“Olympic Giveaway 5: Ann Weaver Books” plus 39 more

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• Olympic Giveaway 5: Ann Weaver Books
• Tutorial: Pixelated Retro Cane
• Make a ‘Play Library’
• Legos and Reading- The Perfect Pair
• Sidewalk Chalk Kid Games!
• Duct Tape Binder Pencil Pouch
• Review and Giveaway: Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry
• Tutorial: Appliqued bunting picnic tablecloth
• Glass is Life on Facebook
• Tutorial: Remember Provence faux grain sack apron
• Tutorial: My Best Friend Pocket Teddy for a little girl’s skirt
• A Look at Interweave Knits’ Fall Issue
• The Beaker Twinkie
• Car Lunch
• Cherry Cupcakes
• Sports Balls Cookies
• Day 3 Winner
• Project: Collage Art Journal Cover
• Annealing Glass
• Fun with Garter Stitch
• Free Pattern: Baby Tubies Socks
• Clever Summer Cupcake Toppers and Other Sweets
• Medal Madness with Jimmy Bean’s Wool and Lorna’s Laces
• Primitive Heart and Birds
• Tutorial: Trio of throw pillows for your bed
• {Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Around the World Travel
• Name that quilt at Samelia’s Mum
• Tutorial: T-shirt appliques with frayed edges
• Vintage Circus Wedding
• Lookie what she made: Winter coat refashion
• Tutorial: Hanging embroidery project organizer
• Project: Birthday Calendar
• Tutorial: Build a sewing table using IKEA
• Pickles and Ice Cream
• Olympic Onion Rings
• Vote For Your Favourite Halloween Collection
• Get Well Cookies in a Jar
• Giveaway: Win a $250 Sears Optical Gift Card
• Freebie | Printable Labels and Calling Cards
• Inspiration du Jour | Summer 2012

Olympic Giveaway 5: Ann Weaver Books Posted: 31 Jul 2012 12:00 AM PDT One of the goals of this giveaway thing, other than clearing off some of my shelves, is to hopefully introduce some of you to people you don’t know and techniques you haven’t tried before. Even if you don’t win the prize, it might get you thinking about knitting top down or dyeing your own yarn for a project, and that’s …

Tutorial: Pixelated Retro Cane Posted: 30 Jul 2012 09:02 PM PDT Bettina Welker of beadworx , a super talented artist in Germany, released a tutorial for her clever cane earlier this month. She calls it the pixelated retro cane. I’m picking out colours for my own version! I scoped out what others were doing with it on Flickr. The above cane chunk is from Cara Jane, another talented artist, from …

Make a ‘Play Library’ Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:58 PM PDT Crafts that encourage creative play are one of my favorite crafts to post on. {They are a craft weakness of mine:}  This library play kit is one of many homemade gifts that Make The Best of Everything has made for children in her life.  I have even posted about a few in the past! Being that my children love the …

Legos and Reading- The Perfect Pair Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:47 PM PDT Lego Duplo now has new kits out that encourage literacy skills through building with duplo blocks! The Educators’ Spin On It has offered up some free printables to go along with these amazing kits! You have to read her entire post and get all the info on this great idea, not to mention get the free printables!!…

Sidewalk Chalk Kid Games! Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:41 PM PDT I don’t think you’ll find a more comprehensive list of fun activities to do with chalk and kids than the list over at Craft Foxes. If you need something to do with your kids as the summer winds down, get out some chalk and play some of these fun games!…

Duct Tape Binder Pencil Pouch Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:37 PM PDT With all of the amazing duct tape designs {such as the ones from Platypus where I made a wallet!}, this is a great back to school project! There’s nothing better than putting your own creative spin on something that you can show off at school! Head on over to Make it Easy Crafts for the tutorial.…

Review and Giveaway: Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:20 PM PDT Featuring 500 exquisite designs from 275 talented beaders, this book is sure to inspire! The second in Lark’s newest series, Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry: Photographs of Beautiful Contemporary Beadwork will show you designs from both well known beading artists and some new beaders to watch as well. Filled with many different styles and techniques, no matter what your beading area …

Tutorial: Appliqued bunting picnic tablecloth Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:46 PM PDT Gilian from Season’s Gredings shows how to make this pretty picnic tablecloth with a festive bunting design appliqued around the edge.  Cute!! Get the tutorial. [photo from Season's Gredings]…

Glass is Life on Facebook Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:36 PM PDT Above the door in my store it says, “It’s all about the glass” because in my world that is pretty much true. Most of my glass buddies feel much the same way. For me everytime I try another pursuit such as soldering or welding I find myself back to the glass…it makes me happiest. I want to perfect what I …

Tutorial: Remember Provence faux grain sack apron Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:27 PM PDT Justine from Sew Country Chick shows how to make her Remember Provence gathered apron.  When I first saw the photos on her post, I thought it was made from a grain sack.  It turns out that she used linen and fabric paint to create the look of a grain sack out of yardage you can find at the fabric store.  …

Tutorial: My Best Friend Pocket Teddy for a little girl’s skirt Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:08 PM PDT Maryann and Caroline from Sew Together share a tutorial in the Skirting the Issue series at Simple Simon & Co., showing how to make a pocket buddy for a little girl’s skirt (or dress).  They call it their “My Best Friend Pocket Teddy.”  It’s a little stuffed bear sized just right to fit in a pocket, with a ribbon attaching …

A Look at Interweave Knits’ Fall Issue Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:02 PM PDT Clearly I am ready for fall (and fall knitting). My copy of the fall issue of Interweave Knits arrived over the weekend and I spent the morning of a day that turned out to be 104 degrees (that’s 40 four our international readers) paging through it and dreaming of days that will be cool enough to use some of these …

The Beaker Twinkie Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:46 PM PDT Keep those snack cakes-turned-awesome (or “more” awesome, I should say), Hungry Happenings, especially when you grace us with the presence of Beaker. Beaker is awesome in and of himself, but a Twinkie Beaker? Perfection on top of awesome. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Car Lunch Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:41 PM PDT Beep! Beep! I couldn’t resist. Those were the first words that came to my head when I spotted this car-themed lunch for kids. Or maybe it’s a general knowledge of kids and what they’d say. Anyway, make a go-lunch-go HERE at Creative Food.…

Cherry Cupcakes Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:38 PM PDT Two hot pink cupcakes perfectly paired and joined by candy to make the cutest cherries. What loveliness. Plus, Cherry JellO is involved so they actually taste like cherries. Or at least, like Cherry JellO. Love it. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Sports Balls Cookies Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:34 PM PDT Can you believe the blogging creator of these sports cookies is new to fondant? That proves how manageable decorating can be. For me, I’ll take the 8-ball. I’m a pool player, not a sneaker wearer, I’m afraid. (And I’m usually wearing heels when I shoot pool. Or rather, I should put that in past tense, for I’m much more boring …

Day 3 Winner Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:10 PM PDT This giveaway series has been so much fun for me already because it’s great to get to know a little bit about you all and where your experience level and interests lie. Short answer: all over the place, which is great! Anyway, the winner of the Noro publications prize is commenter 87, Gaelene, who said she’d never heard of Noro …

Project: Collage Art Journal Cover Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:06 PM PDT Find directions at Ranger for using paints, papers, ink, stamps and more to make this wonderful artsy collage mixed media journal cover. -Heather…

Annealing Glass Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:44 PM PDT Quite a few of my posts start out by me looking for information regarding something I’m working on. Today that would be annealing borosilicate glass. I’m in the midst of a project that is requiring extra extra large beads so I’m working with borosilicate. Yesterday I made a bead that’s over 2″ x 2″ and before I go to the …

Fun with Garter Stitch Posted: 30 Jul 2012 12:52 PM PDT When we’re new knitters, the first thing most of us do is knit something made with garter stitch. And we usually pretty quickly abandon “knit every stitch of every row” because, frankly, it can be kind of boring. But there are reasons to keep coming back to humble garter stitch: it’s fast, it has built-in texture, it doesn’t curl and …

Free Pattern: Baby Tubies Socks Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:23 AM PDT I think you all know I have baby knitting on the brain right now, so I couldn’t help but share with you this adorable pattern for baby athletic tube socks from Knit Picks’ independent designer Nona Davenport. These cuties are worked in white and blue Stroll sportweight, but you could use any colors you like and even make them in …

Clever Summer Cupcake Toppers and Other Sweets Posted: 30 Jul 2012 08:31 AM PDT From the same clever mind that brought you popsicle cupcake toppers from Mike and Ike’s, comes flip flop cupcake toppers from Pez, tropical drink cupcake toppers from Whoppers, meringue beach umbrella cupcake toppers, and way more. See the whole summer collection of sweets HERE at Party Pinching. …

Medal Madness with Jimmy Bean’s Wool and Lorna’s Laces Posted: 30 Jul 2012 08:16 AM PDT Everybody’s a little giddy about the Olympics this year, and the folks at Lorna’s Laces and Jimmy Beans Wool have teamed up with a special yarn at a special price that will have us all shouting “USA! USA!” Lorna’s Laces has made up a special London 2012 colorway that’s available in Shepherd Sock, Shepherd Worsted and Honor yarns. It’s a …

Primitive Heart and Birds Posted: 30 Jul 2012 08:16 AM PDT I really like simple charts. These primitive heart and birds are so simple, but they will make a major impact stitched in the suggested colors or the shades of your choice. Free from Chez Mounette. Get the free chart.…

Tutorial: Trio of throw pillows for your bed Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:47 AM PDT Sew4Home shows how to make a trio of throw (or toss) pillows to dress up your bed.  Two of the pillows are identical – simple squares with piping trim.  The other is a round pillow with ruffle trim and a button in the center.  Get the tutorial. [photo from Sew4Home]…

{Monday Moods at DIY Weddings} Around the World Travel Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:34 AM PDT Globes, vintage suitcases, maps and more infuse your wedding with adventurous style! Click here to explore the details of this inspiration board featured at Oh Lovely Day.…

Name that quilt at Samelia’s Mum Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:32 AM PDT This jewel of a quilt needs a name. So says Anorina of Samelia’s Mum who just completed it after a year in the making. Some names so far include Dizzy Lizzy by Tiffany and Cotton Candy Dreams by Josie. Head on over to her blog post and share your thoughts in the comments section. Image credit: Samelia’s Mum…

Tutorial: T-shirt appliques with frayed edges Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:28 AM PDT Anneliese from Aesthetic Nest shows how you can add an applique to a t-shirt and get a lovely frayed edge.  Her method avoids using a fusible webbing, as the heat melted glue would keep the edges stuck down instead of fraying.  Get the how-to. [photo from Aesthetic Nest]…

Vintage Circus Wedding Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:20 AM PDT Don’t miss this 3-part wedding extravaganza with a vintage circus theme featured at Paper Moon Weddings! It’s spectacular! Part 1     Part 2     Part 3…

Lookie what she made: Winter coat refashion Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:16 AM PDT Laura from Make Bake Sisters had an old winter coat that didn’t suit her any more, so she refashioned it to the military style jacket you see here.  She shortened it, added the collars and tabs and epaulets, and lengthened the sleeves with deep cuffs.  Read more about her refshion on her blog. [via Refashion Co-op]…

Tutorial: Hanging embroidery project organizer Posted: 30 Jul 2012 06:03 AM PDT This hanging organizer has pockets to hold everything you need for your embroidery projects – hoops, scissors, thread, rulers, marking tools, and more.  You can find a tutorial at Bari J’s blog showing how to make it. It’s part of her 14 days of LillyBelle series.  Get her tutorial. [photo from Bari J.]…

Project: Birthday Calendar Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:50 AM PDT Here’s a clever and cute way to keep track of all the birthdays you need to make cards for by recycling a Rolodex card holder. Find directions over on the Spotted Canary site. -Heather…

Tutorial: Build a sewing table using IKEA Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:46 AM PDT Amy from Badskirt has a brand new sewing table.  Her husband made it for her using an IKEA table and door panel.  He cut away a portion of the door-turned-tabletop so the sewing surface sits flush with the tabletop.  Her set of drawers (also IKEA) fits perfectly underneath.  Go to her post to read how he did it.  Who knows, …

Pickles and Ice Cream Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:30 AM PDT I had to see what all the fuss was about, and the result? Not sure this is something I’ll be craving. It was more my way of sharing that I’m adding a screaming fireball to my little brood (of 1 so far) come December. Make pickles and ice cream… if you dare… HERE at the decorated cookie.…

Olympic Onion Rings Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:11 AM PDT I’ve seen a lot of foods turned into Olympic Rings. Waffles, cookies, even pizza. But Olympic Rings onion rings? Definitely a first. Find the how-tos, including a tutorial on dying batter (useful in so many ways, I imagine), HERE at If You Can Make That You Can Make This.…

Vote For Your Favourite Halloween Collection Posted: 30 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT Do you love Halloween? Which of the new Halloween collections is your favorite? Head on over to Paper Crafters Corner to vote for your favorite two collections!  You might even get to win one. Voting ends today July 30th 2012, so hurry!…

Get Well Cookies in a Jar Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:53 AM PDT I’ve lauded mason jars so much here, it’s no wonder I love this get well gift idea: Pill cookies in a jar, complete with the appropriate dosage printed on the side. Find the instructions to make get well cookies HERE at Sugar Dot Cookies.…

Giveaway: Win a $250 Sears Optical Gift Card Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:22 AM PDT Sears Optical founded National Eye Exam Month in 1989 to build awareness about the importance of eye health and annual eye exams. During the month of August, as you are getting your family ready to head back-to-school, Sears Optical reminds you to make an appointment for an annual eye exam. During the back-to-school season, Sears Optical customers can take advantage …

Freebie | Printable Labels and Calling Cards Posted: 30 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT Cyndy from The Creativity Exchange is sharing these free printable labels that she made for her daughter for back to school. She plans to use them for bag tags and labeling lunches, and I think they would also work well on paper crafting projects!  Click here to go to the download.…

Inspiration du Jour | Summer 2012 Posted: 30 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT Summer 2012 by Re Moni {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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