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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

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Glittery Cupcake Toppers

glitter.deer.toppersI’m pretty sure I need to make some kind of glitter-covered topper for every cake and cupcake I make from now to eternity, because I love these. Cupcake toppers, non-toxic glue and disco dust. So smart! Find the how-tos HERE at the Layer Cake Shop blog.…

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Freebie: Nerdy Girl Digital Stamp

freebie: nerdy girl digital stamp

Nerdy is the definitely new sexy!! Penny Blossoms has this cute sexy/nerdy girl digi stamp to download for free. Hurry and grab her, she’s only free for a limited time!

-Heather…

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Stiletto Heel Cupcakes

heel.cupcakesThese are edible. No, really. All edible. And yet, I’d kind of like to wear them. Make amazing stiletto heel cupcakes HERE at Make me my Cake.…

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Show & Tell | Project Life Mini Toolbox

Project Life Organizer by Craftswag

Tyra at CraftSwag shares how she used a wooden cutlery box to organize her tools and supplies for Project Life. I guess I know what I’ll be hunting for at the flea market soon! Click here to read all about it.…

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Tutorial: Bouncy patchwork ball

patchwork ball tute

Ros of RosMadeMe claims her patchwork pentagon ball bounces. Want to make one? She takes you step-by-step from supply list, drafting your own template, English paper piecing, and stuffing. Get the know-how.

Image credit: RosMadeMe

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Show & Tell | Washi Tape Card/Note/Photo Holder

Washi Tape Card Note Photo Holder by Saaleha

Saaleha at Soul & Paper shows us the little folder style box that she made using a template designed by Damask Love. You can use it to hold cards, notes or photos. I love how she decorated the cover with different washi tapes! Click here to see more.…

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Tutorial: 'No Butt' method to join bits of batting

tute joining batting scrapsGot batting scraps? Quilters do. Amy of And Sew We Craft shows her way to join small pieces of batting together so they’re ready for future quilt-y projects. Hint, she doesn’t butt them. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: And Sew We Craft

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Show & Tell | Butterfly Friendship Cards

Planting seeds of friendship card by Designed Decor

DeDe at Designed Decor shares this idea for making friendship cards for new friends. You’ll love what she tucked inside each card! Click here to see more.…

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Esty Shop of the Week – Nemki

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This week’s featured Etsy shop is Nemki. Nemki is based out of England and sells illustrated accessories. What does that cover? Everything from baby bibs to coffee mugs to iPhone cases. Nemki artist Namie claims most of her inspiration comes from the natural world and it’s visible in the subject matter. Whether you prefer a cute llama tote bag or (my …

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Party Idea – Doc Mcstuffins

Doc McStuffins is one of the latest Disney crazes swooping across backyard parties.

These images from “CatchMyParty” are adorable and the candy floss “stuffing” could be used for other themes too.

Check out these free printables we featured earlier in the year.

Here are some other useful links.

Party Favors from About.com

Free Doc McStuffins Paper printables Below from DisneyFamily

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Stained Glass House {Kid Craft}

stained glass1I’ve seen many sun catchers in the last few years of doing this blog. But I have yet to see a 3D sun catcher stained glass house…until today! This tutorial is incredible. I love the way the sun shines through this little home! You can find this incredible little craft over at Pink Stripey Socks!

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Name Recognition with Peg People

Peg Legos resized1I’m just starting to go over the letters that are in my two year olds’ name with him. This would be a great activity for him to see and recognize his name! Head over to Thrive 360 Living for the info!…

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DIY Trim Wrap Bracelet

Wrap Bracelt  I like the look of these bracelets. Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how these bracelets are made using some trim and studs. Learn how easy it is to make these Trim Wrap Bracelets.…

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Friendship Bracelet Kit ***Winner Announced***!!

bracelet kit1I’m so excited to announce the winner of our  SpiceBox Friendship Bracelet Kit 

GiveawayComment # 13:

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Zan wrote: “I would give it to the little girl next door. She is a sweetie and would love to make these!” Congratulations Zan! I will be sending you an email shortly!…

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Tutorial: T-shirt maxi dress a tween will love

shirtmaxidressMelissa Mortenson from Fourteen May and Polka Dot Chair shows how to make a maxi dress.  My tween-age daughter would love this!!  And it looks to be a quick & easy sew, too.  The bodice and sleeves are a basic t-shirt, with a contrast casing and skirt sewed to the bottom.  Go to her blog for the tute.

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Felt fan necklace inspired by Anthropologie DIY

fun felt necklace

This Felt necklace is from “copy-craft” she likes to show off the things that she discovers and makes. This is a great way to use up your felt scraps and have a stunning piece of jewelry.…

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Tutorial: Giraffe fleece coat or costume

Giraffe Coat2Cheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how she created this giraffe hoodie for her son.  It’s a basic hoodie pattern (Simplicity 5632) made out of a giraffe print fleece, and with ears and a tail added on.  She made it as whimsical everyday wear, but of course it doubles as a costume.  Go to her tutorial

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How to make a dyed recycled wool felted sweater fascinator

Fly Away FacinatorOver at Cre8time.org there is a tutorial on how to make a dyed recycled wool felted sweater fascinator that your very own Recycled Editor (me) designed for them! While you’re there join the movement to make time to create 8 minutes a day!…

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Tutorial: Rock star guitar plushies

fvpMeream from Bored & Crafty made these awesome guitar plushies for a bitty baby rock star.  This is such a cool project!  She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making them.  Go to her blog for the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Bored & Crafty]…

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Tips: Using the Genius Die Cut Platform

Tips: Using the Genius Die Cut Platform

Claudine’s Art Corner has a product review for the new Genius Platforms, this system for die cutting machines is magnetic so your thin metal dies will stay in place and not move around! For more tips on how to use these plates visit Christine’s blog here.

-Heather…

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Hobbit House

hobbit_houseI have mentioned before what a fan of The Hobbit I am. I love all the Tolkein books and must admit that I love all the movies that are based on them from the Rankin Bass ones to the more recent ones and look forward to the upcoming sequels to the recent movie. When I saw this chart from Star …

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DIY Vintage Coca Cola Sign

DIY Vintage Coca Cola Sign @craftgossip

Coca Cola memorabilia has been popular for many years. It’s no surprise as the soft drink brand has been going strong for almost 150 years now. Did you know that Coca Cola’s selling price was 5 cents for about 70 years?? If you are a subscriber to Now I Know, then you did already know that, and you probably got …

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Tulip Marshmallow Pops

tulip.marshmallow.popsSo pretty for spring, and I love any chance to use cupcake wrappers. Make chocolate marshmallow tulip pops HERE at the Layer Cake Shop blog.…

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Classic collage craft

SAM_0487 This so brought me back to my teenage days. I used to make collages with words from magazines. Back then it mas just collage, now it’s scrapbooking/mixed media/art journaling…there are all sorts of names for it. But hey if too like to just cut stuff up and then glue it back down you will like this project featured at the …

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Stunning Flower Power Socks

flower power socksI saw these Flower Power socks by Ravelry user SaskiaBr last week and I can’t get them out of my head, they’re so lovely and such a perfect knit for this time of year.

The project used six different yarns from the designer’s stash to create gorgeous flowers and other bold patterns in both solid and variegated yarn choices.

This …

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