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Thursday, November 22, 2012

“Jan Rosen – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse” plus 31 more

“Jan Rosen – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse” plus 31 more


Jan Rosen – Glass Artist…Thanks Daily Art Muse

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:48 PM PST

A big thanks to Daily Art Muse for showing us the wonderful blown glass animals by Jan Rosen. As you all know if you read a lot of my posts, I love fine art glass. And Jan Rosen’s work is lovely. Jane is based in Northern California and works in multiple mediums. She paints and sculpts and uses nature …


Thankful Banner – Violet Imperfection

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:44 PM PST

Violet Imperfection has the perfect rustic banner for your thanksgiving celebration. This beautiful thankful banner would be a great project to work on with the family or kids to keep them occupied while dinner is cooking. And for those of you not celebrating Thanksgiving with us in America, you could always choose different images for the banner. Thankfulness is something …


Review and Giveaway: Four Fabulous Kalmbach Books

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:36 PM PST

4 fabulous Kalmbach books for giveawayThe giveaways continue with four fabulous titles from Kalmbach Books!

Build Your Own Wire Pendants by Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin is filled with 20 projects to help you learn how to mix and match basic frames, bails, and embellishments to begin creating your own one-of-a-kind wire and bead pendants.

Kimberly says, “This is an easy-to-follow guide that introduces you to …


Fall Candle Centerpiece

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:48 PM PST

That’s What Che Said made this lovely candle centerpiece with twine, craft leaves and burlap. A simple, last minute-appropriate addition to any Thanksgiving table. Get the tutorial.…


Darling Christmas Felt Gift Card Holders

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 03:45 PM PST

This adorable gift card holder comes from Kat of "Just Crafty Enough" and it is the perfect projects for the gifts cards we love to give.  It seems these days we are giving more and more gift cards as presents especially for our teens who never like what we pick out. When we give a gift card it makes it …


Tutorial: One shouldered dress refashion

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 03:22 PM PST

Michelle Ng shows how removing the shoulder of a slouchy knit dress gives it some style ooomph.  It’s a quick refashion, just a few cuts and a seam.  This simple change takes it from “let’s run errands” to “let’s go out!”  Get the tute.

[photo from Michelle Ng]…


Tutorial: Little girl’s ballerina wrap cardigan

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 03:05 PM PST

Jessica from Happy Together shows how she made this ballerina style cardigan for her little girl.  It’s made from a lightweight knit fabric, with long ties that wrap around and tie at the side.  You’ll make your own pattern using a t-shirt that fits as a guide.  Get the tute.

[photo from Happy Together]…


Felt Christmas Wreath Tutorial

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 02:46 PM PST

Dazie hosts the charming blog "daziepatch" has this lovely felt Rose wreath tutorial for us.  We are certainly decorating the halls today the help of some amazing crafters.  Dazie lives in the UK and is a wife and the mother of 3 children and 6 guineas, 3 chinchillas and their lovely Westie, what fun!  For those of us that live …


Project: Stamped Tile

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 01:51 PM PST

Looking for a hand made gift idea? These beautiful stamped tiles can be adjusted to any taste and style of decor. I adore the little added stamped charm! Find directions for making these over on the Stampendous blog.

-Heather…


DIY Poinsettia Felt Flowers {on Striped Yarn Wreath}

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 01:17 PM PST

Dawn hosts "Designed by Dawn Nicole" has this darling DIY Hand-sewn Felt Poinsettia Flower tutorial for us. This is simple and festive and they look adorable on a simple striped red and white yarn wreath for the Holidays. Dawn is a proud Air Force wife and a stay at-home-mother of three (under four)! God Bless her!  Dawn vividly remembers …


Glowing Leaf Candle Holder

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:59 PM PST

iLoveToCreate shares an idea for making designer-look candle holders. Tutorial


Find: Beeswax Sewing Machine Oil Bottle Candles

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 11:00 AM PST

Etsy seller Fresh Pastry Stand carries some wonderful candles designed to look like vintage sewing machine oil bottles. The shop also carries some other 3D candle creations – check them out.…


DIY Program Bags & Ribbon Wands

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 09:51 AM PST

Love these pretty blue and gold wedding programs and ribbon wands at Green Wedding Shoes! Get the tutorial created by the ladies at Smitten on Paper by clicking this link.…


How to make recycled handle photo holders

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 09:07 AM PST

These photo holders made from recycled knobs are just darling. I bet they would also make great place card holders for the holidays. See how to make photo holders from knobs over at the blog Crafty Goodies.…


Free Pattern: Knitted Owl Holiday Ornament

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 08:10 AM PST

owl ornamentsA couple of weeks ago there was a boutique show where I live, in which lots of small crafty companies showed off their wares in the hope that people would buy them for holiday gifts. I didn’t get to go because it was just days before my book deadline (it’s done! woohoo!) but a friend who was there told me …


DIY: Coconut Cocoa Soap

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:36 AM PST

This soap sounds good enough to eat! Lynda from Bloom, Bake & Create shares her recipe for this fragrant cold process soap. She says this is her favorite recipe by far. Find it here.…


DIY: Scented Nail Polish (& A Chance to Win!)

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:17 AM PST

What could be better than making your own custom nail color, instantly? Anne-Marie, aka The Soap Queen, takes it one step further by scenting the polish, wow. Get the ‘tute here, and…for your holiday shopping needs, she has very graciously offered all of you the chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Bramble Berry. Order something during the …


Help Wendi do good! Safari Quilt auction for Red Cross

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:11 AM PST

I’ve featured Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World often here at the quilting channel. She creates wonderfully whimsical embroidery and applique patterns in her shop (I bought her cat pattern awhile back…love it!). One of her latest projects is this Safari Quilt she designed expressly to teach beginning applique for quilt blocks. She was finishing up the quilt, shown, as …


Gift Box with Bow

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 07:05 AM PST

Free from Sara Jessica at Cross Me Not, this little chart is going to be great for holiday stitching projects. It’s a gift with bow and you could easily change out the colors and use up some of your scrap flosses at the same time. Use the design for gift tags, cards, ornaments, and more. Get the free chart.


Project: Dry Erase Board

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 06:03 AM PST

This dry erase board project that can be made to fit any holiday season or home decor. Using a picture frame with glass, some stamping and vinyl designs make one for yourself or as gifts. Find directions on the Ginger Snap Crafts blog.

-Heather…


Tutorial: Color blocked pleated skirt

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:52 AM PST

Scared Stitchless shows how you can make a cute little color blocked skirt.  It’s flat in the very front, with pleats at the sides and a zipper in the back.  She used shades of a denim-y blue in the one she made.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Scared Stitchless]…


Tutorial: Make a peplum jacket for little girls

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:30 AM PST

Kate from See Kate Sew shows how to adapt a little girl’s basic jacket pattern or sloper to make a peplum jacket.  It’s trimmed with piping at the neck and bottom of the bodice, and has three buttons to keep it closed.  I’m loving the mint that she used in the one she made.  Sigh… do I EVER get tired …


“Pumpkin Pie” Cheese and Crackers Appetizers

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:22 AM PST

Can we please put this one in the category of Cutest Thanksgiving Appetizer ever? Maybe even Cutest Appetizer ever? Little pumpkin pie slices made out of cheese and crackers are genius. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Project Denneler.…


Turkey Cake

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:19 AM PST

turkey cake 42There’s still one whole day left to make this cake! And be sure to check out the clever and easy way to make the turkey pattern on the side of this cake. Make a bright and cute turkey cake with how-tos HERE at Cake Whiz.…


Stained Glass Leaf Cookies

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:16 AM PST

Stained Glass Cookies - sugarkissed.netThese colorful stained glass leaf cookies are oh so pretty for Fall, yes? Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at Sugarkissed.net.

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Free pattern: Hello Little Girl bow pocket dress for little girls

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:15 AM PST

Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Hello Little Girl dress for baby girls.  The pattern is in a size 0-3 months, perfect for a sweet baby gift.  It’s a long-sleeved A-line dress with a front pocket trimmed with a pretty bow. If you need a larger size, you could draft your own pattern using a garment that …


Giveaway | eCraft Electronic Craft Cutter

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST

Fotobella is giving away an eCraft Electronic Craft Cutter! This electronic cutter is ideal for scrapbooking and paper crafting and its unique design and paper feeder system make it easy to cut materials automatically, without the use of a cutting mat or the need for manual adjustments. To enter the giveaway you will need to add items to your …


Tutorial: No-sew embroidery hoop Advent calendar

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST

Cassi from The Crafty Crow shows how to make an embroidery hoop Advent calendar, no sewing required.  It’s made up of 25 hoops, each with a pocket cleverly folded into the fabric.  Get the how-to.

[photo from The Crafty Crow]…


Santa’s Belly BabyBels and a Whole Lot More

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 04:55 AM PST

Santa’s belly sure is famous. It’s everywhere! Even on your cheese. Make these cute as can be Santa’s belly Babybels, AND find a roundup of Santa’s belly ideas from around the web HERE at Cute Food for Kids.…


Free Thanksgiving Leftovers Printables

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 04:27 AM PST

Thanksgiving Printables from laurabraydesigns.comYes, be that host who thinks of everything! Even labels for your guests’ leftovers. Find a free printable for Thanksgiving leftovers, and if you’re a little late in the game (there’s still time!), you’ll also find a free printable for a Thanksgiving planner, HERE at Laura Bray Designs.

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Show & Tell | Envelope Mini Album with Pink Paislee

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST

Lowri McNabb explains how she made this envelope mini album. She used papers and embellishments from Pink Paislee. Click here to see more.…


Inspiration du Jour | So Happy @ 37

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 03:00 AM PST

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