's favorite listing in her shop at the moment:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is an "Art Quilt of cotton fabric and cotton batting, appliqued with hundreds of one-inch and half-inch cotton yoyos, and heavily embroidered with gold metallic thread and glass seed beads." To get the whole idea of what one looks like, I have to post another picture of this. It is absolutely divine! <a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.59868691.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" height="320" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.59868691.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21812903">Yo Art Quilt</a> is 16" x 20" x 1". Denise says she loves this one the most (right now), because it's lumpy and bumpy. Also because it's turquoise and orange, which is one of her favorite color combinations. Sounds like another good yarn color scheme. She likes all variations of the turquoise and orange colors, like aqua and bronze, teal and peach.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">She finds her inspiration in her work itself. The photos know what they want to be and she just tries to go along with them. As for the art quilts, she just lets the fabric, thread, and beads express themselves and she stays out of their way. She does admit she does not actually hear them talking to her, so no need to lock her up. Denise Felton does each of her pieces justice by listening to the heart of each item and expressing its inner desires. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">With her keen eye and wit, Denise is making the world a better place by bringing the past back to life through her Collage Pieces. Her Art Quilts are just that, amazing pieces of art that should be in every home. I have had the pleasure of seeing Denise's work in person and the detail in each piece is beyond comparison. A photo can not capture all the delicate intricacies of each piece. You will be pleasantly surprised when you get your purchase in the mail and see so much more than you expected.<br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Lastly Denise wanted to give a big shout out to AREtsy, the Arkansas Etsy Street Team. She said "We rock and roll so hard. Everybody needs to shop AREtsy for Christmas! " It's easy to do just <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&search_query=aretsy&page=1">CLICK HERE</a> to check out the AREtsy Team Artist's listings.<br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeniseFelton">Etsy</a><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://denisefelton.blogspot.com/">Blogger</a><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Please help support local artists and remember, everyone loves handmade! Why not get that hard to buy loved one on your Christmas list one of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DeniseFelton">Denise Felton</a>'s items. It's a one of a kind and sure to be a collectible treasure.<br />
</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-81024635463371574572009-12-03T17:30:00.000-06:002009-12-03T17:30:54.871-06:00Christmas Market at St. Peter's in Conway Arkansas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOU9y02dtQJ88qArawEz9NI-L6AAC_4rMVp7gdm3r7eqKU0-vJrTRJ4TX6-05qEaXFmg-1JrulnN_2SNE_HUYmUa7oOD8GdjOh2RCeR3OUNjDJtrVzk_cIlleglypAT5ntp0hJdgZnw2I/s1600-h/St+Peters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" er="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOU9y02dtQJ88qArawEz9NI-L6AAC_4rMVp7gdm3r7eqKU0-vJrTRJ4TX6-05qEaXFmg-1JrulnN_2SNE_HUYmUa7oOD8GdjOh2RCeR3OUNjDJtrVzk_cIlleglypAT5ntp0hJdgZnw2I/s640/St+Peters.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Come join us Saturday, December 5th, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Conway, Arkansas. The Christmas Market is located at 925 Mitchell. Corner of Mitchell and Prince.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This will be the very last show for <a href="http://www.thetwistedpurl.com/">The Twisted Purl</a> in 2009. Starting next week all our felted soaps, weaved scarves, handspun yarn, and painted roving will be back in our <a href="http://www.thetwistedpurl.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a>.<br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-9265766122920303832009-12-02T07:48:00.003-06:002009-12-02T10:45:07.694-06:00Old Meets New: Horse Carriages, Cell Phones, Spinning Wheels, Fireworks...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Old Meets New<br />
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</div><div align="center">Nothing beats being somewhere and seeing beautiful horse drawn carriages. Takes you back. Makes you think of the day when all there were were horses and wagons and wait a minute...is that guy on a cell phone? Yep, turns out both horse drawn carriage drivers were on their cell phones. Wonder if they were talking to each other. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetwistedpurl/4152698271/">CLICK HERE</a> if you want to see the picture "Old Meets New" on Flickr. It's a bit larger.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The set up this year at The Promenade at Chenal was really not that great. First off it was so windy. Everything had to be really anchored down. Standing behind my booth was very chilly. Secondly, they placed us down at the end of the center with another vendor. All the activities (horse drawn carriages, tree lighting, choirs, Santa & Mrs. Claus) was in the center of the area. At least the general manager came by and apologized for our placement. I think the initial thinking was if they placed vendors at the ends it would keep people walking around...not so much. The manager told me next year would be different and we would be smack in the middle of things. I will have to think long and hard over whether or not this show is worth doing again. But hey, at least it ended in a BANG:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There were a ton of fireworks and they were awesome!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pictures on Top Row: New Handspun Christmas Red & White Sparkly Yarn<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Picture on Bottom Left: Alpaca Handspun Yarn<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This array of mess is a new Scrap Scarf. It's a lot wider than the last one. Such an amazing use for all my scraps. The end outcome is always so cool...a cross between harmony and ciaos. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got these trio of Snowmen Razorback Fans at Hallmark. They have opted out of doing a new snowman in their series this year (which I am totally heart broken about). But the new Razorback Trio was a great consultation.<br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas Season. Enjoy every minute of it, and craft your pants off...we still have 22 crafting days left! ♥<br />
</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-16039057946610333872009-12-01T08:16:00.000-06:002009-12-01T08:16:50.318-06:00Talkin' Etsy Tuesday with the owner of BrianaRose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you do not know about the wonderful world of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, then you my friend are missing out! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> is a website community full of artists and hand crafters that make creations just for you. This year, for Christmas, you should support <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop_local.php?ref=fp_nav_local">local artists</a> and give handmade items. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> is the very best way to find unique, well crafted items for your loved ones or yourself.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of my favorite sellers on Etsy is <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brianarose">BrianaRose</a>. Being so fond of the ocean, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brianarose">Briana Rose's</a> Swarovski Starfish Hair Clips really take me back to when I was young and searching for sea shells on the beach. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although these creations are 100% real starfish, they do not flake, smell fishy, or are brittle like you may think. Briana takes a tremendous amount of care and puts a lot of work into each one of these pieces to ensure they will be in your collection for many years to come. She uses Sugar Starfish from the Caribbean. She then has to clean, shave, and strengthen each one with a special glue. They also each have a protective coating. After all the preparation she adds gorgeous Swarovski Crystals on each star. Just so you know, these starfish are not endangered and are very abundant. Each one of her Starfish Hairpins are a steal, seeing how much work goes into each one, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brianarose">BrianaRose</a> sells them anywhere from $14 up to $28 each. A small price to pay to be able to put on such a gorgeous hair pin to bring out your inner star. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Briana and learned a lot about her and her craft. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">"My craft of choice is sugar starfish from the Caribbean. They've got more character than other starfish." <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brianarose">BrianaRose</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">She started selling starfish hairpins in high school. After a break, she started again after getting a scholarship to pursue her business a few months ago. She likes new ideas and trends and wanted to start something that wasn't typical, was totally natural, but still kinda girly. She hits her mark perfectly with her Starfish creations. The crystals give the glitz that every girl wants but the starfish bring you back to nature, which fills the hearts desire. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brianarose">Etsy Shop</a> name comes from her first and middle name "Briana Rose". She said "My great grandmother and I share the same middle name, so that's why I like it so much." <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When asked where she finds her inspiration she said "I like to flip through magazines and pictures for my inspiration, but in hasn't really aided me with the hairpins thus far. I think my inspiration comes from the Lord, ya know?" No better place to find inspiration! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">She does have a few local events going on right now: <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">December 3rd, an open house, at <a href="http://www.thespaatfgv.com/">Hungry Hair in the Fig Garden Village</a>, in Fresno, CA. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">December 5th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, she is having a Trunk Show at <a href="http://www.carmel-kids.com/">Carmel Kids</a>, in Fresno, CA. <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, if you are not in the area, you can always go to her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brianarose">Etsy Shop</a> and conveniently purchase a star.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Briana eventually would really like to distribute throughout the country and one day possibly throughout the world. She is currently recruiting and would love some applicants.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find BrianaRose: <br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brianarose">Etsy</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/briana-rose-accessories/181894073121?ref=mf">Facebook</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her favorite color combo in general is black and white. But in reference to the stars, she does like the bright orange stars and crystal iridescent Swarovski rhinestones. Nice! Maybe I'll spin up some "BrianaRose" Yarn and ply it with some shiny threads. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, know each star has its own personality and great character. BrianaRose likes to think that the starfish you pick for yourself reflects your personality as well. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please help support this fantastic Etsy Artist and get an exquisite, unique Starfish Hairpin for the star in your life. ♥<br />
</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-21554606971525631002009-11-30T06:44:00.001-06:002009-12-01T08:42:47.712-06:00Give the Gift of Yarn this Year<div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">2010 will be the Year of the Yarn </span></strong><br />
</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Yarn addicts everywhere are wishing their families could some how grasp how much yarn means to them. To the average man...yarn to us is like a Sunday with the perfect football line up and a fridge full of beer. To the average child...yarn to us is like having full access to a toy shop and getting to take anything home anytime. Yarn means a lot! With it's textures and bumps and twists and turns, each skein is a new, exquisite, and breathtakingly indulgent. <br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">So, you may ask...well if I know my wife, sister, friend, mother, aunt, cousin, neighbor loves yarn so much, then what am I supposed to do about it? Easy, I'm here to help. My goal after all is to enable all the yarn addicts in the world. I'm offering a limited time Gift Membership into my exclusive Yarn of the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPurl?section_id=6485571">Month Club</a>.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For a small fee of $35.00, your loved one will get a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=35396516">one month subscription</a>. In the mailbox, they will receive one skein of yarn, from 100 to 150 yards (at least a $35 value). This will not just be any old yarn you can find at your local retail store...no! This will be an unique creation, made just for them. The fibers will be carded, hand painted (using only professional wash fast dyes), and then carefully handspun on my spinning wheel. They will also get a freebie or two and maybe even a pair of knitting needles. Shipping, via USPS Priority Mail, is included in the price as well as any applicable taxes (a $5 value). Now depending on how much you want to hear your favorite yarnaholic squeal, we do also have <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=35399321">3 month memberships</a> for $85 and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35714330">6 month memberships</a> for only $155 (remember each month is at least a $40 value).<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the 1 Month Subscription <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=35396516">Click Here</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the 3 Month Subscription <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=35399321">Click Here</a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For the 6 Month Subscription <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35714330">Click Here</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Included with your Gift Membership Purchase is a nifty little Gift Card to give to your loved one. The card will be perfect to put under the tree or in a stocking. It's the perfect precursor of things to come. Your yarnaholic will adore you for this well thought out gift. And Christmas will continue for into the next year. <br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-81866599621728517232009-11-24T10:51:00.000-06:002009-11-24T10:51:46.080-06:00Mom....Can I sell this???<div style="text-align: center;">When you run a business from home, your children tend to think they can make anything and then sell it. It's sadly true. This Thanksgiving Break, my boys are determined to have a "scheduled" a crafting time everyday. The first thing that was made was a Robot, on a tower...with self destruction mode. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Each box is full of "Ugly Beads" that no one would want to see anyway. They are rather loud and could be a great addition to your Army Themed New Years Eve Party...or scaring away a deer.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Brady has taken Austin's Shaker idea and expanded it into a Monster/Hat named "Mighty Madness Monster". It has arms, legs, and is perfectly disguised. It can sit right on your head and induce total madness!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This "Mighty Madness Monster" asking price is only $5...what a deal! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Austin made a pretty cool looking "Almost Binoculars"...by opening up a box and looking through it.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, it says "I Can See You" right on the box. Just in case you didn't know. This is brilliant, cause it lets you know you can actually be seen through the box!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And lastly, not for sale, is our "Family Bridge". Most have a tree...well, Austin made a bridge:<br />
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</div>TheTwistedPurlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10859841021159802300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8439124018553353853.post-67776710773577125102009-11-23T12:31:00.000-06:002009-11-23T12:31:26.612-06:00Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Promenade at Chenal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Saturday, November 28th, 2009 <a href="http://www.thetwistedpurl.com/">The Twisted Purl</a> has been invited to set up during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Promenade at Chenal. The main event is from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and is guaranteed to end in a bang, with fireworks! We will be set up with handspun yarn, lots of hand felted soaps, and our exclusive scarves, hand weaved from The Twisted Purl yarn. Come out and see us!<br />
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