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“Olympic Giveaway 3: Noro Publications” plus 26 more

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“Olympic Giveaway 3: Noro Publications” plus 26 more

Olympic Giveaway 3: Noro Publications

Posted: 29 Jul 2012 12:00 AM PDT

knit noro giveawayIs there a knitter out there who knows Noro and doesn’t love Noro? This lovely, colorful Japanese yarn is made with such care and dedication to environmental stewardship and production of quality yarn. Holding a ball of it in your hands, you can almost feel the work that went into it, a compliment to the work you put into knitting …

Day 1 Winner

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:22 PM PDT

sock kit winnerHi, all! I’m back from a day of geekery at Word Camp Fayetteville, where I learned a bunch of great stuff about blogging and social networking that will mostly come in handy for my personal site but that I’m sure will be of good use over here, too.

Thanks to everyone who entered the first giveaway; remember there’s another …

Tute and meet: Travel tidy for keys and loose change

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:55 PM PDT

Fiona of Celtic Thistle made this adorable travel tidy and decided to create a tutorial for it as a way to give back to the blogging community (she’s mostly blog taught). She also entered this tutorial in Plum and June’s Let’s Get Acquainted Blog Hop. Here are a few words from her introduction to fellow bloggers,

Allow me to

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Sizzix Dies and Craftside books giveaways

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:17 PM PDT

Over at Craftside there is a chance to win a whole bunch of Sizzix dies and Craftside books and then follow the link to the Sizzix blog for a chance to win a second prize pack! While at both blogs check out all sorts of projects made with these awesome dies inspired by the books!…

Tutorial: How to make a sock monkey

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 04:45 PM PDT

Head over to Little Birdie Secrets to find out how to make a sock monkey.  Guest blogger Melynie shows how to make this classic softie toy.  Go to Little Birdie Secrets for the tute.

[photo from Melynie on Little Birdie Secrets]…

Tutorial: Adjustable waistbands and DIY buttonhole elastic

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 04:36 PM PDT

Katy from No Big Dill shows how to make adjustable waistbands just like you find in the kids’ clothes in the nicer stores.  She uses buttonhole elastic to make them.  If you can’t find buttonhole elastic at your local fabric store, she shows how easy it is to make your own.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from No Big …

Tutorial: Boxy zippered cosmetic bag

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 04:09 PM PDT

Michelle Rosca shares a tutorial over at SEW Timeless (the Timeless Treasures blog) showing how to make a boxy zippered cosmetic bag.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from SEW Timeless]…

Felted Knit Scarf pattern “Sabinette”

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 03:29 PM PDT

Berroco fine hand knitting yarns offers this free felted knit pattern and this scarf is stunning. Can you imagine wearing this not so far off fall and winter and everyone asking where you bought it?  Then, you can answer "I made it" and this always makes crafters feel wonderful.   This scarf is knit in Ultra® Alpaca and it is noted …

Versatile Paper Beads

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 02:31 PM PDT

Take a look at these pretty paper beads from Cintia at My Poppet. She’s sharing her tutorial for making this fun, versatile necklace at her blog. Imagine all the possibilities with endless color choices and bead sizes. This would be a great project to have little helpers take part in making, too.…

Project: Vintage Anniversary Card

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 01:53 PM PDT

I love the mix of stamping and a vintage digital image for this anniversary card! Find directions for making this pretty card over on the Hampton Arts blog.

-Heather…

Making Opalescent Glass – How it’s Made Minisode

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:20 PM PDT

I love the show How it’s Made. I just found out they have minisodes on You Tube and I’m sharing one with you guys. It shows how opalescent glass is made. Enjoy this video. I found it through the Streuter Technologies Facebook page. Thanks to them…and thanks to How it’s Made! I’m going to go look for some more …

U Look Haute Summer Season feat. Lauren Conrad

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 10:56 AM PDT

U Look Haute, the Youtube channel devoted to fashion and beauty is launching a crafting show, staring none other than Lauren Conrad! If you’ve somehow missed LC’s rise to fame, she’s known for her fabulous sense of style she displayed on the reality shows Laguna Beach and The Hills. And now, in addition to her career running two fashion lines and …

Pet-Themed Desserts

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 10:06 AM PDT

Chocolate and Vanilla Dog CakeLest we forget our furry friends… Well, at least honoring them with our cakes and cupcakes and other desserts, as cats and dogs couldn’t actually eat these sweets. (Though my sneaky and strange dog-like cat would totally try.) Find a collection of pet-themed desserts HERE at Martha Stewart.…

Lonely Little Onion Cross Stitch Chart

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 09:51 AM PDT

Onions have always seemed like sad little critters to me. They seem sad to Hancock’s House of Happy too apparently – she’s designed a free lonely little onion chart. Check it out.…

Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 08:25 AM PDT

whimsical "paper" planes from Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk!Lark has an exciting new book they’ve decided to release early as an eBook for Nook. Shrink! Shrank! Shrunk! Make Stylish Shrink Plastic Jewelry by Kathy Sheldon contains shrink plastic basics to get you started or help you rediscover this medium. You get step-by-step instructions for 30 projects from some of Etsy’s top jewelry designers. Lark is offering a free …

Newsy: Alma teaches Soulcraft | Latest in her STITCHED series

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 07:39 AM PDT

Alma Stoller announces her latest workshop – Soulcraft Art Quilt – as part of her STITCHED 2012 series of videos designed to help you find your inner fiber artist. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Alma Stoller…

Tutorial: Knotted fabric dog toy

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 07:21 AM PDT

Ilse from Sew It Love It shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a knotted fabric toy for your dog.  It’s made entirely from fabric scraps, from the patchwork fabric tube to the filling for the inside.  Raid your scrap bin, and a new toy for your doggie will cost you nothing.   Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew …

Tutorial: Easy two-piece summer outfit

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:43 AM PDT

Tamara from Etcetorize shares a tutorial for making a fab two-piece summer outfit.  It’s a strapless top and a matching skirt that you can wear together like a dress or as separates.  It’s an easy project, well suited for a beginning sewer.  Get the tutorial to see how to make them.

[photo from Etcetorize]…

Tutorial: Yarn-wrapped fabric weights

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:36 AM PDT

Caiti from Walker Whimsy used metal washers (the big heavy ones) and colorful yarn to make a set of fabric weights.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make a set for a whole lot less than buying them from the notions section of the fabric store.  Get the …

Tutorial: Table topper | Christmas in July event

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:16 AM PDT

Anorina of Samelia’s Mum is one of the clever crafters creating holiday themed home decor now. Yes now, in July, when there is still plenty of time to complete them. For this table topper, she selected the Snowball quilt block. Great choice, see how nicely it showcases her fabric. Go HERE to get the know-how.

See more Christmas in …

Tutorial: Panty Pack to sort your unmentionables while traveling

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:16 AM PDT

Michelle Dorsey from Sew Michelle shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects for making her Panty Pack.  Ohh, how I needed this last week when I was traveling!  It’s a handy bag to pack your unmentionables in.  It has two sides – a “wear” side for the clean ones, and a “worn” side for ones that need to be laundered.  Genius!!  …

Tutorial: Boxy Messenger Bag

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:08 AM PDT

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Boxy Messenger Bag.  She made it roomy enough to hold her daughter’s dolls, softies, and other toys.  I’m thinking this would also make a great school bag!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Pickup Some Creativity]…

Technique: Tie Dye

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 06:00 AM PDT

The Capture the Moment has a cool way to use ink pads and Copic markers for a fun tie dye technique. Click here for the video tutorial. Peace and Love!!

-Heather…

Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:51 AM PDT

This idea makes me want to host a summer shindig immediately. It houses three of my favorite things: Mason jars, cocktails and clever serving ideas. (I did mention I’m a nerd before, right?) Find recipes for mason jar cocktails HERE at Betty Crocker, courtesy of Lil’ Miss Bossy.…

Tips for Making Cookie Pops

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:47 AM PDT

For the cookie pop shy, find some great tricks and tips to get you over your fears of adding that stick HERE at Sugarkissed. And awwww, there’s even a link to yours truly.

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S’mores Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 05:42 AM PDT

And so it seems I’ve broken the seal on posting unique-ways-to-eat S’mores ideas this summer. What’s so crazy about these is the before picture. Look, there’s a whole s’mores in between the chocolate chip dough and it magically melts down into gooey goodness. Find the recipe and how-tos to make S’mores stuffed chocolate chip cookies HERE at So Many Sweets…

Olympic Giveaway 2: Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece

Posted: 28 Jul 2012 12:00 AM PDT

hand dyeing yarn and fleece giveawayMan, you guys are excited about these giveaways! I love it! I’m away from the computer for most of the day today, so I probably won’t get around to picking a winner for yesterday’s giveaway until tonight or tomorrow, but I’ll let you know as soon as I do.

The prize for today is a copy of Hand Dyeing Yarn …

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