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“Marc Petrovic – Glass Artist” plus 37 more

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“Marc Petrovic – Glass Artist” plus 37 more

Marc Petrovic – Glass Artist

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:23 PM PDT

Another fabulous glass artist is profiled over at Daily Art Muse. Marc Petrovic. He spoke at last years BECon, Bullseye Glass’ education conference. His birds that he blows are absolutely gorgeous. And before he blows them he fuses the glass just right. He has to calculate where the patterns all lay and that will be manipulated when he …

Examining Child At Play – Etsy Blog

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:32 PM PDT

If you’ve ever tried to create a toy to entertain a child, you know that it’s not an easy thing. Toys are one part design, one part enchantment. Which is why the MOMA exhibit Century of the Child: Growing by Design is not just another art exhibit. The collection features children’s playthings from 1900s to 1990s, a span that …

Halloween Fun

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:32 PM PDT

Halloween peyote stitch cuff bracelet from Chris Franchetti Michaels.Take a look at this spooky and sweet cuff from . Get the Halloween peyote stitch cuff bracelet project at About.com Beadwork.

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Jewelry Storage Ideas

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:21 PM PDT

jewelry storage ideasTake a look at these clever jewelry ideas from around the Web and learn how you can make your own!

1.  Two Girls Making Stuff share how to make this framed necklace holder that uses branches.
2.  In La La Land has a different take on a framed jewelry holder using wire.
3.  My Life Under the Bus re-purposed and …

Finding Canes

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 08:26 PM PDT

A big section of polymer items for sale on places like Etsy are the canes. You can buy canes raw or baked. Here’s a few:

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Tiger Cane by Cattherien Butterfly Canes by Claychicks
Yin Yang Cane by Norrine Sunshine Lace Square Cane by bonnyblueflag


Free patterns: The Halfway Woods

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 08:00 PM PDT

Creative Breathing is sharing the patterns for these sweet characters from The Halfway Woods. Go to her blog post.…

Win ‘Little Stitches’

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 07:50 PM PDT

Allison of Stash Books Blog gives a rousing review of Aneela Hoey's new book, Little Stitches, which incorporates 12 sewing projects, beginning embroidery instructions, and more than 100 embroidery transfers. You’ll want to get your hands on a copy. And the blog is giving one away! Go to the post for entry details. And hurry. The contest ends …

Sale: Christmas in August

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 07:37 PM PDT

Check out this good news from Bird Brain Designs:

Everything in our Christmas Category is still on SALE all weekend long.  You will have time to check out all the patterns from ornaments to stockings and get started on your Holiday stitching.  Making stuff early will let you have more time to enjoy all the treats and parties in December.

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Inspiration: Gerwyn Davies

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 07:28 PM PDT

Gerwyn Davies’ embroidered assemblages are unexpected, sometimes frightening, and absolutely original. Start looking at her works and you won’t be able to stop. Check out this project on Behance: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying.

And many thanks to Shae Merritt of ShaeBay for pointing out this find.…

Let no crazy scrap go to waste

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 07:13 PM PDT

This is what happens when a crazy-quilter has scraps left over from a project. They turn into something utterly beautiful. The creator of these gems, Annette of Crazy Quilt Passion, calls them CPFs (Creative Pieces of Fabric). I think they’re the prettiest bookmarks ever. What do you think? Visit Annette’s blog post.…

Sonic Screwdriver Pens

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 05:48 PM PDT

If any of you are a fan of sci-fi, then this craft is for you…Doodle Craft is having a Dr. Who week, and this is #5 on the list of ways they have lined up to celebrate! Head on over to catch the tutorial with one of my favorite materials…FIMO!!! She did the craft with her 8 and 10 year …

Calling All Crafty Bloggers!!

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 05:39 PM PDT

While I was searching for awesome Kid Crafts, I came upon a post from Sugar Bee Crafts who is looking for a kids craft contributor to showcase a kid craft monthly!! If you are interested, head on over to this post and find out how to apply!!

 

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Tutorial: Bow darts on a 1940s style skirt

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 04:52 PM PDT

The bows stitched into this 1940s style skirt by Vera from Sew Vera Venus are absolutely gorgeous!  She got so many comments on them that she wrote up a tutorial showing how she made them.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Sew Vera Venus]…

Making wool cuffs comfy

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 04:40 PM PDT

Sylvia of Windy River Beadwork & Embroidery explains her secret for making these embroidered wool-felt cuffs a bit more comfortable to wear. See her post.…

Inspiration: Kathy S

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 04:31 PM PDT

Speechless. An almost unbearably beautiful all-white block by Kathy S of Alabama, USA. Go to the Crazy-Quilt Journal Project post for an image you can click to enlarge.…

Tutorial: Drapey high-low top from three rectangles of fabric

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 04:28 PM PDT

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curl shows how to make a drapey high-low top out of three rectangles of lightweight knit fabric. One large rectangle will be the body of the shirt, with two smaller rectangles for sleeves.  After the pieces are sewn together, it’s easy to add the wide neck and curved hem.  Get the tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curl]…

Tutorial: Sweet & Sassy Dress with neck tie and pleated skirt

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 04:03 PM PDT

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional shares a tutorial for making her Sweet & Sassy Dress for little girls.  It has a pleated skirt and a tie at the neck.  This is a cute style for back to school!  Get the how-to.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]…

DIY: Beauty Recipes for the Dorm Room

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 02:38 PM PDT

And of course the rest of us…the folks at College Fashion have pulled together three simple beauty tutorials for taking care of your hair, your face and your body, all with minimal ingredients. I’m particularly drawn to the face mask using nutmeg, honey and cinnamon. Find them all here.…

DIY: Anthro-inspired Bottle Labels

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 02:27 PM PDT

The day after I saw these at One Creative Momma, I saw a less cute  – and way pricier! – version of them at Anthropologie…so, without further ado, this would be a wonderful way to package your liquid soaps or lotions and would make those homemade gifts (or products you sell) just that much more rocking. Get all the details …

Project: Stamped Jewelry Pendant

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 02:12 PM PDT

This pendant is so precious! Find out how to turn a tiny stamped image into a beautiful piece of jewelry. Tami shares her video tutorial on the Clear Snap blog.

-Heather…

Show Off Your Team Spirit for a Chance to Win

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 01:31 PM PDT

team spirit contest red heartRed Heart has a new yarn, Team Spirit, that is a 100 percent acrylic, two-color, self-striping yarn in a bunch of basic team color combos (where I live it’s all burgundy and white for the Hogs and purple and white for my Bulldogs!). To celebrate the yarn and get us all in the spirit of celebrating our teams, Red …

Yummy Pink Cupcake

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Cake is my favorite dessert and cupcakes are my favorite form of cake. This pink cupcake from Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not looks good enough to eat! It will be a fun stitch. Check out the fun free project.…

Sweater Babe’s Free Cabled Hat Pattern

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 11:26 AM PDT

cable hat sweater babeEvery month the Sweater Babe has a pattern that’s available for free for a week or so, and this month’s pattern is a cool cabled hat that, frankly, reminds me of a brain, but in a good way!

The pattern uses a single hank of yarn and giant 10.5 US (6.5 mm) knitting needles, so you’ll have this impressive hat …

Simple Dollar Store Votive Holder

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:44 AM PDT

Dollar Store Crafts, a favorite blog of mine, shares a simple way to make over a votive holder. See how they did it.…

Felt Car Air Freshener Tutorial

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:31 AM PDT

All you blogger come up with the coolest ideas for us.  I never would have thought of this is  super simple to make your own Car Air Freshener, cheaper in the long run, and you can use any scent you like, the possibilities are endless.  Go over to "Candle Lit Life" where they offer freebies, contests, savings, coupons, craft …

Another Free(ish) Pattern: Striped Toddler Vest

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 08:06 AM PDT

striped toddler vets jean flemingIt’s interesting that I keep happening upon patterns this week where one size is free but others are available for purchase. It’s actually really clever because people can get a peek at what your patterns look like without buying, but can choose to if they like the look of the pattern but need a different size.

Today’s partial freebie is …

Tutorial: Exposed zipper ruffled skirt refashion

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 07:10 AM PDT

 Kelly from ReStitch Me shares a cool refashion on her blog for a basic straight skirt.  You know, those plain, sometimes frumpy skirts that line the racks at thrift stores.  She uses the skirt as a base and adds an exposed zipper down the front, and rows and rows of lightweight ruffled fabric.  The result is fresh and fun, a complete style overhaul.   Get …

Freebie | Back to School Photo Checklist

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Rebecca Cooper from Simple as That has compiled this Photo Checklist for all things school related. These 50 prompts will take you from Back to School right through the school year. Click here to go to the download.…

Tutorial: Felt ladybug needle case

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 06:49 AM PDT

Kelly from My Simple Walk shows how to make this clever little ladybug  needle case.  You’ll notice that there aren’t any needles showing in the picture here.  That’s because they’re all concealed under the wings.  The wings are actually flaps that you can lift to reveal the needles underneath.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from My Simple Walk]…

Tutorial: Add lace trim to your jeans hem

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 06:39 AM PDT

Wobisobi shows a pretty fix for a pair of jeans that are too long.  She cuts off the extra length and then finishes the hem with a lace cuff.  Of course, your jeans don’t have to be too long to get a lace cuff.  Come to think of it, it might be a good fix for jeans that are a …

Idea file: Use a common pedicure supply to store your bobbins

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 06:26 AM PDT

Donna Babylon shares a cool bobbin storage tip over at Sew4Home.  She uses something you typically find in a pedicure kit.  Intrigued?  Go to Sew4Home to see what she uses.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from Sew4Home]…

Free pattern: Monster baby bib

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 06:17 AM PDT

These monster bibs by Lisa from Stubbornly Crafty are SO stinkin’ cute!!  She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one.  I need to make up a batch of these as a baby shower gift stash.  Get the pattern and how-to.

[photo from Stubbornly Crafty]…

Tutorial: How to Use Tim Holtz Resist Papers

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Tim Holtz has a great new video showing how to use inks and stains with his resist papers. These papers are printed with a clear glossy pattern that will resist when mediums are applied on top for an easy and interesting effect.

-Heather…

9 Free Back to School Printables

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 06:00 AM PDT

This round-up at Babble showcases 9 Back to School printables that you can freely download. The list includes lunch box notes and First Day of School signs. Click here to see more.…

100 Snowflakes To Crochet

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 05:34 AM PDT

Caitlin Sainio has gathered a collection of snowflake patterns that is simply stunning!  I love that she shows them in all colors too.  If you’re a snowflake fan, this book is for you!  Each pattern has a graph to help you along.  Then, there are the projects!  While few in number, they are fresh and inventive and you’ll love them.  …

Freebie | Back to School Subway Art

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Melissa from Sweet Coconut Lime created this printable subway art poster for Back to School. Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | Printable Kawaii Back to School Set

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 04:00 AM PDT

This free printable back to school set from Creative Mamma  includes a homework planner and labels for books and other items. Click here to go to the download…

Inspiration du Jour | I Love Your Crazy

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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