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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

“Make your Own False Eyelashes – Violet LeBeaux” plus 34 more

“Make your Own False Eyelashes – Violet LeBeaux” plus 34 more


Make your Own False Eyelashes – Violet LeBeaux

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:20 PM PDT

What a crazy DIY! Violet LeBeaux: Tales of an Ingenue provides a tutorial to make your own false eyelashes out of organza scraps. I admit, I’m both wary and totally intrigued by the idea. Think of all of the possibilities. Or at least indulge your curiosity and see how it’s done. For those DIY divas out there, I’m thinking this …


Check Out Bronwen’s New Newsletter

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 09:02 PM PDT

If you’re a regular reader here at the glass blog you already know I really like Bronwen Heilman…both as an artist and as a person. She was recently in the Los Angeles area teaching so I was able to have a brief, and I mean brief visit. She’s off to here and there teaching and demoing around the world…read …


Mini-Tute: No waste Granny Square quilt block

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:46 PM PDT

Jenna of Sew Happy Geek is on point in getting the most mileage from her fabrics when creating Granny Squares. She shares how on her blog. Get the mini-tute.

Image credit: Sew Happy Geek


Kitchen Addition in Polymer Clay

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:33 PM PDT

Give your kitchen counter a bit of a face lift with Tamara’s clever re-do of her utensil caddy.

Now I’m curious what else people have done with their clay and their kitchens… hmm. I know in my kitchen the clay is mostly fridge magnets and the pulls on my blinds got replaced with clay ones. My caddy is an old …


Free pattern: Little Purple Pansies doll quilt

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:06 PM PDT

Becky of Patchwork Posse made this 15″ square doll quilt using up the limited number of purples in her stash. So sweet! Of the pattern she explains,

Now don’t go all crazy thinking that the blocks are tiny. They totally aren’t.  You will not be sewing through your finger tip trying to match up tiny pieces.

Ouch, piecing a doll …


Checkerboard, I mean Chess Board, Cake

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:02 PM PDT

I’m afraid checkers is more my speed, though I did always want to master the game of Chess. Ah well, maybe when I retire.  Find the how-tos and recipe to make this beautiful checkerboard cake and chocolate Chess pieces HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (Translation tool available.)

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Tutorial: Mango Citrus Body Butter

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 04:48 PM PDT

If you’re in need of serious dry skin repair, this recipe is for you. Stevie at Garden Therapy made this from the book A Green Guide to Natural Beauty and includes the recipe in her post. She gave this one five stars…and I can just imagine why. I love anything mango! Get the tutorial here (and another one for an …


Tutorial: Embellished cuff jeans

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 04:45 PM PDT

Candy from Taylor & Demolish shares a tutorial at the M&J Blog showing how to embellish the cuffs of a pair of jeans with acrylic gems, beads, and other fanciness.  Get the tute.

[photo from Taylor & Demolish on M&J Blog]…


Tutorial: Fleece bean bag horseshoe game

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 04:26 PM PDT

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making a little kid version of a horseshoe game.  The heavy metal horseshoes are replaced with fleece bean bag horseshoes.  What a great idea!  You could make up a set of them in time for a 4th of July picnic celebration.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]…


Tutorial: Fleece Flower Petal Pillows

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 04:02 PM PDT

Laura from Come Together Kids shows how to make this dimensional flower pillow out of fleece.  Though all the layers of petals make this look like it might be difficult, it’s actually a low-sew project.  The pillow base and leaves are stitched but all of the petals are attached with hot glue.  (You could sew them down instead if you …


Proejct: Sweet Bakery Card

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 02:40 PM PDT

This yummy bakery shop card comes from Mel from Mel Stamps, she used a combo of paper, inks, stamps, stains and rub ons for this card that would put a smile on anyone’s face (especially if you gave them a cupcake with it:)). Find directions over on her blog.

-Heather…


Ladybug & Daisy Garland {Tutorial} and/or a giveaway

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 01:49 PM PDT

Stephanie hosts "Toastie Studio" and has this darling tutorial to make; a cute summer garland with ladybugs and daises.  It can all be made with hand sewing, so also a great project to get the kids making! What a delightful idea for a girl's room or a summer porch.   If you are not crafty; then enter her giveaway and


Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 12:39 PM PDT

Because it’s Summer here and almost 100 degrees, I figure I’ll just add ice cream to everything. Make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches HERE at the decorated cookie.…


Recycled Playhouse

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 10:00 AM PDT

Recycled PlayhouseThis is one of those projects that as soon as you see it, it makes you smile. I can just imagine the look on the lucky child’s face when they saw the finished playhouse. Kellie made this adorable house from an appliance box. Be sure to head over to Nest of Posies to see all the smiling faces! Summertime fun:


Vanilla Ice Ice Baby

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:56 AM PDT

Sorry, but I had to do that. As one who came of age in the ’80s, no ’80s reference can go unnoticed. But aside from nostalgia, I just love this idea for iced coffee, tea, any nice and cool drink that needs more oomph. Make vanilla ice cubes HERE at Oh My Veggies.…


“Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:51 AM PDT

Rice Krispies Treats for the 4th of July… now, with more pop! Pop Rocks, that is. Make “Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats HERE at CraftTestDummies.com.

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Twig-Wrapped Candle Holder

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Silver White Winters recently posted a tutorial for making nature-inspired candle holders. Using twigs, hot glue and twine, this easy-to-make holder would fit in great at any rustic wedding, particularly in the fall. Get the how-to.…


Quilty-y tip for stitch and flip technique

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 09:59 AM PDT

Donna of Donna’s Quilts 4U2C guests posts at QM Quilty Pleasures sharing an insight she received to streamline the stitch and flip piecing technique. Her method allows you to skip the marking. Brilliant! Get the tutorial.

Image credit: QM Quilty Pleasures – Diane Harris


How to make a recycled book photo frame

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 09:48 AM PDT

Books are so much fun to make into other things like this photo frame. Pop on over to Autumn’s blog It’s Always Autumn for a great tutorial on how to make a recycled book photo frame.…


Tutorial: Summertime vest wrap

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:47 AM PDT

Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Sum Sum Summertime series at This HeArt of Mine with a tutorial showing how to make her summertime vest wrap.  It can be worn open as a long drapey vest, or belted as a wrap tunic.  The edges of the knit fabric won’t fray, so there are just a few cuts and …


Lark Book Advance Giveaway

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:44 AM PDT

cover art of Showcase 500 Beaded JewelryLark is giving you a chance to win an advance copy of Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry! Everyone else will have to wait until this fall to get their hands on a copy of this gallery book that includes bead stringing, bead embroidery, and bead weaving. Publishers Weekly trade magazine for publishers has already seen Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry and …


Tutorial: Pillowcase play cape

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 08:37 AM PDT

Becca from Becca Marie Designs guest blogs at U Create with a tutorial showing how to make a play cape out of a pillowcase.  Kids love to wear these for dress-up!!  If you don’t have some pillowcases on hand that you can cut up, they can usually be found for a song at a thrift store.  Get the tutorial.…


Tutorial: Open Wide boxy zippered pouch

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 07:54 AM PDT

Sometimes have a big mouth is a good thing.  Like, if you happened to be a zippered pouch.  A big mouth makes it easy for a person to find what they need.  Anna from Noodlehead shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Open Wide Zippered Pouch.  It’s a boxy pouch that has a wide opening when unzipped.  Get


Two Small Birds and Flowers

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 07:14 AM PDT

Free from Brigitte Dadaux, this duo of birdies and flowers is a perfect stitchy project when you need something beautiful to stitch to relieve some stress. Get out your favorite floral floss colors and start it up today. Check out the free chart.


{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Modern Rustic Industrial

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 07:04 AM PDT

Edgy industrial style is softened a bit with a splash of peach and pink florals in this eclectic mood board featured at Oh Lovely Day!…


Tutorial: Little leather scalloped clutch purse

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:34 AM PDT

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy created this gorgeous little leather clutch for a handmade gift exchange, and she shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it.  A triangular panel on the front is covered in scallops.  Love!!  The one she made is small - big enough to hold your credit cards or business cards.  You could adjust the dimensions to make …


Tutorial: Peasant style tunic top for baby

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:13 AM PDT

Delia from Delia Creates continues the Color Your Summer series with a tutorial showing how to make a peasant style tunic top for an itty bitty baby.  She gives the dimensions to cut your own pattern in a size 3 month, but you could adjust it bigger to fit an older baby as well.  The short sleeves and elastic neckline …


Project: Paper Covered Dress Form

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 06:02 AM PDT

This altered dress form is so sweet! Patter Cross shares how she covered it with pattern papers adding pearl and ribbon embellishments and stamped accents for a lovely addition to any sewing room! Visit Creat x3 for directions.

-Heather…


Homemade 4th of July Gumdrops

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:37 AM PDT

How sparkly and sweet and perfect to serve or give for the 4th of July (though I’m also thinking of plenty of other shapes and colors for every holiday). Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.…


Funfetti Cake Batter Marshmallows

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:34 AM PDT

Taking things in the marshmallow world up a notch… Marshmallows with oh-so-pretty Funfetti cake batter mixed in? Yes, please. Find the how-tos HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.…


Freebie & Tutorial | July 4th Pinwheels

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Vanessa at Nifty Thrifty Things shares this free printable template and tutorial for making pinwheels for the 4th of July. You can even see them in action on her blog! Click here to go to the freebie.…


Tutorial | Patriotic Paper Flowers for July 4th

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Kelly from Live, Laugh, Rowe, explains how to make these patriotic paper flowers from scrapbooking paper. Perfect for the 4th of July! Use them for decor, or on a patriotic layout or card. Click here to go to the tutorial…


Fast Times at Ridgemont High Cupcakes

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 03:54 AM PDT

Yes, I’m very much old enough to know and appreciate each and every one of the references made by these Fast Times at Ridgemont High cupcakes. But I am imagining the piqued curiosity of those seeing these somehow unfamiliar with this ’80s movie masterpiece. Find the cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!.…


JellO Pool and Broccoli Swamp

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 03:48 AM PDT

Hmmm, strange bedfellows, I suppose. Make this fun, kid-friendly, pool party JellO HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. The cookie kid even has swimmies on! And it seems somewhat cruel to now follow that up with broccoli, but it’s at least in a as kid-friendly as broccoli can be kind of way. Make a broccoli soup swamp…


Inspiration du Jour | Good Times

Posted: 25 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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