Featured Video

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

“BubbleGum Treehouse” plus 48 more

4:14 AM  admin  No comments

“BubbleGum Treehouse” plus 48 more

BubbleGum Treehouse

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 04:10 AM PST

After purchasing some of these adorable handmade hair clips for my daughter, I thought I would write a quick review of  BubbleGum Treehouse (love the name).   The hair clips come in lots of colors and styles and retail for around $6.50 and under.

Check out the Photo Album for a full current listing, the photos don’t…

Help Christie help kids

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST

Christie of The Fabric Shopper is still working on her raffle to fund an after-school program for inner-city kids to learn to craft and sew. She says,

I have two main life experiences.  Teaching kindergarten for 6 years is the first.  Being part of an amazing online crafting and sewing community is the other.  I have a dream

…

Tutorial | 2012 Planner | Gift Idea

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 04:00 AM PST

Melissa Thiesse shows how she altered a plain store bought 2012 planner to give as a gift. Click here to see the tutorial.

Inspiration du Jour | You Make Me Smile

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 03:00 AM PST

Scentsicles Scented Ornaments Review

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 02:53 AM PST

ScentSicles™ brought to you by Enviroscent  RRP $6.99 for a pack of 6

ScentSicles Scented Ornaments bring trees, wreaths and garlands to life with the authentic smell of fresh-cut fir, pine,cinnamon and spruce.   Infused with pure fragrance that Lasts up to 30 days these scentsicles will have your home smelling like a “holiday” in no time. Each pack comes…

Make Beads from A Broken Bottle Tutorial!

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:01 PM PST

I love finding tutorials that aren’t in the usual places. Instructables has tons of different tutorials but it’s not necessarily the first place I’d go to look for a glass bead making tutorial. But this one looks cool and it’s recycling and there’s a video. What more could you want? Do be aware of safety issues! While the…

Fresh Classes at Bullseye Santa Fe

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 08:52 PM PST

The classes at Bullseye are the ones you want to take whether your a glass enthusiast or an instructor that wants to add to your teaching skills. Their design and teaching approach are sophisticated and leave you with work that you can really be proud of. That being said, if you’re in the Santa Fe area of New Mexico…

Tutorial: Polymer Clay Reindeer are Awesome!

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:38 PM PST

null

Adorable little reindeer from Sandy! These remind me of the teeny wine bottle cork reindeer I made as a little kid. I’m thinking I’ll have more reindeer soon although I’m pretty sure a few of my originals still get hung on my mom’s tree.

Laundry Basket Dresser

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:08 PM PST

Laundry Basket DresserWith 4 teenagers, a husband and a boatload of towels, I NEED one of these! Ana White shares her plans on how to make these fabulous organizational tool. Get the instructions from Ana White — Build a Laundry Basket Dresser | Free and Easy DIY Project and Furniture Plans.

And the winners are……….

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:34 PM PST

A big congrats goes to…

Crafty Hope, Shannon A. and Michele!! You three have won the Klutz Stamp Art book and gift certificate prizes!! Enjoy!

-Heather

Free pattern: Belted yoke dress

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:43 PM PST

Jen from iCandy Handmade shares a free pattern for making a belted yoke dress.  The design is inspired by a similar dress from Urban Outfitters.  The pattern is for a woman’s size 6-8, but you can easily adjust it up or down as needed.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from iCandy Handmade]

Holiday Candle Workshop in the Bronx

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:21 PM PST

There's a holiday candle workshop happening through Wave Hill in the Bronx on Sat, Dec 10, 2011. It will take place at Glyndor Gallery from 11 AM-3 PM.

You'll get to create a centerpiece around a candle in a terracotta pot using fresh greens, pine cones and other objects from nature. This would be a fun family holiday activity as…

Tutorial: Simple bow headband or belt

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:20 PM PST

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how to make a simple bow headband or belt.  The quick, easy project is one of her go-to last minute gifts.  The same process works for the headband or the belt; the only difference is the length of the ribbon you…

Tutorial: Easy fleece pom pom hat

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 03:11 PM PST

Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make a cute fleece pom pom hat, quick and easy.  It takes just two seams to make one!   Get the tute.

[photo from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom]

[via Seamingly Smitten]

DIY Fabric Wedding Bouquets

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:30 PM PST

Create everlasting floral bouquets for your wedding using pretty fabrics and ribbon. These beauties are the handiwork of Veronica of My Hands Made It. More photos and a step by step tutorial are featured at Rustic Wedding Chic.

Save the Date Calendar Cards {Free Printables}

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 02:17 PM PST

Create your own personalized save the date calendar cards with free printables from The Wedding Chicks.

10 Ways to Make a Garland

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:07 PM PST

10 Ways to Make a GarlandHere’s a fabulous tutorial that shows you 10 different ways to create a garland to dress up your home for any holiday or special occasion. Get the how to from A Beautiful Mess — 10 Ways to Make a Garland.

Felties and Felt board tutorial

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:29 PM PST

I remember when I was little and went to Sunday school and the teacher had a very large felt board with felt characters and would tell us the story of the birth of Christ.  We all sat quiet as mice and loved her presentation.   This is a simpler board with basic shapes but could be made any way you…

Sale: Crafty Secrets Stamps

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 01:09 PM PST

Crafty Secrets has decided to phase out there clear stamp line so while supplies last all their stamps are on sale.

Large Clear Art Stamps originally $24.99 on sale for $19.99
Medium sets reg $14.99 on sale for $12.99
Small Clear Art Stamp Sets reg $7.50 on sale for $5.99

Click here to shop. Hurry, when they’re gone,…

21 Clever and Creative Wedding Banners

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:47 PM PST

 

 

Wedding banners offer endless possibilities for adding a personal touch to bridal showers, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and more! The Bridal Suite presents a roundup of 21 unique banners for your inspiration.

Hanukkah Treats

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 12:24 PM PST

Find a roundup of craft and recipe ideas for Hanukkah HERE at Parents, including decorated cookies from Prudent Baby and marshmallow Dreidels from The Shiksa in the Kitchen.

Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:06 AM PST

Cupcake Liner Christmas TreesDid you see these adorable Christmas trees that Desiree from 36th Avenue made from cupcake liners? She guest posted over at Tatertops and Jello to share this super fun and easy Christmas craft. Check it out — Make Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees..

Make Dinosaur Fossils!

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:44 AM PST

This tutorial shows you how you can use plaster of paris to make any size dinosaur fossils….you children will love you for this one! What better way to teach about dinosaurs than to go on a dino-dig excursion in your back yard! Head on over to PaperVine for the tutorial.

Stuff a stitcher’s stocking

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:07 AM PST

Jane of Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure has put together a handy list of stocking stuffers that any needlepointer will appreciate. In fact, most are perfect little treats for any stitcher. Check it out.

Antsy Stitches

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 10:00 AM PST

I love reading cross stitch blogs and one of my favorites is Debbie’s Cross Stitch. I was catching up over the weekend on reading her blog and saw and I love it when she shares finishes like this recent one. It’s for her aunt who likes ants. (giggle). She also shares more about recent charity stitching. Learn more

Embroidery for your wrist

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:06 AM PST

Windy River created this gorgeous cuff bracelet by adding bead embroidery and a closure to a length of jacquard ribbon. Lovely! Go to her blog post to find out more.

Ed. note: Windy River neither requested nor compensated this post.

November Birdhouse

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 09:00 AM PST

Birdhouses are popular motifs for stitchers and this one from Il Mondi Di Ezechiele is really bright and cute! Stitch it up for a bookmark to add to a book as a gift. Or, do what I like to do – keep it for yourself – bwahahahaha! (Hopefully you are nicer than I am.)

Link to the pdf is…

How to make a recycled book page Christmas ornament

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 08:52 AM PST

Not only does this pretty sparkly ornament use a recycled book page it also uses a juice lid. Pop on over to Erin’s blog My Very Educated Mother to see the tutorial she posted on how to make a glitter covered recycled book page and juice lid ornament.

Owl Cookies

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 08:14 AM PST

Oh owls, you are just the perfect creature. You make cookies look simultaneously cute and simple but clever and detailed. At least in the hands of Not Quite Nigella. Find the recipe HERE.

Starry night

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 08:05 AM PST

Michelle of A Can of Crafty Curiosities created these embroideries for a swap. Starry night skies, right? Look closely and you’ll see that they’re astronomically correct depictions of the Orion, Canis Major, and Draco constellations. Rockin! Go to her blog post to find out how she did it.

Mudroom Organization

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 07:04 AM PST

Mudroom OrganizationI don’t normally feature round up type posts, but this one from Stephanie Lynn is just too good not to share. This post contains almost 60 different inspirational ideas for organizing your mudroom area. This is a must see — Under The Table and Dreaming: Entryway & Mudroom Inspiration & Ideas {Coat Closets, DIY Built Ins, Benches, Shelves and…

Stitch a mystery ornament

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 07:04 AM PST

Laura of Two-Handed Stitcher is sharing another Mini Mystery for needlepoint lovers. She says,

Because we all have a jillion things to do now, this next Mini Mystery is a small one, so it’s fast and easy to finish. You’ll need a piece of 18 ct. mono canvas that’s at least 7″ x 7″ – any color is

…

Tutorial: Bandit Bib

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 07:04 AM PST

Taylor from Taylor Made guest blogs at Someday Crafts with a tutorial for making her Bandit Bib.  It’s a triangular shaped baby bib that looks like the bandanas that the old West bandits would wear. How stinkin’ cute is that!  Get the tute.

[photo from Taylor Made on Someday Crafts]

Tutorial: Shaping a garment to your waist and hips

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:55 AM PST

LiEr from ikat bag continues the alterations series on her blog with a post all about reshaping the waist and hip area of a garment.  She includes an explanation about when to use darts or when to use side seams to take in a garment, as well as a tutorial showing how she took in a pair of her…

Tutorial: Add extra length to a fabric belt

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:46 AM PST

Shey from Modesty is Pretty found a cute vintage fabric belt, but like many vintage finds, the waist was too small.  She figured out a way to add the length she needed and she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Get the tute.

[photo from Modesty is Pretty]

[via Refashion Co-op]

Tutorial: Girl’s round yoked dress

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:28 AM PST

Thendral from Kavin shows how to make a round yoked dress for a little girl.  This is such a versatile style for a child!  The loose sleeveless dress accommodates a growing body and is good for dressy or for play.  When the weather turns cold, it’s easily layered over a long sleeved shirt and leggings.  Get…

Tutorial: Acorn Knot Hat

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:17 AM PST

Jen from My Own Road shows how to make her Acorn Knot Hat for babies.  A knotted hat is so cute on a little baby’s head.  The little details to make it look like acorn are perfect for autumn,  Get the tute.

[photo from My Own Road]

How to Make a Polka Dot Pie

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:17 AM PST

I think polka dots have the same characteristics of lollipop sticks. Put something on a stick or give it polka dots, and it’s instantly more adorable. I’m now thinking of exceptions… like chicken pox. But please don’t think of chicken pox. Here, I’ll take your mind off of chicken pox with this super-cute pie. Learn how to make polka dot…

An e-book of patterns from Mary

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:03 AM PST

Big news: Our beloved Mary Corbet of Needle ‘n’ Thread has released her first e-book. She says,

Church Patterns: Designs for Hand Embroidery, Appliqué, Paper Crafts, Painting & More is a collection of over 120 Christian designs, ranging from simple crosses to more complex patterns that include medallions, borders & bands, symbols, sacred monograms and more. The majority

…

Freebie | Holiday Envelope Liners

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 06:00 AM PST

Add some punch to your holiday greetings and invites with these free envelope liners. You can download them from the Ellinée blog.

Homemade Gingerbread House Kit

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 05:21 AM PST

Whatta good idea… Spotted on Gordon Gossip, make homemade gingerbread house kits HERE at Sugar and Charm.

DIY Record Cake Stands

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 05:12 AM PST

Vinyl records turned cake stands would be perfect for a music-loving bride and groom! Piled high with cupcakes, cookies or a small layer cake, they would make the perfect custom accent! Visit the Cake blog for more details .

Freebies: Vintage Winter Digital Stamps

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 05:07 AM PST

Create with TLC is hosting a blog hop, as you hop along each blog will share a FREE Vintage Winter themed digi, 8 freebies in all! Click here for the list of blogs.

-Heather

Gift idea: Embroidered book cover

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 05:02 AM PST

Here’s a lovely gift idea: A fabric book cover, personalized with embroidery, that includes a built-in bookmark. There’s another bit of embroidery inside. Go to the blog of Racaire, the cover’s creator, to see the surprises inside.

Freebies | Printable Christmas Posters

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 05:00 AM PST

This printable Christmas themed poster and three others are available free from The Jacobs Clan. Leslie designed them to give as gifts and is sharing them with everyone! Click here to go to the download.

Giveaway: 4 tickets to see How to train your Dragon and follow up movie (Sydney, Australia)

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:06 AM PST

Dragons

In celebration of DRAGONS: GIFT OF THE NIGHT FURY releasing to DVD in Australia, we are giving away 4 tickets to one lucky reader to see the original movie (How to train your dragon) and the follow up DRAGONS: GIFT OF THE NIGHT FURY.

The film is rated PG (mild fantasy violence) and is suitable for children ages 5 and up.…

Rice Krispies Treats Reindeer

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:04 AM PST

Remember this Winter Wonderland of Rice Krispies Treats goodness? As promised, here are the how-tos for making the Hot Cocoa Krispies Reindeer at Cute as a Fox. The scene reminds me of the classic ’60s TV special of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. I’m looking for Hermey…

{Wedding Details} Buttons

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:03 AM PST

Finnish Follow-Up

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 04:01 AM PST

One of the things I like best about crochet is how flexible it is.  First, I found and posted the beautiful Finnish shawl.  Then a friendly reader, Christina, translated the pattern for us (see Comments Section of the link above).  Then Wanda emailed me with a picture of how she interpreted the pattern to create a lovely and unique…

keyword:art gallery, gallery, fantasy art, landscape art, nude, abstract art, fine art, wall art, art, artwork, painting, oil painting, landscape painting, buy art,art daily,art news,artdaily, daily art, art newspaper, arte, arts daily,contemporary art news,fine art news,the art daily,art news daily,art daily news,daily newsletter,artdaily.org, artdaily.com, art site, art news, art of the day, art daily, museums, Pavarotti, exhibits, artists, milestones, digital art, architecture, photography, photographers, special photos, special reports, featured stories, auctions, art fairs, anecdotes, art quiz, education, mythology, 360 images, 3D images, last week, ignacio villarreal, The First Art Newspaper on the Net, The First Art, Newspaper

Posted in:

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Share

Twitter Delicious Facebook Digg Stumbleupon Favorites