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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

“Glass Potato Chips from Instructables” plus 41 more

“Glass Potato Chips from Instructables” plus 41 more


Glass Potato Chips from Instructables

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:50 PM PDT

Glass Potato Chips

OK they’re not really glass but what a cool recipe and tasty weird treat to make. Instructables provides many many cool and odd tutorials. I’m lucky enough to receive their newsletter twice a week and sometimes there’s something cool to share with all of you. Glass potato chips sound interesting…and they look really cool. I personally don’t know if I’ll …


Tutorial: Scrappy Log Cabin block

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:20 PM PDT

Cassandra of Ooo! Shiny! shares a tutorial on her blog that is sure to help anyone just picking up a needle to piece a quilt. She favors a scrappy version of the Log Cabin block and her instructions reflect this. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Ooo! Shiny!


Inspiration: This would make a great quilt

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:46 PM PDT

I was at my local Target store over the weekend and I snapped this photo in their dining area. Every time I see this particular graphic on the wall I think to myself, “this would make a great quilt.” I had to share it with you.

Image credit: Uploaded by editor…


Free pattern: Funky Chick Embroidery

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:12 PM PDT

Helen of Bustle and Sew made this cushion/pillow cover for a friend. The center is an embroidered bird amidst flowers surrounded by a patchwork border. So cheerful! You can download the Funky Chick Embroidery pattern on her blog. Get the free download.

Via Sue DeMasellis

Image credit: Bustle and Sew


Win 10 Instant Scrapbook Necklaces Kit

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:03 PM PDT

Thanks to PhotoJewelryMaking.com you have the chance to win this kit :

You can create 10 of your own scrap book picture necklaces with this complete kit. Includes 10 silver square shallow pendants (23 mm approx photo area), 10 ball chain necklaces, EZ Resizer software cd, 10 matching Kystal Clear-itz clear pendant covers, and photo paper. Re-size and print your …


Save the Date {Free Printable}

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:12 PM PDT

Love this krafty, thrifty, and easy-to-assemble save the date from The Pretty Blog! Click here to get your free printable!…


Brick Votive Holder/Planter DIY

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 05:09 PM PDT

ReadyMade has an awesome tutorial on converting a simple brick into a succulent planter/votive candle holder, and it couldn’t be more gorgeous. One caveat I have for you, dear readers, is that this is a for-real, drill-wielding, safety goggle-wearing project, so be warned. If you think you’re up for it, check out the tutorial for yourself.


Tutorial: Hemstitching on kitchen linens

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:58 PM PDT

Head over to Colette Patterns to find out how to add hemstitching to a linen tea towel.  Precision in aligning your stitching lines will create the larger holes down the center.  It’s a lovely accent for kitchen linens, though they also suggest using it to accent the hem of a lightweight summer dress.  Get the tutorial.

[photo from Colette Patterns]…


Tutorial: Needle cushion

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:31 PM PDT

Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World shares a free tutorial on her blog for making her needle cushion.  It’s like a pincushion, but it’s shallower and has a plastic across bottom (from an old credit card) to keep your needles from sticking in too far.  Brilliant!!  If you don’t have any old credit card or gift cards to cut up, …


Tutorial: French Mariniere t-shirt dress for little girls

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 04:04 PM PDT

Justine from Sew Country Chick shares a tutorial at Project Run and Play showing how she made her French Mariniere t- shirt dress for her little girl.  The perfect placement of the blue stripes, leaving the top portion plain white, is not a happy accident.  She used fabric paint to create stripes exactly where she wanted them.  The anchor buttons …


Technique: TP Embossing

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:20 PM PDT

Need to make a card but don’t have any cardstock on hand? That’s ok, run to the bathroom and grab some toilet paper! No, seriously :) Leigh with Blockheads shows how to emboss TP for a cool (and unusual) background. Add ink or leave it plain. It’s a really cool way to “upcycle”.

-Heather…


Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:14 PM PDT

Have you ever wanted a permanent year round place to sell your wares every weekend? How about one place, where you could go, regardless of weather to pick up some exceptional handmade goodness? Well, if you are lucky enough to live near L.A., your wish will soon be reality. Crafted: at the Port of Los Angeles is a permanent craft business incubator, …


Union Jack quilt top for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:59 PM PDT

I’ve enjoyed seeing all the celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in the news over the last few days. Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter said she made her Union Jack quilt top (shown here) in honor of the event. It’s lovely. Go HERE to read more.

Image credit: Diary of a Quilter


Anthropologie Inspired Necklace Tutorial

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:37 PM PDT

 

Joy of "How Joyful" was Inspired by an Anthropologie Necklace and created this lovely Tutorial.  I remember seeing these on the Anthropologie site and loved them but the price always held me back.   Now I can create my own similar one from Joy's tutorial, thanks Joy!  I would love to do all my shopping at Anthropologie.…


DIY Enamel Cake Bunting

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:58 AM PDT

Learn how to make cake bunting with a twist – a glossy enamel finish! Amy, a creative blogger from This HeArt of Mine, shares the tutorial over at The Sweetest Occasion. Fabulous idea Amy!…


Free Patterns from Knit and Crochet Now!

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:35 AM PDT

 Knit and Crochet Now is a PBS TV show. Seriously, I have never heard of this show!

This bunny pattern is free HERE

But don’t just stop there, click on the View Videos link and you’ll be treated to over a dozen knit and crochet videos.  Click on the Shop Now link and see some of Kristin Nicholas and Maggie …


Make Wool Mittens with Olivia of OilArt; a video tutorial

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT

Olivia of OilArt has this adorable video tutorial on how to use and up cycle and old wool sweater. I like the videos because you can watch step-by-step how the project is accomplished. Olivia is a very young lady and seems to be able to teach us adults how to recycle wool sweaters, needle felting, construct the mittens and finished …


Inspiration: Jess Quinn

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 08:35 AM PDT

This art-doll duo by Jess Quinn stops my heart with its awesome cuteness. Viviana & Wilson–from the priceless bunny ears to the teensy frog closure on the jacket to teddy’s surprised expression to the micro brooch on the collar–need to be studied and adored. Go to Jess’s blog post to see more views. Trust me on this: You …


Agi’s Quilty Cross Stitch Pattern

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:52 AM PDT

Agi has posted another neat quilt-themed project for you to stitch in the floss colors of your choice. In fact, there are three versions of the chart in this post for you to try on. Stitch them all! Check out the free charts.


Free Snail Race Cross Stitch Pattern

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:47 AM PDT

Go to the races – the snail races – with the characters of Frimousse as you stitch up this freebie chart. It will not only be a speedy stitch, it will also be fun! Get the free chart.


How to make recycled padded envelopes

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:39 AM PDT

Who wouldn’t love getting a goodie in the mail especially if the envelope it arrived in was as cute as these are? See how to make recycled padded envelopes using the easy tutorial that Lynsey sent in featured on her blog Swirly Thoughts on how to make a recycled padded envelope.…


How to stitch a perfect bullion knot

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:03 AM PDT

Kathy of The Unbroken Thread reveals the secret to making perfect bullion-knot flowers. See her blog post.…


Easy pattern transfers

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:03 AM PDT

Mollie of Wild Olive has a clever tip for easily tracing embroidery designs onto fabric. Check it out.…


Tutorial: Graffiti Skirt for little girls

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:02 AM PDT

Natasha from Little Pink Monster guest blogs in the Skirt Week series at Crafterhours with a tutorial showing how to make her super cute graffiti skirt.  She turned her daughter loose with some fabric markers to graffiti up some plain white fabric, which she then sewed up into a skirt.  Go to her tutorial at Little Pink Monster to see how she did


File Cabinet Turned Garage Storage

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 05:00 AM PDT

File Cabinet Turned Garage StorageThis is a great idea for repurposing one of those nasty, rusty file cabinets that seems to have lived out its life. Breathe new life into it with this great organizing and storage idea for keep all your yard tools in check. See it at Trash to Treasure Blog – Turning your old file cabinet into a garage storage favorite


Tutorial | Make Your Own Wrapping or Patterned Paper

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:00 AM PDT

Cintia from My Poppet shares how you can make customized wrapping paper from vintage trims. I think this would also be a great way to make unique patterned papers for scrapbooking and cards! Click here to go to the tutorial.…


Tutorial: Geek Chic iPad Case

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:53 AM PDT

Jessica Jones from How About Orange shares a free tutorial for making the Geek Chic iPad Case.  With a leather strap, snap closure, and purse hardware, it looks more like a smart little purse than a tablet cover.  The PDF tutorial is an excerpt from the book A Bag for all Reasons by Lisa Lam from U-Handbag.com.  (Get a …


Rice Krispies Treats Paint Brushes

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:52 AM PDT

So easy peasy why-didn’t-I-think-of-that… Rice Krispies Treats paint brushes in rainbow colors. Of course. Find them HERE at Sweetology, inspired by these from Snackpicks.…


Necktie Cupcake Toppers

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:44 AM PDT

Give Dad dessert, that tie he wanted AND freshen his breath, all in one gift! Make necktie cupcake toppers HERE at The Seven Year Cottage. And bonus points for the clever blog post title that also brought me fond memories of my favorite ’80s sitcom.…


Strawberry Hedgehog Cupcake Toppers

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:40 AM PDT

Adorable, and look, you get some healthy fruit and nuts with your cupcake. Make strawberry hedgehog cupcake toppers HERE at LoLoVie.…


Tutorial: One-hour strapless summer dress

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:40 AM PDT

Head over to Craft for a tutorial by Nicole Vasbinder showing how to make this strapless summer dress.  They say it can be done in just an hour.  The stretchy gathers at the top and waist are made with elastic thread.  If strapless isn’t your thing, you can easily add a couple of straps.  Get the tute.

[photo from …


Egg Birds, Flower Quiche, and an Egg-Filled Giveaway

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:36 AM PDT

So many eggs! Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons hosted a brunch filled with fun versions of eggs sponsored by Eggland’s Best, and she’s hosting a giveaway of lots of eggs and kitchenware. My favorite egg dishes she made: These hard-boiled egg birdies in hash brown nests and mini flower quiches. So re-creatable. Find these dishes and more details on …


Tutorial: Camera carrier purse insert

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:34 AM PDT

Joy from How Joyful Design Studio shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make your own camera carrier insert.  Because let’s face it, walking around all day with a big black camera bag is less than stylish.  Her insert has padding and dividers just like a regular camera bag, but it’s made to be carried in a large purse – …


Stitch accurately without marking

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:31 AM PDT

Annet of Fat-Quarter has a clever technique for stitching even half-buttonhole wheels without all that endless marking. See how she does it.…


Tutorial: Rainbow ruffled summer dress for girls

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:23 AM PDT

Alicia from La Famille guest blogs at Kojo Designs with a tutorial showing how to make a little girl’s summer dress with a rainbow of ruffles on the skirt.  She got lucky and found a pin dot fabrics in every color of the rainbow.  If you aren’t so lucky as to find a whole spectrum of matching fabrics, I think it …


Technique: Watercolor with Lumiere Paints

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:16 AM PDT

Keri Lee Sereika shares a great way to add some sparkle and glitz to your next stamped card using Lumiere paints and glitter. Check out her tutorial on Buttons Galore and More.

-Heather…


The sweetest tattoos

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:02 AM PDT

Creator Aimee Ray of Little Dear Tracks says her sweet little owl plushie, Moonflower, is ” tattooed with embroidery and beads.” Perfect! See more views at Aimee’s blog post.

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Tutorial | Stitching With Baker’s Twine

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Wendy Sue Anderson from Northridge Media shares a tip for how you can stitch on paper and cardstock with Baker’s twine. Click here to go to the tutorial on Create.…


Inspiration: Connie E

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 05:31 AM PDT

This Crazy Quilt Journal Project block by Connie E of Iowa focuses on antique family portraits embedded in a collage of delicate stitched embellishments. So lovely. Go to the blog post for an image you can click to enlarge.…


Stitching a Home

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 05:01 AM PDT

If you live near Los Angeles or you can visit, don’t miss the next exhibition of stitch art curated by subversive needlepoint goddess Ellen Schinderman (aka schinders). Home is Where the Needle Marks features the work of more than two-dozen innovative needle artists, including Joetta Maue, Luke Haynes, Drucilla Pettibone, Tod Hensley, Bascom Hogue, and Ellen herself. This unusual …


Inspiration du Jour | My Boys

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 03:00 AM PDT

Jogless Stripes In The Round – From Knitting Daily and Eunny Jang!

Posted: 05 Jun 2012 02:27 AM PDT

You know how you’re knitting striped socks or a sweater, or stocking and where the round meets, the stripes don’t match up? Well this Youtube video from Interweave is the ticket!


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