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Tag Archives: Ask Nikki
Before, During, and After a Networking Event - How to Get The Most Out Of It All
I’m back from my trip to New York City, where I met with 80 other amazingly talented Dreamers Into Doers and Martha Stewart’s staff, and as always, it was fantastic. Everything about the event is always picture perfect. And meeting … Continue reading
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Tagged Ask Nikki, Crafts, DIY, Inspiration, Marth Stewart, Networking, Nikki, Small Business Advice
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What To Do With Your Old Phone Books {A Crafty Tip!}
Does anyone use a phone book anymore? I can’t remember the last time I thought to flip through these pages before I googled. Somehow these keep magically appearing at my doorstep, and for some reason, I can’t just toss them … Continue reading
Talking Handmade on Heart Filled Holidays!
Some experiences are just exciting from the start, or even before the start! And that’s exactly how I felt yesterday about my radio show appearance on Heart Filled Holidays. I was excited when I woke up in the morning, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Ask Nikki, Christmas Projects, Crafts, DIY, Ebooks, Gifts to Give, Home Decor, Make in Under 30 Minutes!, Make With Your Kids!, Nikki
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Calling: Inspiration! Where are you?
It’s eerily quiet here, and not because Halloween is around the corner. I’m caught up on orders, the book has been released, and I’ve cleaned out my workspace (something I always do after finishing up a big project…I guess it’s … Continue reading
No One Does Glitter Like Martha
I have a new favorite technique, and watch out. I’m using it on anything and everything that I see! See the pretty glitter up there at the top of this post? I. Can’t. Stop! The technique for these is super … Continue reading
Pattern PDF’s Now Available!
Good news! After many, many requests for a “printer friendly” version of my free patterns, I came to my senses and created PDF’s for them! You can find them right in the post they belong with, usually just under my … Continue reading
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Tagged Ask Nikki, Beading, Crochet, Jewelry, Knitting, Make It Together, Projects For Baby, Quilting, Sewing
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5* Tips For Organizing Your Craft Space In 2011
The time that I get in my craft room is precious. It is my quiet from the storm of chasing two kiddos all day. I need to be able to get right to it, before someone wakes up from their … Continue reading
How To Knit (and Purl) Continental
I guess about mid-summer (which feels like forever ago!), I mentioned to all of you that I was going on vacation and bringing a new knitting project along with me. I also let it slip that I’d be knitting this … Continue reading
Ask Nikki
As I’ve mentioned before, I was a high school math teacher in a past life….years before my current full-time stay-at-home-mom job. People ask me if I miss teaching, and it’s always difficult for me to answer that question. My reply … Continue reading
