“The Class with Christi” plus 34 more

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• The Class with Christi
• Glass Boot Camp at Helios
• Review: Head Full Of Love
• Free pattern: Sweet Dreams sleep mask
• Tutorial: Make jeans from a denim skirt
• Tutorial: Ruffled floor mat
• DIY: Leopard Spot Hair
• Felted ring bowl tutorial
• Tutorial: Make Your Own Illuminator
• Yarn Harlot Auctioning Shawl for Charity
• Doily Tea Light Holder DIY
• Gryffindor Baby Jacket – Rae Gun Ramblings
• “Knitcation” Planned in Nuevo Vallarta
• Edible Spoon Kit Giveaway over at Hungry Happenings
• Penguin Snack Cakes
• Driftwood Candelabra
• Humor: She said this…about quilting
• Olympic Ring Waffles
• Pops for Your Pup
• Ta Dah!: Mr. Alligator quilt by KD
• A Mysterious Knitalong for the Ravellenic Games
• Attention British Knitters! More Woolsacks Needed!
• Ta Dah!: Vanessa meets modern quilt block challenge
• Reading with Jane Cross Stitch Project
• Purses for Preeclampsia Back on This Thursday
• Tutorial: Zippered folio first aid pouch or sewing kit
• Tutorial: Olympic torch softie and a fabric gold medal
• How to upcycle a pair of shoes with a bit of glitter
• Tutorial: The Everyday Skirt from stretch knit fabric
• Tutorial: Galaxy scarf
• Freebie: Artsy Bird Digis
• Tutorial: Reversible detachable apron for a little girl’s dress
• Have You Been Zombified?
• Easy Sunflower Marshmallow Pops
• Inspiration du Jour | Sweet As a Cupcake

The Class with Christi Posted: 25 Jul 2012 09:47 PM PDT I live in Canada and not on either coast. As far as real life polymer clay classes go, this area may as well not exist. So when I heard that Christi Friesen was teaching relatively nearby I jumped at the chance to take a class even if our styles are pretty different. I have to tell you, the whole week …

Glass Boot Camp at Helios Posted: 25 Jul 2012 06:02 PM PDT It starts July 30th over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio. If I were in the Austin area I’d definitely check this out. Go over to their site and see what glass bootcamp has to offer. They’re saying there’s one spot left. Hurry sign up…you’ll make pattern bars and strip construction and powder wafers and all kinds of other fabulous …

Review: Head Full Of Love Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:47 PM PDT Roxanne McDonald and Colette Mann are the two stars who bring this play by Australian playwright Alana Valentine to life. It’s a simple story. Two women, who are worlds apart, come together to form a friendship that leaves them both touched. The humble beanie is showcased as a woven entangled tale, each section with it’s own story to tell.  The …

Free pattern: Sweet Dreams sleep mask Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:02 PM PDT Bari J. continues her series of tutorials showcasing her new LillyBelle line of fabrics with a free pattern for making her Sweet Dreams sleep mask.  It’s a quick and easy project, and you can make it from just 2 pieces of 10″ x 5″ fabric, plus fusible batting and some elastic.  Get the free pattern. [photo from Bari J.]…

Tutorial: Make jeans from a denim skirt Posted: 25 Jul 2012 04:33 PM PDT Many of us have seen projects where people make a denim skirt out of a pair of jeans.  Claudia from Sew Lil Time did the opposite, making a pair of jeans out of a denim skirt.  Brilliant!!  Most of the complicated details on a pair of jeans are around the waist/hip area, which you can repurpose from the skirt.  If …

Tutorial: Ruffled floor mat Posted: 25 Jul 2012 04:08 PM PDT Trish from Crafty Moods shows how to make a ruffled floor mat using strips of ruffled fabric (LOTS of ruffled fabric!) and a towel. Her grandmother sewed it together for her.  Check out the tequila bottle that her granny uses to hold the thread! Go to the tutorial. [photo from Crafty Moods]…

DIY: Leopard Spot Hair Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:53 PM PDT Ok, this is really more inspiration than DIY — and for teens and 20-somethings — but I love the idea of using chalk and I love that this is so out of the box. So, with no further ado, the folks at Beautylish show us how to get pastel leopard spots on your hair and scalp. This would be a …

Felted ring bowl tutorial Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:51 PM PDT Marigold Haske of “Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky”! Is Felt-o-rama’s first-ever guest blogger! She’s generously put together a tutorial for her delicate felted ring bowl tutorial. I think it would make a darling bride to be gift or any special friend that needs a little bowl of love.  And now a few words from the talented creator of this project. “Hello! …

Tutorial: Make Your Own Illuminator Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:34 PM PDT If you want a really healthy glow this summer, try this super easy recipe from beauty guru Michelle Phan (via BellaSugar) to make your own illuminator. Fast and low cost, this should be on your summer to-do list. Get the tutorial here. .…

Yarn Harlot Auctioning Shawl for Charity Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:25 PM PDT Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and her family have been training for the Friends for Live Bike Rally, a six-day, 600 kilometer (that’s almost 373 miles!) journey from Toronto to Montreal in support of people living with AIDS. The ride is only a few days away, and Stephanie has been busing raising funds for the cause on her blog by giving away …

Doily Tea Light Holder DIY Posted: 25 Jul 2012 02:03 PM PDT Yours Truly, G came up with a pretty project idea for sprucing up a simple tea light holder with some doilies. Check out how she did it. …

Gryffindor Baby Jacket – Rae Gun Ramblings Posted: 25 Jul 2012 12:26 PM PDT All of the buzz about JKR’s new non-Harry Potter book and the actualization of Pottermore have started a resurgence in the popularity of Harry Potter crafts.  Rae Gun Ramblings gives us this tutorial on how to make an adorable Gryffindor House jacket for a little wizard. The tutorial could of course be tailored to fit any house affiliation and any age range. …

“Knitcation” Planned in Nuevo Vallarta Posted: 25 Jul 2012 12:15 PM PDT We all know about staycations, but have you ever heard of a knitcation? I don’t know if the folks putting on this giveaway made up that word or if other people have used it in the past, but it’s a wonderful term for a knitting-related vacation. And this trip to Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, slated for September 14-20, certainly sounds …

Edible Spoon Kit Giveaway over at Hungry Happenings Posted: 25 Jul 2012 11:47 AM PDT Want to win a kit to make your very own edible spoons? Me, too! You can find the how-tos to make these almond nougatine spoons with spoons topped with chocolate ganache, made with the kit from Edible Spoons Company, AND enter to win your own kit, HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Penguin Snack Cakes Posted: 25 Jul 2012 11:37 AM PDT Three cheers for store-bought snack cakes dressed up as impossibly adorable penguins. It would be tough to make these any more darling. Look at those crazy eyes! Find the how-tos to make penguins from candy and snack cakes HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Driftwood Candelabra Posted: 25 Jul 2012 11:02 AM PDT P.S. I Made This shares an amazing idea for using driftwood to make a totally gorgeous candelabra for tea lights. Check it out! via Craft…

Humor: She said this…about quilting Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:22 AM PDT Heather of Based on a True Story is embracing refashioning. In a recent blog post she said this about quilting in comparing it to sewing garments: I like quilts because they don't have to fit afterwards. If they do need to be a different size you just throw on a border. So funny. I agree with what Heather said, but …

Olympic Ring Waffles Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:19 AM PDT From she with all the great waffles, now comes Olympic rings. (Seriously, see here or here, for example). Now, with all the Olympic-themed food flying around out there, you’re set from breakfast to dessert. Make Olympic ring waffles  HERE at Random Thoughts of a Supermom!.…

Pops for Your Pup Posted: 25 Jul 2012 10:14 AM PDT Why shouldn’t dogs get to have popsicles, too, to cool off? What a genius idea this is. Wonder if it would work on my cats. (Eh, they live in the lap of air-conditioned luxury anyway.) Make “Pupsicles” HERE at Craft Pond.…

Ta Dah!: Mr. Alligator quilt by KD Posted: 25 Jul 2012 09:42 AM PDT Adorableness alert for a baby boy nursery decor. Kristen of KD-Quilts completed this as a custom order by a fellow mommy blogger. As much as I love the front, the back is just as exciting. Go HERE to see more great photos of her quilt plus a peek into her design process. Spied at Robert Kaufman’s Pinboard. Image …

A Mysterious Knitalong for the Ravellenic Games Posted: 25 Jul 2012 09:34 AM PDT Now here’s a cool idea: as part of the “Ravellenic Games,” Raven Knits has designed a mystery shawl knitalong that will be released periodically during the course of the Olympics (which start Friday!). It’s not a complete mystery; you can get a look at the Tsuga shawl right now, but the pattern is being released in pieces. First will come …

Attention British Knitters! More Woolsacks Needed! Posted: 25 Jul 2012 09:23 AM PDT I don’t know how many British knitters read this page, but I just saw on Knit Today’s Twitter feed that knitters are still needed to help with the Woolsack Project. This event is part of the Cultural Olympiad and aims to provide Olympic and Paralympic athletes from all over the world with cushions made out of British wool. Some …

Ta Dah!: Vanessa meets modern quilt block challenge Posted: 25 Jul 2012 08:46 AM PDT Vanessa of Punkin Patterns made this quilt block. LOVE IT! There is a connection between its creation and the MQG’s first national conference, QuiltCon 2013. Go HERE to find out more. Image credit: Punkin Patterns…

Reading with Jane Cross Stitch Project Posted: 25 Jul 2012 08:20 AM PDT If you have read every one of Jane Austen’s novels, like me, then you are going to love this free chart from The Sampler Girl. It is a compilation of all the titles with a small motif and will be a fun sampler to stitch up! Add it to your library or your book reading corner. Get the free chart.…

Purses for Preeclampsia Back on This Thursday Posted: 25 Jul 2012 07:53 AM PDT Last week I told you about a fundraiser Jordana Paige was doing to benefit the Preeclampsia Foundation, but technical issues meant the sale was over almost before it began. So many knitters charged the website to snag imperfect bags for $50 to help a great cause, the company’s hosting company thought the site was under attack. After a very frustrating …

Tutorial: Zippered folio first aid pouch or sewing kit Posted: 25 Jul 2012 07:19 AM PDT Jill from Creating My Way To Success shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a zippered pocket folio that you can use as a first aid pouch or sewing kit.  The zipper wraps around three sides so the pouch can open like a book.  Inside, there are pockets to hold bandaids, burn cream, wet wipes, and other …

Tutorial: Olympic torch softie and a fabric gold medal Posted: 25 Jul 2012 06:58 AM PDT Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make an Olympic torch softie and a fabric gold medal.  The torch is made from gold pleather with felt flames.  The gold medal is also made of the pleather and hangs from a wide grosgrain ribbon.  She designed the softies as part of an Olympic themed party for Bird’s Party Magazine.  They …

How to upcycle a pair of shoes with a bit of glitter Posted: 25 Jul 2012 06:41 AM PDT I can’t help sharing with you more upcycling of the shoes. My passion, your passion too? If so pop on over to the Craft Foxes blog to see the tutorial on how to glitter up an old pair of shoes.…

Tutorial: The Everyday Skirt from stretch knit fabric Posted: 25 Jul 2012 06:36 AM PDT Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make her Everyday Skirt.  It’s made out of a stretch knit fabric with an easy – and comfy – foldover waistband.  Four panels give it an A-line shape.  If you’re using a striped fabric, you can piece them to make a chevron design.  Get the tute. [photo from iCandy Handmade]…

Tutorial: Galaxy scarf Posted: 25 Jul 2012 06:21 AM PDT Stacie from Stars for Streetlights shares a tutorial over at Scarves.net showing how to use fabric paint to create a galaxy effect on a scarf.  You starts with a purchased scarf, but you could always make your own from some lightweight yardage.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from Stars for Streetlights on Scarves.net]…

Freebie: Artsy Bird Digis Posted: 25 Jul 2012 06:15 AM PDT With Wild Abandon has three cool artsy style bird digital stamps to download for free, click here. -Heather…

Tutorial: Reversible detachable apron for a little girl’s dress Posted: 25 Jul 2012 06:09 AM PDT Kataryna from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows how to make a reversible apron for a child’s dress.  This is such a cute addition to a dress!!  She designed it to attach to the waistband with buttons so you can show either side of the apron – or remove it if you want to wear the dress without the apron.  …

Have You Been Zombified? Posted: 25 Jul 2012 05:28 AM PDT Those folks over at Craftfoxes.com are at it again!  I’m not sure I want to jump on the latest Zombie bandwagon, but this little monster is just so cute!  If you’re a fan of Zombies (would calling one a ‘fan’ be the right term?) or of amigurumi, or just of cuteness, you might want to make one of these little …

Easy Sunflower Marshmallow Pops Posted: 25 Jul 2012 04:34 AM PDT More self-promotion, I’m afraid, so bear with me. But this one is super duper crazy easy to make: Sunflower marshmallow pops. Find the how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie.…

Inspiration du Jour | Sweet As a Cupcake Posted: 25 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT Sweet As as Cupcake by LivyBug {GALLERY} {BLOG}…

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