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<title>Once Around Blog</title><link>http://www.oncearound.com/index.html</link><description>Hot News&#x21;</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2010 Julie Stanton</dc:rights><dc:date>2012-08-28T16:05:37-07:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:10:29 -0700</lastBuildDate><item><title>CATCHING UP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2012-08-28T16:05:37-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/177a76b86b3a034c5c259a6fd1998ea1-156.php#unique-entry-id-156</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/177a76b86b3a034c5c259a6fd1998ea1-156.php#unique-entry-id-156</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After completing a project as all-consuming as the yarn reorganization, I am invariably way behind on my duties when it&rsquo;s finally finished.  


Today, I attended to some of those as I restocked some arts supplies, stamps and scrapbook paper.


It felt good!


Tomorrow I start my &ldquo;fine tooth comb&rdquo; ritual.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>YARN REORGANIZATION</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2012-08-23T14:43:51-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5ae6fe8d99ada23733de3874dad8d74d-155.php#unique-entry-id-155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5ae6fe8d99ada23733de3874dad8d74d-155.php#unique-entry-id-155</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[To get ready for it, I had to track down baskets of the appropriate size (harder than I thought) and order 200 of them.  


...If you have been to the store, then you know that we have a wall of yarn at the back of the Knitting section that is organized NOT by company and NOT by fiber but by weight.     And while I maintain that this is a very logical way to pick out yarn (isn&rsquo;t gauge one of the first considerations when deciding on a yarn and a pattern?), it is just NOT WORKING.  


...I&rsquo;ll be working a swatch into each basket&rsquo;s display as well, but am still pondering the best option&hellip;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BUNDTINIS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2012-06-28T14:59:58-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1f8f0fe04b6fd69674144fa19f0d63d9-154.php#unique-entry-id-154</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1f8f0fe04b6fd69674144fa19f0d63d9-154.php#unique-entry-id-154</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This afternoon, one of my employees came back to my office and said, &ldquo;Um, Julie&hellip;there&rsquo;s a guy out front looking for you and he has like a box of something&hellip;I think it&rsquo;s food maybe?&rdquo;


...And then I sighed very loudly and headed out to face what was obviously not going to be a guy with a box of food but some annoying and sleazy salesperson trying to sell us a box of something for which we have no use.


...In case you don&rsquo;t know, HIGH SCHOOLERS work for me and it is a proven scientific fact that their level of productivity is directly related to the quantity/quality of snacks we have on the premises.  

...When you have your first bundtini, if for some crazy reason those flavors don&rsquo;t appeal to you, go ahead and choose from one of the other many types such as:  Red Velvet, White Chocolate Raspberry, Lemon, Pecan Praline, White White Chocolate or Cinnamon Swirl.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ONCE AROUND NEWS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-05-29T06:00:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/newsletter_newformat.php#unique-entry-id-153</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/newsletter_newformat.php#unique-entry-id-153</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve redesigned our e-Newsletter! 


If you didn&rsquo;t get one in your inbox Tuesday morning, 


...And to be added to our mailing list, 


CLICK HERE.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BUTTONS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-05-31T09:00:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/13d35db656db4c67c64abb772e6715b3-152.php#unique-entry-id-152</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/13d35db656db4c67c64abb772e6715b3-152.php#unique-entry-id-152</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s one of the things that I have a hard time delegating as it involves lots of staring, pondering and false starts.    Sometimes, on a Sunday, I will lie down on the carpet and meditate on the area that I need to re-do.  

...My new plan is to organize the loose buttons by size:  mini, small, medium, large, jumbo and have just one price for each size.


I like to make things clean and simple for us and for our customers.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SORRY EXCUSE FOR A POST</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-03-05T15:25:59-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0ea346cee08e292019160719b93877b1-151.php#unique-entry-id-151</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0ea346cee08e292019160719b93877b1-151.php#unique-entry-id-151</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&hellip;. but can you blame me?


Good thing there aren&rsquo;t too many of these posted yet.


Click at your own risk.


...Thanks a lot, Mary.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>RANDOM ITEMS OF CRAFTINESS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-02-01T16:35:25-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/88ca8a007dea435f4c58025ac1236487-150.php#unique-entry-id-150</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/88ca8a007dea435f4c58025ac1236487-150.php#unique-entry-id-150</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Having a store that covers so many different craft &ldquo;topics&rdquo; means a lot of things, not the least of which is you never quite know what the UPS guy will be bringing you on a given day.  


Since I hate to leave any one section neglected and out in the cold, our shipments are usually a mash-up of treats that will eventually head to all four corners of the store.


...The following is a sample of what we received today.


...I did get a new camera and am spending lots of time playing with it.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>KNITTED HEARTS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-02-01T12:13:34-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7c5dab69c11e6213dc0aea51c2d7b293-149.php#unique-entry-id-149</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7c5dab69c11e6213dc0aea51c2d7b293-149.php#unique-entry-id-149</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever since Mary posted this pattern on her website, I&rsquo;ve been distracting myself with heart knitting quite a bit.


Here&rsquo;s shot of the collection I made and then stitched into a banner. 


...That fuzzy stuff is Malabrigo Angora.  


Not a yarn you would normally associate with angora and frankly, it doesn&rsquo;t look like much on the ball, but it&rsquo;s dreamy knit up.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MOLLIE MAKES</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-31T09:43:36-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0fbb6e7505cde5ac7994ed73a48a1ab4-148.php#unique-entry-id-148</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0fbb6e7505cde5ac7994ed73a48a1ab4-148.php#unique-entry-id-148</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You have to come in and check out this magazine.  

...Or don&rsquo;t even come in if you can&rsquo;t, but check it out somewhere.  


...In addition to carrying around a hard copy, I also usually download one to my iPad.


Of course, digitally you don&rsquo;t get the cute little giveaway included in every month&rsquo;s issue.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SALES REPS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-26T17:36:16-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/85ea4878df1bf753859d7b1703bf65d3-147.php#unique-entry-id-147</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/85ea4878df1bf753859d7b1703bf65d3-147.php#unique-entry-id-147</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Most everyone types up their orders on their iPads now (or the equivalent) rather than writing all those long lists of color numbers by hand.


But there&rsquo;s still plenty of pouring over pattern books and fondling yarn and the torture of, once having chosen a yarn, having to pick out colors.  

...And we both struggle to get through the avalanche of wool and related paraphernalia with our knees up to our chins and our phones buried somewhere underneath the commotion so that when one of us gets a call, we flutter around madly, messing up the piles that were never that neat to begin with.


...And despite the literally hundreds of boxes of yarn you have in the back room, these little treats will delight you and brighten your whole day.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TAG IT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-25T16:38:03-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d9eb6c5baa10373adb381cab65f19263-146.php#unique-entry-id-146</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d9eb6c5baa10373adb381cab65f19263-146.php#unique-entry-id-146</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And, well&hellip;. don&rsquo;t forget these cutie-pies.


...There&rsquo;s more, but you&rsquo;ll have to come in to see the rest&hellip;


Dreamed up and fabricated by the amazing Ruth Rosenfield, of course.


...Sorry for all of the Valentine&rsquo;s posts!  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-25T14:58:18-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d7cd491480a50902dd65f9f31d00c87c-145.php#unique-entry-id-145</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d7cd491480a50902dd65f9f31d00c87c-145.php#unique-entry-id-145</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Particularly the ones where, in my fantasy, boxes of new products come in, items are whisked out of said boxes, a price tag is quickly applied and - poof! - onto the shelves they go.  


...Well, maybe no one&rsquo;s store works that way, but I know for a fact that ours doesn&rsquo;t.


We are constantly re-packaging, cutting, labeling, decanting, trimming and generally sprucing up most things that come in before we decide that they are ready for prime time.


...Everything we have ever received that is made of paper mach&eacute; comes covered - and I mean COVERED - with sticky, stubborn, gross-looking price stickers that would never dream of coming off all in one piece.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LOVE IS IN THE STORE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-24T11:58:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/95c124efda41d44a356486b6387378a7-144.php#unique-entry-id-144</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/95c124efda41d44a356486b6387378a7-144.php#unique-entry-id-144</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[(null)]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW CLASS CONCEPT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-22T16:19:40-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/87af2c0810e263ff2da0bf71e3ff8ffa-143.php#unique-entry-id-143</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/87af2c0810e263ff2da0bf71e3ff8ffa-143.php#unique-entry-id-143</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In case you didn&rsquo;t receive our newsletter this morning, today we&rsquo;re launching a whole new class concept.


In a nutshell, it&rsquo;s all about the OPEN WORKSHOP.    Think:  free, flexible and low stress.  :-)


Read about it (along with some other news)&hellip;. here.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MAKE IT WITH LOVE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-15T14:53:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/440eefb5f78639150d29c05a7ca64c57-142.php#unique-entry-id-142</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/440eefb5f78639150d29c05a7ca64c57-142.php#unique-entry-id-142</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Let the Valentine&rsquo;s Day crafting begin!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-11T17:22:51-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/29fed8899e810b576c0e01e03847269e-141.php#unique-entry-id-141</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/29fed8899e810b576c0e01e03847269e-141.php#unique-entry-id-141</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[IF you feel like it AND you have time AND you actually agree, then please&hellip;. 


...We&rsquo;re under the KIDS AND PETS category, where we are up for BEST ART SUPPLIES.


It&rsquo;s very uncomfortable to self-promote.  


At the same time&hellip; Is it wrong to admit that we&rsquo;d really like to have one of those Best of Marin stickers to put on our front door????
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HEART POM POMS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-11T09:07:55-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b973b3f592c290346ff549acf011dec4-140.php#unique-entry-id-140</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b973b3f592c290346ff549acf011dec4-140.php#unique-entry-id-140</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve been having some fun with heart-shaped pom pom makers lately.


We have both sizes in stock.


These are pretty cute, don&rsquo;t you think?


As one employee said, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s all about the trimming.&rdquo;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PENTEL PENS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-10T09:00:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8f4eb9dee7a243eb2a179da7e4913394-139.php#unique-entry-id-139</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8f4eb9dee7a243eb2a179da7e4913394-139.php#unique-entry-id-139</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I love it when we get in something that was specifically requested by a customer.


It makes me feel as though I&rsquo;m actually doing my job.


...We&rsquo;ve had the sets of 6 for a long time now, but a customer asked for some of the larger sets.


Now we have sets of 12, 18, 24 and 36 of these wonderful pens!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>RESTOCKING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-05T14:53:41-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/337371a4290a5c59ad986e023956dfcb-136.php#unique-entry-id-136</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/337371a4290a5c59ad986e023956dfcb-136.php#unique-entry-id-136</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s been a whole lot of this&hellip;


... going on at the store lately.


...The holiday rush left our shelves a little bare and I hate that.  


It feels good to see a full store again.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LOCKER ROOM RE-DO</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-09T14:40:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/583e903143eb6e35aeb500439975f8b0-135.php#unique-entry-id-135</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/583e903143eb6e35aeb500439975f8b0-135.php#unique-entry-id-135</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sometimes the back room needs a little sprucing up as well.  ...  haters of my vintage industrial furniture addiction I say&hellip; HA!  

...This old post office cabinet makes a perfect employee &ldquo;locker&rdquo; area.  


Of course, these employees&rsquo; bins are made of bamboo and each owner&rsquo;s name can be written on in chalk, thanks to newest employee, Sarah Ellison and Hudson Chalkboard Paint.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FELT KITS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-12-04T11:27:57-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0dc9175669dfa381bbda93f151b74b9c-134.php#unique-entry-id-134</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0dc9175669dfa381bbda93f151b74b9c-134.php#unique-entry-id-134</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just in:  these lovely little felt kits.    A very sweet gift idea, I think.


Very nice for adults or big-ish kids.


The packaging says 9 years and up, but you can use your own judgement.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>AND A RIPPED SWEATSHIRT AS TABLECLOTH?</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-27T18:22:01-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/53aaba603bdfd96277f8fbcef3d1582f-133.php#unique-entry-id-133</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/53aaba603bdfd96277f8fbcef3d1582f-133.php#unique-entry-id-133</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Why does this tickle me so much?  


photo by Simply Notable


...Practical and whimsical and forehead-smackingly obvious.


photo by Simply Notable
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>VELVET PUMPKINS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-22T20:24:33-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/845448a990255d8daa152c617841a9e7-132.php#unique-entry-id-132</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/845448a990255d8daa152c617841a9e7-132.php#unique-entry-id-132</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I finally came across the source of those velvet pumpkins everyone is always asking me about!


They&rsquo;re from Shop Terrain.


Enjoy!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MORE CHRISTMAS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-11T17:38:47-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ba5bcd0a03c0f19fd226cf9cf1042edc-131.php#unique-entry-id-131</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ba5bcd0a03c0f19fd226cf9cf1042edc-131.php#unique-entry-id-131</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Today I came in a little early to put out some more holiday stuff.


Although Nordstrom has set a wonderful trend by announcing their pledge to hold off on &ldquo;decking their halls&rdquo; until after Thanksgiving, I do understand that crafters need to start decking a little earlier if they&rsquo;re going to have any projects complete for the season.


...There are lots of goodies under the tree now.    And a bunch more to come.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BIG NIKON VS. LITTLE NIKON</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-10T11:20:06-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/6926aa5d4249ca5dc577185e2de2a922-130.php#unique-entry-id-130</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/6926aa5d4249ca5dc577185e2de2a922-130.php#unique-entry-id-130</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I never take it from the store, because it&rsquo;s a humongous Nikon (hereafter referred to as Big Nikon) with fancy lenses and everything and I even have to use two hands to hold it.  

...And while I&rsquo;m not the most dedicated of bloggers, I have increasingly felt the need to document things around here - especially as the holidays come barreling in.  


...This Coolpix L120 model was way cheaper than Big Nikon&hellip;.and as a result, it has no detachable lens, no manual mode and a built-in flash (which I normally avoid like the plague).  

...The photos are pretty darn nice, if I do say so myself, and since it&rsquo;s so lightweight and small, I&rsquo;m hoping it will encourage me to take more photos more often, leading to more frequent blog posts.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TRUE LOVE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-12T12:56:33-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e410aad83a1e14c8e8f4c568820efb47-129.php#unique-entry-id-129</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e410aad83a1e14c8e8f4c568820efb47-129.php#unique-entry-id-129</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&rsquo;t know where I&rsquo;m going to put it.


I don&rsquo;t know what I&rsquo;m going to put in it.


I just know that I&rsquo;m in love.


So much so that it may need to come home with me???
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>UNEXPECTED GIFT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-11T10:49:53-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/42e1f9d7830e0eaa628759794d0c78fc-128.php#unique-entry-id-128</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/42e1f9d7830e0eaa628759794d0c78fc-128.php#unique-entry-id-128</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&rsquo;t know about you, but when someone gives me something - especially when it&rsquo;s for no other reason than to be nice - it makes me giddy.


...And when I give in and break my promise to myself not to eat these treats, guess what?


...Making the box itself is a little tricky and would best be explained by Rose in her class.  


...Then (and this is the really special part), she lightly sprayed the paper with water and then applied the design.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WASHI TAPE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-08T18:35:16-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/13ff1cb2c0a215d372e4ae624f178417-127.php#unique-entry-id-127</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/13ff1cb2c0a215d372e4ae624f178417-127.php#unique-entry-id-127</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is really kind of a brilliant idea from fiks*d.


...2.  tissue paper (or how about some of that beautifully patterned D&eacute;copatch tissue we have?).


Of course I haven&rsquo;t tried it yet myself (I run a store, remember?).  :-)  


But if you do, would you please bring it in and show us??
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>KNIT NIGHT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-07T14:27:54-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/07d17f78fa42298f61a1d392954156b9-126.php#unique-entry-id-126</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/07d17f78fa42298f61a1d392954156b9-126.php#unique-entry-id-126</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I am loving Knit Night more than ever right now.


We&rsquo;re just having lots of fun and everyone&rsquo;s making tons of progress.


And please don&rsquo;t forget:  beginners are more than welcome!  


If you have never even held a pair of knitting needles in your hands, Knit Night is for you.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CRAFTSY</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-05T18:59:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/74b623c7ae478729937e80b0cabade92-125.php#unique-entry-id-125</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/74b623c7ae478729937e80b0cabade92-125.php#unique-entry-id-125</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I signed up for free (just an email and a password were required) and then was able to browse the site.  


...And while they offer just over 20 classes right now, and they do charge (around $30) to download a class, I imagine that their class list will grow quickly.    And after you download a class, it never expires, so you can refer to it over and over again.  


...The PROJECTS section is searchable by type of craft (jewelry, knitting, paper crafts, gardening), item (accessory, decor, clothing...), style (whimsical, traditional, cute...) and by pattern (free pattern, pattern offered by designer...).  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LUCKY</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-04T16:46:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/03f548dd6e366f05ce4cf637e32f2915-124.php#unique-entry-id-124</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/03f548dd6e366f05ce4cf637e32f2915-124.php#unique-entry-id-124</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I feel it every day, but today I took pictures of some of the evidence.


...I asked Lauren if she would &ldquo;restock and straighten&rdquo; the crepe paper. 


...&ldquo;Could you make the yarn shelves look pretty?&rdquo; 

...And when I asked Heidi to fill up the new fat quarters cabinet and told her nothing more than, &ldquo;You know how I want it,&rdquo; she said, &ldquo;Yep, no problem.&rdquo;  and wowed me with this:
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ART PAPER</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-03T09:55:25-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/65699bdd8fe6e06500e0aa4c4fe52679-123.php#unique-entry-id-123</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/65699bdd8fe6e06500e0aa4c4fe52679-123.php#unique-entry-id-123</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are in the process of boosting up our art paper supply.  


...I scoured the internet for art class listings (with particular focus on the Bay Area) and printed out as many art supplies lists as possible.


Next, I sat down with a hearty supply of coffee and reviewed the lists.  


...Could someone please ask the high school to give less homework so I can get some of my wonderful girls in here to help me?  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PAPER RIBBON</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-30T09:53:41-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7e6a3f6b43ac68609fc61027ec089633-122.php#unique-entry-id-122</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7e6a3f6b43ac68609fc61027ec089633-122.php#unique-entry-id-122</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[... but I&rsquo;m glad I did because their gift wrap do-dads are sweet, sophisticated and playful - all at the same time.


Here&rsquo;s a shot from their website of the paper ribbon and gift labels in action.


...Wrapping with kraft paper is my favorite, but sometimes it can look a little too homemade for my taste.  


...We have bunches of their ribbon boxes as well as their multi-occasion labels.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>STITCH</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-28T19:26:21-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/60c017b3a0d07ddb12daeb1cd2650a0e-121.php#unique-entry-id-121</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/60c017b3a0d07ddb12daeb1cd2650a0e-121.php#unique-entry-id-121</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&ldquo;Stitch&rdquo; is one of our favorite magazines, and the current issue looks particularly enticing.


It&rsquo;s all about felt.  


I love the pillow on the cover.  


...How cute are the mini quilts being stitched up by the mini machines?
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IT&#x27;S COMING...</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-27T20:14:25-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b3fb18e03dbe2440119d4c14e960569a-120.php#unique-entry-id-120</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b3fb18e03dbe2440119d4c14e960569a-120.php#unique-entry-id-120</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The start of the extended holiday season.


We&rsquo;re trying not to rush things, but we crafters are always looking ahead, aren&rsquo;t we?


...We have a few Halloween-themed items out right now, 


but there is just so much more to come...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CRAFT DAY</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-25T16:23:41-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0854ef7c84c8787218246baf186dfa1c-119.php#unique-entry-id-119</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0854ef7c84c8787218246baf186dfa1c-119.php#unique-entry-id-119</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The idea behind the celebration was to encourage the community to ditch the car for the day and walk/bike around town to their favorite local businesses.    We businesses were asked to provide a fun (& free) activity as an extra incentive for those who decided to participate.


...Rose (card-maker extraordinaire) labored over the preparation of all the bits and pieces and presented each crafter with a kit to make their own banner.    


...Some of the girls made banners that spelled out their names - in bright colors to dress up their bedrooms.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>THIS IS NOT A PATTERN...</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-23T14:12:01-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a3bd4400a64594258bece121c9137bd2-118.php#unique-entry-id-118</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a3bd4400a64594258bece121c9137bd2-118.php#unique-entry-id-118</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&bull; Knit 1 stitch, purl 1 stitch, repeat and don&rsquo;t stop until you reach the end of the hank.


&bull; Cast off and start wearing your cowl with pride even if it&rsquo;s unseasonably warm out and everyone else is going to the beach.


...ANY color of Madelinetosh Chunky will be the perfect one for this or any other project.  

...If none of this made any sense to you, but you still want to make a cowl, come to Knit Night.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A LITTLE SALE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-15T10:50:06-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a4e957fe697317b349abd3909e2c1dd1-117.php#unique-entry-id-117</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a4e957fe697317b349abd3909e2c1dd1-117.php#unique-entry-id-117</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re having a little sale.


...They&rsquo;re usually made of layers of paper and quite detailed.


...Most of our are priced at $4.00/sheet.


Now, they&rsquo;re all just $1.00/sheet.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A DAY TO MOVE BEYOND FOSSIL FUELS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-12T11:59:03-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b7fb999e51de5c59dcae9ffaace242e1-116.php#unique-entry-id-116</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b7fb999e51de5c59dcae9ffaace242e1-116.php#unique-entry-id-116</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Click below for more information...


A Day To Move Beyond Fossil Fuels


...and please join us on September 24 for some free crafting fun!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FELT FLOWER MASON JARS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-30T08:19:43-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a57d2b80c1fdcad07fe4069a58a99ae1-115.php#unique-entry-id-115</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a57d2b80c1fdcad07fe4069a58a99ae1-115.php#unique-entry-id-115</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Linda Millerick is a talented craftsperson - particularly when it comes to creating flowers.    I&rsquo;ve seen her felt flowers and ribbon flowers so far and I&rsquo;m sure there is more to come.    Over the next few weeks, she&rsquo;s be teaching a few classes in felt flowers, but not just flowers on their own.    These flowers cover the tops of mason jars and turn these jars into an adorable gift.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>EASY DECOUPAGE CRAFT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-25T13:58:25-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/fb3709e438230f195e07e3810dc58484-114.php#unique-entry-id-114</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/fb3709e438230f195e07e3810dc58484-114.php#unique-entry-id-114</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of our employees has a bedroom that she painted and decorated herself in shades of blue and and beige.  


This morning, before heading out to the beach for a little surfing, she whipped up these lovely pieces of monogram wall art to complement her style.


...Then use the paintbrush to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge on a section of the wooden letter.    Place the paper where you want it to go on that section and brush some more Mod Podge on top.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MAKE YOUR OWN NOTEBOOK</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-18T19:12:58-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/11e2ca0f2936cf877d7329e41b1c5381-113.php#unique-entry-id-113</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/11e2ca0f2936cf877d7329e41b1c5381-113.php#unique-entry-id-113</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The creativity of the crafty blogger community never ceases to amaze.


Here is a really simple and fun tutorial to make your own mini notebook.


Give it a try.    You probably already have all of these materials anyway...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HAVE A NICE WEEKEND...</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-15T13:35:59-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c5c3c09ea1bb8c76a20224d9aea2398a-112.php#unique-entry-id-112</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c5c3c09ea1bb8c76a20224d9aea2398a-112.php#unique-entry-id-112</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[(null)]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>POCKET GUIDES</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-13T17:09:30-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c09a26568c9f518ddc487c0b7fbdc208-111.php#unique-entry-id-111</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c09a26568c9f518ddc487c0b7fbdc208-111.php#unique-entry-id-111</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These are pretty nifty.


Although I&rsquo;m a sucker for most things laminated.  ...  And informative.


At $4.95 each, they pack in a lot of information and will fit easily into a sewing/knitting/needlework bag.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>COPIC</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-13T12:33:59-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/57aaa74030d28615715909b08ce1e37f-110.php#unique-entry-id-110</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/57aaa74030d28615715909b08ce1e37f-110.php#unique-entry-id-110</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I think we&rsquo;ve decided it&rsquo;s pronounced &ldquo;koh-pik.&rdquo;  

...I spied it at the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show a few months ago and said:  


...If you&rsquo;re not familiar with the brand, or even if you are, there&rsquo;s plenty to know about these art supplies.


The products page on the COPIC WEBSITE is very informative and there&rsquo;s so much more to be found online about these markers and their extremely loyal fans...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW CAMERA &#x26; MALABRIGO</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-12T10:15:08-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/9fc7161e5f3c87e544704193bf01da08-109.php#unique-entry-id-109</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/9fc7161e5f3c87e544704193bf01da08-109.php#unique-entry-id-109</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[No time for excuses, but there was some traveling.  ...  And a teenager who turned 16 and desperately &ldquo;needed&rdquo; her license.    There was also a new camera that was a little tricky to get used to.  


...Silky Merino is my favorite right now and may actually need to be knit up into one of those shawls people are always talking about.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>APPLIQUE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-18T12:24:34-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/bd2b957950c8976f38e49a46e8bdbd6c-107.php#unique-entry-id-107</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/bd2b957950c8976f38e49a46e8bdbd6c-107.php#unique-entry-id-107</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here are some beautiful embellishments from Tinsel Trading Company to add to your fabric projects.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PENGUIN AND FISH</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-17T09:41:07-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ca05341531472824c5b7ce3792790367-106.php#unique-entry-id-106</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ca05341531472824c5b7ce3792790367-106.php#unique-entry-id-106</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Look at the super adorable embroidery patterns and kits we just got in.


Can someone I know please have a baby so I can make you some cute stuff?


Thanks.


all images from Penguin and Fish
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TWO NEW CLASSES&#x21;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-16T11:59:53-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/26c73a2b76c957fd8a1387344844bac1-105.php#unique-entry-id-105</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/26c73a2b76c957fd8a1387344844bac1-105.php#unique-entry-id-105</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out our new classes for June.  


They&rsquo;re fantastic!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BLOCK PRINTING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-22T10:45:45-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/956d95e38d7dc884c75e36dbf46e09f9-103.php#unique-entry-id-103</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/956d95e38d7dc884c75e36dbf46e09f9-103.php#unique-entry-id-103</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&rsquo;t know if you&rsquo;ve tried this craft or not, but it&rsquo;s really very fun.  

...In block printing, you are basically designing and creating your own rubber stamps - usually on a bigger scale than your typical wood-handled red rubber stamp.


...For the blocks into which you carve your design, we have lino blocks (short for linoleum block)...


...Of course, when I first tried this craft, I couldn&rsquo;t deal with figuring out all of the materials, so I just bought the kit.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TINSEL TRADING COMPANY</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-21T16:38:47-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d9ca7ad44144f98c80befbd933470719-102.php#unique-entry-id-102</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d9ca7ad44144f98c80befbd933470719-102.php#unique-entry-id-102</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These charming felt flowers came in today...all the way from Tinsel Trading Company, reportedly Martha Stewart&rsquo;s &ldquo;favorite store in all of the world.&rdquo;  


I especially love the charcoal ones.


Hand-made in the Czech Republic.  


We are selling them for $9.50 each.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A RARE OPPORTUNITY</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-20T13:48:57-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/35d21201db5ecd307b79e491cd208610-101.php#unique-entry-id-101</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/35d21201db5ecd307b79e491cd208610-101.php#unique-entry-id-101</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Space is now available in the normally always full SEWING FOR KIDS class.


This is a 6 week series for the 2nd-3rd grade crowd and let me tell you that they make awesome stuff.


...Patchwork tote bags, drawstring pj bottoms, insulated lunch bags, aprons and SO ON have all been on the curriculum.  


...Call Sarah (415-531-5009) for info on fees, supplies and registering.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TAME YOUR FISH</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-19T08:31:14-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ec5e59c89828c309e2d35f84ec37bdf5-100.php#unique-entry-id-100</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ec5e59c89828c309e2d35f84ec37bdf5-100.php#unique-entry-id-100</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Is there anyone who doesn&rsquo;t want help &ldquo;taming&rdquo; their Nemo knitting or crochet intarsia pattern?


Perhaps more importantly:


Is there anyone who doesn&rsquo;t want to spend untold hours knitting up a Nemo-themed sweater/pillow/blanket/scarf?


I didn&rsquo;t think so.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x22;WREATHS&#x22; TO &#x22;FLORAL&#x22;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-18T12:46:43-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8b916da30b469b9b77bf558a7b8a5708-99.php#unique-entry-id-99</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8b916da30b469b9b77bf558a7b8a5708-99.php#unique-entry-id-99</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Formerly known as the &ldquo;Wreath&rdquo; section, the newly renamed &ldquo;Floral&rdquo; section got a little sprucing up last week.


We also added a couple new items.


Preserved ferns...


...Fresh and bright for spring.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DIY STICKERS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-15T10:48:38-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/10ef78678effe8a5fb2b64876019c94e-98.php#unique-entry-id-98</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/10ef78678effe8a5fb2b64876019c94e-98.php#unique-entry-id-98</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is a really clever idea from the Creature Comforts blog.


I especially love how parchment paper is used as a not-super-sticky sticker backing.  


...photo by creature comforts


Incidentally, we have all the supplies you need for this project.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CREPE PAPER</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-14T16:33:28-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b52689fd90c321edc718a759f14501e6-97.php#unique-entry-id-97</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b52689fd90c321edc718a759f14501e6-97.php#unique-entry-id-97</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As it happens, when an employee is restocking a particular item, sometimes they discover stuff in that category that has never made it onto our shelves.  


...Let&rsquo;s just say that we get a lot of new stuff in and some slips through the cracks.


Anyway, yesterday, we restocked the crepe paper and found - ta da! - a few colors that had never seen the light of day.


Doesn&rsquo;t it look so pretty now, all full and cherry?
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MRS. GROSSMAN CALLING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-12T19:13:01-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/321b7a8780087ef18876a402030fa6a5-96.php#unique-entry-id-96</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/321b7a8780087ef18876a402030fa6a5-96.php#unique-entry-id-96</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I actually think it was a member of the Grossman family, so it might have been a Ms. 

...Anyway, she wondered if we might like to carry some of their, I mean, her stickers.


...Today, I received the catalog and I&rsquo;m perusing it now.  


Is there anything more fun than settling down to a bowl of cereal for dinner and a new catalog you can&rsquo;t wait to get a look at?  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ECO EGGS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-11T15:12:37-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f48177ffb1be791740d0e5bae57554a2-95.php#unique-entry-id-95</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f48177ffb1be791740d0e5bae57554a2-95.php#unique-entry-id-95</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Look at what just came in!  


This is a really charming set, and from what I&rsquo;ve read in the blogosphere, the colors are great.


We are selling them for $8.50 per set.


photo by eco-kids
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FABRIC SHELVES REDO</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-08T09:07:13-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b300bbacfc6ec0be50e24d3c703afd66-94.php#unique-entry-id-94</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b300bbacfc6ec0be50e24d3c703afd66-94.php#unique-entry-id-94</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thank you for buying so much fabric during our March sale.  


Sure we made a little extra income thanks to your enthusiasm, but the fabric shelves were the real winner.  


Now filled - beautifully, meticulously, fabulously by Juliet - with a bounty of new designs.


...By the way, all of our fabric (including the jersey, flannel, canvas and so forth) is all priced very simply.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WATERCOLOR SEASON</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-06T13:11:36-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f7729564d52dcbba96422072582c75c3-93.php#unique-entry-id-93</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f7729564d52dcbba96422072582c75c3-93.php#unique-entry-id-93</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I am not an artist and so I almost always defer to the expertise of the expert, especially when it comes to supplies.


But today, I am breaking away from my insecurities to pass on two things that I know for sure... about art.


...We have two new kind of watercolor blocks in stock and they are really exquisite.  


...We have a variety of sizes in both flavors - all the way up to 20&rdquo; x 14&rdquo; and I definitely think they are worth a try.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DIVINE TWINE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-05T10:30:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e11e930bd23477a6bc8bf2ce459e75b5-92.php#unique-entry-id-92</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e11e930bd23477a6bc8bf2ce459e75b5-92.php#unique-entry-id-92</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Two brand new colors of the very popular and infinitely useful Divine Twine...


...photo by whisker graphics


...A I R M A I L!


photo by whisker graphics
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PAPER AS ART</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-04T18:06:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/da95fb841bd3bdef5ed91f355f0e1893-91.php#unique-entry-id-91</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/da95fb841bd3bdef5ed91f355f0e1893-91.php#unique-entry-id-91</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[From Savoir Faire.    The most beautiful selection of truly breath-taking decorative papers.  


I couldn&rsquo;t stop taking photos....
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>POM POM vs POM PON</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-04T13:06:43-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d95233e87cb444a329496476f9acdead-90.php#unique-entry-id-90</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d95233e87cb444a329496476f9acdead-90.php#unique-entry-id-90</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[However you say it, this trim is cute.    Think: aprons, pillowcases, tote bags.


We have a variety of happy colors and fun sizes.  


All for about $1/yard.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FENGARI</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-31T12:50:37-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/119e7a983a96f061e81a659ae2db3dad-89.php#unique-entry-id-89</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/119e7a983a96f061e81a659ae2db3dad-89.php#unique-entry-id-89</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On the day that I am playing hooky from the store and abandoning my loyal Knit Night buddies, it is only fitting that I write a post about knitting.


The awesome thing about doing something you love is that even when you&rsquo;re on a mini vacation, your goal is usually not to get as far away from it as possible.  

...They always help me if I need it and they never bug me when I&rsquo;m making a fool out of myself wandering around in circles, afraid I&rsquo;ve missed something.


...So, while I spend the rest of the day staring at the ocean and ignoring the other two knitting projects I brought with me in favor of my new treats, I urge you to take a day out to do the same sometime.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>STREAMLINING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-29T09:47:38-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f1943959f4735d07230fdbf47d313afd-88.php#unique-entry-id-88</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f1943959f4735d07230fdbf47d313afd-88.php#unique-entry-id-88</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lately, we&rsquo;ve been on a kick to streamline prices around the store.


As much for our benefit, it must be admitted, as for our customers&rsquo;.  


The latest area to get a price makeover:  Our open stock paper.


...And it works out as a definite bargain for you, too, by the way.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>INK FOR KIDS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-28T15:10:19-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2b3b716ce30932b687952d188d009568-87.php#unique-entry-id-87</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2b3b716ce30932b687952d188d009568-87.php#unique-entry-id-87</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re trying out a new brand of washable ink pads.  


ColorBox is the company that makes the lusciously-colored, highly saturated pigment ink pads that we carry.


We recently discovered that they make a kids&rsquo; line as well. 


And while the range of colors is not quite as varied as the grown-up version, they do offer a very respectable selection of bold, appealing colors in cute little pads.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>RED CURRANT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-07T16:36:47-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1457c08ba54a6563d12acf606b13014d-86.php#unique-entry-id-86</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1457c08ba54a6563d12acf606b13014d-86.php#unique-entry-id-86</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A new scent for the store...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MEAN BOSS?</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-04T13:37:20-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1ee467b38b7853a0e1e924557271d79a-85.php#unique-entry-id-85</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1ee467b38b7853a0e1e924557271d79a-85.php#unique-entry-id-85</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was so excited to open them, not only because we were desperately in need of our smaller-sized totes, but because I had revised our order a bit and was anxious to see what the new version looked like.  


Instead of the standard rope-handled kraft bags, I decided to class it up a bit with a new Euro-tote design.  

...Same logo design (although the green looks a little more neon than it did on the other bags for whatever reason), same kraft paper, same simple look...but the handles:  UGH!  


...So I asked all of our employees to take their turn at switching out the black twill for some pretty kraft-colored grosgrain.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>STOCK GIRL</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-03T14:47:26-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b08a24e02d5657ace8f13452f5f09909-84.php#unique-entry-id-84</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b08a24e02d5657ace8f13452f5f09909-84.php#unique-entry-id-84</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, I spent some time restocking our art supplies.  


We received a hand-delivered (thank you, Charlotte!) 

...The colors of these acrylics are intoxicating and it&rsquo;s so satisfying seeing their rows all filled up.


While stocking, I decided to do a little re-pricing as well....rounding down to the nearest quarter.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FABRIC SALE&#x21;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-02-17T11:54:52-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/dc189a02beeb37286add7191a0015ab4-83.php#unique-entry-id-83</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/dc189a02beeb37286add7191a0015ab4-83.php#unique-entry-id-83</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A really big fabric sale at Once Around.  ...  Well, because we have a ton of new fabric coming and just because we try to ignore it, the fact is that we do have a finite amount of space at the shop)


All fabric (that includes the fleece and the flannel and the cotton voile) for the entire month of March will be $5/yard.


...Our ad in this month&rsquo;s Marin Magazine.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SALE CORNER</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-02-11T12:48:12-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/07e8ab9d87652d618dd7331c6683f0ec-82.php#unique-entry-id-82</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/07e8ab9d87652d618dd7331c6683f0ec-82.php#unique-entry-id-82</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a cute little &ldquo;sale corner&rdquo; now.  


Easy to miss (but with no other place to put it), it&rsquo;s in the classroom.


Everything here is 50% off of the marked price.


Check it out.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>&#x22;STICKING ONE THING TO ANOTHER THING&#x22;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-02-09T11:09:12-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/250fdfc454f2f6eb925141b45385c18e-81.php#unique-entry-id-81</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/250fdfc454f2f6eb925141b45385c18e-81.php#unique-entry-id-81</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A Google search for &ldquo;Best Fabric Glue&rdquo; turned up this website, among others. 


Seems there is always something to learn about all kinds of glue.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>EMBROIDERY THREAD</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-02-09T09:12:29-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/4d1e46db547e15b326bdac41225747d2-80.php#unique-entry-id-80</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/4d1e46db547e15b326bdac41225747d2-80.php#unique-entry-id-80</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Oh, did we mention that we have some new embroidery thread? 


I guess &ldquo;some&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t really cover it.


...Every single color of DMC&rsquo;s basic line of embroidery thread.  


Thanks, Lila (and Diana), for hanging every little skein.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CHA CHA CHA</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-02-02T14:10:12-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/55bbf983be16b02e3a0e12320a3e3db8-79.php#unique-entry-id-79</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/55bbf983be16b02e3a0e12320a3e3db8-79.php#unique-entry-id-79</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Unlike TNNA, which I have now attended 3 different times, I had never attended CHA and was a &ldquo;CHA virgin,&rdquo; as one of the booth operators called me.  


...this calamity happened at a booth where, if you ordered more than $100 in merchandise, then they would give you a free rolling cart!  


Of course I met the requirement, and minutes later I rolled out of there with my brand new nylon, hot pink, bejeweled wheelie with my formerly cute purse stuffed inside.


I&rsquo;m not really a pink girl, nor a sparkly girl for that matter, but my back and I developed a whole new appreciation for the rolling cart that day, and by the time I left it was packed full of water bottles, samples and tons of catalogs...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SPRAY ADHESIVES...</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-26T17:25:12-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f5f8c1397ff3da721bd8532db6544625-78.php#unique-entry-id-78</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f5f8c1397ff3da721bd8532db6544625-78.php#unique-entry-id-78</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The brand we have been stocking, Aleene&rsquo;s has turned out to be a disappointment.


...She said that we should definitely keep it on the shelves, but just be sure to explain that it&rsquo;s a great glue for those who want their items to be repositionable....like a post-it.  

...We did a little research and have come up with what we hope will be a satisfying substitute.


...If you have experienced any problems with Aleene&rsquo;s Spray Adhesive, please bring in your can and we will either refund you or supply you with a can of Elmer&rsquo;s.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WINDOW GRAPHICS&#x21;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-26T11:01:52-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db579ad83fbfa2011e691333d0df4500-77.php#unique-entry-id-77</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db579ad83fbfa2011e691333d0df4500-77.php#unique-entry-id-77</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our window graphics were installed today!


Fast Signs did the job (after Gretchen Lewis and Julie Neil worked their usual magic - brilliantly designing the whole look) and they are really great.    And fast.


...The finished product...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>YOUR QUESTIONS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-24T12:51:27-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ba4d559d652ae6738c50f7f07f3ac126-76.php#unique-entry-id-76</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ba4d559d652ae6738c50f7f07f3ac126-76.php#unique-entry-id-76</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For example, if our distributor charges us $2.50 for an item that normally sells in stores/online for $5.00, we will frequently price the item at $4.75 or less, depending...  


And while this is not a &ldquo;Our Prices Can&rsquo;t Be Beat&rdquo; kind of thing, we do firmly believe that it is each customer&rsquo;s inalienable right to own plenty of thread/glitter/paint/yarn/glue and we don&rsquo;t want any &ldquo;boutique&rdquo; prices to stand in the way of you stocking up your craft corner.  

...Our experience with hosting birthday parties is that they are darn expensive and in order for it to be even mildly profitable for us, we have to charge a fortune (to cover: materials, staff time, prep time, clean-up time, etc.)!  

...We have found that putting together a basket, toolbox (or other cute container) filled with a lovely assortment of goodies that we carry in the store is a great way for us to give back to the community while letting people know who we are and what we&rsquo;re all about.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GETTING READY FOR KNIT NIGHT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-21T13:54:12-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ec2d45e91b2fd1dec54bcf51916fbcb3-75.php#unique-entry-id-75</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ec2d45e91b2fd1dec54bcf51916fbcb3-75.php#unique-entry-id-75</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Treats for the attendees...


&ldquo;What&rsquo;s New in Knitting?&rdquo;   bowl offers a sneak peek at just-in goods...


Nothing left to do now, but wait...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A VALENTINE&#x27;S DAY PREVIEW</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-19T10:53:29-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0e1c3d826e2eb2001ac2fe7e4ffd40b8-74.php#unique-entry-id-74</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0e1c3d826e2eb2001ac2fe7e4ffd40b8-74.php#unique-entry-id-74</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A few images from our collection of Valentine&rsquo;s Day treats...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MADELINETOSH UPDATE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-17T20:33:30-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db246427b0f24cd3f5c7c711d8c2ec49-73.php#unique-entry-id-73</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db246427b0f24cd3f5c7c711d8c2ec49-73.php#unique-entry-id-73</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I got a call from Madelinetosh today.  


Seems our order has gone into production.  


Great news, but we will still have to be patient as all of their yarn is dyed-to-order.


Just about 6 weeks until our beauties are shipped.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>YOUR REQUESTS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-17T11:13:08-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b9a61bc479354457d4e6e9d657a65575-72.php#unique-entry-id-72</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b9a61bc479354457d4e6e9d657a65575-72.php#unique-entry-id-72</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Many of our customers avail themselves of these forms and give us helpful ideas for new products to carry.


&ldquo;Arts and Crafts&rdquo; is a pretty broad category and we rely on our varied community to keep us fresh.  


...Besides, it&rsquo;s fun to make a suggestion, because when you&rsquo;re done, you get to fold it in half and &ldquo;drop&rdquo; it in the cutest mailbox you&rsquo;ve ever seen.


I&rsquo;ve hung on to every single one of these sheets, by the way, and I review them all the time when placing new orders.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BOUCHE DE NOEL</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-13T11:13:40-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0bdcb4d544b9e26a84f621c6a57aa219-71.php#unique-entry-id-71</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0bdcb4d544b9e26a84f621c6a57aa219-71.php#unique-entry-id-71</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I just got around to downloading the latest batch of photos from my camera to my laptop.  


I came across this one from our company holiday party, and it made me chuckle a little.  


In addition to me and Juliet (who are most definitely &ldquo;grown-ups,&rdquo; by the way), there is an army of high schoolers that works here.    Makes for an interesting &ldquo;party&rdquo; (Martinelli&rsquo;s is as exciting as it gets with this crowd... much to their disappointment??) ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CRAFTER&#x27;S TOOLBOX</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-12T10:46:03-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f6d802b6afdb06de9f99f1b5493c782e-70.php#unique-entry-id-70</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f6d802b6afdb06de9f99f1b5493c782e-70.php#unique-entry-id-70</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you been in to check these out yet?


...Imagine the buttons, tools, thread, knitting needles, glitter tubes, ribbon spools and glue sticks you could store in one of these.


In addition to the striped pattern shown here, it also comes in a woodgrain pattern (I have that one) and plain old white....  BUT not plain at all since has a finish that allows you to color, paint, stamp and otherwise decorate your box.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QUILTING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-11T11:34:51-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a59ecc784c1259f99f3796f6562f168b-69.php#unique-entry-id-69</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a59ecc784c1259f99f3796f6562f168b-69.php#unique-entry-id-69</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out this article about Joyce Goode, future teacher of our Quilting Series.  


She&rsquo;s such an accomplished artist and we are so fortunate to have her!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TNNA</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-01-08T16:42:46-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/9973697b449f114e1637ba5245223335-68.php#unique-entry-id-68</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/9973697b449f114e1637ba5245223335-68.php#unique-entry-id-68</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For those who aren&rsquo;t familiar with the trade show experience, it&rsquo;s an opportunity for store owners (it&rsquo;s not open to the public) to check out suppliers, see new products before they hit the market and shop, shop, shop.  


...I also ordered so many new books (that you will LOVE) with them that they gave me a nice discount on one of their rotating floor display racks - a classy wooden one.


...LOW - While I was waiting to place an order with the amazing glass button maker from Moving Mud, I overheard a customer grill her about the name of her company.  ...  Not unlike our store name, she explained that &ldquo;Moving Mud&rdquo; has many meanings for her (gardening, the mud that literally needs to be moved in making glass, etc.) and sort of encompasses her whole life.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>POST-HOLIDAY SALE&#x21;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-26T14:33:23-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/472f31884910746e04e53985c12d3f6a-67.php#unique-entry-id-67</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/472f31884910746e04e53985c12d3f6a-67.php#unique-entry-id-67</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[(null)]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>JANUARY CLASSES</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-22T21:34:42-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/261e0dae1510748d55e6839c48dcd6e6-66.php#unique-entry-id-66</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/261e0dae1510748d55e6839c48dcd6e6-66.php#unique-entry-id-66</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If the holidays have you caught up in a whirlwind of stress, take a mini mental vacation and ponder the fresh promise of the coming new year.


And with it, the chance to learn something brand new.  


Check out our newly-designed &ldquo;Workshops&rdquo; page for all of the details.


Have a wonderful, creative holiday!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FABRIC COIL BOWLS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-10T20:04:51-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/6fb03f93b6135b0c53e4eeb7fc5da6d1-65.php#unique-entry-id-65</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/6fb03f93b6135b0c53e4eeb7fc5da6d1-65.php#unique-entry-id-65</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Anabelle Wasserman makes beautiful, sturdy and practical bowls out of scraps of fabric.  


Each one has a treat attached.


Maybe you&rsquo;d like to have one to store your holiday cards?
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PAINT YOUR OWN STOCKING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-08T08:54:22-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/99c5a996a61e541b2754109540d8ac60-64.php#unique-entry-id-64</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/99c5a996a61e541b2754109540d8ac60-64.php#unique-entry-id-64</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Look at what one of our employees, the VERY talented, Amanda made!


She took one of our plain cotton stockings and she painted it with our Jacquard fabric paints.  

...Make your own, and don&rsquo;t be intimidated.  


We mere mortals use stencils and stamps to help us along.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>THANK YOU</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-06T14:51:35-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/82a06c29feeb47359e6311e14c3b71c2-63.php#unique-entry-id-63</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/82a06c29feeb47359e6311e14c3b71c2-63.php#unique-entry-id-63</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you come into the store with any regularity, you&rsquo;ll know that the public-side of the shop is expertly run by the uber-organized and wonderfully helpful Juliet...most days.  

...Usually, I&rsquo;m in the back, browsing Etsy and eating bonbons, but today I was right out there, fumbling with the calculator and mingling with our customers. 


...I sort of wanted to sit down and have coffee with every one of you and hear all about your creative endeavors. 


...So, thank you SO MUCH for making my morning extremely educational and inspiring.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HAT DESIGN WORKSHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-03T18:27:49-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2c63f95f6a0474a1a35c61ed922b2d3d-62.php#unique-entry-id-62</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2c63f95f6a0474a1a35c61ed922b2d3d-62.php#unique-entry-id-62</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&ldquo;Virginia Linder and her daughter Tarra will inspire you in creating a Decorative Beautiful hat for your Holiday spirit festivities.    Bring an open mind with imagination to create a one of kind hat, that will bring color to the world!&rdquo;


...Please bring your sewing machine, scissors, thread, fabric scraps, one-half yard of felt, tape measure and decorations such as buttons, metallic cord, beads, etc.


...Payment of $50.00 can be paid at time of class by cash or check.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MINI STOCKINGS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-02T13:16:25-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c441683987d51adf491f6a3f757dcd04-61.php#unique-entry-id-61</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c441683987d51adf491f6a3f757dcd04-61.php#unique-entry-id-61</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Everything&rsquo;s cuter mini, and these knitted stockings are no exception.   


Decorate a tiny Christmas tree, add something really special to your gift tags, spice up your pet hamster&rsquo;s cage (that&rsquo;s what one of our favorite young customers does with *her* minis) or anything else you can think of...


...Knitting these is a little fussy, we admit, but so so rewarding.


If you have a little more time to invest, you might want to try one of these stockings from Little Cotton Rabbits:
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HAPPY HANUKKAH&#x21;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-12-01T10:25:35-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/fdcab74e11983f91a9970ae46033c6c8-60.php#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/fdcab74e11983f91a9970ae46033c6c8-60.php#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Happy Hanukkah!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FROM US TO YOU</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-29T19:31:32-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/007f3410ed29199001d71d1dcd51a458-59.php#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/007f3410ed29199001d71d1dcd51a458-59.php#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A glimpse of our holiday card.  


There&rsquo;s a beautiful 2011 calendar on the back.  


Come in to pick up one of your very own.


If you didn&rsquo;t recognize the handiwork, this card was made by the same wonderful company that produces our business cards.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FAN ORNAMENTS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-29T09:05:05-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/99a7b860a2c4120feee907482bfcfb71-58.php#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/99a7b860a2c4120feee907482bfcfb71-58.php#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These exquisite ornaments (made from glossy magazine pages and glitter!)   speak for themselves! 


Enjoy these photos and come in and snatch one up ($9-$13/each) while they&rsquo;re still available.  


We are SO grateful to the very talented Alicia from Brazenwench Workshop for allowing us to sell her beautiful creations in the shop.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HOLIDAY CHEER</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-22T10:48:31-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/118f332bd1c9e0e5be779c3280e05e74-57.php#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/118f332bd1c9e0e5be779c3280e05e74-57.php#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A few images from our selection of holiday goodies...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IS THIS WHAT GROWNUPS DO?</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-18T20:14:15-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/311c2c155a54583f19d8758b81b9cd67-56.php#unique-entry-id-56</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/311c2c155a54583f19d8758b81b9cd67-56.php#unique-entry-id-56</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This was a wine and hors d&rsquo;oeuvres affair at Tyler Florence&rsquo;s shop in downtown Mill Valley put on by the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce.  


It was the November mixer for the Chamber and, as a new business member I felt it was my civic duty to attend and participate in our business community to both network with other business owners and contribute to the retail vibrancy of our city. 


...Two of them happened to be the parents of one of our employees and I got the chance to gush about her a little bit.


...The first winner of the prize had already left, so I was the grateful runner-up recipient of 2 tickets to the Marin Singers&rsquo; holiday concert!  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>STREET PLAN</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-16T13:25:20-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/65a82de1cf2e0c8d9d82f98898fefd77-55.php#unique-entry-id-55</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/65a82de1cf2e0c8d9d82f98898fefd77-55.php#unique-entry-id-55</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The event was of special interest to me as Miller Avenue is the main drag of town and the street our store just happens to call home.  


...Cars regularly race down the street, presumably on an emergency mission to Whole Foods, and it can take a bit of patience/luck to cross the street safely.  

...And while our shop doesn&rsquo;t necessarily fall into that category, we are very lucky to be considered a &ldquo;destination&rdquo; spot for a lot of shoppers (I need to go to Once Around and buy some glitter!), AND we have over a dozen on-site parking spaces.  


...He is opposed to the proposal, as he&rsquo;s worried that parking and access to his shop will actually be reduced as a result of this plan.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ANOTHER GREAT MAGAZINE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-15T13:09:13-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e74f2dbbc96a3cf1b188214adad9e25d-54.php#unique-entry-id-54</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e74f2dbbc96a3cf1b188214adad9e25d-54.php#unique-entry-id-54</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This one is called &ldquo;Holiday with Matthew Mead&rdquo; and you are unlikely to find it on any magazine racks.


More a &ldquo;book-a-zine&rdquo; than simple magazine, Matthew says it is all about &ldquo;celebrating and offering inspiration for the Christmas season.&rdquo;    And that it does!  


A self-published venture, Mead sells &ldquo;Holiday&rdquo; directly to customers via his website only...or we have several copies for sale here at the store.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HOLIDAY GIFT</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-12T11:38:32-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/47c5cb7b3df514b506efc5f6f865dddb-53.php#unique-entry-id-53</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/47c5cb7b3df514b506efc5f6f865dddb-53.php#unique-entry-id-53</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve stumbled upon what we are predicting will be this year&rsquo;s quick, cheap and easy holiday gift.  


...Depending on your knitting experience, this project may look difficult but it&rsquo;s really, really not.   


...We just happen to have every color of this yarn and we sell it for $7.50/skein.  

...For the math-challenged, that means you can complete this beautiful and expensive-looking project for around $13 ($12.50 plus California state tax).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW CLASSES</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-10T17:42:31-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f76a14a59b1718a27124397bcbce1915-52.php#unique-entry-id-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/f76a14a59b1718a27124397bcbce1915-52.php#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Click on the title of the class to download a PDF of the official class flyer.


... - Collage Gift Bags and Boxes Using Recycled Holiday Cards &bull; December 13, 3:30-5:00 pm


 - The Magical Medium of Altered Books and Journals &bull; November 20, 12:30-2:30 pm


... - Make a Pair of PJs &bull; November 21 OR December 12, 1:00-3:30 pm
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>THANKSGIVING: THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY?</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-10T09:19:40-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ec436ac2eee75bb6c635970c863c703d-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ec436ac2eee75bb6c635970c863c703d-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[While we are thrilled to announce that much (but not all) of our Christmas stuff is out on display, 


we pause briefly today in honor of Thanksgiving and its selection of cozy craft supplies.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GIFTED</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-08T09:12:00-08:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/089c7c74fb13036c401379a8677e7102-50.php#unique-entry-id-50</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/089c7c74fb13036c401379a8677e7102-50.php#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We don&rsquo;t really understand it, but there exists in the online world a free, beautiful, covet-worthy, free magazine filled with holiday crafts and inspirations.  

...Don&rsquo;t question it, just enjoy.


Check out this creative woman&rsquo;s blog as well.     It&rsquo;s called Creature Comforts.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WEB VS. SHOP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-05T14:22:46-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2a3c721f3c8563fbcb8fbcb06177b21f-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2a3c721f3c8563fbcb8fbcb06177b21f-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As much as we try, either we can keep up with this blog or we can make the store look nice.  

...To add to the workload, we decided to beef up our knitting section by about 100%, add a shelving unit to the fine arts section to store art pads of various types and sizes (for watercolor, acrylic, drawing, etc.) and design 2 new ads!  

...Since we obviously haven&rsquo;t had time to take any new photos lately either, we&rsquo;ll leave you with a shot from the &ldquo;Goodbye Party&rdquo; we held this summer for two beloved employees who left for college this fall.  

...With Thanksgiving (and the possibility of seeing these fantastic girls again!) ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BOOKBINDING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-11-01T17:18:43-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c0d4825aaa3b94509ba247535aafbdab-47.php#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c0d4825aaa3b94509ba247535aafbdab-47.php#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re easing ourselves into the world of bookbinding.  


Having never done it ourselves, we&rsquo;re fumbling a bit to assemble all of the correct supplies, but here&rsquo;s what we have so far....


......and a few kits which include complete materials and instructions. 


...If so, we would love to hear from you.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MORE NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-31T17:37:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c16baeaae30d1c828ac1c691e8c4dedc-46.php#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c16baeaae30d1c828ac1c691e8c4dedc-46.php#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Attractive adhesive tabs from Girl of All Work


Pencil cases from GofAW as well.


The prettiest stich markers - all in silver - by Goose Pond.


And a very cool set of metal number stencils from Roost.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>T-SHIRTS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-29T16:58:44-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2699366edd4aed6c0bc0b0f03800a494-45.php#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/2699366edd4aed6c0bc0b0f03800a494-45.php#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re having a heck of a time trying to find a supplier for good quality, not too thin, white t-shirts in lots of sizes for our customers to paint, embroider and stamp.  


Anyone have any suggestions?  


If so, send them to oncearound@me.com.


Thanks for your help!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-29T14:49:22-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/dba2c19e9e03b1c8c7b3544ec5d709f7-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/dba2c19e9e03b1c8c7b3544ec5d709f7-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Fabric Ribbon with on-purpose frayed edges from Olive Manna.


...Inside, there&rsquo;s an ink pad and wood-mounted rubber stamps.


Girl of All Work would like you to have the cutest office supplies that anyone has ever seen as evidenced here by their


......and their Page Dots (also known as Reinforcers)
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WINDOW DRESSING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-28T12:21:19-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ab238b2cf3e3ad35f49ec972f4ba4139-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ab238b2cf3e3ad35f49ec972f4ba4139-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve visited our shop, you know that we have 5 practically floor-to-ceiling windows that face Mill Valley&rsquo;s main thoroughfare.  


They provide a ton of excellent light, but since we are somewhat set back from the street, they don&rsquo;t allow passers-by to see very far into the shop.


Right now, we&rsquo;re extremely lucky to have our windows adorned by the most beautiful fabric banner - made for and donated to us by Mary Manulkin, crafter & teacher extraordinaire. 


...We are working with 2 of the best designers in the Bay Area (both of whom are so busy being so fabulously creative that their websites are still in progress) to come up with eye-catching, bold graphics that quickly and clearly communicate who we are.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FROG TREE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-27T14:21:24-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/916d405fe8fba790574092a3ab963709-42.php#unique-entry-id-42</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/916d405fe8fba790574092a3ab963709-42.php#unique-entry-id-42</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[And, since beggars can&rsquo;t be choosers, one summer we &ldquo;employed&rdquo; my son and 2 of his friends - all just 12 years old at the time.  


...Needless to say, they didn&rsquo;t continue to work at the store after that summer, and in fact moved on to more exciting jobs like selling hot dogs at the &ldquo;Snack Shack&rdquo; during Little League baseball games.


...Frog Tree Yarns is such a wonderful company, and they make such gorgeous, classic, quality yarns that even a teenaged boy with absolutely no interest in knitting (or yarn) can remember it by name after 6 years.  


...Since we&rsquo;re expanding our yarn selection, we thought you should know that 6 big boxes of Frog Tree just landed on our doorstep.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ALTERED BOOKS CLASS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-26T14:07:42-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/202f0b73cf34f732ecf2bb7f7a255f8b-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/202f0b73cf34f732ecf2bb7f7a255f8b-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out the Altered Books and Paper Collages class that took place at the store this weekend!  


Talented instructor, Virginia Simpson-Magruder, and her students braved the weather and got together to make some wonderful pieces.  

...For a slideshow of the whole beautiful bunch of images, click over to Virginia&rsquo;s Flickr page.  


...Don&rsquo;t worry if you missed this one, Virginia will be back to teach us more.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A GREAT KNITTING BOOK</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-20T11:42:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/63199692e34d24e25d0729d5eb7c67e7-40.php#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/63199692e34d24e25d0729d5eb7c67e7-40.php#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The gorgeous photographs of all of the scrumptious projects make you (or me, at least) want to toss aside my current project(s) and immediately cast on for that brand new sweater/scarf/pair of gloves.  

...Surely, I will ascend to a whole new level of knitting prowess and my Ravelry list of completed projects will get enviably long, and at the very least, I&rsquo;ll have cleverly completed hand-made holiday gifts for everyone on my list by Thanksgiving.  

...Besides her tips on adding new yarn and linking colors, she confirmed that which I have suspected for some time:  &ldquo;...intarsia never looks very good while you are knitting it and won&rsquo;t reach true beauty until after it&rsquo;s been blocked and the edge stitches have been adjusted.&rdquo;  

...In short, as in all of her books, Stoller speaks English, not Knitting-ese and with her no-nonsense tone, she makes you feel as though it&rsquo;s all completely within your reach.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MARTHA WEIGHS IN</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-19T18:40:18-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5def46f2629b980a207b012862c3e251-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5def46f2629b980a207b012862c3e251-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Martha had a paper pumpkin crafting segment on her show today and in the interest of thoroughness, we feel we ought to share the link with you.


Naturally, she makes it a little trickier than maybe is necessary, but the result is very sweet and the crepe paper leaves and stem add a nice, rustic-y touch.  


We&rsquo;re sorry, but there were no photos to share from her website.    You&rsquo;ll just have to watch the episode.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A COOL RULER</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-18T17:31:04-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e210159b2aea2fa81e9a0017949d063f-38.php#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/e210159b2aea2fa81e9a0017949d063f-38.php#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The world of crafting is vast and, in our experience, impossible to completely master.  


That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s so nice when we take a chance on ordering a product only to find that it was a good choice.  


...We&rsquo;ve stocked this ruler from Tim Holtz (a big deal in the scrapbooking world) for a while now, but it was only after reading the review on Craft Critique...


- Yes, there is a site devoted to reviewing craft supplies, and yes we do frequent it.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CITY WEEKEND FABRIC</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-15T11:50:15-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ab598aeab70eadb04f257c5d8e11824e-37.php#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ab598aeab70eadb04f257c5d8e11824e-37.php#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Oliver + S is known to many people who sew as a collection of adorable patterns for children&rsquo;s clothing.  


...Recently, they&rsquo;ve decided to add a line of fabric to accompany their sweet designs.  

...Happy colors, high quality fabric and a sophistication that is not always found in &ldquo;children&rsquo;s fabric.&rdquo;


...We have a whole bunch of this delicious stuff and we&rsquo;re busy cutting it right now...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CUTE OWLS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-15T09:25:30-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1079ed3c47c57ec590deaf079c425ce9-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1079ed3c47c57ec590deaf079c425ce9-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have so many cute new things in the shop, but these new stamps might just take the cake.  


In any case, it&rsquo;s a sweet image to start off the weekend.


Have a great one!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SEWING CLASSES FOR KIDS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-14T11:16:47-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/78201926eb04d553bf0820bf65947104-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/78201926eb04d553bf0820bf65947104-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Announcing TWO new sewing classes for kids at Once Around.


Read on and sign up now (at the store...).  


Your instructors, Chris and Sarah, are expert sewers (and moms), and they are w-o-n-d-e-r-f-u-l!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PAPER PUMPKINS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-12T16:29:54-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c758adfb10914fdc89e52df291127ce3-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/c758adfb10914fdc89e52df291127ce3-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After our craving for knitted pumpkins was sated (as IF!), we moved on to those made of another favorite medium: paper.  


Fortunately, there is a wide enough range of techniques and looks in the paper pumpkin crafting world to keep everyone happy.  


......which is almost identical to (although we love the addition of a stamped motif) the Easy Paper Pumpkin from About.com.


...(Although instead of cutting and painting paper towel tubes, couldn&rsquo;t you just use colored cardstock?  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>MORE YARN&#x2c; PLEASE</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-12T13:02:16-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db506d09dd888df84076da9b6b677667-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db506d09dd888df84076da9b6b677667-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve decided that it&rsquo;s time to expand our yarn stock.  


It&rsquo;s not as if we previously decided otherwise, but things have been a little busy around here and knitting has, much to our great surprise, fallen to the end of the list.


Here are a few of the companies we&rsquo;re working to add to our selection.    Click on their links and check them out.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>LETTER STENCILS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-08T09:02:22-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b21b485cd83aa42bd22b5d0ddfa6f66f-32.php#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b21b485cd83aa42bd22b5d0ddfa6f66f-32.php#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Quite a few of you have requested alphabet stencils recently.


...As you can see, the biggest size is 4&rdquo; tall.  


Is that big enough?  


Send us an email with your thoughts.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A RAINBOW OF NOTECARDS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-07T11:17:36-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5e25d90af37e8e4757eab1c068ef5dad-31.php#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5e25d90af37e8e4757eab1c068ef5dad-31.php#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It may be a little early yet, but before we all realize it, the holiday card season will be upon us.  


If you are a do-it-yourselfer, then you are always on the lookout for a fresh canvas for your greetings.  


Recently we got in a set of notecards you may want to consider.  


...Their 3 1/2&rdquo; x 5&rdquo; folded notecard sets come in packs of 10 and in most every color you can imagine.   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DANGER: KNITTED PUMPKINS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-06T11:37:43-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/218e578ba25a7f02a05bbe13b427da1e-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/218e578ba25a7f02a05bbe13b427da1e-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re just too busy knitting pumpkins to post today.  


Whatever you do, DON&rsquo;T start making one of these.  


...Your children will starve and the laundry pile will take over your whole house.  


If you absolutely must throw caution to the wind, link over to the Curly Purly website.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CLASSROOM</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-04T08:48:10-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8454a95b1ae76d3fa4502474bd0ecc4a-29.php#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8454a95b1ae76d3fa4502474bd0ecc4a-29.php#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s just too hard to keep a fresh flower centerpiece looking nice.    A pretty tissue paper bouquet would be nice, but we opted for a yarn installation instead.    We think it warms the room up a bit.    And just in time for our first after school sewing class today.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>DOES FABRIC-CUTTING HELP YOU GET INTO COLLEGE?</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-03T14:30:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/912613c69b9b10c68ac72fc892b26601-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/912613c69b9b10c68ac72fc892b26601-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As you can see, it was pretty important for us to clear off the big table in the backroom.    This is where all the fabric-cutting happens, after all, and we just got in several bolts of Birch Organic Fabrics (thank you, helpful customer, who recommended this wonderful company!).


...A couple of the girls spent their Sunday morning practicing a very well rehearsed routine of folding, measuring, cutting and refolding.  


...It&rsquo;s a tedious process, but somehow, they were still smiling in the end.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>THE BACKROOM</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-01T15:33:29-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/4eb8961849ebbeca712dbd7c602932d9-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/4eb8961849ebbeca712dbd7c602932d9-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The chaos, the overcrowding, the cramped and disorganized state of the backroom.    Events have all conspired to bring us to this sad state.    Approaching holidays, employee vacations, obvious penchant for ordering cute crafts + bad back = o-v-e-r-w-h-e-l-m!  


...We&rsquo;ve called in the troops (aka: our fearless group of boundlessly energetic high school girls) for this weekend, though, and we are determined to be breathing easier by Monday.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>HALLOWEEN</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-30T17:13:45-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/9df1d81c875e9cff7067cdb69d6b1e6a-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/9df1d81c875e9cff7067cdb69d6b1e6a-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re busting out the Halloween gear.  ...  Except for when you&rsquo;re leaning over to artfully arrange the Halloween stamp display and suddenly your back protests - loudly - leaving you hobbling quite a bit slower than usual around the shop.  ...  All things orange and black and pumpkin will not be appeased languishing in the back room any longer! 


Come check out this cute stuff.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-28T14:24:39-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/51343a206b56004248e4f32a80809735-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/51343a206b56004248e4f32a80809735-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The boxes are arriving fast and furious (quickly and furiously? 

...We&rsquo;ll try to keep you up to speed.


...This time around we have two sizes: 2&rdquo; x 2&rdquo; and 2&rdquo; x 3&rdquo;.


...A new (to us) brand of stickers.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A NEW CLASS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-27T14:46:09-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/948e5035c7e1fa2bf289e47f85dd0567-24.php#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/948e5035c7e1fa2bf289e47f85dd0567-24.php#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[&ldquo;If you've been itching to create something beautiful, or looking for the magic to achieve that, here's the perfect opportunity to explore your creative self. 


Through the magical medium of altered books and journals, you will learn how through collage and simple art techniques (I mean simple: cut, tear, paste, color!) 

...If you would like to make your book even more personal, bring any personal ephemera may have lying around your home (you know, the paper stuff we collect everyday -- mementos, old photos, greeting cards, magazine images).&nbsp; 


Artist, dancer, teacher Virginia Simpson-Magruder will guide us through the creative process with her own special brand of magic. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BEHIND THE COUNTER</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-26T16:34:36-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a5cbb31d410cd4ccd149a3e48ea79b73-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/a5cbb31d410cd4ccd149a3e48ea79b73-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After the greeting and assisting customers is well attended to, the store is straightened and stocked and the coffee maker is filled with fresh water, we encourage our employees to get creative. 


...Since we carry products for such a wide variety of crafts, it is practically impossible for us to personally test them all.  


So we&rsquo;ve asked our employees to keep a project going for when things are quiet around the shop.  


It&rsquo;s a great way for all of us to learn from each other.   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>KNITTING REPAIR</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-23T14:44:27-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ab211ac14159c6c011f95da2e9d255ab-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/ab211ac14159c6c011f95da2e9d255ab-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s an odd little request.  


Who out there does repair on knitted items (sweaters with holes and unraveling hems, etc.)?  


We&rsquo;re knitters ourselves, but we don&rsquo;t claim expertise in fixing things - especially of the store-bought, machine-knit variety.  


...If you do, we would love to be able to refer you to our customers.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>EMAIL NEWSLETTER</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-23T11:04:21-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d2804eb3b6a537c74ea4f56810b6c24f-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d2804eb3b6a537c74ea4f56810b6c24f-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We had no idea that creating one of those fancy email newsletters would be so much fun.    We used the site, Mad Mimi.  

...And so our first issue (for October) will go out shortly to everyone who signed up for our mailing list at the store.  


If you&rsquo;d like to be included in that list, just shoot us an email at oncearound@me.com.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-09-16T16:33:28-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5d5961cdf189dbe7d2feaed22f4a75d4-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5d5961cdf189dbe7d2feaed22f4a75d4-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We really like these card packs from Strathmore which allow you to choose your flavor of eco-friendly paper product:  bamboo, recycled fibers or sugar cane.  

...If a more colorful card is what you had in mind, you may prefer these packs of 5&rdquo; x 7&rdquo; folded notecards.    They are made of the same high quality, lightly textured paper as our 12&rdquo; x 12&rdquo; single sheet cardstock.  

...Iron the design onto a t-shirt, tote bag, apron, etc., then color it in with the included fabric markers.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEEDLE FELTING CLASS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-08-11T11:40:59-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8f0444e96795a5b4d26189a52b23d44f-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8f0444e96795a5b4d26189a52b23d44f-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Long time Mill Valley residents will almost certainly remember Outi Onorato&rsquo;s legendary knitting and weaving store in our beautiful downtown.    It was before our time here on the West Coast, but we&rsquo;ve heard many stories about this wonderful place.    And while Outi now puts her considerable talents to use as a pastry chef, she still makes plenty of time for all manner of crafts.


How lucky are we that Outi will be teaching some workshops at Once Around this fall?
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>OUR NEW SIGN</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-08-09T13:51:49-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0cd6e91e61175603683043c75ab2cdbd-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/0cd6e91e61175603683043c75ab2cdbd-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a new sign!


And we love it.


Thank you, Blue Pond Signs.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WELCOME WHIT HALVORSEN&#x21;</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-08-04T12:38:49-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b4884ca1693c8c41f0de0fcf17e73509-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/b4884ca1693c8c41f0de0fcf17e73509-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The newest addition to our fledgling Local Artisan program is self-proclaimed &ldquo;Assembler of fun things,&rdquo; Whit Halvorsen.


...We can&rsquo;t show it to you, though, because then you will definitely want to buy it and we&rsquo;re not sure we can part with it.    You&rsquo;re welcome to come in and see it for yourself, though.  

...Thanks for letting us show your beautiful work at the store, Whit!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-08-03T11:24:06-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/08ebea8b3da6bc2edf9add1d6ec99892-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/08ebea8b3da6bc2edf9add1d6ec99892-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We are now stocking blank cards in notecard and business card sizes so you can make your own.    Night Owl encourages you to decorate your cards with a wide variety of mediums:  stamps, paint, markers, glitter, and colored pencils.


In preparation for a needle felting class we will be offering this fall, we have stocked up on all of the necessary supplies.  

...After you cut out your design, iron the stencil onto your fabric to keep it from moving around while you work on your creation.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>VACATION</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-19T12:55:11-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/69c4aede3074fd50220434b8d2c0859b-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/69c4aede3074fd50220434b8d2c0859b-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bonjour Everyone!


Just a short note to say that we are &ldquo;en vacances&rdquo; this week, doing our best to search out all things crafty in beautiful Paris.


See you next week.


...Once Around
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GUIDED TOUR (stamps: part 2)</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-14T10:33:19-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/70aeba9b04bf141472fe77b4f46d1589-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/70aeba9b04bf141472fe77b4f46d1589-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A stamp is a distinctive mark or impression made upon an object (or) a device used to make it. 


...The stamp itself (the object that has the design) and the medium (ink, paint, chalk) used to transfer this mark to the paper.


...While there is quite a bit of variety of in stamps (acrylic, linocut, foam), as sometimes-traditionalists, we prefer our wood-mounted rubber stamps.  ...  As a bonus, they are really cute which makes it perfectly acceptable to store them out in the open either in your vintage ice cube tray or in a wooden bowl or basket.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>NEW PRODUCT ROUNDUP</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-12T12:41:16-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d49f0a6c84f98de6a0ca7dae01ac15e9-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/d49f0a6c84f98de6a0ca7dae01ac15e9-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Some products are brand new (i.e. we&rsquo;ve never had them in the store before) and some are re-orders for popular products that seem to go fast.


...Add your adhesive of choice and stick a flower on a card, a gift box, a frame or whatever else you can think of.  

...We have the 36 mm ($9.50 each) and 6 mm ($5.00) rolls of both colors.


...Fold one in half, over a piece of twine or ribbon and you have an instant mini pennant.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GUIDED TOUR (stamps: part 1)</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-12T09:52:28-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/6521a29a3160ead494ebbf67d3d84785-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/6521a29a3160ead494ebbf67d3d84785-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In this clockwise spin around the shop, next up is the world of stamps and printing.  


And what better way to launch this topic than with a discussion of vintage ice cube trays!


...With their multiple cube compartments, they provide an easy-access, neat and orderly way to keep track of your stamps.  

...Our trays are on sale in the stamp department for around $8 a piece.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GUIDED TOUR (wreaths: part 3)</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-02T17:15:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8762e1e25e6e35ae1e53f0ddb46545bc-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/8762e1e25e6e35ae1e53f0ddb46545bc-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[With our wire wreath forms, for example, it makes a lot more sense to tie or tape your decorations, as the open frame doesn&rsquo;t allow much surface for gluing.  


This is the kind of frame we used to make a large yarn ball wreath at our old store, Studio Knit.    The balls of yarn were all attached with floral wire, threaded through a clump of yarn at the back of the ball and then twisted around the wire bars.    Floral tape is also an option for this kind of frame, although probably not for balls of yarn.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>WE INTERRUPT THIS TOUR...</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-07-01T11:55:02-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7785a3d5dff49be9c8c9e556b3dbdaba-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7785a3d5dff49be9c8c9e556b3dbdaba-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Whether to celebrate the 4th of July, summer or just because, these little beauties are super quick to make, not too tricky and pretty much make everyone smile.


...We didn&rsquo;t bother gluing together 2 different pieces of paper and instead, just used some of our double-sided paper.    If you do decide to follow Martha to the letter (and we would NEVER judge you for that), we suspect that 2 pieces of text weight (i.e. regular weight, like your printer paper) paper glued together would work much better than doubling up on cardstock paper.  

...Those are apricot bars that you see to the right of the pinwheels in the second photo.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GUIDED TOUR (wreaths: part 2)</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-30T11:19:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7c1177700c72375fa97790b5e9a165fe-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/7c1177700c72375fa97790b5e9a165fe-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Today will be heavy on the photos and light on the text as we show you all the delicious supplies we carry for wreath-making.


As we wrote yesterday, the first step in making a wreath is choosing a ring, i.e. something to put all the good stuff on to make your wreath pretty.  

...As for decorations, you can certainly add any embellishment you want to your ring, but at the store, we have chosen to focus on naturals, i.e. flowers, woods, leaves, fruits, pods, etc.


...Tomorrow we&rsquo;ll wrap up &ldquo;Wreaths&rdquo; with a discussion on fasteners (floral wire, tape, glue guns, etc.)!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GUIDED TOUR (wreaths: part 1)</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-29T11:13:15-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/50b1b1b4a81f7a1947ac6a5e8d3c379e-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/50b1b1b4a81f7a1947ac6a5e8d3c379e-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Wreath-making, like many crafts, can be intimidating until you break down the process to its most basic form and understand just how easy it is.  

...The ring can be made of any material you choose (as long as it&rsquo;s sturdy enough for your decorations) including: cardboard, wire (chicken wire, coat hangers...), styrofoam, straw, grapevine, twigs, and so on.  

...After the ring and the &ldquo;various materials&rdquo;, the final choice to be made in making a wreath is in deciding how to attach the decorations to the ring.  

...Now that you have a basic sense of the wreath-making technique, in our next post we&rsquo;ll show you the materials (rings, decorations and fasteners) we supply for this craft at Once Around.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>GUIDED TOUR (introduction)</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-28T10:50:10-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5018f451902a2ed0ff12cd9864d64fa1-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/5018f451902a2ed0ff12cd9864d64fa1-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Beginning tomorrow and over the next many posts, we will lead you methodically and thoughtfully all around the shop.    While our photo gallery is a great way to get a quick overview of the store, in this guided tour, we will dig deep &ndash; making frequent stops to explain our products, offer links and ideas for using them and of course to provide lots and lots of detailed photos.  


For those readers too far away to come visit us in person, we hope this tour will give you a sense of what it feels like to wander along our colorful aisles.    For those who actually shop here (and we are so grateful for you, by the way!), we hope this series will enhance your experience at Once Around and inspire you creatively...
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>FAT QUARTERS</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-23T16:12:40-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1ba1fd79442f3f1150392227c605048b-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/1ba1fd79442f3f1150392227c605048b-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We don&rsquo;t know, but we are growing addicted to them just the same.    The fat quarter cutting process involves several steps, the most important being the folding part so that all the quarters line up nice and neat in the basket.  

...Edited to add:  Here&rsquo;s a link to some solid fat quarter information.    What they are and how to cut them.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SO MUCH FABRIC</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-22T15:20:42-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/03e5aecb33697eb018bb05140e9a41bf-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/03e5aecb33697eb018bb05140e9a41bf-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We have so much fabric in the shop these days.    Besides the original cuts of cottons prints that we started out with, we&rsquo;ve recently added oilcloth, flannel, fleece and cotton voile so lovely you&rsquo;d swear it were silk.    In addition, we&rsquo;re cutting all of our cottons into fat quarters now (as well as the 1-yard, 3-yard and 5-yard cuts); they&rsquo;re all $2.00 a piece and going fast.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CLASSROOM</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-21T13:03:54-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/bd174ae8140e7f467fbdb6e6dfa21df5-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/bd174ae8140e7f467fbdb6e6dfa21df5-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A little fancy maneuvering (organize; edit; call Got Junk; repeat.) allowed us to turn our old office into a classroom.    Now we have a space dedicated to teaching and learning the fine art of crafting.    Our very first workshop starts tomorrow - Basic Machine Sewing and there is still a little space left for those who are interested.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A NEW SIGN</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>what&#x27;s new (a blog)</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-06-20T20:34:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db29a4808283e2076bdb5c908b41c564-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/db29a4808283e2076bdb5c908b41c564-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s the proof from Blue Pond Signs for the redwood sign we&rsquo;re hoping to install in front of the store.    Maybe it will provide a little clarity for those that worry that the name &ldquo;Once Around&rdquo; refers to a thrift store.  ...  Hopefully the addition of &ldquo;an arts & crafts store&rdquo; will help us all out.    Just waiting for city approval now.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BACK TO BLOGGING</title><dc:creator>oncearound@me.com</dc:creator><category>None</category><dc:date>2010-06-18T08:51:13-07:00</dc:date><link>http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/036dff4d528299bea52aa6ef4b330e00-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.oncearound.com/blog/files/036dff4d528299bea52aa6ef4b330e00-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Originally, this new design inspired us to develop a new approach to our online presence - clean, clear, colorful design, loads of information and, most significantly, no...more...blog.  

...Event announcements, photos of new products, updates on classes and so on, all get buried in the pages of your website and run the risk of not being seen by the people who need to see them.  ...  Alternatively, you could rely on sending out information via your mailing list, but again, not everyone is keen to sign up for yet another email update (we sure aren&rsquo;t) and so you&rsquo;ll be leaving out another big chunk of customers.    What you are left with is your website - which is free, accessible, printed on your business cards, easy to remember and, if a customer wants to breeze by and check out the news, completely anonymous.  ]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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