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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

“Mosaic: A Mixed Monday” plus 27 more

“Mosaic: A Mixed Monday” plus 27 more


Mosaic: A Mixed Monday

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 08:08 PM PDT

I’m avoiding the idea that it’s autumn out there – we had very cold rain today – and staring at non-fall clay. In fact it’s a mixed assortment of goodies, all neato:

1. Red and Black Dragon Costume Horns, 2. Earrings, 3. Home Sweet Home CUSTOM Polymer Clay House Ornament, 4. Bohémien Gipsy


Cabochon Flower Bracelet

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:01 PM PDT

resin cabochon bracelet from Kadie at Seven AliveKadie’s got a quick and fabulous bracelet idea to share! Kadie says she feels like she’s walking in a garden each time she opens her cabochon box. Make a cabochon bracelet like this one, and you’ll have a spring bouquet year round! See how Kadie made it at Seven Alive.

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Mirror Wedding Decor

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 06:35 PM PDT

Mirror Wedding Decor via The Bridal DetectiveMirrors add sparkle and glamor to any wedding decor! The Bridal Detective shares 15 ways to include mirrors in your venue including the gorgeous wedding signs shown above. Get all the inspiration here.…


Join the convo: Matching your sewing style with your lifestyle

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 04:51 PM PDT

Do you love to wear what you sew?  Or do you find that you make things that don’t fit with your lifestyle?  Mari from Disparate Disciplines writes about ways you can match your sewing style with the kinds of clothes you enjoy wearing.  It’s an interesting read.  Go to her post to join the convo.…


Idea file: Thrifted prom dress becomes a dress-up princess costume

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 04:23 PM PDT

Autie from iCandy Handmade shows the princess dress that she made for her daughter.  It looks like it would have been super complicated to make, but starting with a thrifted prom dress simplified the construction.  (And also saved her money on fabric! Her mother-in-law scored this dress for just $1!!)  Read more about this project at iCandy Handmade.

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Idea file: Color blocked cuffs on skinny pants

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 04:03 PM PDT

Check out these skinnies that Suzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking made for a Trouser Refashion Swap!  The lucky recipient is Liz from Cotton & Curls.  Suzannah gave them contrast red cuffs for an unexpected pop of color at the ankle.  Color blocked cuffs! Adding this to my sewing idea file… Read more at Adventures in Dressmaking.

[photo from Cotton …


Needle Felt A Voodoo Doll Pincushion Tutorial

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:29 PM PDT

This is a perfect project for Halloween; a “Voodoo Doll Pincushion” filled with prickly pins.  If you really want to make it scary have a little red roving like blood dripping out by the pin holes. This was posted on "Make Crafts" by Emily Smith.  She has a step-by-step tutorial and tells us this is her first time needle felting …


The End of the Visit

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:55 PM PDT

The family has been on a visit to Grandma’s and now it is over! Commemorate a visit to your own Nana’s with this free chart from Frimousse. Get the free chart.


Halloween Burlap Art – Havoc to Heaven

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:30 PM PDT

In the mood to create some fun and easy Halloween art? Havoc to Heaven‘s got you covered with a tutorial to transform basic canvas into Halloween burlap art. This is one that kids of any age could have fun helping with. Into the gothic glam look for Halloween decor? Leave off the eyes, use black burlap, and purple and orange …


Project: Rolled Paper Halloween Wreath

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:08 PM PDT

This rolled paper wreath is the perfect addition to any Halloween door, I love the spider hanging down in the middle. Jaime Costiglio of That’s My Letter used old book paper but you could also use scrapbooking paper or stamped cardstock too. Find her directions here.

-Heather…


Free Pattern: Knit Candy Corn

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:53 PM PDT

knit candy corn purl beeThe other day I shared a pattern for felted candy corn with you, and that was so super cute I couldn’t resist another candy corn themed project.

This one is from the Purl Bee, which you know I love, and it uses a silk and wool blend to give the knit candy a bit of shine. Of course …


How to make a recycled mason jar floating candle votive holder

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:41 PM PDT

Crafting with mason jars never gets old. They are basically so pretty by themselves but to make a pretty floating votive candle holder out of one is just so pretty. Pop on over to Heidi blog Botanical Paperworks for the full tutorial.…


I Almost Forgot! Dreaming In Color Winner

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:50 AM PDT

kaffe winnerI had such a busy day yesterday that I didn’t post the winner of Kaffe Fassett’s Dreaming in Color. So sorry about that!

We have a lovely, roundish number of 75 comments, and the winner is number 4, Leonie, who said her favorite color is teal because it reminds her of the ocean. Sounds good to me.

Thanks everyone …


Giveaway 1: Sew Sassy Buttons – Pick four

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:32 AM PDT

Lookie what I got in the mail! More Sew Sassy Buttons from Sam of Hunter’s Design Studio. Since she gave me a whole slew of ‘em, I’m going to host a giveaway. Leave a comment on this post telling me which four (from the first photo) you would love to wear on your lapel. That’s all you have to …


{Wedding Favors} Antiqued Clay Tags

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:23 AM PDT

DIY Clay Favor Tags via Intimate WeddingsLove these quick and easy oven baked clay favor tag from Intimate Weddings! Layers of acrylic paint create a vintage patina that’s so pretty. Click here for the complete tutorial.…


Paper Lanterns Inspired by Stockholm

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:52 AM PDT

Rebecca’s DIY shares how she made these beautiful candle wraps inspired by photographs of Stockholm.…


Help a Knitter Save a Creative Community

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:48 AM PDT

tangled river wooly wormheadI came across a link to the blog of Woolly Wormhead, a UK knitter who is part of the artists’ commune Mutonia. She reports that the site of the commune is under threat and in order to maintain their way of life for the 20 or so people who live there they are fighting legal battles and working with …


Tricks with Transparency from fusedglass.org

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:04 AM PDT

There’s a new e-book available from fusedglass.org and it’s called Tricks with Transparency and looks like it’s a super good time. They’ve based it on one of their Fusing Fridays projects. It shows tips and techniques to use transparent glass to create really cool effects. And it’s only $15! They talk about understanding transparent glass and layering. I think the …


Tutorial: Faux fur monster cuffs and leg warmers

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 08:03 AM PDT

Kim from Seven Thirty Three shows how to make a set of faux fur cuffs and leg warmers.  Check out how she used these two easy-to-make accessories to create a monster costume for her daughter.  Cute!!  Get the how-to.

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Idea file: Add a media pocket to a pair of athletic pants

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:49 AM PDT

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows the media pocket that she added to a pair of athletic pants.  The pocket is hidden on the inside of the pants just below the elastic waistband.  She can easily pull the media player out to change a song, adjust volume, etc.  Great idea! Read more at Patchwork Posse.

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Tutorial: Bias tape striped baby skirt

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:40 AM PDT

Dana from MADE shares a tutorial on her blog showing how made this pretty little baby skirt.  I am LOVING that solid green fabric with the stripes!  The stripes are made from long strips of bias tape stitched down to the solid fabric.  Get the how-to on her blog.

[photo from MADE]…


Tutorial: Lined curtain panels

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:33 AM PDT

Karen from Sew Many Ways shows how to make a lined curtain panel.  Her tutorial walks you through the process with clear instructions, helpful tips, and step-by-step photos to show exactly what to do.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Sew Many Ways]…


Free pattern: Piglet costume hood

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:28 AM PDT

Melissa from Melly Sews guest blogs in the Handmade Costume Series at The Train To Crazy with a free pattern and tutorial showing how to make a Piglet costume hood.  She shows it worn with a pink tutu and t-shirt to make a cute little Piglet costume. The pattern will fit a head size 18-20 inches.  Get the pattern and how-to at …


Freebie: Halloween Collage Sheet

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 06:01 AM PDT

Retro Cafe’ Art is offering this wonderful Halloween image collage sheet to download for free, click here to get it.

-Heather…


For Those Dreary Days….

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 05:30 AM PDT

 

 

Fall in these parts is often gray and dreary, rainy and miserable.  I’m not a fan.  But, when I saw this scarf, I thought, ‘Here’s the cure for a dreary day!”  Caitlin has created this delightful pattern and offers it to us for free.  There is not downside here.  So, dig through your stash to find partial skeins …


{Mood Board} Warm Fall Neutrals

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 05:13 AM PDT

Fall Neutrals Mood Board via Glamour & GraceWarm kraft, white, and a touch of gold create a sophisticated yet cozy feel in this autumn-inspired mood board at Glamour & Grace!…


3 Cool Scrapbooking Embellishment Tutorials

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 04:00 AM PDT

1. Cutting a straight line in washi tape at Callaloo Soup (my personal blog)

2. Creating Paper Tole Flowers at Party Craft Secrets

3.Creating newsprint comic strip photos, a digital embellishment at Sher Your Scraps

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Inspiration du Jour | haaaaaaaaaave you met……

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:00 AM PDT

haaaaaave you met… by MammaBeeScrappin

Be sure to visit her

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