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“Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Austin, TX” plus 35 more

“Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Austin, TX” plus 35 more


Blue Genie Art Bazaar – Austin, TX

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 11:04 PM PST

Now here’s an idea I can get behind–a twenty-four day craft show. I mean, really, how many times have you wanted to go to one, only to realize that was the weekend of the recital, the big game, or the one you absolutely have to work? The Blue Genie Art Bazaar gets around all of your excuses by being open …

A quilt that outgrew baby

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:55 PM PST

Tricia Royal of Bits and Bobbins explained this quilt started out as a baby quilt but grew into an adult throw, finding a home with her brother. Lucky bro. A crisp looking design, this Blocks in a Box quilt rocks. Go HERE to learn more about it.

Image credit: Bits and Bobbins

The Passing of Boyce Lundstrom

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:37 PM PST

Boyce Lundstrom was one of the founding members of Bullseye Glass and today while I was checking out the Paragon Kiln newsletter they mentioned his passing. I’ve never encountered him but have heard some interesting stories and the fact that he was right there for the beginning of Bullseye is pretty darn important. After he sold his share of Bullseye …

Win a Floozy Christmas hoop

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:51 PM PST

If you’re a fan of the movie A Christmas Story, then you know you want this embroidered hoop by The Cotton Floozy for your very own. And you could have it! The Floozy is giving it away! Hurry to her blog post to find out how to enter. The contest ends December 13.…

Tutorial: Pleated Christmas Tree wall art

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:06 PM PST

The mother-daughter team at Sew Lux Fabric and Gifts shares how to make this fun Christmas Tree. The pieced block goes on card stock then into a black frame to create wall art. This block would be cute  made into a mug rug, pot holder or pillow. Go HERE to get the tutorial.

Via Karen Snyder Pinterest

Improv Wool Quilt on Blair’s wish list

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 05:35 PM PST

Sherri Lynn Wood of Daintytime Etsy made this quilt and describes it in her product description this way,

The pattern is an improvisational riff off the [ ] symbol…This quilt took 65 hours and 20 years of experience to complete.

It’s beautiful, so no wonder this is on Blair’s (Wise Craft) wish list, which is where I discovered it.…

Freebie! Cold Process Soap Making at Creativebug

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 03:21 PM PST

If you’ve been wanting to try out cold process soap making but have been intimidated by the lye and the mixing and the temperatures, well, the folks at Creativebug are offering a free video class. I haven’t taken it (and I’m just sharing this, no financial relationship) but based on the description you’ll get a recipe to download and then …

Book Christmas Tree

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 02:14 PM PST

Book Christmas Tree

What a simple yet brilliant idea! You don’t have to be a book lover to appreciate the element of design that this creative Christmas tree adds to a room. Check it out and see her inspiration here –>> A Book Lover's Christmas Tree.…

Homemade for the Holidays, Day 9: Foaming Bath Soap

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 03:09 PM PST

Coming to us courtesy of Paula Deen (!), this is a honey based foaming bath soap. Four ingredients, and some cute packaging, and you have a great gift. Find it all on pauladeen.com right here.…

Tutorial: Line It Up clutch

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 03:00 PM PST

Jessica from Me Sew Crazy and Sew Set shares a short how-to showing how she whipped up this foldover clutch purse.  She calls it her Line It Up clutch because of the lines of bias tape embellishing the simple tote.  It has a magnetic clasp to keep it shut.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Me Sew Crazy]…

Free pattern: ‘Sleepy Cat’

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 02:57 PM PST

This beautiful Sleepy Cat is an original design by Kerry Tucker of Star Shaped and Shiny. Her embroidery choices — the variety of stitches and colors — qualify it as a sampler; but the charming image begs to become home decor — framed, or a pillow as Kerry demonstrates. What’s even better: Kerry is sharing the design! Go to her

Freebie: Printable Tree

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 02:35 PM PST

Claudine Hellmuth has a fun printable 3-D holiday tree to download free on her blog, click here.

-Heather…

Stick It! 99 DIY Duct Tape Projects

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 01:59 PM PST

 Stick It! 99 Duct Tape Projects,  by T.L Bonaddio RRP $12.95 US/ $15.00 CAN)

If you have always wanted to get into the Duct tape craze and stick something together then this is the duct tape DIY bible. There are 99 projects with color photos and cute instructional drawings (illustrated by Andrew Tomlinson) to show you just how to …

Kiln Pointers From Paragon Kilns

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 01:09 PM PST

It’s that time again for the Kiln Pointers newsletter from Paragon. There is always useful information regarding glass and kilns such as checking glass with Polarizing filters for compatibility. There’s also stories about the construction Paragon is doing at it’s facility. I think that’s a great indication of the forward movement of the economy and the state of the glass …

DIY Birch Candles

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 12:38 PM PST

Inspired by Pottery Barn, Kimberly at A Night Owl made these cool wrapped candles. Grab the tute.

via Mod Podge Rocks!

A Duo of Easy Knit Shawls

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 12:31 PM PST

painted desert shawlIf you’re still looking for something to knit for a quick holiday gift, I’ve got a couple of ideas for you that have hit my inbox recently. cascade 220 shawlette

The Simple Shawlette from Cascade Yarns (that’s a link to a PDF, by the way) has a simple eyelet pattern and can be worked using between one and three skeins of Cascade 220, …

Wintry Birdhouse for December

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 12:04 PM PST

Here’s a snowy scene with the birdhouse for the final month of the year 2012 from Atmosfera di Casa. Add it to your collection or stitch it as a stand alone project. Check out the project.

British Knitters Craft a Christmas Tree

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 10:30 AM PST

knit tree peterboroughA group of knitters in Peterborough, England, have spent the past 11 months knitting patches and decorations for a wooly Christmas tree that was unveiled last weekend at All Saints Church.

The tree is made up of 5 by 5 inch squares and measures five feet, six inches. The five crafters who produced the tree — members of the Crafty …

New Crafty Tutorials Website: Instructagram

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 09:45 AM PST

I just found about a cool new site called Instructagram. It’s layout is similar to Pintrest but it’s only for DIY projects, each with it’s own step by step how to photos and links on where to buy the products used. I found several stamping and card making projects like this pretty snowflake card by Yana Smakula.

-Heather…

Free pattern: Christmas tree

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 09:31 AM PST

Simply beautiful — words that describe all of Kelly Fletcher‘s hand-embroidery designs, including this gorgeous Christmas tree. The pattern is a gift from Kelly to all of her readers. Go to her site to get the free download.…

Free pattern: Reindeer tote

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 09:24 AM PST

Here’s a gift just for you from Helen of Bustle & Sew. The pattern for this adorable reindeer-applique tote bag is free from Helen’s blog. She says it’s “a good-sized, sturdy tote that's quick and simple to make – and perfect for carrying home all your Christmas Shopping!” Go to her blog post for the link to the pattern download

A crazy tree skirt from Arlene

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 08:43 AM PST

If you follow our beloved Arlene White, you know she’s been working hard to complete a unique crazy-quilted tree skirt before Christmas. Good news: She met her goal and the skirt is done. Isn’t it gorgeous! Go to her blog post to learn about her finishing technique and see more views. And scroll back through her blog to …

Book Giveaway: Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves: Dazzling Designs to Knit “USA”

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 08:15 AM PST

 

This book will offer you some great new ideas to create designer scarves.  We all know Nicky Epstein and her brilliant knits so enter today and get this amazing book to brighten your long winter.  No knitter will want to be without Nicky Epstein’s Signature Scarves, in which Nicky applies her trademark creativity to more than thirty scarves using …

How to make a snowman wreath

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:45 AM PST

I love how skinny this wreath is…oh and that it’s a profile! See how to make a snowman wreath out of a recycled hoop over at the blog This Memorable Life.…

Felt Snowman Bag Pattern and Tutorial

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:32 AM PST

Crafts 'n things Craft of the Day has this cozy tote by Mary Ayres, perfect for all your little basics or a very special gift bag. It's easy to make with their tutorial and printable snowman pattern.  Pick the colors that please you and make one or two. Like Crafts ‘n things on Facebook to see their latest posts.…

Idea file: Use scrap fabric and lace to make an earring stand

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:21 AM PST

Pillows A-La-Mode shows the earring stand that she made out of an picture frame, some scrap fabric, and a bit of lace.  She hangs the earrings from the holes in the lace.  Brilliant!!  She used the same lace for all the strips, but you could also mix it up and use different laces for each strip.   Go to her blog post to read

Love Bird Ornament

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:14 AM PST

Love Bird Ornament

I was browsing Google+ and saw this adorable ornament made by Angie over at The Country Chic Cottage. It’s so cute and while you could do any color that you like, I am really loving the silver. Head over to Angie’s for the tutorial! –>> DIY Love Bird Ornament.…

Tutorial: Sew a tablecloth from 45″ wide fabrics

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 07:07 AM PST

A tablecloth is a fairly simple  sewing project, just a large piece of fabric that is hemmed on all edges.  But if you want to make a tablecloth out of a 45″ wide cotton fabric (as opposed to apparel or home decor fabrics which are usually sold in 54″ – 60″ widths), you’ll need to piece some long strips together …

Tutorial: Little girl’s A-line dress with ruffle panel down the front

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:57 AM PST

Kate from See Kate Sew guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she made a adapted a basic bodice pattern to make a little girl’s A-line dress with a ruffled panel down the front.  Get the tute.

[photo from See Kate Sew on iCandy Handmade]…

Silly Gift Ideas for Food and Drink Lovers

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:48 AM PST

Need some ideas for sort of silly (and sometimes practical) gifts, stocking stuffers, partyware and kitchen tools for those who love the food and drink? Check out my roundup of ideas over at Houzz, HERE.…

Tutorial: Tiny House Backpack

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:45 AM PST

This little house backpack is sooo cute!!  And you can download a PDF tutorial for making it over at the Coats & Clark website.  They call it their Tiny House Backpack, but it’s actually 9 ½" w x 12" h x3"w –  big enough to hold a selection of coloring books and notebooks.  It’s hard to see in this small thumbnail, …

Tutorial: Leather bow sweater

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:37 AM PST

Daria from Kittenhood shows how she added leather trim and a leather bow to the neckline of a sweater, a look was inspired by a designer sweater she spied on the internet.  Her DIY version is made from a plain sweater and some small pieces of soft leather.  Love!!   Go to her tute.

[photo from Kittenhood]…

Tutorial | Paper Angel Ornament from a Paper Doily

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 06:00 AM PST

Jenny from Craft Test Dummies  shares the steps to make this angel ornament from a paper doily. She made the doily from scratch using the Martha Stewart Crafts Circle Edge Punch, but I think you could use any thick paper doily for this craft. Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Jingle Bell Adorned Napkin Rings

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 04:13 AM PST

Jingle Bell Adorned Napkin Rings

Need a fun and festive idea to dress up your holiday table this year? Looking for something a little different but totally on the money? Try out these beautiful napkin rings adorned with jingle bells from Sand and Sisal. So pretty and easy to make! Get the tutorial –>> Jingle Bell Napkin Rings.…

Freebie | Peace, Joy, Love Gift Tags from Imagine Gnats

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 05:00 AM PST

Here is another set of free printable gift tags, this time from Imagine Gnats. They come in three different colors so one of them is sure to work for your gifts! Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | Free Gift Tags & Customizable Greeting Card by Love vs. Design

Posted: 11 Dec 2012 04:00 AM PST

When I saw these freebies I downloaded them right away! You can get both a set of gift tags (shown above) as well as a printable greeting card that is customizable. The designs are by Love vs. Designs and the freebie comes by way of The Wedding Chicks. Click here to go to the download.…

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