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Get Crafty at Laura Bee’s Sidewalk Sale
By Seattle Mag June 27, 2013
!–paging_filter–pDIY maven Laura Buzard, owner of Ballard’s a href=”http://local.seattlemag.com/laura-bee-designs“Laura Bee Designs/a, is cleaning out her craft closet on June 29 and 30 for the store’s third annual sidewalk sale. Expect back stock of craft supplies like fabric, zippers, buttons, glitter, beads, craft paper, ribbon, faux leather, faux suede and assorted treasures from both Buzard’s personal and business stash. New this year is a selection of vintage goodies, housewares and other unusual, one-of-a-kind items like the above tiny chairs, which make me very happy for some reason./p
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