Weekend Happenings at TCL

Posted by on March 25, 2011

 

Drop-In Saturdays: Decoupage Switch Plates
Stop by anytime between 12:00pm – 5:00pm to decoupage some switch plate and outlet covers. These are a great way to personalize your home without breaking the bank. We’ll have an assortment of covers (single, double, small and large openings) and everything else you’ll need to make one for every room!
$8 each or $15 for 2; $10 double

 

 

Crafters Shindig
Starting at 7:30pm, kick back and relax at The Craft Lounge. Bring in any kind of project that you’re working on. This is a fun opportunity to show off your latest creation, get advice and inspiration from friends, and have some laughs. We’ll have snacks on hand, and best of all, it’s FREE!

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Knitting with Shaina!

Posted by on March 22, 2011

We are so excited to welcome Shaina Bilow, formerly of The Skein Attraction, to The Craft Lounge. Shaina is a Craft Yarn Council of America Certified Knitting Instructor, and she will be bringing her vast knowledge of all things knitting to TCL. Beginning Wednesday, March 30, she’ll be teaching in our shop and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

 

 

SHAINA’S MIXED BAG KNITTING

11:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesdays:

March 30, April 6, 13 & 20

$60 for four sessions; $20 for one session

 

Bring any knitting or crochet project to this class and get the guidance of an expert for two hours. This is a great class if you want to learn a new technique, start a project beyond your current skill level, or get back on track with older projects. Anything goes! As we work together week to week, you’ll notice your skills and confidence growing.

 

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A Little Color for Your Fridge

Posted by on March 21, 2011

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Jessica from How About Orange has a great tutorial up for making Pantone chip magnets. So clever and cheerful!

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Drop-in Saturdays are here!

Posted by on March 18, 2011

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

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TCL on NY1

Posted by on March 11, 2011

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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Hermes Shoes

Posted by on March 8, 2011

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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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TCL vendor Heather Valentine on marthastewart.com

Posted by on March 2, 2011

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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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Tie on some color!

Posted by on February 26, 2011

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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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Look what just came in!

Posted by on February 14, 2011

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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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Calling all teen writers…

Posted by on February 2, 2011

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!

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