Project: Box Cards
By Heather Holbrook on 02 Jun 2013 10:57 pm 
Laurie over at Fiskars is “stretching the definition of what a card is” with these adorable box cards. They remind me of vintage shadow boxes and are a great way to add a lot more dimension to a “card”.. Click here for her directions.
-Heather…
Continue Reading » Fabulous At 40 Centrepiece
By Shellie Wilson on 02 Jun 2013 10:19 pm 
Partyblog.mygrafico.com shows us how to make this fun “40 Is fabulous” centerpiece. Forget old lady flowers this centerpiece oozes fun with its fluro pink details. They also have the free printables on the post to make it super easy. These could be turned into a teenagers party, masquerade balk or even a New Years Eve Party. You are only limited by your imagination.
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Continue Reading » Leaf Cutting – Lorenzo Duran
By Rosie Bromberg on 02 Jun 2013 04:03 pm 
Spanish artist Lorenzo Duran takes the art of paper cutting to a whole new level. How? He cuts fallen leaves instead of paper. Each leaf is washed, dried, pressed, and then a paper pattern is applied before it is cut. After it’s cut, the paper pattern is oh-so-carefully removed, a process which can ruin the entire piece if not done …
Continue Reading » Rock Stamps
By Kristen Stephens on 02 Jun 2013 10:12 am 
Have a lot of rocks around? Why not use them to make stamps!?! These rocks work just as well as stamps you pay for! Head over to Thrive 360 Living for the how to!…
Continue Reading » Sorting Game {Free Printable}
By Kristen Stephens on 02 Jun 2013 10:02 am 
Here’s a great free printable that will help your children learn sequencing. You can get the free printable over at sol da eira. …
Continue Reading » Silhouette Paper Cuttings
By Kristen Stephens on 02 Jun 2013 09:57 am 
Here is a great lesson plan on how to use silhouette paper cuttings when teacher younger children. It encourages fine hand motor skills and cutting skills. She based her ideas on the book The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian Andersen. Check out her full post on the topic over at Art Is Basic. …
Continue Reading » DIY Paper Necklace
By Mardi Robyn on 02 Jun 2013 07:55 am 
This necklace features pretty pink paper circles for the pendant. The tutorial is in another language, but a google translator will help to put the words into the language that you speak. The pictures in this tutorial explain the steps so a translator may not be needed. Check it out an learn how to make a necklace like this …
Continue Reading » Getting Crafty In Space
By Heather Holbrook on 02 Jun 2013 07:03 am 
Astronaut Karen Nyberg will be spending 6 months on the ISS (International Space Station) and to help pass the time she’ll be taking craft supplies with her, how cool is that? Read more over at Yahoo News.
-Heather…
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Sequined mini skirt
By Anne Weaver on 02 Jun 2013 05:30 am 
Anna from Plan B shows how to make a sequined mini skirt. The sequined fabric has a stretch to it, so it’s just a matter of sewing a couple of side seams on your sewing machine plus finishing the waist and hem by hand. Go to her blog for the DIY.
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Continue Reading » Tutorial: Scrappy fabric and button pillow cover
By Anne Weaver on 02 Jun 2013 05:09 am 
Melony from Mel Designs shows how she made this happy scrappy pillow cover covered in colorful circle button embellishments. She made the circle embellishments from scrap fabric, felt, and colorful buttons. Go to her blog to see how to make one of your own.
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Continue Reading » Tutorial: Gradient Cane and Jewellery
By Elaine Robitaille on 02 Jun 2013 04:18 am 
Ronit Golan – who has a shop FULL of loveliness – generously released another great tutorial: how to make a very graphic gradient cane and some simple pieces using it. As always, her work is clearly photographed and well explained. You could mix it up a bit and use this to make pieces in the crazy popular ombre style …
Continue Reading » WINNER of Waterpik RainFall + Showerhead & fun home improvement gift basket a $100 plus value
By Linda Lanese on 02 Jun 2013 02:42 am 
Thanks to all of you that entered this Showerhead giveaway! Our lucky winner is #9 Carmen Laidley and I am sure she will love it and the extra gifts. I will be emailing her now for her address :) Congratulations Carmen!…
Continue Reading » Strawberry Vodka and Printable Tags
By Meaghan Mountford on 02 Jun 2013 01:50 am 
‘Tis the season… for strawberry vodka. How utterly refreshing and divine that sounds right now as I look at the thermometer spike to 95 degrees. And cute to boot. Find the how-tos to make strawberry-infused vodka and the free printables for the tags HERE at Food and Femininity.…
Continue Reading » Pink Pixie Fairy Party Cake, Toadstool Mushrooms and DIY Rustic Cake Stand
By Meaghan Mountford on 02 Jun 2013 01:45 am 
Isn’t this the most dreamy, pretty in pink cake? Perfect for say, a pink pixie fairy party? That’s what it’s for. Find the how-tos to make the cake HERE at Bird’s Party. But wait! There’s more. You need to have marshmallow toadstools, too. And find the tutorial to make a rustic cake stand HERE. Find the printables …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Easy Wrap Tunic
By Anne Weaver on 02 Jun 2013 01:20 am 
Andrea from Go To Sew and The Train To Crazy kicks off the 30 Days of Sundresses series at Melly Sews with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Wrap Tunic. It’s a tunic made from a purchased tank top and a fabric wrap added to the bottom. And because the cuved edges of the wrap pieces are cut …
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Securely stitched mitered corners
By Anne Weaver on 02 Jun 2013 12:59 am 
Erin from Sewbon shows us how she mitered the corners on the set of fabric napkins she made for her mother. Knowing that these napkins would get a lot of use (and make a lot of trips through the washer), she created miters that were securely stitched down the diagonal. Go to her blog to see how she did it.…
Continue Reading » Tutorial: Eyelet summer dress for baby
By Anne Weaver on 02 Jun 2013 12:50 am 
Jill from Made It On Monday made this lovely white eyelet and navy blue dress for her baby girl. LOVE!! She shares a free pattern and tutorial for making one. The pattern is for a size 6-9 months. If you need it in another size, I’m sure you could adjust it up or down a size or two without too much …
Continue Reading » Technique: Unusual Stamps
By Heather Holbrook on 01 Jun 2013 11:09 pm 
Can you guess what the circles on this card from Holly Anderson were stamped with? How about metal washers?! She’s posted several different cards over on the Paper Crafts blog using unusual items to stamp with including celery, corks and more, click here to check them all out.
-Heather…
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