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“Freeze and Fuse Tutorial” plus 45 more

“Freeze and Fuse Tutorial” plus 45 more


Freeze and Fuse Tutorial

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 11:20 PM PDT

There are never too many tutorials…so here’s another for the glass fusers out there. Freeze and fuse. Sounds interesting. I tried it in the past. Didn’t work. Maybe that’s because I didn’t see this tutorial. It’s from JS Glass Art. So what’s involved? You basically take glass powder, some water and a flexible mold and create parts that you …


DIY Jewelry Tags

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:17 PM PDT

DIY customized plastic tags for your jewelryHere is a very clever way to make custom, plastic tags for your jewelry designs. See how Kerry created these fabulous little tags with shrink plastic at Penny Dog Patchwork.…


A Polymer Clay Wedding… in Miniature

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:02 PM PDT

An adorable teapot of mice for a decoration and some of the prettiest wedding cakes out there… at 1/12th scale. The starts of a perfect miniature polymer clay wedding scene.

1. Teapot Mice, 2. Miniature Wedding Replica, 3. Romance of Lace – miniature wedding cake, 4. Ladurée Wedding Cake – Rose


Terrific Tassels

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 07:58 PM PDT

tassel earrings from Home Heart CraftHere’s a 2-minute tutorial from Honor for terrific tassel earrings. Get the tutorial at Home Heart Craft.…


Message in a Bottle

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 07:37 PM PDT

bottle necklaces from Lana RedTake a look at this cute necklace from Lana Red. In addition to sharing her DIY tutorial, she’s having a giveaway! Hurry over to Lana’s blog for your chance to win one of her charming necklaces filled with secret messages, seed beads, found objects and a flash of inspiration!…


Tutorial: Stripes + Color Tote

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 04:35 PM PDT

Mandy from Fabric Paper Glue shows how to make this awesome Stripes + Color Tote bag.  Hers is made from a bold black & white stripe with yellow leather straps and lined with solid red fabric.  Leather strips are looped through oversized grommets at the sides of the bag.  If you can’t find leather straps, you could probably use a couple …


Add to My Knit List: Lion Brand Bonbons

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 04:33 PM PDT

lion brand bonbonsLion Brand Yarn has some really great products, and I’ve been a fan of theirs for a long time. But their new product, Bonbons, really caught my eye.

These mini-skein packs offer eight different colors of yarn in either cotton, acrylic or an acrylic/metallic polyester blend. The skeins are 28 yards each for the cotton and acrylic options and …


Citronella Candle DIY

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 04:15 PM PDT

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Garden Therapy has a cute idea for making insect-repellent citronella candles and shares a step-by-step tutorial. Try it for yourself.


Tutorial: Wavy gathered skirt from three button-down shirts

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 04:13 PM PDT

This gathered skirt by Stefi from Just Chic may have you running to rescue some button-down shirts out of your donate pile.  (Or perhaps running to the thrift store to score some there?)  She shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made this cute gathered skirt out of three button down shirts.  The shirts’ rounded hems create a …


Simple and sweet: Painted glass candle holder

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:44 PM PDT

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By Wilma shares an idea for creating texture on a simple glass candle holder with nothing more than some acrylic paint and a little imagination. See how she does it.


“Bacteria” Treats

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:21 PM PDT

While I’ve never tried, I can say with almost near certainty it’s very difficult to make bacteria cute. But dang it if these aren’t adorable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, candy eyes make everything adorable. Find the how-tos to make  “bacteria buddies” HERE at Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go.…


Imperial Stock Ranch Desitination Event to Return

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 02:29 PM PDT

nicky epsteinThere are lots of knitting-related travel opportunities out there, but some of them stand out as dream events and destinations. That’s the way I felt when I heard about the Vogue Knitting Live destination event at Imperial Stock Ranch in Oregon. The event was a weekend with Nicky Epstein and knitters from around the country flocked (ha, ha) there to …


Technique: Shimmer Window

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 01:54 PM PDT

Using Perfect Pearls Powder and acetate Sophia at the Magenta blog has a tutorial for making a pretty shimmer window card.

-Heather…


Birthday Surprises from Cotton Clouds

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 12:06 PM PDT

cotton clouds birthday saleIrene of Cotton Clouds Mail Order Yarns is celebrating her birthday this week and buyers will get the surprises. Now on her website there’s a range of gift packages available to choose from, ranging from a $50 value package going for $45 to a $1,000 value package now going for $550. (Despite the shop’s name, it does not sell only …


10 Foot Photo Frame

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 09:57 AM PDT

10 Foot Photo FrameIf you are looking to make a statement with your photographs, this is it. This is the idea you’ve been looking for. A full ten feet of frames for your wall that will surely have guests talking. Bold and beautiful and you can see it on Lyndsay’s blog Life In Motion Photography here — The 10 Foot Photo Frame.…


{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Summer Stripes

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT

Discover classic, beachy inspiration for Summer weddings with this stripy mood board at Snippet & Ink!…


Free Pattern: Stranded in Oz Tam/Beret

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 10:01 AM PDT

stranded in oz beretIt may be hot in the northern part of the world, but that doesn’t mean it won’t cool down again soon. Some winter accessories make great summer knitting projects because they’re small and easy and fun to knit.

Case in point, this Stranded in Oz beret or tam knit by Melissa Deutsch Scott. It’s a super-simple pattern worked in pretty …


Stitchin for the kids

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 09:44 AM PDT

I had so much fun last Friday night with my friend Anne, CraftGossip’s sewing editor, improvising little drawstring bags for The Jennifer Project. The bags already have been filled with goodies and are on their way to young cystic fibrosis patients at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Our thinking: Even after a bag is empty, it will make a handy stash …


New at TNNA

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 09:19 AM PDT

I need this t-shirt! Lazy Girl Joan Hawley spotted it at the TNNA needle arts trade show in Columbus, OH, in June. Go to her blog post to get the ordering link and see lots more new products for the needlework-inclined.…


Deri goes Norse

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 09:11 AM PDT

Squeeee! Odin! With removable accessories, sparkly crocheted chainmaille, and a gruesome empty eye socket. At twice the usual size, this DeriDoll still stands only 18 cm tall. Want want want! See more views at Deri‘s blog post.…


Mr. Potato Head felt board play set DIY

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 09:01 AM PDT

Paula of the "Patriotic Peacock" is a stay at home mom and an Army wife.  She loves Pinterest and she found this cute idea on there and decided to surprise her son Caleb with his very own Mr. Potato Head felt board play set. He thought it was so funny.  It was super simple. She free handed cutting the …


Stitch along in July

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:59 AM PDT

Pam Pederson (aka Kittykill) is hosting this month’s stitch-along on Feeling Stitchy with several adorable vintage patterns for your stitching pleasure. You can join the group or just stitch on your own. Either way, the patterns are free. See Pam’s post.…


How Sally does it

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:54 AM PDT

I’m always awed by Sally Mavor‘s unique works of felt and embroidery, so I love it when she gives us peeks into her process. She’s hard at work on a project called Birds of Beebe Woods, and she lets us look over her shoulder as she creates this remarkable crow. See her post.…


Video: How DMC threads are made

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:41 AM PDT

DMC Threads has posted a fascinating video that tells a bit of the history of their company and shows how they manufacture embroidery threads. If you love thread, you’ll enjoy spending five minutes with this tidbit. Go to the video.

And many thanks to Janet Perry of Nuts About Needlepoint for pointing out this find.…


DIY Corona Glasses – 366 Days of Pinterest

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:32 AM PDT

I’m not a big drinker, but I admit, I’ve spent plenty of time in the liquor section admiring the colorful bottles and the great graphic design some of them feature. And I hate to think of all the bottles that get thrown out every year (recycle them at least!) So I was thrilled when I saw this great post on …


Giveaway: Stitch London

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:29 AM PDT

stitch londonWith the Olympics now just a couple of weeks away, all eyes are turning to London. There have been a lot of great crafts produced in honor of the Games, from the crocheted lions to the mysterious Olympic-themed yarn bombing.

Now you have a chance to make your own London scenes just in time for the Olympics with the …


Rainbow Macarons

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:17 AM PDT

Once I finally master the macaron (that is, once I try to make them again, and again, and again until I master the macaron), I’ll definitely have to try this simple technique for making them rainbow tie dye. Find the recipe and how-tos for rainbow macarons HERE at Duhlicious.…


How to make a recycled wall pocket vase

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 08:11 AM PDT

Not only do I like this idea for making a recycled wall pocket I like what Alma put in her vase. See the tutorial she shared at her blog on how to make a recycled packaging wall pocket vase.…


Laura’s wrinkle remover

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 07:46 AM PDT

If you add fusible web to fabric in preparation for applique, you’ve had this happen at some point. Somehow, the web and the fabric get bunched, and you wind up with ugly, permanent ripples or creases. Should you just throw the fabric away and start over? No! Laura Wasilowski of Artfabrik shares a fix that is so simple, it will …


A trick for evenly spaced flower petals

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 07:38 AM PDT

Do you avoid embroidering flower motifs because it’s so hard to space the petals evenly and make them all the same length? (I do.) Mary Corbet to the rescue! Her solution is a snap for anyone with a computer and printer. See her Needle ‘n’ Thread post.…


Ruffled Table Runner

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 05:23 AM PDT

Ruffled Table RunnerThis is fun! This table runner was put together using plastic tablecloths. Love that idea! A pretty way to add a fun element to a birthday party or any celebration. Get the how to from Uncommon Ruffled Table Runner from Plastic Tablecloths Tutorial.…


Tutorial: DIY fringe for a swimsuit

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 07:21 AM PDT

Jackie from In La La Land shows how she updated the look of a bandeau bikini with long fringe sewn across the top.  The fringe is cut from swimwear fabric that she added to the bathing suit.  Her suit is black, so it was easy to match the color.  If you’re not able to match the color, I bet it …


Ditty bags for the Jennifer Project

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 07:06 AM PDT

Friday night my friend Denise (you might recognize her as Craft Gossip’s Needlework editor) came over and we sewed up a stack of ditty bags.  They’ll be filled with goodies and delivered to children with Cystic Fibrosis who are staying at Arkansas Children’s Hospital

It’s called the Jennifer Project, named after an inspirational young woman who lived with …


Tiny House with a Heart

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:49 AM PDT

From Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not, this cute little house with a heart will have many uses – make a scissor fob, a key fob, or a book mark. Or come up with an idea of your own! Get the free chart.


Tutorial: Ruffled placemat for a centerpiece

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:39 AM PDT

Trish from Crafty Moods shows how she made this ruffled placemat.  It’s a gorgeous base for a centerpiece!  She started with a simple straw placemat (a round one), and covered it with strips of ruffled fabric.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Crafty Moods]…


Tutorial: Another summer scarf halter

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:32 AM PDT

Tamara from Etcetorize shows another version of a summer halter top made out of a scarf.  (See her first version here.)  Her newest version uses triangles cut from the corners to create a bodice.  It ties at the neck and at the middle of the back.  Cute!  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Etcetorize]…


Giveaway | Fan Fair Suite from Stampin’ Up

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:27 AM PDT

Craft Foxes is giving away this suite of products from Stampin’ Up. The set, valued at $125 (USD)includes:

- Fan Fair Designer Series Paper - Postage Due Stamp Set - Morning Post Alphabet Stamp Set - Vintage Faceted Buttons - Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad - 8.5" x 11" Card Stock 2012-2013 In Colors - Simply Scored

- …


Tutorial: Mini trash bag holder for the car

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:20 AM PDT

Summertime brings road trips, and road trips bring long hours (and trash) in the car.  Dawn from Designed By Dawn Nicole shares a tutorial on her blog showing how she made a mini trash bag dispenser to keep in the car.  When you need a bag to hold some trash, just pull it out of the bottom of the dispenser.  …


Technique: Glittery Mermaid Tail

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:16 AM PDT

Hope you all aren’t sick of me posting mermaid cards yet. It’s summer, the perfect time for them, they’re super trendy right now and I hope you love them as much as I do :)

Tori at Wild Sprinkles shares how to add some sparkle, glitter and shine to a cute stamped mermaids tail. Visit her blog for more info.

-Heather…


Tutorial: Summertime Sundress for little girls

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:08 AM PDT

Jennifer from The Life of Jennifer Dawn shares a tutorial at Making The World Cuter showing how to make her Summertime Sundress for little girls.  The simple lines make this an easy sew.  I’m loving the solid white for a summertime dress!  She gives cutting dimensions for sizes 2T-5T.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Life of Jennifer Dawn on …


Video Tutorial: Engilsh Style Knitting

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:05 AM PDT

berrocoEnglish-style knitting, also known as “throwing” or sometimes “right-handed knitting” because the yarn is held in the right hand, is probably the most popular knitting style in the United States. If you’re new to knitting, need a refresher or just aren’t familiar with this method of knitting, this free video from Berroco shows how to make the knit stitch in …


Muppets for Dinner: Animal Pasta

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 06:03 AM PDT

Oh that sounds terrible, eating beloved Muppets for dinner, but really this is meant more as an homage to the crazy awesomeness that is Animal. You have to love that wild, drumming maniac. Make (healthy! there are beets involved!) Animal pasta HERE at Disney Family.…


Doily Cards

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 05:45 AM PDT

Hope Kremer has created these absolutely beautiful doily note cards with her stamping business.  She’s a talented lady who both crochets and stamps.  I love the detail of the doily (which you might not get the full benefit of in this photo).  Crocheters will love using these pretty cards for correspondence – and I think they’d make perfect hang tags …


Freebie | July 4th Subway Art Cutting File

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Did you like the July 4th cut out subway art on our Inspiration page today? If so you can download the cutting file for free from Fancy Pants. Click here to go to the download.…


Article | Scrapping Your Passions and Interests

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Debbie Hodge is running a series on the Get it Scrapped blog all about scrapbooking yourself. In this article she addresses ways to scrapbook your passions and interests. Her layout shown above talks about her elusive dreams & plans. Click here to go to the article.…


Inspiration du Jour | Celebrate the 4th of July

Posted: 09 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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