“June Giveaway Winner!” plus 43 more

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• June Giveaway Winner!
• Review and Giveaway: Classic Style Fresh Look
• Custom Clue Game – The Cheekiest Monkey
• Tip: Mending like a quilter pleases daughter
• Tip: Keep ribbon ends from fraying
• Tutorial: Simple mug cozy
• Tutorial: Rose Petal Salve
• Freebies: Four Christmas-themed quilt projects
• Tutorial: No-sew t-shirt refashion with cut eyelet effect
• Inspiration: Princess Card
• Inspiration: Nail Art from France
• Free Craftsy Calls on Short Rows
• One DAy to Save on Spinning Lessons
• Washi Tape Light Switch Covers
• Baby Food Votive Luminaries
• Free Patterns: Headbands from Sweatshop of Love
• Toward the One
• Fluttering by
• Sneaker re-do
• Cool summer stitching
• Christmas in July Giveaway “Artful Fiber” a canvas messenger bag- fiber kit “USA”
• Ice Cream Cone Stitching Project
• Hurry to win: Needle ID cards
• Berlin work: Fluffy embroidery
• Inspiration: Susan S of Wisconsin
• Tutorial: Damp stretching embroidery
• Free Knitting Pattern: Ladybug (or Ladybird)
• Homemade Ice Cream Cone Graham Crackers
• Lookie what she made: Circle skirt culottes
• Floral Print Owl Clock
• Tutorial: Simple softie that kids can sew
• Tutorial: Add inseam pockets to a garment
• An Army of Bears Helps Women in Armenia
• Sparkly Rainbow Chex Mix
• Tutorial: Little girl’s Petal Top
• Tutorial: A doily becomes a pocket
• Project: Photo Stand Card
• Easy Fairy Garden Cake
• Gummy Bear Dress
• Sunshine Donuts
• Mr. Watermelon Head
• Freebie | Photobooth Strip Brush for Photoshop
• Photography Talk | Black & White Conversions
• Inspiration du Jour | Cute as a Cupcake

June Giveaway Winner! Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:46 PM PDT Karen B is the winner of my June Giveaway!  Here is Karen’s entry: I would love this book. I love to crochet flowers. I have a little branch-tree in the corner of my living room and I hang all sorts of little crocheted trinkets in it, mostly flowers. I also love to adorn purses and scarves. My zip code is …

Review and Giveaway: Classic Style Fresh Look Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:40 PM PDT Irina Miech‘s Classic Style Fresh Look has 60 beautiful designs for you to create. With one technique, Irina shows you how to make two different and gorgeous designs. This book will help you explore your creativity by showing you how to make classic, romantic styled pieces of jewelry and then redesign for a fun and contemporary look using the …

Custom Clue Game – The Cheekiest Monkey Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:40 PM PDT I have many fond memories of playing board games during summer vacation. All of them came rushing back when I saw this post on The Cheekiest Monkey of All about a custom Cluedo Game. I love the additions made for added difficulty and the many ways in which you could make this special and memorable for your family (using friends and …

Tip: Mending like a quilter pleases daughter Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:27 PM PDT Busy mom Kristyne of Pretty by Hand says she hates mending of any kind unless she can have some quilt-y fun with it. She fixed the holes in her daughter’s leggings using one of her quilting skills. Go HERE to learn more. Image credit: Pretty by Hand…

Tip: Keep ribbon ends from fraying Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:50 PM PDT I hate it when the ends of a cut piece of ribbon start fraying!  Andrea from Fabric Envy shares a handy tip on her blog to keep it from happening.  Go there to see what she does. [photo from Fabric Envy]…

Tutorial: Simple mug cozy Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:23 PM PDT Thaís Melo from My Own Landscape Dreams shows how to make a simple mug cozy.  The band of fabric wraps around a mug so you can hold a hot cup of coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate) in your hands comfortably.  They’re quick to make and would be a good first sewing project.  Go to the original tutorial (in Portuguese…

Tutorial: Rose Petal Salve Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:09 PM PDT I don’t think this would last long in my house. Nicole from Live in Art shows us not only how to make rose petal oil — ok, she admits that step is kind of a labor of love — but also how to use the oil to make this luscious salve. And the color? Amazing. Get the tutorial here.…

Freebies: Four Christmas-themed quilt projects Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:06 PM PDT Jenny at Martingale’s Stitch This! is getting the word out that they are giving away four Christmas-themed ePatterns to include three quilts and one quilted table runner. Get the free patterns. Ed note: In order to get your free PDF patterns, you will need to subscribe to the Martingale’s Stitch This! Blog. Also, this offer is only valid through …

Tutorial: No-sew t-shirt refashion with cut eyelet effect Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:01 PM PDT PC from MeiJo’s JOY shows another no-sew refashion for a plain t-shirt.  In this version, she cuts a cool design into the bottom of the shirt.  The snips and strips create an eyelet effect.  She also threads a band of knit through the waist to give it some shaping.  Go to her tutorial to see how to do it.…

Inspiration: Princess Card Posted: 06 Jul 2012 02:40 PM PDT WOW! That about sums up the coloring on this fantastic princess card from Delphine! She used colored pencils for this lovely scene with stamps from Make it Crafty. See more of Delphine’s amazing work on her blog. -Heather…

Inspiration: Nail Art from France Posted: 06 Jul 2012 02:03 PM PDT The colors, the ideas, the art…meet Camille from Pshiiit.com, a French blog about nail art. It’s just a wow all around. Her tutorials are wonderful and use moving gifs to show every step. Find all the inspiration here (link takes you to the Google translated version of the site, it’s not perfect but you’ll get the idea) and do look …

Free Craftsy Calls on Short Rows Posted: 06 Jul 2012 02:02 PM PDT From time to time Craftsy offers free mini-classes on topics to get people interested and give them a taste of what learning from a Craftsy class is all about. Right now there’s a free class going on all about short row shaping by designer Carol Feller. According to the introductory materials, the class will teach four different ways to do …

One DAy to Save on Spinning Lessons Posted: 06 Jul 2012 12:46 PM PDT Spinning Daily is running a sale right now, through midnight Eastern today, that puts all their spinning DVDs and downloads at 40 percent off their regular prices. This comes at a very delicate time for me because I’ve been itching to get my spindle out for a couple of weeks and I’m not sure I can resist. Respect the Spindle…

Washi Tape Light Switch Covers Posted: 06 Jul 2012 10:41 AM PDT Here’s a cute idea for adding some color to boring white light switch covers… washi tape! No messy glue required, just pull out the tape and get busy. You can see the post at That’s What {Che} Said… — Washi Tape Light Switch & Outlet Covers.…

Baby Food Votive Luminaries Posted: 06 Jul 2012 12:01 PM PDT People in the business of buying baby food find themselves swimming in empty jars, the crafting potential of which is huge. Crafty blog Tinkerlab shares one idea for using your stash of empty jars here.…

Free Patterns: Headbands from Sweatshop of Love Posted: 06 Jul 2012 12:00 PM PDT The Knit Picks free pattern for the week is actually a quartet of headband patterns from Allyson Dykhuizen of Sweatshop of Love. There’s a simple trio of tiny I-cords, a deeply textured bow, a wrap I-cord that ties in a bow and an eyelet band. They’re all cute, use minimal yarn and are relatively easy to knit up in …

Toward the One Posted: 06 Jul 2012 10:43 AM PDT For the past year, Janet Granger, a follower of Sufi, has been stitching gorgeous prayer-bead boxes with Sufi emblems for a spiritual gathering in Germany. See the whole collection of boxes at Janet’s blog post.…

Fluttering by Posted: 06 Jul 2012 10:35 AM PDT Wow! Look at the stumpwork butterfly Arlene White added to a round-robin crazy-quilt block! She says she asked the block’s owner “to send me some of the butterfly fabric so I could make her a 3D butterfly. I think he turned out OK.” So modest! I think he turned out fabulous! Go to Arlene’s blog post for more views that …

Sneaker re-do Posted: 06 Jul 2012 10:33 AM PDT Got a pair of blah sneaks that could use a spiffy new look? Check out how Jill hand painted her sneaks at her blog Reincarnated. Not too good at the hand painting but want to dress up your shoes? Check out Tranz It medium to transfer printed images to fabric.…

Cool summer stitching Posted: 06 Jul 2012 10:24 AM PDT If you live in the northern hemisphere and it seems too hot for needlepoint–all that wool and a lapful of project–check out Janet Perry‘s tips for cool summer stitching. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.…

Christmas in July Giveaway “Artful Fiber” a canvas messenger bag- fiber kit “USA” Posted: 06 Jul 2012 09:36 AM PDT When I received this "Artful Fiber" a ready to decorate a canvas messenger bag filled with everything you need to try several types of fiber arts from C&T Publishing to review.  I was stunned at this unique publication and wanted to keep it but I knew I would give it to one of you!  Most of us crafters want to …

Ice Cream Cone Stitching Project Posted: 06 Jul 2012 09:28 AM PDT Summer and ice cream just go hand-in-hand, don’t they? This free stitching project from Abby Gaelle won’t melt or add inches to your figure so get to stitching it up today! Check it out!…

Hurry to win: Needle ID cards Posted: 06 Jul 2012 09:23 AM PDT Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread reviews a handy tool for stitchers: Needle ID Cards from Access Commodities. And she’s giving away four sets of the cards! Go to her blog post to find out more and enter the drawing. The contest ends at 5 a.m. (Central USA time) tomorrow, July 7. So hurry!…

Berlin work: Fluffy embroidery Posted: 06 Jul 2012 09:12 AM PDT Charlotte of Hanging by a Thread tells us a bit about the history of Berlin work and shows off some examples from a current commissioned piece. See her post.…

Inspiration: Susan S of Wisconsin Posted: 06 Jul 2012 09:05 AM PDT Susan S of Wisconsin created this block for the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project. My eyes are drawn instantly to the gorgeous organza ribbon flowers at the center, and as they I travel around the block I find one delicious surprise after another: heart-bead tulips, a beaded lace frame for silk-ribbon flowers, a tiny golden butterfly. An exquisite composition masterfully embroidered. Breathtaking. …

Tutorial: Damp stretching embroidery Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:54 AM PDT If you press your finished embroidery–even if you press it face down on a fluffy towel–the stitches may be crushed. Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread steps us through damp stretching, a process that smooths the ground fabric while preserving the loft of the stitches. See her tute.…

Free Knitting Pattern: Ladybug (or Ladybird) Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:51 AM PDT I have to admit that this year was the first time I’d ever heard of a ladybug called a ladybird, but it is, in fact, a thing. Julie Cartwright from My Life in Stitches has a really cute free pattern for a ladybird, or ladybug if you want to go with the less-poetic name. Whatever you call it you’re …

Homemade Ice Cream Cone Graham Crackers Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:26 AM PDT Homemade, pretty, apt for the season, adorable and easy to make? These ice cream cone graham crackers have everything. Find the step-by-step how-tos and recipe HERE at Bird’s Party Blog, courtesy of guest poster Hani from Haniela’s.…

Lookie what she made: Circle skirt culottes Posted: 06 Jul 2012 07:23 AM PDT This may look like a circle skirt, but it’s actually a pair of culottes. Lauriana from Petit Main Sauvage made them.   Who knew culottes could be sho chic??  The angled flap pocket details were inspired by 1950s pattern magazines.  Read more about her circle skirt culottes at Petit Main Sauvage. [thank you to Frieda for showing me this project!] [photo …

Floral Print Owl Clock Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:05 AM PDT Here’s a cute idea for all owl lovers out there. Years ago, while in my teens and early twenties, I collected owls. Eventually I gave up on the collection but never gave up on my love for owls. This is a whimsical way to decorate a room, so check out the tutorial at artzycreations.com if you would like to make …

Tutorial: Simple softie that kids can sew Posted: 06 Jul 2012 06:50 AM PDT Amie Plumley and Andria Lisle, authors of book “Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make” and the blog Sewing School, guest blog at Craft Foxes where they answer readers’ questions about teaching kids to sew.  They also share a tutorial for making a simple stuffed toy.  The project is an adaptation of one of the projects in …

Tutorial: Add inseam pockets to a garment Posted: 06 Jul 2012 06:38 AM PDT Katy from Sweet Verbena shows how to add inseam pockets to the next skirt (or dress, or pants, or tunic) that you make.  I’m loving the contrast lining she uses in her example!  Get the tutorial. [via Craft] [photo from Sweet Verbena]…

An Army of Bears Helps Women in Armenia Posted: 06 Jul 2012 06:37 AM PDT I should say from the beginning that this is a story that has a little bit of a personal angle to me. John Hart, the Peace Corps volunteer who’s involved in the story, is a friend of mine from college. But that doesn’t make this story any less worth sharing. In the village of Berd, Armenia, life is pretty …

Sparkly Rainbow Chex Mix Posted: 06 Jul 2012 06:26 AM PDT I’m fully aware as I type this I’m not-so-secretly taking advantage of my position here to spreading my daughter’s genius to the world. You see, it was her very own idea from her very own four-year-old brain that produced this brilliant idea of turning plain Chex cereal into sparkly, rainbow Chex cereal. Color me proud. (If this has been done …

Tutorial: Little girl’s Petal Top Posted: 06 Jul 2012 06:24 AM PDT Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a little girl’s sun top.  She calls it her Petal Top because of the curved corners on the front yoke and in the open back.  If you want to turn it into a dress, just add some length to the bottom.  Get the how-to. [photo from Elegance & Elephants]…

Tutorial: A doily becomes a pocket Posted: 06 Jul 2012 06:16 AM PDT Jill from Homemade By Jill guest blogs in the Skirting the Issue charity sewing series on Simple Simon & Co. showing how a doily can become a pretty pocket for a skirt.  She found the red doily she used in the project at the craft store.  You can often find them at the dollar store or a thrift store as well.  Get …

Project: Photo Stand Card Posted: 06 Jul 2012 06:12 AM PDT This wonderful photo stand card designed by Pam Hornschu really caught my eye! Since she used a clear card base you can view the Alice in Wonderland images when the card is opened or closed. Adding a paper stand and the great photo in the middle makes this a really fun project idea! Find Pam’s directions over on Paper Craft Planet. -Heather…

Easy Fairy Garden Cake Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:59 AM PDT Easy to make and decorate, but the sugar-loaded and sweet decorations would most certainly satisfy my daughter’s fairy requirements. Find the how-tos to make the magical garden cake HERE at Parents.…

Gummy Bear Dress Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:52 AM PDT While I ordinarily find food obsessions interesting and telling of our cultural moment, I think some may just go a wee bit too far. Like gathering 50,000 Gummy Bears and fashioning them into a dress. Just seems to time consuming and impractical. Made for TWELV magazine, find news of the dress HERE at Buzzfeed.  …

Sunshine Donuts Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:21 AM PDT The sun is burning strong in my parts. A little too strong for my taste. These seem a much better way to celebrate this ball of fire. Find the how-tos to make and decorate sunshine donuts HERE at Hoopla Palooza.…

Mr. Watermelon Head Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:07 AM PDT Hee hee, silly fruit. Love the teeth. Make a Watermelon guy HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Freebie | Photobooth Strip Brush for Photoshop Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT This  photobooth strip brush set for Photoshop is available as a free download at Coolest Brushes. It was created by get brushed and is for personal use only. Click here to go to the download.…

Photography Talk | Black & White Conversions Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT Veronica Armstrong talks about her recent experiences with converting photos to black & white. She gives a few tips and recommends a book that has helped her. Click here to read more.…

Inspiration du Jour | Cute as a Cupcake Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT Cute as a Cupcake by gumpgirl {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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