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Saturday, June 23, 2012

“Sneak Peek TLC’s Craft Wars” plus 32 more

“Sneak Peek TLC’s Craft Wars” plus 32 more


Sneak Peek TLC’s Craft Wars

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 10:36 PM PDT

TLC’s Craft Wars premiers this Tuesday, but we have a sneak peek for you of the first episode right here:


Floresita shares the wealth

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:18 PM PDT

I’m sure you already know Floresita from her posts on the Feeling Stitchy blog or her own Things I’ve Made blog. But did you know she has a whole blog devoted to vintage embroidery transfers? She says,

When I first started blogging at VTF [Vintage Transfer Finds], I loved my vintage transfer blog – I used it to minutely catalog


Watch Meri’s blog for drawn-thread tutes

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:05 PM PDT

Our beloved Meri of Agulhas da Meri has decided to take a step beyond sharing images of her amazing embroidery and actually teach us her drawn-thread techniques. She says,

I am an amateur, with these needles and threads. With this series I intend to share what I know, as I do and learn from you. So I hope much participation.


Tutorial: Cutaway embroidery patterns

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:56 PM PDT

Gerry Krueger of Older Rose steps us through her technique for using a cutaway pattern for a complex embroidery design. Brilliant! See her tute.…


Tutorial: Neon painted tote with boxed bottoms

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:55 PM PDT

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her on her blog showing how neon fabric paint can make a plain tote into summer fabulous.  She also shows how to box the bottoms to make it a roomier tote.  Get the tutorial at MADE.

[photo from MADE]…


Tutorial: Round zippered travel bag with interior pockets

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:35 PM PDT

Jeanette from jmday.com shares a tutorial on Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a round zippered travel bag.  I’m showing it here with the top zipped off so you can see all the handy pockets around the side that you can use to organize your toiletries and travel essentials.  Get the how-to at Sew, Mama, Sew!

[photo from jmday.com …


Tutorial: Circle Me In Sunshine dress for little girls

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:04 PM PDT

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin guest blogs in the (30) Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Circle Me In Sunshine dress for little girls.  This little dress is all about the circles!  The bodice has a large circle stitched down, upon which are appliqued other smaller circles.  The pockets are also circles, …


Winner of the book The Collage Workbook and art

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Congrats go out to Gayle of the blog Gayle’s Art Journal Journey on winning a copy of  The Collage Workbook: How to Get Started and Stay Inspired  and the art.


Tutorial: Pot O’ Gold Lip Gloss

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 03:03 PM PDT

Make it sparkly or not, this is a tutorial for an easy and striking lip gloss from DIY Skincare (the blog of BathBodySupply). Get this easy-to-make recipe here. My vote? Go for the bling!…


Proejct: Colorful Floral Paper Banner

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:54 PM PDT

Michele from Creative Mayhem designed this bright and cheery banner using die cuts, stamps and Gelatos. What a pretty part decoration or just for everyday! Click here for her directions.

-Heather…


Crafting with Epsom Salts

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 11:10 AM PDT

Crafting with Epsom Salts

You may have already noticed that using epsom salt as a craft medium is becoming more and more popular. It’s an inexpensive material that’s readily available at discount department stores and dollar stores. Epsom salt goes a long way and is perfect for creating pretty textures for all sorts of projects.

Two years ago I made these beautiful luminaries using


Find: Mercury Glass Candle Shade

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:49 PM PDT

Crossfire Creations on Etsy sells candle shades designed to look like mercury glass. Each one of these is handmade and features a scalloped top edge for a vintage effect. See them online.…


Sand Bowls – Leetal Rivlin

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 12:40 PM PDT

These sand bowls by Leetal Rivlin are amazing. Created using just glue, sand, and bowl forms, the unique shape and form of each one is what makes them special. I highly suggest checking out these close up shots on Designboom for a better look at how beautiful and sparkly the sand makes them. Gotta admit, I’m wondering how much sand is …


June Tea Cup Project

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 10:19 AM PDT

It’s time for another teacup from Il Mondo di Ezechiele. Here’s the cup for June and it is lovely! Check out the free chart.


How to make a recyled jewelry bangle

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 10:19 AM PDT

I first need to give major kudos to Honor of the blog Home Heart Craft for successfully incorporating the word “cannibalize” in a craft project! I am going to use that word way more often now! Pop on over to her blog post where she features a full tutorial on how to make a recycled pearl and rhinestone covered bangle


In Remembrance

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 10:04 AM PDT

June 23, 2012 is the date for the Susan G. Komen Run For The Cure in St. Louis.  Near the Arch, there will be thousands of mostly women (but men and kids too) who will come together to walk and run as a fund raiser and morale booster in our ongoing search for a cure for breast cancer.  I must …


Felt to the Rescue -Felting & Needle Felting Surface Design tutorial

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Living Felt has this complete pictorial tutorial on how to Needle Felting a Surface Design.  It is such a wonderful idea for dressing up anything.  They rescued this knitting bag from a guild auction for $2; to their good fortune, someone thought it wasn't worth keeping. In about an hour, they took a tiny amount of wool, and their …


Make Your Own Sprinkle Ice Cream Cones

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 07:46 AM PDT

So so so genius and easy… I’m loving this idea to turn plain ice cream cones into festive party cups with chocolate and sprinkles. Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.…


Free pattern: Newborn kimono shirt

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:52 AM PDT

The Purl Bee shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a kimono shirt for a newborn baby.  This is so sweet!!  And so tiny!!  It’s easily made from three pattern pieces and finished with bias tape.  Get the pattern at The Purl Bee.

[photo from The Purl Bee]…


Tutorial: Pleated ribbon cuff bracelet

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:42 AM PDT

Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a pretty cuff bracelet from a length of pleated ribbon.  A line of rhinestone trim stitched down the middle gives it some sparkle.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Positively Splendid]…


Tutorial: Sew a crayon roll

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:37 AM PDT

Head over to Taylor Made to find out how to make a crayon roll.  Guest Annaleigh shares a tutorial there showing how to do it.  The fabric organizer has pockets to hold crayons, and it rolls up for easy transport in a busy bag or purse.  Her version has pockets to hold 8 crayons, but you can adjust the dimensions …


Tutorial: iPhone pouch from your fabric scraps

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Marissa from Rae Gun used fabric scraps to make a cute little pouch to hold her iPhone.  She shares a tutorial on her blog, Rae Gun Ramblings, showing how she did it.  Get the tute.

[photo from Rae Gun Ramblings]…


Project: Frame Card

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:11 AM PDT

Find directions for making this stunning dimensional frame card over on the Sizzix blog. I love the little touches Tammy Roberts added, like the tiny buttons on the bike wheels and the bow made from seam binding, just lovely!

-Heather…


Product Review | Epson Artisan 1430 Printer Part 2

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Today I am continuing my review series by showing you some of the projects I have printed out using the Epson Artisan 1430 Wide Format printer. To see the first part in the series click here.

First here is a scrapbook page using photos that I printed on the printer. I printed out one 4×6 photo and four …


How to Keep Your Strawberries’ Attention

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:41 AM PDT

I could not figure out how in the world these super-patriotic strawberries could balance so perfectly in their tips. If you scroll to the end of the post, you’ll find the easy how-tos to make those strawberries stand at attention. Find them HERE at Blossomedge.…


Quick and Clever

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:36 AM PDT

 

Here’s another very quick idea which I find particularly appealing.  Take almost any bottle, colored or clear, and cover it with some twine or whatever yarn you have on hand to create a useful and pretty something from almost nothing – stuff you might otherwise throw away.

You can use these nifty little bottles for all kinds of purposes …


Easy Donut Topiary

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:36 AM PDT

Easy because it just takes a trip to Dunkin’ Donuts. And a couple of things to make them stick. That’s it. I’m already bookmarking this for Christmas-themed donuts. Find the how-tos to make a donut topiary HERE at tikkido.…


Compassionate Dinner Printables

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:33 AM PDT

Here’s a way to make your already-lovely gift of dinner or food for a friend in need or confined to their home due to illness or screaming babies: Add a personal touch with these free printables. Find the printable set HERE at Embellish.…


Freebie | Texture Photo Overlay

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Kristi from Live and Love Out Loud is sharing a free texture overlay that you can use to edit your photos. Click here to go to her blog post to find out how you can get this free overlay.…


Tutorial | Using PNG Text Layers on Photos Without Photoshop

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Melissa Whittaker from A Vegas Girl at heart shares how you can layer PNG files over photos without having to use Photoshop. Click here to go to the tutorial.…


Inspiration du Jour | Dumbo

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Marley’s Ghost Scarf – Knitty

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 01:00 AM PDT

Feeling shackled lately? Maybe you just need this funky chain scarf from Knitty. Named after the Dickens character, it’s the perfect way to express those feelings of imprisonment or make a statement about life in general. My favorite part of this pattern is the tips offered to do other things with the basic chain link, like belts, straps, or …


Tutorial: Grab and Go Traveler

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 04:54 PM PDT

Cami from Tidbits guest blogs in the One in a Million series at The Crafty Cupboard with a tutorial showing how to make her Grab and Go Traveler.  It’s a car organizer that hangs from the back of the seat, with roomy pockets to hold books and other activities.  When you get to your destination, you can remove it from the seat and …


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