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“Wooden Fox Earrings – VincaUSA” plus 41 more

“Wooden Fox Earrings – VincaUSA” plus 41 more


Wooden Fox Earrings – VincaUSA

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 10:45 PM PDT

Aren’t this Wooden Fox Earrings adorable? I love all of the details achieved with laser cutting birch wood. How else to pack hand crafted goodness into such a tiny package. Check out more designs on the VincaUSA Etsy site. Perfect jewelry for hiking and camping in style! Or, sitting indoors crafting, in my case. :)


Queensland Theatre Company presents Head Full of Love from July 7

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 10:16 PM PDT

Head Full Of Love

Colette Mann & Roxanne McDonald at their best in this heart-warming tale 

When a white woman flees her Sydney life she is surprised to find herself in Alice Springs, sitting on a bench with a black woman crocheting a beanie. It is in this setting that woolen thread is entwined into a touching yarn, sure to enchant audiences with …


Clay Cake Toppers

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 10:03 PM PDT

Cakezilla the Polymer Clay Wedding Cake Topper Beast

Here’s a cheeky and cute take on wedding cake topper by Karly West of Bitter Sweetz


Knit R2-D2 Makes Knitting, Geekery Cool

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 07:19 PM PDT

r2-d2 knittingI’m a bit of a geek, mostly thanks to my husband, and of course I’m a  big old knitting geek, so I’ve absolutely loved seeing the pictures of the knit R2-D2 that was briefly on the streets of Bellingham, Wash., in honor of International Yarn Bombing Day last month.

Knitter Sarah Rudder told a local TV station she was inspired …


Tutorial: Block 5 – Count the Stars out for Beginner’s QAL

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 06:55 PM PDT

It’s time for Block 5 in the Beginner’s Quilt Along in progress at the Quilting Gallery.

Here it is! Pat Sloan calls it Count the Stars, ’cause she can, but it’s also called the Friendship Star. This QAL offers so much for the beginning quilter, but with all the information provided, everyone has something to learn. The winners for …


7 Really Cool Wind Chime Ideas

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 04:25 PM PDT

I was out looking for wind chime craft ideas and found some really cool ones whilst searching. The one using the old biscuit cutters is so fun, I have some of those cutters myself! Some have tutorials, some do not, but all are creative and pretty in their own right. Have a look.

1. Sun, Surf, and Wind Chimes – …


Free Knitting Pattern Roundup for Summer

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 06:16 PM PDT

giant knit poufThe good folks at Craft Foxes have done some digging so the rest of us don’t have to and have collected a great group of summer knitting patterns for your enjoyment.

All of the patterns are for home decor — since most people don’t want to knit a sweater this time of year anyway — and include cuties like a …


Washi Tape Inspired Wedding Table

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:59 PM PDT

Washi tape! Love the bright colors and whimsical patterns in this washi-tape-inspired table setting! For lots of gorgeous photos and all the details pop over to  Style Unveiled. A gorgeous styled shoot captured by Kelly Oshiro Design.…


Blogs for Grooms

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:29 PM PDT

Let’s be honest, weddings are usually all about the brides around here! But grooms deserve some attention too. Austin Wedding Blog rounded up 5 of their favorite groom-centric reads. Check them out here.…


Tutorial: Color blocked t-shirt

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 04:39 PM PDT

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Sewlebrity series at Family Ever After with a tutorial showing how to make a color blocked t-shirt for a child.  Because the body of the shirt is pieced from several fabrics, it’s a good way to use up the scraps of knit left over from other projects.  (Just be sure …


Free pattern: Mudpuddle Smashers shorts for little boys

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 04:13 PM PDT

Kristy from Hopeful Threads has announced that this month’s sewing charity project will be all about sewing shorts for boys.  They’ll be sent to Children in Families, an organization working in Cambodia.  To support this project, Bonnie from Fishsticks Designs shares a free pattern for making a pair of boys’ shorts.  Go to Hopeful Threads to read about the …


Insect Repellent Candle, Perfect for Summer

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 03:12 PM PDT

Don’t you just want to crawl into this photo? I would wrap myself up in a good book and enjoy my latest handmade candle keeping the bugs away. This lovely idea comes from Design Sponge and is perfect for summer. Check it out.


Tutorial: Frost a Soap Cupcake!

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 03:04 PM PDT

High on the cute factor, cold process soap “cupcakes” need piles of frosting on top to look authentic. But it can be tricky to pipe CP frosting on top. Not any more, thanks to Amanda at the Lovin’ Soap blog’s quick and easy tutorial. And bonus — this is a palm-free recipe for those of us trying to get away …


How to make all sorts of recycled garden goodness

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Over at Betsey’s blog My Salvaged Treasures there as a whole bunch of her recycled creativity. Pop on over to her blog to see her tutorials on stamping silverware and more!…


Tutorial: Stamping on Fabric

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 01:58 PM PDT

I love stamping on different or unexpected surfaces and fabric is a great choice for home decor projects or even a nice touch on a greeting card. Karen McAlpine with Blockheads has a great tutorial for stamping on bleached muslin, with tips like what inks to stamp with and what markers to color with. Click here for her tutorial.

-Heather…


CHA Blogger Meet Up

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 11:25 AM PDT

CHA Blogger Meet UpIf you are attending CHA in Chicago this year, the team at Prime Publishing (you may know them better as FaveCrafts) have planned a special event for you. They are hosting a networking event following the show on Tuesday night and invite all bloggers to attend. After the show head over for two free drinks courtesy of Prime Publishing! Drink tickets …


Want to Be Part of the World’s Longest Virtual Scarf?

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 01:02 PM PDT

virtual scarfI don’t know how I missed this one for so long, but the wool brand Woolmark is trying to set a record for the world’s longest virtual scarf (who knew you could make up your own records now?) through a microsite on Facebook. Knitters can upload pictures of themselves, alter the design of the scarf and upload their finished …


Repair an Ugly Candle

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 11:56 AM PDT

Do you have an ugly candle at your house in need of a makeover? One that involves more than just some hot glue or Mod Podge. The Full Moxie shares how to recoup your candles. 


Free eBook with 5 Free Fiber Art and Fabric Art Projects

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 11:38 AM PDT

 

Here are some new and exciting ideas on fiber art from "Quilting Daily".  Explore the many styles and techniques of textile art with this collection of unique fiber art projects and fall in love with textile, fiber, and fabric art with this free eBook!  Just enter your email and download their FREE eBook.  Have fun and learn exciting …


Tie Dyed Rice Krispies Treats

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 11:29 AM PDT

It’s one of those days, today. No, not those 104 degree days where I don’t want to open the front door. That’s been every day this summer. I mean one of those days where I declare a new food trend for anyone who actually cares or thinks I have that power anyway. While painting on sweets with food coloring is …


Wooden Spoon Garden Stakes

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 09:28 AM PDT

Wooden Spoon Garden StakesI have been venturing out in the garden arena more and more each year. This year it’s peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers along with all my herbs. If I can muster it, I’ll add more vegetables to the garden next year. For that I’ll need some markers, so I’m always happy to find fresh ideas to glean inspiration from. These quirky …


Tons of Yarn Sales Happening Now

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 10:46 AM PDT

yarn market saleWhether they’re celebrating summer, the Fourth of July or just because, I’ve gotten a ton of sale notifications form yarn companies in the past couple of days. I know this is not an exhaustive list, so just know that if you’re in the market for some new yarn, now is a really good time to buy.


Got Milk – Yarn?

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 10:39 AM PDT

Have you heard about QMilch?  It’s fabric made from milk!  From spoiled, curdled milk!  Right here, you can see a very brief description of this fiber.  In this picture, you can see various steps in the process that goes from liquid milk to spun qmilch.

While I can’t find a source to purchase the yarn made from milk, I …


Lily’s 8 Weeks of Summer Dishcloth Extravaganza

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 09:42 AM PDT

lily barnLily’s Sugar’n Cream yarn is a classic kitchen cotton and one that a lot of people use to knit washcloths, dishcloths and other durable kitchen and home items.

Lily is celebrating summer with eight weeks of free dishcloth patterns for knitters and crocheters with fun themes. This week marks the kickoff of the celebration, with the theme of Fun at …


A Cup of July

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 09:30 AM PDT

Il Mondo di Ezechiele has published the next teacup in the monthly series – this time for July. It’s a sweet little cup perfect for summertime. Get the free chart today.

http://www.il-mondo-di-ezechiele.com/article-a-cup-of-july-107259437.html…


Pretty Watercolor Cookies

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 08:37 AM PDT

These painted cookie canvases are gorgeous enough for an all-grown-up affair, but the clever method is easy enough for kids to master, too. Love, love, love this cookie art. Find the how-tos HERE at One Charming Party, courtesy of guest poster Jenny Batt.

 …


Review & Giveaway: Sew Iconic

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 07:46 AM PDT

Have you seen my review & giveaway of Sew Iconic by Liz Gregory over in our Giveaways section?  If not, go there now and get yourself entered! 

I’m also showing a project I made from the book – my version of the Julia Roberts dress from Pretty Woman.  Here’s a sneaky-peeky.


Show & Tell | Nursery Decor with Echo Park

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 07:45 AM PDT

Lowri McNabb shows off these cute items she made as nursery decor. She used the Echo Park Mini Theme line called Toy Box to make a switch plate cover and a door hanger. Click here to see more.…


Hot Dog Dudes

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 07:41 AM PDT

I have to give kudos for companies who push their product via edible crafting ideas. Three cheers for creativity! Find these hot dog dudes and other crafty dog ideas HERE at Gwaltney Foods.…


Video tutorial: Grading a sewing pattern up or down

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 07:32 AM PDT

If you’ve ever wondered how to grade a sewing pattern up or down a size, check out the latest video tutorial from Emily Tao from Pawsome Creations.  It’s her latest in her series of pattern drafting videos on YouTube.  Her example in the video shows her taking a basic t-shirt pattern up a size while maintaining the correct proportions on the sleeves, neck, and …


Free Knitting Pattern: Pierre de Coubertin’s Mustache

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 07:29 AM PDT

coubertin moustahce chartNow that the Fourth of July is over, the next big even ton the minds of Americans and many others around the world is the Olympics, which start three weeks from tomorrow (July 27).

The founder of the modern Olympics is said to be Pierre de Coubertin, a French aristocrat who founded the International Olympic Committee and is credited as …


Tutorial: Two-tone bias tape

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 06:54 AM PDT

Kat from Sew Chibi and Chibi Designs shows the dress she designed for her daughter’s first birthday.  It’s gorgeous all over, but be sure to check out the stripe around the hem.  She made that with two-tone bias tape!  How cool is that!  You can’t buy two-tone bias tape, but you can make some yourself and she shares a tutorial showing how.  …


5 Ways to Decorate Jars

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 04:50 AM PDT

5 Ways to Decorate JarsHere are 5 fun tutorials all rolled into one post. See how Angie from Country Chic Cottage decorate mason jars in three different ways. Which one is your favorite? I’m partial to the beachy blue ombre jar myself :) See them all here — Decorating Jars Five Ways.…


Tutorial | Handmade Patterned Envelopes

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 06:45 AM PDT

Emily Summers shares this tutorial for making patterned envelopes. She used wallpaper samples but this would work just as well with scrapbooking papers. Click here to go to the tutorial.…


Tutorial: Sew a swim cover-up

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 06:43 AM PDT

Jenilyn from Grits & Giggles guest blogs at Sewing Secrets (the Coats and Clark blog) with a tutorial showing how to make an easy swimsuit cover-up.  Her project is inspired by a similarly shaped cover-up from Victoria’s Secret.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Grits & Giggles on Sewing Secrets]…


Tutorial: Prairie points on a flour sack towel

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 06:36 AM PDT

Joanna from Fig Tree & Co. and Fresh Figs shows how to embellish a plain flour sack towel with prairie points.  The folded fabric triangles are often used as a decorative edge for quilts, but they also make a pretty finish for a towel.  Get the tute.

[photo from Fresh Figs]…


Tutorial: Little girl’s skirt with leggings attached

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 06:29 AM PDT

Melissa from Sew Like My Mom shares a tutorial in the Skirting The Issue charity sewing event at Project Run and Play, showing how to make a little girl’s skirt with leggings attached.  This is a great solution for an active little girl!  They can play as hard as they like without having to worry about their panties showing.  …


A Brief Aside

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:52 AM PDT

When I’m not crocheting (and working and walking and dancing and doing other non-crochety things), I’m often doing other kinds of crafting.  One of the benefit of crafting that is especially close to my heart is the repurposing of what might otherwise be called trash.  I found this book at the library recently and wanted to share a bit about …


Projects: Beach Cards

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:47 AM PDT

Impression Obsession has details instructions from Shirley Ross for making two lovely beach themed cards. Click here for directions.

-Heather…


Beach Bucket Cake

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:40 AM PDT

Another easy one for you. I’m not making you work at all! Must be the lazy summer thing. Find the recipe to make a beach bucket cake (very cute all wrapped up, by the way) HERE at Rook No. 17. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.…


Easier-Than-You-Think Fancy Chocolate-Covered Oreos

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 05:35 AM PDT

These pretty-in-pink, patterned, chocolate-covered Oreos look surprisingly easy to make using chocolate transfer sheets and a mold. Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs HERE at tikkido.…


Inspiration du Jour | My Love

Posted: 05 Jul 2012 03:27 AM PDT

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