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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 2:34 PM

Crayon apron perfect for holiday gift giving

In today's Handmade column Mary Horvath of Lincoln Park shows you how to make an adorable crayon apron for that special little person in your life.

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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Natalie Bandele will help you stick to crafting

Learn how Dearborn resident Natalie Bandele recycles popular product bags/labels into usable items crafted with duct tape in today's Handmade column.

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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM

Learn how to turn old items into art

Mixed media artist Donald Calloway of Detroit shows you how to create a sculpture out of discarded items in today's Handmade column.

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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Thu, Oct 8, 2009 at 12:42 PM

Make a beaded copper bangle bracelet

Detroiter Abdul Raheem shows you how to make a beaded copper bangle bracelet with "healing stones" in last Friday's Handmade column.

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Category: Handmade column

Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM

You'll want to add this wrap skirt to your list of sewing projects

Update your fall wardrobe by making this wrap skirt with instructions from Jacquelyn Terry, co-owner of The Style Gallery in Detroit's New Center area. Learn more about Terry and her elegant skirt in today's Handmade column.

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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Mon, Aug 31, 2009 at 4:19 PM

Knit this dainty little scarf for cold days ahead

Read last Friday's Handmade column and learn how Lori Sheffield, of Skeins on Main in Rochester, knitted this scarf that's perfect for fall and winter.

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Category: Handmade column

Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 1:54 PM

Crochet this beach tote before the end of summer

Neighborhood Knits' new owner Sandy Marshall of Plymouth designed a pattern for a crocheted beach tote that can double as a market bag in today's Handmade column.

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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 11:34 AM

Jewelry artist to the stars Sandra Davis makes charming earrings

Detroit jewelry maker Sandra Davis shares her unique design for making a pair of "eclectic dangle earrings" in today's Handmade column.

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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 12:31 PM

Learn how to create a relaxing bath at home

Harper Woods resident Shannon Reaves of Bath Savvy reveals her family's recipe for a soothing rose oatmeal bath in today's Handmade column.

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Posted by Jocelynn Brown (The Detroit News) on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 12:33 PM

Learn how to scrapbook on canvas

In today's Handmade column, Victoria LeFevre of Chesterfield Township shows how to incoporate canvas into scrapbooking.

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Crafting with Jocelynn Brown

Jocelynn Brown is a Detroit News Features staffer who has always loved to make things. She likes to crochet, knit, make dolls, bead, sew and more.
Send your ideas and questions to jbrown@detnews.com.

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