About this blog
Do you like cross-stitching? Scrapbooking? Beading? Carving mammals into a tree stump with a chainsaw? Chances are, you're not the only one. Here, you can share pictures of your latest queen-size quilt or 12-hour scrapbooking session with the rest of the crafty people in York. We'll also point you toward events and meeting places that feature your craft of choice, such as craft shows, group meetings and charity events. If you're having trouble with your homemade hobby, we can give you links to blogs and other useful sites to get help.
We encourage you to send in your crafting news and pictures. Just e-mail Caryn Rupert at crupert@ydr.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Category Archives: scrapbooking
Make creme brulee and embossed cards with a heat gun!
The other day, my mother mentioned wanting to make creme brulee, but she didn’t have a blowtorch. My dad has a torch for welding and stuff, but my mom thought she might catch the kitchen on fire because it would … Continue reading
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Gaze at a familiar sight from artist Fred Rodger
Joan Concilio, who blogs over at Only in York County, wrote this post on Friday about a Lancaster artist who captures pictures of canned goods, cows and other local sites through his painting. I would highly encourage you to read … Continue reading
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If you like scrapbooking, you might like Lifeboarding
When I received this press release in my e-mail inbox, I thought it was a bit of a stretch to put it on this blog. But I’ll throw it out there, and leave it up to you. “The Lifeboard” is … Continue reading
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Introducing a friend to a new craft
Hi everyone! It’s Joan from over at Only in York County. Caryn was kind enough to let me borrow her blog today to show my latest scrapbooking project. The cool thing is, it isn’t even “my” project, technically. I’ve introduced … Continue reading
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You can’t get paper cuts with a digital scrapbooking workshop
The Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will host a workshop for digital scrapbooking from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Presented by Shelly Roberts, the program uses Creative Memories’ free software “Storybook Creator.” Participants should bring 50 or … Continue reading
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Mark your calendar for a Scrappin’ Safari
My boss, Joan, gave me a flyer for a scrapbooking marathon session in Gettysburg. She’ll be there, and she said she usually makes the most pages or works the most hours. If you’re a scrapbooker, you should go and try … Continue reading
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Are you going to the York Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival this weekend?
Here’s some news for the scrapbookers and cardmakers out there: Heirloom’s York Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the York Expo Center Memorial Hall East. … Continue reading
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Go to a scrapbooking fundraiser at the SPCA
A scrapbook fundraiser will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 16 in the conference room at the York County SPCA, 3159 North Susquehanna Trail, Manchester Township.The cost is $15 and those attending are asked to bring an item … Continue reading
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Scrapbooking: 11 hours, and more than 20 pages done!
Hi, everyone! It’s Joan from over at Only in York County. Regular readers there know that I really like crafts, especially scrapbooking, so it’s probably no surprise that you’ll be seeing me over here pretty regularly. The slideshow below features … Continue reading
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