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Saturday, November 5, 2011

“Muffin Tin Craft Caddy” plus 39 more

“Muffin Tin Craft Caddy” plus 39 more


Muffin Tin Craft Caddy

Posted: 05 Nov 2011 03:45 AM PDT

Muffin Tin Craft CaddyHere’s a brilliant idea for toting around your most used craft supplies. This is not only a great way to hold kid’s craft supplies, it’s also perfect for grabbing what YOU need and having it all at your finger tips. Get the how to from Family Fun — Magnetic Tote | All Kids’ Room Crafts | FamilyFun.

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Gobble Gobble

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 08:50 PM PDT

The US Thanksgiving weekend is coming up so I went looking for turkeys. Yes, really. This one by WolfArtStudio is pretty fabulous I have to say. Even more fun to realize there are quite a lot of polymer clay turkeys on Etsy at the moment.

Yes, sometimes I am fascinated by finding the oddest yet appealing finds online.


The World’s Saddest Horse

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 08:42 PM PDT

 

World’s most hilarious horse and best costume ever.

The World’s Saddest Horse.


Giveaway: ‘A Walk in the Woods’ layer cake

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 08:02 PM PDT

Jane from Want it, Need it, Quilt is giving away A Walk in the Woods layer cake by Aneela Hoey for Moda. To enter you have to comment and say what you think the Big Bad Wolf really said to Little Red Riding Hood. Contest ends 30th November 2011 AEST. Click HERE to go to Giveaway.


Giveaway: ‘A Stitch in Color’ charm pack

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:10 PM PDT

Samelia’s Mum is giving away a charm pack (42 – 5″ squares) of A Stitch in Color by Malka Dubrawsky for Moda Fabrics. Contest ends 10 November 2011 AEST. Click HERE for entry details.

Image credit: Samelia’s Mum


Holiday Candle Workshop

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:06 PM PDT

Sherri Reehil-Welser, owner of Indigo Earth is hosting a holiday candle making workshop in Canandaigua, N.Y. Sherri is also an aromatherapist, so she is knowledgeable about the healing qualities of essential oils.

She'll go over different types of waxes, scents, containers and wicks. Each participant will then create their own holiday candle to take home from the workshop. Sounds fun!…


Tutorial: Charm pack placemats

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:52 PM PDT

Got Charm? Samelia’s Mum does. She shows how to turn a single charm pack (42 – 5″ squares) into six placemats. Done in fabulous fabric line A Stitch in Color by Malka Dubrawsky for Moda Fabrics. Go to tutorial.

Image credit: Samelia’s Mum


Zig Zag Mittens – Free Pattern

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:16 PM PDT

From the Just Crafty Enough blog, these mittens can be warm, fun and funky all at the same time. Scrap yarn comes to the rescue with the zany colors of the zig zags.

This free mitten pattern can be found HERE


Christmas Rag Wreath

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:16 PM PDT

Christmas Rag WreathI made a rag wreath ten years ago, so this method has been around for a while. However, I used a grapevine wreath where Ros uses a Styrofoam wreath ring. Much easier! Check out this pretty wreath at RosMadeMe — Ragtime Christmas Wreath – Christmas Tutorial no.10.


It’s a wrap

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:54 PM PDT

wrapped watch from inspiration & realisationA wrapped watch that is! Take a look at the fabulous tutorial from inspiration & realisation for how to make one of your own.


Tutorial: Union Jack iPhone Cover

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:45 PM PDT

Janine from Heidi in Lederhosen shows how to make an iPhone cover appliqued with a Union Jack motif. The bold colors and graphics of the flag wrap around the simple fabric sleeve.  Love it!!  Her tutorial gives the dimensions to create a cover for an iPhone, but you could adjust the size to fit any small gadget. 


Beading contest

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:35 PM PDT

inspiration for the Beadaholique Beading ContestStrung Out is having a Beadaholique Beading Contest! Get all the details at their blog for how to enter. The winner receives not only a $100 Beadaholique gift certificate but exposure on the Strung Out blog and Facebook page. The deadline to submit is Monday, November 21 at 4 pm PDT so don’t delay!


Tutorial: Cheater method for sizing down a shirt

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:29 PM PDT

Megan Nielsen shares her cheater version of sizing down a shirt.  It only works for sizing down shirts that are 1-2 sizes too big, but it can be done without cutting and reattaching the sleeves.  Get the tute.

[photo from Megan Nielsen]


Tutorial: Little girl’s Vintage Holiday Dress

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:15 PM PDT

Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make her Vintage Holiday Dress for little girls.  The timeless look of this dress is so sweet it breaks my heart a little.   a little girl’s holiday dress.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Simple Simon & Co.]


Tutorial: Disappearing 9 Patch Tote

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 04:01 PM PDT

Jenna from Sew Happy Geek made this darling Disappearing 9 Patch tote using 5″ charms, making it go together fast. Click HERE to get the tutorial.

Image credit: Sew Happy Geek


Paper gadget for creating bias tape

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 03:33 PM PDT

Carla Hegemenn-Crimm at The Scientific Seamstress has created a paper bias tape maker (in two sizes) that is flat, unlike the metal kind you can buy at Hancock’s. My question was, does it burn? Carla says after some use it might start to but just print out a new one. Groovy, I wanna try this technique as I…


Rhinestone Flamingo

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 01:15 PM PDT

Rhinestone FlamingoOh my! How fun and creative is this?? Now I’m feeling bad for getting rid of that ugly plastic flamingo left in the shed from the previous owner of my house. What a great way to change up an outdated lawn ornament. See it at zombies wearing helmets — Like a rhinestone cowboy?.


Freebie: Online Papercrafting Magazine

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 02:13 PM PDT

The fall issue of the free on-line magazine Scrapbook and Cards Today is now available. It’s chocked full of great paper crafting tips, ideas, projects and more. Including directions for this fun turkey card from Nicole Magouirk. Click here to download the magazine.

-Heather


Peanut Butter Turkey Cupcakes

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 01:59 PM PDT

Phew, so candy eyeballs can be put to good use post-Halloween. Gotta love the personality expressed by these guys, just by shifting things over a bit. Learn to make peanut butter cupcakes with peanut butter frosting turkey cupcakes HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.


Red Heart’s 12 Weeks of Christmas Free Projects

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 12:45 PM PDT

These are only two of the projects in Red Heart’s 12 Week’s of Christmas. Free patterns in both knit and crochet.

Sign up to get your own, in your email box, HERE


Butter Finger Puppet Beatrice by staceyrebecca on Etsy

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 12:31 PM PDT

 

Best tiny finger puppets in the universe.  This one is a pat of butter. This is from Stacey Rebecca of bedazzled tampon finger puppet fame.

Butter Finger Puppet Beatrice by staceyrebecca on Etsy.


Rustic Twig Frame

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 10:14 AM PDT

Rustic Twig FrameIf you are looking for a great gift idea, head out to your yard before the snow flies and collect some twigs. Then head over to Carolyn’s blog and she’ll show you how to make this lovely nature inspired frame. Go to homework — rustic twig frame.


Customizable Cross Stitch – from Martha Stewart

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 11:36 AM PDT

I love it when the maven of all things home and crafty features cross-stitch goodness in her magazine and on her site and Martha Stewart has done it again this month. She’s offering a 19-page customizable cross stitch pdf pattern that allows you to create a family banner that is Oh so cute and too special for words!


Swedish Dalahorse

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 11:33 AM PDT

These colorful horses are called Dalahorses – a fact I’d not known before. They are so pretty!

Horses were celebrated because they were so important to the family survival, but they also became a favorite toy. I think this little guy would make a great ornament for my tree because he’s so colorful. You can get the free


Scott Hoves Your Deadly Desserts

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 10:36 AM PDT

 

Awesome art by Scott Hove at a group show called Bite-sized Monsters in SF. Check out those fake cakes! they look great and I am so creeped out buy the mouths. Love. Yoiu should also check out his amazing CakeLand art installations.

Scott Hoves Your Deadly Desserts.


Oh Felty Christmas Tree tutorial

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 09:46 AM PDT

Julia Crossland of "Julia Crossland" lives in SHEFFIELD, Yorkshire UK and has a delightful felt Christmas tree tutorial in a myriad of lovely colors. You could used your own theme color or one color.  Julia is giving us the idea, so go with it and get creative.  Thanks Julia for the awesome share.

 


Yarn Ombre Lampshade

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:11 AM PDT

Yarn Ombre LampshadeBeing that I am always so overwhelmed, I tend to forget my friends. Mandi from Vintage Revivals is my bud, and I adore her work, she’s uber talented and always has something really cool to share. Alas, I haven’t been to her blog in a while. I didn’t know she put up a cool new header that looks like paint…


Bacon Candy Canes

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:31 AM PDT

Just when I thought perhaps the bacon trend had passed, nope. There it is in candy cane form. Find bacon candy canes HERE at Neatorama, spotted on Foodiggity.


Tutorial: Rolled knit t-shirt embellishment

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:24 AM PDT

If you’ve sewn much on knit fabrics, then you know the tendency for the fabric to roll at the sides.  Carmen from RoCa and Company uses this characteristic to embellish a plain t-shirt.  The result is a lovely textural design around the neck of the tee.  She calls it her “Canalis Tee” based on the Latin word for “tube.” 


How to make recycled paint chip modern art

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:23 AM PDT

The beauty of paint chip samples is the myriad of colors they come in which makes it a great medium to make ombre art. See how Heather of the blog The Lovely Cupboard made a great piece of ombre modern art out of paint chips.


Tutorial: Reindeer appliqued throw pillow

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:14 AM PDT

Kat from Just Crafty Enough shows how to make a throw pillow appliqued with a silhouette of a reindeer.  The clean lines give it a crisp, modern look while the felt keeps it feeling warm and cozy.  Get the template and the tute.

[photo from Just Crafty Enough]


Tutorial: Easy fringed linen napkins

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 07:02 AM PDT

Kaytie from Garden Kitchen Home shows how she made this beautiful fringed linen napkins.  It’s a quick and easy project, and looks so nice on your tablesetting.  Her project was her response to the Pinterest Challenge over at Young House LoveGet the tute.

[photo from Garden Kitchen Home]


Tutorial: Fringed fleece neck scarf for a dog

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:52 AM PDT

PharMa shows how she made a fleece neck scarf for her little doggie.  This is so cute!!  It looks just a scarf that you or I would wear, but it’s sized to fit around a dog’s neck.  It’s even fringed at one end and embellished with a bit of pretty ribbon.  One end of the scarf is fed through a loop…


Freebie: Printable paper bias tape maker

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:39 AM PDT

Carla Hegemenn-Crimm from The Scientific Seamstress is the queen of printable sewing tools and charts.  She’s outdone herself this time with a printable bias tape maker.  As in, it’s a paper version of the metal gadget you can buy at the fabric store.  You have GOT to check this out.  My jaw hit the floor when I saw this.  It’s nothing short of…


Photoshop Your Food

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:26 AM PDT

I’m completely getting this concept. That is, of being so consumed by technological principals we start to apply them to real life, or at least wish we could. Like how I–just for a split second–try to pause thing in reality like I do with TiVo. Check out the iPlate designed by Todd Borka, which lets you imagine how…


Technique: Let the fabric guide your stitches

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:18 AM PDT

This Martha Stewart DIY project is from the aptly named book, Last-Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. Joelle selects a piece of fabric with motifs of varying sizes (small, medium, large). She then makes a quilt sandwich and quilts by hand starting with the large motifs and working to the small until it’s done. Skipping the piecing altogether…


Project: Pencil Box

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 06:15 AM PDT

There She Goes stamps shares directions to make this cute pencil box, a great inexpensive gift idea for a teacher.

-Heather


Teeny Tiny Turkey Cookie Pops

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:25 AM PDT

Sheesh, you got the teeny tiny, the googly eyes, the lollipop stick… doesn’t get much cuter. Make these bite-size turkey pops on bite-size Oreos (oh so cute) HERE at Munchkin Munchies.


Knit Outta The Box

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:21 AM PDT

From the Keep It Simple Blog, this ear-bud cosy and storage pouch. More practical designs too.

The cords will keep your iphone cords from tangling and the pouch will store them in style. Sounds like an awesome use for scrap yarn!

Click over to HERE to find out how to get the pattern!

 


Freebie | Printable Vintage Inspired Dresses

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 05:00 AM PDT

These printable vintage inspired dresses from Sweetly Scrapped would be perfect used a tags or other embellishments. Click here to go to the download.


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