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“Bead & Button Show Starts Tomorrow!!” plus 36 more

“Bead & Button Show Starts Tomorrow!!” plus 36 more


Bead & Button Show Starts Tomorrow!!

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:21 PM PDT

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Are you going for the classes? How about the bead show? All of the above? Well one of the largest bead shows begins tomorrow. It’s the Bead & Button Show held in Milwaukee, WI and if you love beads or anything to do with beads you need to get over there. I’m sure the classes are sold out but if …


Luke Haynes and Christina’s World

Posted: 31 May 2012 09:25 PM PDT

Luke Haynes talks about this quilt and the painting that inspired him on his blog. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Luke Haynes


Polymer Clay Miniature Food Tips

Posted: 31 May 2012 09:17 PM PDT

Continuing along with my week (well, probably two) of miniatures related posts I’ll send you over to one by TheMouseMarket who makes absolutely lovely minis. Her post talks about how to achieve the most realistic effects in your mini foods.

I have to point out that the tip about translucent clay seems to apply to most clay things – …


Oceans and Beaches {Lesson Plan and Crafts}

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:37 PM PDT

I love when I can post about an entire unit of study for kids that includes a full week’s worth of activities, lessons and crafts for you! This theme is based upon oceans and beaches, and the crafts are just wonderful like this jeweled fish! You can find many more amazing ocean and beach theme crafts at The Nature of


Easy DIY Stamps with Foam

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:30 PM PDT

How to make easy foam rubber stamps

My girls are always wanting to create things that are unique to their personalities and creativity. These DIY stamps made with foam, glue and wood pieces are just the ticket for letting them express themselves! You can find the awesome tutorial over a The Silly Pearl {Handmade}.…


Tutorial: Simply Charming Tablecloth

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:28 PM PDT

Angela of Cut to Pieces is celebrating having another project appear at the Moda Bake Shop by hosting a giveaway on her blog. The project is Simply Charming Tablecloth. She used Bella Solid Marine for the top and two charm packs of Domestic Bliss by Liz Scott for the patchwork sides. Click HERE for entry details. Click HERE to


Small Hands Creating HOPE

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:20 PM PDT

Small Hands Creating Hope

mama smiles:) has put together an amazing group of bloggers who will collaborate to create book that will include crafts to encourage and give hope to patients with cancer. You will definitely want to check out some of these upcoming and already blogged posts, and ultimately donate or support through the purchase of the book!

Here is the list of …


Free pattern: Pin This quilt block

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:33 PM PDT

I spied this paper pieced quilt block on a Craftsy Pinterest board. This original pattern called Pin This was created by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time, available at Craftsy. Go HERE to download the free pattern.

Image credit: Craftsy


Tutorial: Boxy zippered travel pouch

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:55 PM PDT

Ashley from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night shows how she made a boxy zippered pouch to carry her toiletries. She made hers from a laminated cotton.  The boxy shape looks like it might be complicated to make, but it turns out that it’s actually pretty simple.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night]…


Tutorial: Hemming around a tight curve

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:25 PM PDT

Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how she puts a hem around a tight curve.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]…


Tutorial: Arrowhead Skirt for little girls

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:02 PM PDT

Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her Arrowhead Skirt.  It’s a basic gathered skirt with oversized chevrons stitched down the front.  Love!  Get the tute at Craftiness Is Not Optional.

[photo from Craftiness Is Not Optional]…


Tips for Fancying Up a Plain Candle

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:28 PM PDT

Family-friendly blog Just Us Four has a tutorial up sharing ideas on improving a plain candle with washi tape and adhesive stencils and paint. Check out their full roster of ideas.…


Comfort quilt born of generosity

Posted: 31 May 2012 02:06 PM PDT

Jen of Betty CrockerAss collaborated with friend Amber to make this pretty quilt for their friend’s 9 month old daughter, Georgia. Georgia is in the hospital, so this quilt is sure to comfort her. I love this aspect of quilters most of all, making a quilt on the spur of the moment to help others. Go HERE to see more


Project: Stamped Bracelet

Posted: 31 May 2012 01:54 PM PDT

This fun tropical bangle bracelet would go perfectly with any summer outfit! Find out how to stamp your own over on the Paper, Ink and Smiles blog.

-Heather…


Dream Eater felt cell phone case tutorial

Posted: 31 May 2012 01:02 PM PDT

Onellyantie was born in Medan, Indonesia in 1988, graduated from LASALLE College.  She hosts the blog called “onelmon” and has some very fun and cool felting tutorials on her blog. Onellyantie blog is a bilingual blog (English and Indonesian) that shares handmade crafts along with their tutorials and things she finds fun to share with us plus cultural events that …


Corativity rocks the cardigan with patchwork bottom

Posted: 31 May 2012 12:56 PM PDT

This quilt cardigan is the brainchild of Corativity, who sells the pattern for it over at You Can Make This. I’d choose a zig zag design for the bottom of mine. Let me hear what you would create. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Corativity at You Can Make This


Round up – DIY Typography Dishes

Posted: 31 May 2012 11:55 AM PDT

So I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but DIY typography dishes are all over the place right now. This one above is from Eclectically Vintage, and one of my personal favorites, as it features lyrics to your favorite songs all around the edge of the plate. (What a great gift for the music lover in your life!) But there …


Sweet Teacher Gift Ideas

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:45 AM PDT

I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again… I’m a big fan of edible teacher gifts. Consumable, thoughtful, leaves no clutter. Extra bonus for sticking a gift card in the sweets box, too. This DIY caramel apple kit is a great alternative to an apple trinket for teacher. Make it HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Or how about …


Vintage Coca Cola Crate Footstool

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:39 AM PDT

Vintage Coca Cola Crate FootstoolI love it when people think outside the box. Here’s a really creative way to create a useful piece of furniture with some awesome vintage flair. An old Coca Cola crate transformed into an ottoman for the living room. Fabulous! See it at cottage4C: Soda Crate Footstool.…


Spool Place Card Holders

Posted: 31 May 2012 10:25 AM PDT

Love these adorable wood spools that double as place card holders and favors! Get the tutorial at Paper Moon Weddings.…


Win Simplicity’s 12 needle deluxe Felting machine over at “Crafty Gemini”

Posted: 31 May 2012 09:40 AM PDT

Vanessa just posted a video product review of Simplicity’s 12 needle deluxe Felting machine on her blog “Crafty Gemini "and she hosting a giveaway where one lucky viewer will receive a free felting machine, extra needles, allen wrenches and a Felting Projects & Tips book. Vanessa has a video on the giveaway showing you how to use this felting machine. …


Father’s Day Gift Guide from Foodiggity

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:43 AM PDT

Always unique, quirky and clever are those food-themed goods that stock the Foodiggity Shop. So instead of the same boring old desk charms for dad or, you know, those lame cards little kids make (kiiiiidding little kids, my husband’s getting one of those this year, too), check out this collection of Father’s Day gift ideas from Foodiggity. Like …


Blue Columbine Cookie Bouquet

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:36 AM PDT

blue columbine flower cookiesSome day I’ll need to watch the mastermind behind Blossomedge in person, just to make sure she isn’t tricking us by slipping real flowers in her cookie bouquets, because that’s how perfect her cookie flowers are. Find the step-by-steps to make these beautiful Blue Columbine cookie flowers HERE at Blossomedge.…


Star Wars Party Food

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:31 AM PDT

Throwing a Star Wars party? Or just so obsessed with Star Wars that you make Star Wars-themed food for every meal? Good thing every meal is covered in this great spread of Star Wars party foods from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. You’ve already seen a couple things here (the Planet Hoth cake and Yodamelon). But there are …


Cross Stitch in Video

Posted: 31 May 2012 08:20 AM PDT

Check out this cool video from Grace Pageant titled “Girl With No Bones.” Why am I talking about a music video on a cross-stitch blog? This video incorporates cross-stitch and other crafty items in a very visual way. And, the song isn’t that bad either! Head over to Youtube and watch the video.


Giveaway: Stash Happy series from Lark Crafts

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:30 AM PDT

I just posted a giveaway for a set of three Stash Happy books from Lark Crafts.  Go to my giveaway post  to get yourself entered!  (Giveaway ends June 7, 2012.)

And if you haven’t read it already, check out my review of Stash  Happy: Applique.…


Giveaway: Stash Happy series from Lark Crafts

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:26 AM PDT

On Tuesday I shared a review of the book Stash Happy: Applique.  Today, I’ve got a Stash Happy giveaway to announce. 

I’ve got a set of all three books in the Stash Happy series to give to one reader. 

The set includes:

Stash Happy: Patchwork

Stash Happy: Felt

Stash  Happy: Applique

Between the three books in this series, there are …


Tutorial: Fleece PJs and sleeping bag for a stuffed animal

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:01 AM PDT

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn shares a pair of tutorials showing how to make a set of fleece PJs and a fleece sleeping bag for a stuffed animal.  She’s also got free patterns for each project.  The fleece PJ tutorial and pattern are on her blog, while the sleeping bag tutorial is over at U Create.  The PJs include a sleeveless top and …


Interview with Amy Tangerine at Target

Posted: 31 May 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Amy Tangerine, who has a new and popular collection with American Crafts, shares three tips for beginning scrapbookers in this interview on abullseye view, the Target blog. Click here to read the article.…


Tutorial: Lightweight jersey knit cardigan for summertime

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:53 AM PDT

Jen from iCandy Handmade shows how to make a lightweight jersey knit cardigan for summertime.  She originally made it for herself, but when it turned out smaller than she expected she realized that it was perfect for her tween-age daughter.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from iCandy Handmade]…


Tutorial: Little girl’s jumper dress

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:48 AM PDT

Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to sew a little girl’s jumper dress.  She can wear the sleeveless dress all summer long.  When the weather turns cold, layer it over a long-sleeved tee and leggings.  Get the tute.

[photo from Blooms and Bugs]…


Video tutorial: Modern Girl Clutch Purse

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:40 AM PDT

Whitney Sews shares a video tutorial at the Pellon blog showing how to make her Modern Girl Clutch.  The fold-over clutch purse has a simple button and loop closure.   Go to the video how-to.

[photo from Whitney Sews on the Pellon blog]…


Project: Pocket Cards

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT

 

You can find a great tutorial video  over on Pine is Here showing how to make some pretty floral pocket cards. I love the flowers stamped in white on the kraft paper, such a lovely combination!

-Heather…


Online Scrap Event | Summer Contest at My Scraps & More

Posted: 31 May 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Join in the fun all summer long with this contest at My Scraps & More.  This non-elimination contest starts June 8th and runs until August 17th. Click here for more information.…


Show & Tell | Lynn’s Paradise Cafe

Posted: 31 May 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Sondra shares some of the creative techniques that she used on this layout. Click here to see more.…


Show & Tell | Travel Notebook

Posted: 31 May 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Rebecca Cooper from Simple as That shares how she made some additions to a notebook in preparation for an upcoming trip. Click here to see more.…


Inspiration du Jour | Just Dance

Posted: 31 May 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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