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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

“Artist Talk at Bullseye – Nathan Sandberg” plus 28 more

“Artist Talk at Bullseye – Nathan Sandberg” plus 28 more


Artist Talk at Bullseye – Nathan Sandberg

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 10:51 PM PDT

I was fortunate enough to take an almost week long class over two years ago at Bullseye Portland with Nathan Sandberg. I was studying with a focus on having a store that sells Bullseye products and teaches with their methods. I had a few things I sometimes had trouble wrapping my head around and Nathan did such a wonderful job …


Hello Autumn! Fox Graphic – Pearl + Earl

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 08:43 PM PDT

Want a little fall spirit to dress up your phone or computer? How about an adorable little scarf wearing fox? Or maybe an adorable snooty deer? Pearl + Earl have you covered with these adorable free wallpapers! And if you love the graphics, you can support the artist behind it by picking up something cute with the graphic …


Colorful Paperchain Wedding

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 06:07 PM PDT

Paperchain Wedding via Green Wedding ShoesHundreds of colorful pinwheels and paperchains add festive flair to this backyard wedding in California! The bride, an elementary school teacher,  was inspired by her classroom decorations to add these fun and fanciful elements to her wedding decor. See all the details at Green Wedding Shoes.

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Signed Beadweaving Master Class Series!

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 05:28 PM PDT

Lark Jewelry & Beading is giving away a complete set of the Beadweaving Master Class books including Jill Wiseman’s Beautiful Beaded Ropes – all signed by their authors! The giveaway ends October 17, so hurry over to Lark Jewelry & Beading and enter for your chance to win.

And after you enter, don’t miss two more free beading projects from …


Tutorial: Scrappy fabric shoelaces

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 04:49 PM PDT

Maureen from Maureen Cracknell Handmade blogs over at Art Gallery Fabrics showing how you can piece your fabric scraps together to make colorful shoelaces.  She uses fabrics from Art Gallery Fabric’s Rock & Romance line.  Go to her tutorial.

pssst…  if you’re loving the Rock & Romance line, go to Maureen’s blog to get entered in her giveaway.  She’s got …


Tutorial: Ruffled candy corn skirt from refashioned tees

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 04:25 PM PDT

Nike from Thrive made this awesome ruffle candy corn skirt out of refashioned t-shirts.  You can make one, too, since she shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  You’ll need three t-shirts you can cut up – a white one, a yellow one, and orange one.  Get the tutorial.

[via U Create]

[photo from Thrive]…


Tutorial: Baby girl boatneck tunic

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 04:00 PM PDT

Dana from MADE shows how to make a boatneck tunic for a baby girl.  She shows first how to draft the pattern, and then how to sew it up into a cute top.  Get the how-to.

[photo from MADE]…


Freebie: Halloween Monster Digi

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 02:30 PM PDT

Wonderstrange has a fantastic Frankenstein’s Monster digital stamp to download for free. I hope Frankie can find some self-help in his book :)

-Heather…


Holla Knits Accessories is Here

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 11:58 AM PDT

black swan holla knitsYou probably know by now that I’m a pretty big fan of Holla Knits, a web-based collection of cool knits that are shown worked in an indie yarn as well as a yarn by Knit Picks. You can buy the patterns individually or purchase the whole collection.

The newest installment, Holla Knits Accessories 2012, recently hit the web and, …


Tutorial: Installing metal grommets

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 11:00 AM PDT

Sew4Home shows how to install metal grommets.  Their how-to includes info on the parts of a grommet, the tools you’ll need, and how to install them.  Get the tute.

[photo from Sew4Home]…


Tutorial: Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head costumes

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 10:51 AM PDT

Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how she made a pair of Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head costumes for her and her husband.  The dimensions could be easily altered to make one for a child, too.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Seven Thirty Three]…


Free pattern: Child’s clown costume with oversized tie and suspender pants

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 10:43 AM PDT

Georgia Leigh shares a free pattern over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a child’s clown costume.  The costume was designed by her 6 year old son, and the pattern is sized to fit a child that age.  The pattern includes the oversized tie and suspender pants.  Get the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Georgia Leigh at Sew, Mama, Sew!]…


Tutorial: Ruffled crib skirt

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 10:36 AM PDT

Ilene from Come On, Ilene! shows how she made this beautiful ruffled crib skirt.  The project was inspired by a similar crib skirt she saw in a Pottery Barn catalog. Get the how-to.

[photo from Come On, Ilene!]…


Tutorial: Easiest little girl leggings

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 10:30 AM PDT

Katie at From The Red Kitchen shows how to make what she calls “the easiest leggings ever” for little girls.  She starts with sleeves from an adult long-sleeved tee.  They’re already hemmed and sewn up the sides.  All you have to do is sew the crotch and add an elastic waistband.  Get the tute on her blog.

[photo from Notes From …


Dollar Store Harvest Centerpiece

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 09:58 AM PDT

The Craftinomicon made this affordable harvest centerpiece with dollar store items. See how she did it.…


Halloween muslin drawstring bags with felt appliqués

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 09:09 AM PDT

Teresa's ETSY shop "HobbleCreekDesigns" has these cute Halloween muslin drawstring bags with felt appliqués are fun to use and give as treat bags or party favor bags for your Halloween Parties.  You get 15 bags and she has 2 available, so hurry before they are gone.…


Book Review- Making an Impression: Designing & Creating Artful Stamps

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 09:07 AM PDT

If you’re like me and fall in love with an image and then want to put it on everything you own, making your own rubber stamps is a great option. The tutorials and techniques in Making an Impression: Designing & Creating Artful Stamps are just what you need to do it! Making an Impression covers all the basics you need …


Free Pattern: Miranda the Sheep

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 08:59 AM PDT

miranda sheepRowan has a really cute new free knitting pattern for Miranda the Sheep, who is meant to be a celebration of Wool Week 2012 (that’s next week, by the way).

Designed by Janice Anderson, Miranda is a Masham Sheep worked in British wool. She’s hairy and cute and just the sort of sheep you’d want to have on your …


Leafy Branch

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 07:52 AM PDT

This branch of leaves is so pretty and perfect for fall stitching. Choose autumnal colors to reflect the perfect leafy goodness. Get the free project from Brigitte Dadaux.…


Tutorial {Wedding Card with David Tutera Celebrate Card System}

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 06:41 AM PDT

David Tutera Card Tutorial via Bloom Bake CreateI was so excited to learn that celebrity wedding planner David Tutera has created a line of papercrafting products exclusively available at JoAnn’s! I discovered the news about this new line via Lynda of Bloom Bake Create. Lynda shared a tutorial for a best wishes wedding card using the new line here. Love the pretty embossing!

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Project: Halloween Wreath

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 06:10 AM PDT

This stunning Halloween wreath comes from Shelly Hickox and can you believe it’s made from coffee filters?! Wow! Find directions for making one, including how to use your stamps to emboss on velvet ribbon, on her blog Stamptramp.

-Heather…


Suspended Wedding Centerpieces + Floral Chandeliers

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 05:51 AM PDT

Suspened Wedding Centerpieces + Floral Chandeliers via Belle the MagazineI am simply in awe of the 15 stunning suspended wedding centerpieces & floral chandeliers featured in this post at Belle the Magazine! What a way to wow your guests and create a magical setting for your wedding!…


Printed Halloween Appetizers

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 05:16 AM PDT

And now I have two Halloween appetizers in a row… Gotta love this time of year. And these amazing, mushroom Won Ton appetizers with a spooky message. Find the recipe for the appetizers and the how-tos for printing your message on the Won Tons HERE at Hungry Happenings.…


Jack O’ Lantern 7-Layer Taco Dip

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 05:12 AM PDT

Frightfully good 7-layer taco dip.Hmmm, two Jack O’ Lantern-themed posts in a row? Funny how that happens this time of year. I’m sure I could keep going… It’s always nice to take a sugar break with a crafty non-sweet, yes? Find the how-tos to make Jack O’ Lantern 7-layer taco dip for your Halloween shindig HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.…


Jack O’ Lantern Bread Art

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 05:08 AM PDT

Pumpkin Patch BreadAges ago I started waxing on about the new bread art trend, and I’ve done very little to promote said trend since. I’ll chip away at that error now. See how it’s made HERE at Cake Student. Thanks, Michelle, for the tip!!…


Marimekko Macarons

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 05:01 AM PDT

Marimekko-roons 2I’ll never tire of the different variations of crafty macarons you crafty folks who actually know how to make macarons come up with. Make Marimekko macarons HERE at Craftstorming. And wait! Before you go anywhere, linger on this site a bit for the Sew Yummy series of sewing inspired goodies, and check out these sewing cupcakes created byLaura of …


Online Resource | Top 25 Cricut Cartridges

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 05:00 AM PDT

Pam Larmore has listed her Top 25 Cricut Cartridges and shown examples from each. These are the cartridges that she finds are the most useful. Click here to go to the list.…


Online Scrap Event | Citrus Twist Fall Blog Hop

Posted: 09 Oct 2012 04:00 AM PDT

Citrus Twist Kit Company is currently running a Fall blog hop. Two readers who leave comments on all seven of the design team blog will win a $10 gift certificate to the store. Click here for more information.…


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Posted: 09 Oct 2012 03:00 AM PDT

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