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“How to upcycled jewelry displays” plus 24 more

“How to upcycled jewelry displays” plus 24 more


How to upcycled jewelry displays

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 10:36 PM PDT

Over at the blog Shade Tree Jewelry there is an easy tutorial on how those old jewelry displays can be fancied up with pretty paper.…


Cabin Fever Clay Fest Registration Open

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 08:33 PM PDT

Kathryn Ottman dropped me a line about the Cabin Fever Clay Fest she organizes -

Registration Open for 6th Annual Cabin Fever Clay Fest – Lindly Haunani To Be Honored

Washington, DC, September 27, 2012 – Polymer Clay and Creative Arts Fests is pleased to announce that on-going registration is open for the 6th Annual Cabin Fever Clay Fest to …


Casting a Glass Hans Solo – Thanks Instructables

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 07:33 PM PDT

Fans of Star Wars will like this tutorial. It’s to make a cast glass Hans Solo trapped in that stuff he gets trapped in…you know what I’m talking about. Anyway, this is from the web site Instructables and the tutorial is rather amusing and involves a 3D printer. That seems a bit complicated but one never knows…I know I do …


Ta Dah!: Herringbone Friendship Bag

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 07:22 PM PDT

Here’s another sewing project inspired by friendship. Jane of Buzzmills said she made this cutie from a Noodlehead pattern called 241 Tote. All to honor her “little big sister” in finishing school. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Buzzmills


Tutorial: Stretching Wonky Stars quilt

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 07:01 PM PDT

Kelly of Blue Bird Sews says she was inspired to make this baby quilt using a Moda Summersville charm pack she picked up this past summer. Her fabric choices and block layout give the quilt a fresh look. Visit her blog post to get the know-how.

Image credit: Blue Bird Sews


Tutorial: Mod Nine Patch quilt

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:41 PM PDT

Lucky for us, Elizabeth of Don’t Call Me Betsy, has another stitch-y project featured at the Moda Bake Shop. She explains her Mod Nine Patch quilt is a simple twist on a nine-patch block that creates a beautiful repeat. Indeed it does. Go HERE to get the recipe.

Image credit: Moda Bake Shop


Ta Dah!: Friendship coasters for Amy

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:15 PM PDT

Rachael of Imagine Gnats made these adorable hand stitched coasters as part of the Friendship Quilts Blog Hop hosted by Diane at From Blank Pages. Visit Rachael’s post to see more photos of her project, plus get a peek at she and friend Amy in their 80′s glory. Amy is the lucky recipient of this set of stitch-y coasters.…


Caterpillar Bracelet

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 05:40 PM PDT

There is nothing sweeter than a little wrist with a fun bracelet on it. I love looking at those cute little fingers and how the little one wearing the bracelet is just in awe and so proud of the jewelery they are wearing.  This caterpillar craft is perfect for those little wrists to decorate and even possibly learn about caterpillars …


Make Your Own Chalkboard with Paper and Glue!

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 05:37 PM PDT

Sometimes I read a blog post and I have one of those moments where I am like…’THIS is a new idea that I have never heard of!’ and I am suddenly refreshed and know that life as I know is ok because people are still being creative, using their minds and coming up with new ideas. OK, now I will


Halloween Ebook {Review and Giveaway}

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 05:22 PM PDT

I’m so excited to show you an ebook from PartyCraftSecrets.com  called ‘Hair-Raising Halloween’ that has so many fun ideas and templates in it that you will be busy until Halloween! In fact, there are over 40 pages of ideas, images and templates to inspire.  I was given a copy of the ebook to review, and it did not disappoint.…


Tutorial: Scrappy fabric apples

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 04:08 PM PDT

Autumn is apple season, and Lorrie Orr from Fabric Paper Thread shows how to make these pretty scrappy fabric apples.  Raid your scrap bin for the pieces to sew together.  Get the pattern and tute.

[photo from Fabric Paper Thread]…


One simple but powerful reason to avoid using AirBnB: It is very risky

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 12:38 PM PDT

What risk? Risk of being abandoned in an unfamiliar environment while AirBnB does nothing. With a hotel, you have the security of the hotel staff, the familiarity of a reception and a desk and an organized structure with a face you can actually talk to. With AirBnB, you get nothing of this local expertise and security. They are only a …


Heller Gallery – New York City

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Yesterday I wrote about Tom Patti, a wonderful and extremely talented glass artist. He’s represented by Heller Gallery in New York City. When I went over to their web site I saw that they specialize in glass and thought how fabulous is that? Glass art doesn’t get the attention it deserves, in my humble opinion…of course it is still a …


Creepy-Crawly Spider Crafts for Halloween Spider Tote tutorial

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 11:57 AM PDT

We all know if you have raised boys that they are creepy about their trick or treat bags.  I think this one will be acceptable for boys and girls alike.  The plain canvas bags can be bought in most craft shops and the felt and other embellishments are also easy to come by. Everyone will be crawling with envy after …


Dinosaur Train Costume Giveaway

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 10:37 AM PDT

Halloween is right around the corner, and The Jim Henson Company and Dinosaur Train have all the right ingredients for some spooky fun holiday:

·    Buddy and Tiny costumes are available for kids from California Costume Collections

·    The world famous Jim Henson Creature Shop has provided patterns to make your own costumes at home!

·    Penguin Young Readers


Tutorial: Lower the neckline on a basic tee

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 07:08 AM PDT

Lizzie B. from Cotton & Curls shows how to lower the neckline of a t-shirt.  She used this technique on a baseball tee she picked up at the discount store.  This small change gives the basic tee a more flattering  neckline and an updated style.  Get the tute.

[photo from Cotton & Curls]…


Free pattern: Basic baby bib

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 07:03 AM PDT

Rachel from Four Wise Monkeys shares a free pattern and tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a basic baby bib. Embellish them up cute with trims and applique, or leave them plain.  Either way, they make a great gift for a new baby.  Get the pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Four Wise Monkeys on Sew, Mama, Sew!]…


Tutorial: Easy apron for kids

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:58 AM PDT

Rin from Sew In Love guest blogs at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial for making this quick apron for kids.  It’s an easy sew, well suited for beginner sewers.  The shape is simple, just a rectangle with two corners cut off into angles.  The neck strap and back ties are created with one long piece of cotton webbing …


Preview and giveaway: Anna Maria’s Needleworks Notebook

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:46 AM PDT

Lindsay of Craft Buds alerted me to a rockin post that features an interview with one of my fave designers, Anna Maria Horner; some previews of Anna Maria’s upcoming book, which focuses on gorgeous needlework; and a publisher’s giveaway of a copy of the book, Anna Maria’s Needleworks Notebook! Go to the post to enjoy the story and enter


Tutorial: Toddler jailbird costume

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:43 AM PDT

Stacey from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy! guest blogs in the Handmade Costumes Series at The Train To Crazy with a tutorial showing how to make a jailbird Halloween costume for a toddler.  Cute!! Get the how-to.

[photo from Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!]…


Tutorial: Embroidered needlebooks

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:35 AM PDT

Carol of Stitches of Life created these embroidered matchbook-style needlebooks as favors for participants in a recent workshop. I’m a serious fan of stitching on paper to begin with, and I am knocked out by Carol’s choices of patterns and threads. So I’m super excited that she has posted a free tutorial for these pretties. Go to her blog post


Tutorial: Witch legs Halloween shirt, no sewing required

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:35 AM PDT

Check out this cute Halloween shirt that Amber from Crazy Little Projects made!  She created the witch legs & shoes design with a combination of applique and fabric paint, and she shares a template and tutorial on her blog.  Her no-sew method uses Mod Podge (for fabric) to attach the pieces of fabric to the shirt, but you could also use …


Tutorial: DIY a low back bra using an elastic extender

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:18 AM PDT

Tights & Tea shows how you can create an elastic extender that converts a regular bra to a low back bra.  The extender creates a super long strap that criss crosses and wraps around your waist.  It attaches with hook and eye to your bra, so it’s easy to attach and easy to remove when you want to convert back …


Inspiration: Halloween Pop Up Tag

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 06:03 AM PDT

This creepy and cool Halloween pop up tag from Tracy Evans is just amazing! She shares how she used stamps, die cuts, metal foil tape and more on her blog.

-Heather…


Crochet Fun!

Posted: 30 Sep 2012 05:28 AM PDT

 

I found a site you’re gonna love!  Many free crochet patterns at Makezine.com – from pretty to profane.  This first one, the Panda Doily, caught my attention immediately.  Cute and fairly easy to make.

 

I love beads, so this pretty beaded bracelet looks like one I need!

And, every guy needs one of these, right?  They’re called ‘hot …


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