Author Archives: Contessa Crafts

About Contessa Crafts

I'm Stephanie, the Contessa of Contessa Crafts. I have a wealth of crafting knowledge and ideas that needs to be shared. Let your creativity show!

Mountain Rose Herbs is having a giveaway!

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Contessa Crafts

Have you ever wanted to learn more about herbs and natural cleaning products? Look no further than Mountain Rose Herbs! I’ve only just heard about it, but a few friends shop there and they have nothing but great things to … Continue reading →

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Homemade Christmas Ornaments!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

In Loving Memory of Xay Camacho-Hendrickson, 1997-2011 I’ve been thinking a lot about family and gifts for Christmas the past month or so. Then November 18th, my mother’s friend tragically lost her 14 year-old son, and right before the busy … Continue reading →

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Current Project: Homemade Christmas Tree Decor

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I’ve been working hard on coming up with cohesive designs for my Christmas Tree decor series coming up. It’s a lot harder than I thought, and it seems my body is having a harder time adjusting to the changing seasons … Continue reading →

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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I felt like making a post that would help you get to know me a little better, what better way than sharing a few of my favorite things? There are few things in life that make me swoon, most of … Continue reading →

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It’s official, I’m a quilter.

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

Just recently, I made my first two quilts for my niece and nephew’s birthdays. (So hard to believe they’re 1 and 6 already, where does the time go?) I found the pattern on Two Little Banshees a few months ago … Continue reading →

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The New Contessa Crafts

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

Hello, interwebs! Did ya miss me? I missed you! I’ve been itching to get back to my blog, but I just haven’t had the time with the farmer’s market and watching my niece and nephew so much. Anyways, I’m all … Continue reading →

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Don’t call it a comeback

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

Starting in October I’ll be revamping, renewing and actually *POSTING* again! I’ve been so busy busy busy with the farmer’s market and my darling niece and nephew this summer that I’ve really let the posting slip. But no more excuses! … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Chocolate Macarons

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I was going to skip my posting this week to get ready for my farmers market that opens on Wednesday, but I found this recipe and was in awe at the simple little steps you can take to make the … Continue reading →

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Make-it Monday: Plush Baby Toy

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I recently had this idea after seeing these at baby stores. Babies love the crinkle sound and the ribbon tags keep them interested. If you want to, you can design your very own baby toy to help improve your baby’s … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Potato Broccoli (and Bacon) Soup

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I was browsing MADE today and I found this fabulous recipe! It’s on the menu tonight! So, while I go search the kitchen for all the ingredients, I’ll leave you to get acquinted with today’s recipe-Potato and Broccoli with Bacon. … Continue reading →

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