We’re kicking off our Drop-in Saturdays crafting with polymer clay. Make charms, magnets, and even beads with this magic material. Jen will be on hand with some idea sheets and everything you’ll need to make some adorable pieces. Drop in anytime between 12:00pm and 5:00pm and get started! No registration necessary.
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Saturday, March 19
Anytime between 12:00pm – 5:00 pm
$12 for 5 colors
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beads made from polymer clay
We love this springy iPad cozy crocheted by Inger Carina of For the Love of Crochet Along!
Our Teen Writers Workshop (Write for Fun, Not for Grades!) is featured on NY1 today. This class has been such a success that we’ve added another session beginning Wednesday, March 16th! (Click on photo for video.)
photo © 2011 NY1
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In honor of National Craft Month, we’ll be linking to some of the brilliant crafts we come across online. I love this so much it almost makes me wish I had a toddler again! It’s by Roubidou and part of Made By Rae’s awesome Celebrate the Boy series.
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photo © 2011 by Rubidou
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The work of Heather Valentine, founder of The Sewing Loft, is a featured photo today on marthastewart.com. This is the THIRD time Martha has featured Heather’s adorable plush creations! We’re not surprised, though, as her work could not be cuter.
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We are thrilled to be carrying her woodland toadstool and owl backpacks, sweet dolls with embroidered dresses, and guilt-free felt doughnuts (in a real pastry box!). In addition to being cute cute cute, items from The Sewing Loft are made using reclaimed, recycled materials – totally TCL!
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We just got in a whole shipment of Peter Dabal’s popular hand-dyed silk scarves. Available in two lengths and in bright new colors, these will liven up the rest of your winter and take you right into spring. Stop by and check them out — they are so luxurious, and at $15 – $20 each, one of the best deals in the shop!
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Mmm…. it smells REALLY good in The Craft Lounge! Tom, of Bodhi Handmade, just delivered a whole new batch of soaps and Bodhi Butters. It’s a good thing, too – his products are hard to keep in stock. They’re made of the most luscious all-natural ingredients and make great gifts for both men and women. Stop by to see (and smell) for yourself!
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Good news for those of you with aspiring teen writers. I had to postpone my Teen Writer’s Workshop today because of the awful weather. We start next week on Wednesday, and we’ll meet for four Wednesdays in a row, 4-5pm. Each teen will bring a piece of writing in progress. As a group, we’ll discuss how to improve the pieces, and we’ll learn some writing tips that all writers know and use. Remember, this workshop is for FUN – this is not school-related. Great for kids who write for pleasure. Spots are still available, so sign up!
To register, visit: http://thecraftlounge.com/; e-mail: info@thecraftlounge.com; call: 201-944-3311; or stop by!
We’re getting so excited for our special Heidi Kenney crafting event on January 30th at 3pm. Her book, Every Day’s a Holiday (Chronicle Books), is chock full of fun crafting ideas. It’s hard to decide what to try first. We gave the love bugs a try this weekend. Aren’t they cute? Sadie loved making the felt bodies. They’re such a sweet thing to give to your Valentine.
We still have a few spots open for our Afternoon with Heidi Kenney, so we hope you’ll sign up soon. Remember, you’ll get to take home a copy of this awesome book if you attend!
Feel free to sign up online:
http://www.thecraftlounge.com/store/index.html, via e-mail: info@thecraftlounge.com, over the phone: 201-944-3311, or in person: 324 Broad Ave., Leonia, NJ.
~Jen
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Sunday, January 30th
3:00 – 4:00 pm
Adult: $30; Child: $5
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TCL is thrilled to have the fabulous Heidi Kenney, author of Every Day’s a Holiday: Year-Round Crafting with Kids, visit for this special event!
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Heidi is renowned for her “My Paper Crane” felt creations and fabrics. Join us as she shares crafty ideas with us and signs copies of her book. We’ll also have on hand delicious sweet treats and some of Heidi’s amazing handcrafted items for sale in the shop. Learn more about Heidi at www.mypapercrane.com.
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Adult ticket price includes a signed copy of Every Day’s a Holiday, a set of Heidi’s adorable hand-cut valentines, refreshments, and a special craft to do and take home. Child ticket price includes the valentines, craft, and refreshments.
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Register online, by phone at 201-944-3010, or stop by the shop!