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		<title>The History Of Rings-Part II</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Suzanne</dc:creator>
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By Columnist Suzanne aka Nurses Naturally
Since ancient days rings and jewelry in general have  represented wealth, power and status.The Greeks and Romans broadened the scope including cultural icons as more detailed designing evolved.
For as long as precious metal and gemstones have been used to create jewelry it has existed as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Xmas in July &#8211; Part II</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rebecca</dc:creator>
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Part II by Contributing columnist Rebecca aka Raige Creations
Slide photo courtesy of All About The Buttons
Normally I am the type who embraces summer with no thoughts of the winter, cold,  snow, or holiday shopping. Christmas is the last thing on my mind. I usually don&#8217;t even think of buying Christmas gifts until [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where The Pixy Plays</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:09:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay</dc:creator>
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By Contributing Columnist Jay aka HaffinaCreations
I am a Polymer Clay artist, and one of the best things for me about being involved with Polymer Clay are all the other &#8216;Smooshers&#8217;. One of my absolute favourites happens to be the Guildmaster of the Polymer Clay Smooshers on ArtFire, and one of my best friends. It [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FUN WITH SAND CASTLES</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
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Written by columnist Linda aka LindaGJ
Photo courtesy of Texas Eagle
I&#8217;m sure most of you remember making sand castles at the beach when you were young. I sure do, yet my favorite was dripping the wet sand over and over again until it made a huge lumpy mound.
A couple of weeks ago, a couple of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Creative Cat.on a Crochet Hook!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay</dc:creator>
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By Contributing Columnist Jay aka HaffinaCreations
The ability to crochet well amazes me, the ability to crochet well with wire astounds me. Catrin aka Catswire from Germany crochets with wire, incredibly well. She graciously agreed to answer my questions.
What will people find when they drop into your studio/store? What types of items do you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make Your Own Boppy!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nikkie</dc:creator>
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By Columnist Nicole M., Sugar Shox Crafts
Slide photo courtesy of Pangea Designs

When I was expecting my son, Cameron, this spring, a nursing pillow, or &#8220;Boppy Pillow,&#8221; as they&#8217;re more commonly called, was very high on my list of things to get.  When I saw that the pillow would cost about $50, I thought [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where the boys are Part iii &#8211; Tree Gems</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connie</dc:creator>
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By contributing columnist Konnie aka Konnie Kappow
Part three of my Crafty Men series is an interview with the man behind Folksy shop Tree Gems. A true craftsman and thoroughly nice chap; I loved reading his answers to my questions and I hope you will too!
Name:  Stewart Would (Tree Gems on Folksy)
Age:  Mature
From: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Mother&#8217;s Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:18:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jay</dc:creator>
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By Contributing Columnist Jennifer aka Haffina Creations
I find beautiful jewellery inspiring, and I love to learn more about what drives other jewellery makers. Let me introduce you to a wonderful jewellery maker who sells through ArtFire. Her name is Natasha and she is the creative force behind Mother&#8217;s Love. I wanted to learn more about [...]]]></description>
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