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Saturday, July 14, 2012

“Polymer Clay Extras” plus 47 more

“Polymer Clay Extras” plus 47 more


Polymer Clay Extras

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:23 PM PDT

My eye candy finds this week are all about extras to go with your clay:

Ultrafine Glitter Kit by ejrbeads Clay Starter Kit by TheClayShoppe
Celtic Caning Extruder Disk Kit by Anandauk Cookie Cutter Kit by KitchenCrafts


Grandma Made a Town Out of Bottles

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:07 PM PDT

As I wander around Facebook I’m hoping to find more than cute pictures of cats and pictures of people’s food. I look for glass. Stories about glass. Something interesting and different and since quite a few of my friends like glass too I do find some fabulous stuff. Here’s something like that. Pictures of a town Grandma built with bottles …


Life Sized Mixed Media Body Map {Craftivity}

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:59 PM PDT

How wonderful is that word ‘craftivity’. This is the perfect craft and activity to encourage your children to continue learning all summer long.  I’m sure your home has plenty of fun materials that will create an amazing body! The bubble wrap for the lungs is my personal favorite. You can find this amazing science related craft over at Pink and


Bow and Arrow Set {Kid Craft}

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:48 PM PDT

The movie Brave is taking over many homes in America. Why not let your children do some creative and imaginative play with a home made bow and arrow set. Get the inspiration over at 4 Crazy Kings.


Watercolor Glue Art

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:28 PM PDT

This is a great idea for a fun summer project with the kids. If you have younger children, you can draw something and use the colored glue, and older kids can make up their own designs! No matter what the age of your children, head over to eighteen25 for the tutorial!…


Tutorial: Shirred fabric flowers from your knit scraps

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:02 PM PDT

I have a bucket full of scraps of knit fabric left over from refashion projects.  I can’t bear to throw them away, but I haven’t yet found a good use for the smallish pieces of fabric.  That is, until I saw this tutorial by Ashley from Make It and Love It.  She shows how to turn them into gorgeous …


Tutorial: Pippa Cuff with pearl snap closure

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:34 PM PDT

Amy from Amy Dunn Designs and Lots of Pink Here shows how to make her Pippa Cuff.  It’s a simple quilted fabric cuff with pretty pearl snap closure. They’re quick to sew up, and oh so cute!  I’m thinking I may have found a new project for my vintage fabric scraps!  Get the tute.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from Lots of Pink Here]…


Silvia Levenson New Work at Biennale in Quebec

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:27 PM PDT

Silvia Levenson‘s glass art is so inspiring to me. She works primarily as a caster and if you read some of my posts you’ll know I too love the glass casting…she was recently invited to show at the Biennale Nationale de Sculpture Contemporaine in Quebec as reported in Glass Quarterly Hot Sheet. Five artists were invited to participate …


Tutorial: Match your edges when piecing on the diagonal

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:05 PM PDT

When you’re piecing together strips of fabric (e.g., to make a ruffle), the seams are less noticable if they’re sewn on the diagonal. The only problem is that it can be tricky getting those diagonal edges to line up right.  Palak from Strawbazies shares her method for piecing on the diagonal and getting the edges to line up.  She shows …


Eye Candy: SWTC Saphira

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 03:43 PM PDT

saphira swtcOne of the great things about all the knitting-related work I do is that I get to play with a lot of different yarns and work on a lot of different projects. I thought it might be fun for you (and keep me trying new things so I can share them) if I posted every now and then notes on …


Project: Polaroid Card

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 02:03 PM PDT

Ok, seriously some people are just too darn creative! LOL! This totally awesome Polaroid Card made by Joscie even has a light that lights up! She generously shares detailed instructions on how she made this amazing, wonderful, jaw dropping (how many adjectives can I use? :) ) card on her blog Cutchen.com

-Heather…


Tutorial: Give Yourself a Summer Spa Pedicure

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 01:44 PM PDT

Everyone wants lovely feet in the summer, but why pay someone else when you can do it yourself? The great minds at Beautylish walk you through the steps including how to make the perfect foot scrub and soak. Try it out and your feet are sure to thank you.…


Knitting News: New Jersey Knitter Wants Help with Yarn Bombing

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 01:36 PM PDT

yarnbomb new jerseyA yarn bombing is not usually something you announce before the fact in the local newspaper, but Bridgeton, N.J., knitter Carol Moore says she wants help beautifying her city’s downtown with yarn.

She participated in a yarn bombing for International Yarn Bombing Day, which was back in June, and in the time since the tree in front of her shop …


DIY: Berry Lip Stain

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 01:32 PM PDT

Take advantage of berry season and make some lip stain. It’s all natural, easy and it tastes great too. The Beauty Department’s Kitchen Beautician gives you everything you need to know here. And don’t forget the blackberries!…


Free Patterns: Speaking of Christmas in July

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 11:17 AM PDT

hat mitt garland red heartIt turns out I’m not the only one thinking about holiday knitting already. Red Heart has a whole section on Christmas in July patterns on their website, which currently includes 12 free patterns for you to choose from.

These patterns include knit and crochet projects, and there are actually only four for knitting right now, but I’m sure they’ll be …


A song for a very large hexie quilt

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT

There are 153,000 hexagons in this quilt. The Singing Quilter sang a song about it at the shop where it resides, Sew Creative in Queensland, AU. Go HERE to read more.

Image credit: Singing Quilter


How to needle felt a bird ornament from the new book Felted Feathered Friends

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:36 AM PDT

I love the way Stefanie has her little bird perched on the wood bird house, so charming.   Stefanie of “Craft Side” loves the old-fashioned bird clip-on style Christmas ornaments and she knows just what she going to start working on now. Stefanie is aware it’s July but her intent is to make a whole tree filled with these darling little …


Celebrating Dad

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:36 AM PDT

I know Father’s Day has already passed, but there’s always a good time to celebrate Dad and this free chart from Stitching the Night Away lets you do that in style. Get the free chart.


Summer Bucket List

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:33 AM PDT

Not only is this a cute free chart, it is a cute idea for a summer project. Whip up your list, then stitch up this project for a fun family project. Get the free chart.


Are They Worth Knitting for?

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:00 AM PDT

knitting flowchart franklin habitI’ve been thinking about Christmas in July this week and how, if I were going to knit anything for anyone this holiday season, now would be a good time to get started. (I’m not, because I have a book deadline in November.)

The always hilarious Franklin Habit has apparently been thinking about gift knitting, too, and he’s produced a handy


Tutorial: Mitered corners on linen

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 08:05 AM PDT

Meri of Agulhas da Meri continues her series on drawn-thread embroidery with a tutorial on making perfect mitered corners. See her tute.…


RIP–and silk

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:59 AM PDT

Eep! Look at these clever embroidered boxes by Heather of In Love with Threads. Bitty embroidered coffins lined with silk to hold precious tidbits with beauty and humor. Wonderful! Even better: Heather has opened an Etsy shop, so now you don’t have to be her BFF to get your hands on one of these cuties. Go to her blog post


A hot tool

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:53 AM PDT

Janet Perry reviews a nifty tool for stitchers that you must consider if you like to use those gorgeous but pesky special-effects fibers that unravel like crazy. See her Nuts About Needlepoint post.…


Win a Signed Copy of Sugarlicious and Sugarlicious Goodies!

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:49 AM PDT

Which, some of you may recall, is the book by yours truly. One of my favorite party blog pals, Bird’s Party, is hosting a giveaway of my latest book, Sugarlicious: 50 Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion. And it’s signed (um, because my signature is so coveted?!?). And it’s open worldwide. And there are other fun things, like …


Knititng Daily to Offer 13 Free Patterns Today

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:44 AM PDT

pointed kercief knitting dailyIt’s Friday the 13th, but Knitting Daily is taking some of the scary out of the day by posting links to one free pattern every hour starting at 6 a.m. (that’s U.S. Mountain time) until 13 patterns have been posted.

They’re calling it Freeday the 13th, and it’s already proving to be a lot of fun.

As I write this …


‘Home is Where Your Story Begins’

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:36 AM PDT

Jamie Fingal (aka Twisted Sister) won first place in the Quilt Alliance’s 2012 contest with this appliqued masterpiece. Well done! Go to her blog post for an image you can click to enlarge. Or visit the Quilt Alliance site to see all of the winners.…


Win this hand-painted button

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:29 AM PDT

Gerry Krueger of Older Rose is giving away one of her incomparable hand-painted mother-of-pearl buttons. If you want this little hummingbird for your own, go to her blog post to enter the drawing before July 18.…


Di’s newest roses

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:23 AM PDT

No one does silk-ribbon roses like Di van Niekerk! She’s sharing images of some of her latest beauties–created for a new book about silk-ribbon embroidery on hand-felted backgrounds–at her blog. Check them out.…


Upcoming Opportunities for Crafters and Shoppers

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:22 AM PDT

Calling all Indie Craft Business! How would you like a chance to sell at the World Maker Faire in NY? Well, the fabulous and wonderful folks behind BUST magazine are holding a Craftacular at the Maker Faire and they need vendors! Head here to check it out and pick up an application!

Or if you’re more interested shopping the Indie …


Embroidery says ‘I love you’

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:14 AM PDT

Gabi of Feeling Stitchy continues her exploration of Portuguese embroidery with a look at fiance kerchiefs, a charming and colorful embroidered tradition. See her post.…


Tutorial: Create a pattern for a baby’s tank top from a onesie

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:06 AM PDT

Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog showing how she made a pattern for a baby’s tank top using a onesie as a sizing guide.  Once you have the pattern, you can use it to make a stack of shirts for baby.  Or, for a girl, lengthen it to make dresses as well. It’s the first in …


Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt with adjustable tab waistband

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:54 AM PDT

Chelise from CP guest blogs in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing series at Simple Simon & Co. with a tutorial showing how to make a gathered skirt with an adjustable waistband.  It’s elastic on the back, and a flat waistband on the front – with button tabs that allow the skirt to grow with your child.  It’s the same …


Freebie: Printable charts to help you choose your Pellon interfacing

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:46 AM PDT

With about a jillion variations of interfacing, figuring out what to use for which type of fabric or project can make your head hurt.  Happily, the folks at Pellon share a series of printables to help you choose which interfacing to use, outlining their wide range of interfacing products and when to use them.  Get the free printables from the Pellon blog.…


Constellation Cookies

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:45 AM PDT

As gorgeous as the night sky itself (which, living in a city, I see so rarely). I adore this sweet astronomy lesson. Find the decorating how-tos HERE at Bake at 350.…


Leaf Imprint Stepping Stones

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:45 AM PDT

Leaf Imprint Stepping StonesGarden season is in full swing, so it’s definitely not too late for some outdoor creativity. You’re going to need some concrete, a few plastic containers, and some leaves. The results are fun, permanent and totally weatherproof. Head over to Garden Therapy for the tutorial on these Leaf Imprint Stepping Stones.…


Popsicle Men

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:43 AM PDT

Officially on my too-cool summer wish list: The Lollypop Men Popsicle Mold. Find it HERE at Perpetual Kid.…


Tutorial: Kitty cat block printed t-shirt

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:38 AM PDT

Haley Pierson-Cox from The Zen of Making and Craft shows to use a block printing to create your own custom printed t-shirt.  We love all things kitty at our house, so I squealed when I saw the kitty face print that she made.  (Especially since all three of our cats are black cats.)  AND her tutorial includes a template for …


Flying Saucer Falafel

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:22 AM PDT

Looks like the aliens have invaded just in time for dinner. (Groan, seriously, why do I even say stuff like that?) Anyhoo… I bet the kiddos would still find that funny. Maybe? Make flying saucer falafel HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…


“Potato Field” Sweet Potato Cupcakes

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:17 AM PDT

These darling cupcakes are for a family of potato growers, and they celebrate the potato through and through. Split open the sweet potato and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream cheese frosting to find a “potato field” inside. Love it. Find the recipe HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (translation tool available).

 …


Tutorial: Scalloped hem shorts

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:07 AM PDT

Veronica from SewVery guest blogs in the Shorts on the Line series at Small & Friendly with a tutorial showing how to make a pair of shorts with a scalloped hem.  It’s a super cute look for a little girl, but I could totally see myself wearing something like this as well.   Get the tutorial.

[photo from SewVery on Small …


Technique: Stamped Toile Pattern

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:03 AM PDT

W Plus 9 has a great way to combine vintage style stamps to make a wonderful toile pattern. These make great card backgrounds or are pretty just on their own. Click here for an instructional video.

-Heather…


Video tute: Tag your quilt

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:58 AM PDT

Find out how Leah of The Free Motion Quilting Project makes a tag to label her quilt. Get the know-how.

Image credit: The Free Motion Quilting Project


Hello Kitty Cake Tutorial

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:23 AM PDT

For all those Hello Kitty sweets fans out there (and I know there are many… sighing now to remember the Hello Kitty craze of my long ago youth), this tutorial for crafting a Hello Kitty cake has helpful step-by-step photos and easy to follow instructions. Find it HERE at Wee Love Baking.…


Don’t Be Crabby!

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:13 AM PDT

I DO get crabby when my crochet buddies tell me to finish a project using the Crab Stitch AKA Reverse Single Crochet.  I’ve never been able to master this very useful stitch, so I’ve ignored it until now.  No more!

With this handy tutorial Tara has created for us (for me!!), I’m going to master this stitch!  I promise!  If …


Article | 25 Ways to Use Baker’s Twine

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Click here to see a round-up of 25 Ways to Use Baker’s Twine. These ideas were submitted by the readers of Paper Crafter’s Corner.


Food Coloring Gift Tags

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:49 AM PDT

This one isn’t edible, technically, but I couldn’t resist sharing this lovely idea and clever use for food coloring. Find the how-tos to make color burst gift tags using food coloring HERE at Corinna Wraps.…


Show & Tell | Patchwork Tray

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Jenni from Vintage Umbrella shares this patchwork or mosaic tray that she made. Click here to see more.…


Inspiration du Jour | Clic

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Clic by Giniew

{GALLERY} {BLOG}…


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