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“Madeline’s Journey – Red Cells for Remission” plus 35 more

“Madeline’s Journey – Red Cells for Remission” plus 35 more


Madeline’s Journey – Red Cells for Remission

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 06:49 PM PST

I found Madeline’s story through Bullseye’s Facebook page. Madeline is a 14 year old that suffers from a rare blood disorder and makes beautiful fused glass jewelry she calls Red Cells for Remission. She has Diamond Blackfan Anemia which is a type of anemia that does not allow her body to produce red blood cells. So on the back …


Lookie what she made: Fall coat with felt fox coat pockets

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:54 PM PST

The felt fox pockets that Cath Grace put on this coat she made for her daughter are utterly adorable!  The coat by itself is gorgeous, but add those fox pockets and I’m in a swoon.  If you’re wondering how she made them, she shares a blog post showing the construction.  Go to her post to see how she did it.

[via …


The Advent Calendar Project Week 22 Felt Owls

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:39 PM PST

Kat of "just crafty enough" started The Advent Calendar Project way back on June 1, 2012.  Today she is sharing her week 22 project her lovable felt Owls to slip into one of the pockets of The Advent Calendar.  Now this is what I call a true crafter commitment.  I would like you to take a look at all …


Kiln Pointers from Paragon

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:14 PM PST

This is always a welcome email and my mail box. It’s the Kiln Pointers from Paragon newsletter. There’s always great information that can be shared with all of you out there that use kilns for your glasswork. The first article is about a kiln loading table. This is a very good idea. I know I waste a bit of time …


Project: Folded Paper Treat Holder

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 02:09 PM PST

Visit Alipeep’s Art blog and find out how to turn a 12″ x 12″ piece of paper into a pretty treat holder. These are great for giving candy, coffee or tea packets.

-Heather…


How to Make Felt Acorn Napkin Rings for Thanksgiving

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 01:22 PM PST

Nikki hosts "tikkido" and has this very lovely tutorial to make any Thanksgiving table sparkle and make your guests feel special.  She shows us how to make Felt Acorn Napkin Rings with a visual tutorial. Tikkido.com is a place for party inspiration. Great products, beautiful parties, and of course, tons of tutorials for creating your own gorgeous celebration on a …


Table Number Jar Lights

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:56 PM PST

 

Brooklyn Bride shares a tutorial for making spray painted table number jar lights with tape and recycled jars.

via Make


DIY Painting: White Cherry Blossom Tree

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:07 AM PST

DIY Painting: White Cherry Blossom Tree from CraftsbyAmanda.com

I hope you don’t mind if I share one of my own projects with you today. See my daughter moved out last weekend. *sniff* She’s the first of my four to venture out on her own and I couldn’t be prouder. I wanted to make her a housewarming gift that she would always remember. So I made this White Cherry


Cassette Tape Pendant Light

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:03 AM PST

Cassette Tape Pendant Light

Bet you thought that cassette tapes were good for nothing now, just like the fate that met eight track tapes? Well never fear, there’s always a creative person out there looking to keep the outdated technology out of the landfills. This would be an awesome addition to a man cave, what a great gift idea! Get the instructions at We …


Free Christmas Stocking Pattern from Vickie Howell

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 12:01 PM PST

fair isle stockingThe fun knitwear designer Vickie Howell has been kind enough to offer a free knitting pattern for a Fair Isle Christmas Stocking over on my page at About.com and I wanted to make sure you all knew about it, too.

The Fa-La-La Fair Isle Stocking is worked in four colors and uses three little charts to decorate the leg of …


Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 10:59 AM PST

Rhinestone Recycled Ornament

How pretty is this? Just imagine the beautiful light it will throw off when reflecting against your Christmas tree lights! This pretty ornament is made from recycled materials, pretty rhinestones and Mod Podge. Get the tutorial over at Mod Podge Rocks — Simple rhinestone recycled ornament craft.…


Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 10:56 AM PST

Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes

This beautiful but simple candle holders are perfect for a Hanukkah centerpiece or you could change the colors and use them for any holiday you like! Red, green and gold for Christmas, earth tones for Thanksgiving, the list goes on. Get the how to over at Creative Jewish Mom Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes.…


Tutorial: Happy Trees Mini Quilt by Jacey

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:16 AM PST

Jacey of Jaceycraft made this lovely min quilt she calls Happy Trees, and entered it in the Holiday Craft Bash. She shares on her blog how to make it with great instructions and lots of photos.  Get the tutorial.

Via Sew, Mama, Sew!

Image credit: Jaceycraft


Cup of November

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 11:05 AM PST

If you have been collecting the teacups from Il Mondo di Ezechiele, then be sure not to miss the November one! It’s really lovely and will be a great addition to your collection or stitched on it’s own. Get the free chart.


Cheesecake “Mashed Potatoes and Gravy”

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 10:59 AM PST

Cheesecake mashed potato bites with caramel gravyMmm… mashed potatoes with gravy. This looks so delicious for Thanksgiving dinner. Except it’s not actually mashed potatoes with gravy. It’s cheesecake with caramel. And for once, the trick-of-the-eye dessert sounds and looks just as delicious as the fake out. Make cheesecake “mashed potato and gravy” bites HERE at SheKnows.…


Santa Hat Pizza

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 10:56 AM PST

For an easy way to add a little Christmas to your dinner, just add spinach and pepperoni Santa hats. Done and done, and maybe the kids will get some spinach in them? Find Santa Hat Pizza HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.…


Owls {Crafts and Activities}

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:50 AM PST

I don’t know what it is about the Fall season that gets us all crazy for owls! I’m looking at my kitchen table that has an owl tablecloth on it right now!  The Educators’ Spin on It has some great ideas on owl activities for little ones, along with a linky party that will show you many others!  Head on …


Number Learning Game

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:46 AM PST

Make a Game for Number Learning at B-InspiredMama.com

Here is an easy game to put together that your children will love to play. It teaches them their numbers as well as counting. You can find the instructions over at B-Inspired Mama which is a great craft site!!…


Paper Turkey

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:43 AM PST

In our busy lives as parents, sometimes its great to take minute and be able to make memories with your kids through simple crafts. Here is one that only involves paper! So cute, and so easy. You can find the instructions at We Made That.


Sparkle Paint

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:41 AM PST

My older children are always begging me to use the craft glitter glue that they receive for their birthdays. Unfortunately, the glue usually ends up on my table or floor or in their hair.

I think this sparkle paint would be a great alternative and not as ‘permanent’. You can find the tutorial for how to make your own sparkle …


How to make a recycled material matching game

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 08:07 AM PST

Over at the blog Sol da eira: Jogo de enroscar there is a tutorial on how to make a matching game made with recycled screw lids.…


Snowman Marshmallow Pops with Airheads Accessories

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 07:04 AM PST

So Airheads sent me some free candy (yes, a lovely perk of this job), and naturally I thought, “What can I make with this?” Accessories for a snowman, of course, because Airheads candy is cut-able, bendable, and mold-able, so perfect for edible crafting. In my box o’ sweets, I got the Rainbow Berry Xtremes and a whole bunch of Airheads


Hand-Embroidered Mason Jars

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 06:27 AM PST

A handmade wedding just isn’t complete without the addition of mason jars! For a fresh way to use this classic staple, check out these embroidered beauties created by Polly {The Firefly Express) and featured at Limn & Lovely.…


Tutorial: Felt pouch Advent calendar

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 06:20 AM PST

Kim from Everything Etsy guest blogs in the Holiday Bake, Craft, and Sew Along at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make a felt Advent calendar.  It’s made up of 25 felt pouches that are easily made, requiring just two seams plus a few snips.  You can clip them to a ribbon to make a cute …


Tutorial: Zippered yarn sack

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 06:06 AM PST

Kathy from Just Crafty Enough likes to take her knitting with her when she travels.  The only problem is that the yarn tends to get tangled up in her computer bag.  Her solution is a zippered yarn sack.  It willl hold a ball of yarn, and an eyelet hole lets the yarn feed through.   Get the tute.

[photo from Just Crafty Enough]…


Product Review: Silhouette Portrait

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 06:02 AM PST

First off let me start by saying for the last two years my favorite paper crafting tool has been my Silhouette SD. I was one of those stampers that wanted to try an electronic die cutting machine but wasn’t sure how much I’d really use it. I was pleasantly surprised to find I use it ALL the time! If …


Little Santa Cookies

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:55 AM PST

Santa cookies biscuits recipeWhy are these so perfectly adorable? Small, easily re-creatable, simple but darling… I just love these little Santa cookies. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at My Poppet.…


Tutorial: Foldover doily clutch with a zipper

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:31 AM PST

Kristin from Skirt As Top shows how to make a foldover clutch embellished with a doily.  The gray felt and white doily remind me of a snowy, overcast day.  Perfect for winter!! The foldover top has a zipper so don’t have to worry about your stuff spilling out.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Skirt As Top]…


Chocolate Fudge Turkeys

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:28 AM PST

Hello li’l guy, how ya’ doing? Oh right, Thanksgiving is next week….  So guessing a little anxious. These cute turkeys just beg for conversation, methinks. They are looking right at me. Find the recipe and how-tos to make this chocolate fudge adorableness HERE at Hungry Happenings.…


Tutorial: Mod Podge nesting doll Christmas ornament

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:17 AM PST

Jenni from The Vintage Umbrella created some absolutely adorable nesting doll Christmas ornaments using fabric and Mod Podge.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  If you can’t get your hands on the cute nesting doll fabric, or if you’ve got a different theme for your tree, this would work with any novelty print.  Get the tute.

[photo from The …


Tutorial: Make a baby girl’s striped skirt from upcycled tees

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:02 AM PST

Cherie from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how she upcycled a handful of brightly patterned t-shirts to make a cute striped skirt for a baby girl.  The tutorial is part of her Refashionista series.  Get the tute.

[photo from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar]…


Free pattern: Felt pickle ornament

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 05:00 AM PST

Does your Christmas tree have a pickle ornament?  If not, it might need one.  And Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of The Artful Bird, shows how to make one out of felt.  Isn’t it cute???  I’m loving the French knots that add the prickly pickle texture.  Go to her pattern and tutorial.

[photo from While …


An Uncommon Giveaway

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:22 AM PST

This pretty book is the first I’m posting as a Giveaway for this holiday period.  This will also be an easy Giveaway to enter.  Just post your ‘handle’ and your zip code in the Comment section below.  I’ll draw an entry at random.

This Giveaway begins now and will end at midnight (CST) Friday, November 30, 2012.  I’ll be running …


Blog Event | Frosty Festivities

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST

Join in the fun at Frosty Festivities over at Jennifer’s Jumbles, this Friday November 16th until Sunday November 18th. There will be lots of posts on the theme of ‘Winter’ including tips, tutorials, challenges, crafts, a blog hop, and lots of giveaways. Click here for more information.…


Free Printable and a Tutorial

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 04:00 AM PST

Download the template for these notecards, and learn how to add the pennant banner in the tutorial at meli melo. Click here for all the details.…


Inspiration du Jour | mlg

Posted: 16 Nov 2012 03:00 AM PST

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