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“No Days Featured Artist – Carrie Strope” plus 36 more

“No Days Featured Artist – Carrie Strope” plus 36 more


No Days Featured Artist – Carrie Strope

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 11:31 PM PDT


A big thanks to Streuter Technologies for giving me something great to write about. There’s a video over at Pinterest they posted about their featured artist, Carrie Strope. What an inspiring video that makes you want to get in your studio and make glass art. Carrie’s energy and love of glass is evident in her story and I think you …


Learn to make a monster

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:48 PM PDT

If you live near or can visit Santa Ana, California, don’t miss the opportunity to learn to make monster dolls from Catherine ZacchinoJunker Jane herself! The one-day workshop is being offered July 21 at Jenny Doh’s Studio Crescendoh. Get all the details from the class listing.

Ed. note: Neither Catherine Zacchino nor Jenny Doh asked or compensated


Tutorial: Flex frame pouch made of Liberty

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:37 PM PDT

Leila of Where the Orchids Grow made this pouch as part of the Liberty Scrap Challenge. The body is pieced 1/2″ hexagons hand sewn from little bits of Liberty Lawn collection. She shows you how to make it with great photos and easy-to-follow instructions. Get the tute.

Image credit: Where the Orchid Grows


Follow Deri on Facebook

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:33 PM PDT

DeriDolls now has a Facebook page! I got this image of her Circe doll (complete with teensy pig) from her timeline. Check it out.…


Tutorial: Applique with fusible web

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:24 PM PDT

If you’ve never tried raw-edge applique using fusible web, Kim of Big B has got you covered. She steps through the process of transferring a design to paper-backed web and then applying the applique to the ground fabric. After you read her instructions, you’ll know you can do this! See her tute.…


Mosaic: Rain Rain Go Away

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:15 PM PDT

Lately there has been a lot of those rainy days here. There’s been some fabulous storms and lots of sunshine too but sometimes I could just skip the dreary, grey rainy days. So, I found some pretty polymer to help with the rainy day blues:

1. Pair 1, 2. Rainstick, 3. Summer Rain Wall Tile, 4. It’


Lucky Jackson’s take on writing

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:14 PM PDT

I love Lucky Jackson every single day. She is one of the most prolific needleartists I’ve ever seen, and her style and subject matter delight me. But today…today…she posted a piece that pierced my heart like an arrow in a target. As a lifelong writer and stitcher, I need this hoop. Go to her blog post to see a larger


Cooking Class Bridal Shower

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:37 PM PDT

What a fun idea for a bridal shower! You’ll have your guests cooking up a blissful menu of sweet treats in no time with ideas from Love in October. See part 1 here and part 2 here. Need some printable recipe cards to go along with your shower? You’ll find links to dozens of them here and here on …


Queen Summer tutorial welcomes summer solstice

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 05:50 PM PDT

Shanti of "twig and toadstool" is once again sharing her amazing talent with us again.  She has created this darling "Queen Summer tutorial to welcome summer solstice.  I did the posting on Shanti's "Felted Rainbow Rocks Tutorial"!  To learn more about Shanti and Maureen read about the girls on their blog. June Solstice is on Wednesday, June 20, 2012.  …


Tutorial: Little girl’s high waisted skirt and wide belt

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 04:51 PM PDT

Shannon from luvinthemommyhood guest blogs in the Color Your Summer series at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make her Dottie Skirt.  The little girl’s skirt is made in two pieces – the simple elastic waist skirt, and the wide cummerbund belt.  The belt has covered buttons and scallops at the front edge.  Cute!!  Get the tutorial.…


Tutorial: Fabric luggage tag for your summer travels

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 04:34 PM PDT

Got travel plans for the summer?  RosMadeMe shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a fabric luggage tag so your bags will be easy to identify.  The fabric tag has a window on the front so you can slide in a label with your name and address.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from RosMadeMe]…


Tutorial: Little Artist Backpack

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 04:09 PM PDT

Svetlana from s.o.t.a.k. handmade shares a tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make her Little Artist Backpack.  It has a large pocket to hold coloring books and pads of paper, and a series of small pockets to hold the markers.  It has a magnetic snap closure and adjustable straps.  Get the how-to.

[photo from s.o.t.a.k. handmade on …


Burnt Offerings Necklace from Margot Potter

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 02:51 PM PDT

Burnt Offerings necklace from Margo PotterTake a look at Margot Potter's "retro-fabulous" tutorial for her Burnt Offerings necklace. Made from wooden craft stars and book pages, the possibilities for this type of decoupage "bead" are nearly endless with some imagination! And if you need more inspiration for unique jewelry ideas, get your hands on a copy of Margo's book Beyond the Bead: Making Jewelry with


Freebie: June Negatives for the Stamp Maker

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 02:27 PM PDT

If you’ve got a Stamp Maker machine from Photocentric you can use these great summer themed negatives to make your own clear stamps.

-Heather…


Glamorous Wedding Cakes

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 02:25 PM PDT

Feast your eyes on swoon-worthy wedding cakes like these beauties from The Caketress featured in a round-up of chic and fabulous cake inspiration via Belle the Magazine!…


Fabric Crown – Cherished Bliss

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 11:49 AM PDT

Because every Indie crafting queen (or king) needs a fabulous crafty crown, right? Cherished Bliss shared this fabulous tutorial on how to make a fabric crown. This one was made for her daughter–making it a perfect summer craft to do with the kids. Or for those of us without kids, a perfect summer wardrobe accessory for when you need a …


Felted Wool Finger Puppets

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 10:32 AM PDT

Yesterday I posted needle felted finger puppets and I made the decision to delete it when some issues came up.  Today I have a tutorial for you from "Wee Folk Art" that has a wonderful pictorial tutorial that uses a little different method.  "Wee Folk Art" is a mother/daughter team with a mutual love of crafting and the gentle …


Scraps4Crafts: A great place to sell your craft supplies

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 09:56 AM PDT

Got some craft supplies you want to keep out of a landfill? Why not sell them! Check out Scraps4.Crafts.com!…


Greenery Heart Cross Stitch Chart

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 09:37 AM PDT

This greenery heart is an unusual and elegant design that will make a lovely project for a gift or a personal project. Stitch it up today! Get the free chart. (You will need to scroll down the post to find the chart.)…


Drumroll Please……….

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 08:45 AM PDT

Congrats goes out to Lu and Lee, you’ve both won a copy of “Practical Origami”!! Please respond to the e-mail I’ve sent you to claim your prize!

Thanks to everyone who entered! I enjoyed reading all your experiences working with origami.

-Heather…


how to host a cookie decorating party with kids

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 07:50 AM PDT

For all wondering where to begin planning to include some cookie decorating for their kid’s party, you may be interested in this checklist of what to do. I hosted an event at my daughter’s school for 20-some four and five years olds. I kept it simple. Kids love decorating cookies so much, simple is all you need. Find the post …


{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Teal & Tangerine

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 07:30 AM PDT

If you’re wishing to be inspired by bold colors, don’t miss this bright and beautiful mood board featured at Bow Ties & Bliss!…


Tutorial: 4th of July felt star garland

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 07:22 AM PDT

Here’s a quick and easy project for 4th of July.  Use felt shapes and a line of stitching to create a red, white, and blue star garland.  Amber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to do it.  This would be a fun project for the kids to do!  Get the tute.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…


Tutorial: Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 07:16 AM PDT

Justine from Sew Country Chick guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy and Chic Maxi Dress for little girls.  At first glance, it looks like the bodice is made with elastic shirring.  Actually, it’s made from 1/4 inch elastic threaded through casings.  The bodice is made from …


Tutorial: Color Blocked Preppy Wave Tucked Handbag

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:59 AM PDT

Sew4Home has a tutorial for making their Preppy Wave Tucked Handbag.  The color blocked wavy tucks create such a cool effect!!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]…


Tutorial: Sun visor car organizer

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:52 AM PDT

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shows how to make a car organizer that attaches to your sun visor.  It has pockets to hold your favorite CDs, and elastic straps to keep your sunglasses at the ready.  You can make one from just one fat quarter of fabric.  Get the tute.

[photo from It's Always Autumn]…


Stars n’ S’mores

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:33 AM PDT

Cutting shapes in graham crackers opens up a whole lotta possibilities. Make patriotic s’mores and find a great tip on how to cut out shapes from a graham cracker HERE at Domestically Speaking.…


Apple Grills

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:27 AM PDT

Well, I missed this for Father’s Day, but I think this apple-turned-grill is apt all Summer long, yes? Make apple grills HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…


Get your ‘spark on’ with Fourth of July quilt pattern – freebie

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:27 AM PDT

This classic four-patch quilt pattern by Bonnie Hunter of Quiltsville’s Quips & Snips is a perfect choice for your Fourth of July get-together or outing. Her attention to value gives this quilt sparkle! Go HERE to get free download.

Image credit: Quiltsville’s Quips & Snips

Via ryarolimy on Pinterest


Tea Party in a Box

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:26 AM PDT

Far away from your tea loving, Jane Austenite? What an easy, mailable gift idea: A tea party in a box, including cookies and tea quotes on the tea bags. (Wonder if you could make a coffee version for the likes of me.) Find the tea party HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.…


4th of July Pudding Pops

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:21 AM PDT

I can’t help but think immediately of Bill Cosby every time I hear “pudding pops.” But the ’80s store-bought versions were never this festive, I don’t think. Make your own 4th of July pudding pops HERE at We Made That.…


Project: Card Keeper Box

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:20 AM PDT

Here’s a cool way to keep all your stamped cards organized. Learn how to make your own card keeper box from Erica Cerwin at Pink Buckaroo Designs. This would also make an amazing gift filled with hand made cards!

-Heather…


Tutorial: Bell bottom yoga pants

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 06:19 AM PDT

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy shows how she made a pair of knit yoga pants with bell bottom legs.  These are soooo fabulous for summer lounging or errand running, and they look so comfy!  She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she did it.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Me Sew Crazy]…


Have A Heart

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 05:01 AM PDT

With all the heat in the summer, I often switch to thread projects since they are often cooler to work with – not so much yarn in my lap.  I found this and instantly added it to my WIM list!  The pattern is a freebie.  Isn’t it a beauty?

Click here then scroll down for a link to the pattern.…


Freebie | Printable Gratitude Journaling Cards

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

If you keep a gratitude journal, or want to include a gratitude list in your scrapbook pages, these free printable journaling cards by Cathy Zielske are just the thing. They are sized to fit in Project Life pockets too! Click here to go to the download.…


Freebie | July 4th T-Shirt Transfer Printable

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

This free printable 4th of July image is available for download from Fleece Fun. While there you can also check out their party printables which are on sale.

Click here to go to the download.…


Inspiration du Jour | Ready For School

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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