“Glass Alchemy Newsletter” plus 40 more

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• Glass Alchemy Newsletter
• Pattern: Asian Fan Purse
• Hawaiian quilt motif explained
• Glowheart – ElectronicGirlGifts
• “Love Is” Valentine Wreath
• Product Review: Gutermann Recycled Thread Polyester
• Decorative Wooden Spoons
• Shimmering Valentine Gift Boxes
• Tutorial: Mitten clips
• Tutorial: “Lush” Style Shower Jelly
• Idea file: Tulle over a print
• Shaped Valentine’s Candles
• Make a Cozy Felted Owl DIY
• Tutorial: Make a little girl’s jacket using a basic bodice pattern
• January Snowflake
• New Product: Personalized Stamps
• Beaded Sunburst Mirror
• Teddy Bear Knitter Works to Take Business to the Next Level
• Pallet Wood Sign
• Knitty Winter Surprises are Live!
• Love Match Marshmallows
• Stamped Valentine’s Day Candle
• Twine Lampshade
• The truth about cheap fabric
• How to turn an old headboard into a bench
• Tutorial: Hong Kong and bound seams
• Faux Stained Glass Snowflakes
• Tutorial: Insulated snow pants for a child
• Tutorial: Everything Chevron
• Video tutorial: Applique on faux fur
• Tutorial: Easy Cocoon Cardigan
• Free pattern: Child’s winter beanie
• Wedding Cakes to Fit Your Colour Scheme
• New Release: Penny Black Stamps
• Vintage Button Snowflake
• Tutorial | Paper Valentine Treat Containers
• Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s Day
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Apples
• Freebie | Printable Mason Jar Valentine’s Art from Zest Magazine
• Freebie | Printable Poster from Minted Strawberry | Robert Fulghum’s True Love Quotation
• PROVO CRAFT RIGHT ON TARGET WITH OUTDOOR MAN RELEASE

Glass Alchemy Newsletter Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:52 PM PST Since I have been expanding my glass horizons, I’ve started playing more with boro glass. That then makes me more aware of the boro companies out there. I’ve signed up with Glass Alchemy to find out what’s new and groovy in borosilicate glass. There are aspects that are very new to me since I concentrate on soft glass and don’t …

Pattern: Asian Fan Purse Posted: 22 Jan 2013 10:02 PM PST This quilted purse is simply charming. You can find the pattern at La Todera. Image credit: La Todera…

Hawaiian quilt motif explained Posted: 22 Jan 2013 09:21 PM PST This 30′s Hawaiian quilt came across my Facebook News Feed today from French72 Antique Quilts. I’m intrigued by a comment left by Anna Harkins who explained, A Hawaiian friend told me to look for all the stages of flower growth in these motifs. So, the border has the seedlings, the center is about at transplant stage, and the corners …

Glowheart – ElectronicGirlGifts Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:46 PM PST Valentines Day approaches and if you’re looking for something personal, with a little glow to it, then you need to check out Electronic Girl Gifts. The shop focuses on what artist AnnMarie calls “techno-crafting”, crafting that incorporates technology to create a one of a kind end result. Like these glow hearts, available in personalized versions and in international …

“Love Is” Valentine Wreath Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:41 PM PST Do you remember “Love Is”? Those cute little cartoon people from back in the 70′s? I do, I was school aged back then and those little people were everywhere. They are considered vintage now (eek) and you just don’t see them around like you used to. This fun wreath is made up of a bunch of Love Is cards and …

Product Review: Gutermann Recycled Thread Polyester Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:13 PM PST I just got back from CHA and I am so beyond tickled to tell you about my new latest find: Recycled Polyester thread by Gutermann!! Yes it’s made from recycled plastic water bottles! Gutermann invested a lot of time and money into making this a reality. Go Gutermann!!! If you are as happy about a company investing in …

Decorative Wooden Spoons Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:28 PM PST Turn plain, dollar store or WalMart wooden spoons into a pretty kitchen display item with this tutorial from jaderbomb. She used printable film sheets, but I’m sure washi tape or paint would work great too. Get the scoop here — JADERBOMB – DIY: How to decorate wooden spoons.…

Shimmering Valentine Gift Boxes Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:25 PM PST Metallic paint and shimmery scrapbook paper are what give these pretty boxes their luster. A fun way to dress up a $1 paper mache box from the craft store. Wrap up a gift in style for your Valentine. Instructions here — Shimmering Valentine Gift Boxes.…

Tutorial: Mitten clips Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:46 PM PST Heidi from Elegance & Elephants shows how to make a pair of mitten clips.  Clip one end to a mitten, the other to the jacket sleeve, and you’ll stand a much better chance of avoiding orphaned mittens.  Go to her tute to see how to make them. [photo from Elegance & Elephants]…

Tutorial: “Lush” Style Shower Jelly Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:35 PM PST Now this looks fun for kids and adults. The folks at Easy Home Made have figured out how to make the Lush style shower “jelly” using very inexpensive ingredients. If you’re not familiar with the Lush jelly (and I wasn’t either!) it’s sort of a firm jello that’s sudsy. This could also be a fun craft to do *with* your …

Idea file: Tulle over a print Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:25 PM PST Miranda from One Little Minute and Joy Laforme collaborated on the design of this gorgeous party dress. The fabric was designed by Joy, and the dress construction by Miranda.  The tulle layered over the print on the skirt is such an awesome – and unexpected – detail!  I’m filing this away for the next time I need to make a …

Shaped Valentine’s Candles Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:17 PM PST Hello! Lucky made some super cute candles for Valentine’s Day with poured wax and cookie cutters. Like I said, ridiculously cute, as well as a really clever way to make candles. Go read their full tutorial right now. [via Make]…

Make a Cozy Felted Owl DIY Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:13 PM PST I found these adorable little owls on Better Homes & Gardens website.  They offer you complete instructions as how to needle felt these owls. I would like to offer a suggestion when making these owls; if you buy Styrofoam balls or an egg shaped ball you will use far less roving in your project. You can embellish these anyway …

Tutorial: Make a little girl’s jacket using a basic bodice pattern Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:03 PM PST Cherie from You & Mie guest blogs in the Basic Bodice Design series at iCandy Handmade with a tutorial showing how she adapted a basic bodice pattern to make a little girl’s reversible jacket.  It has a Peter Pan collar and patch pockets on the front.  Two buttons at the top make the closure.  Go to her tutorial. [photo from You …

January Snowflake Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:02 PM PST Angela shared this example of the free January Snowflake pattern over at Stitching the Night Away. Loretta praises her unique color choice and I agree – the colors really pop. You can pop over to the Stitching the Night away blog to learn how Angela plans to use her project and find out how to get the free chart. Learn …

New Product: Personalized Stamps Posted: 22 Jan 2013 02:25 PM PST I get asked by a lot of people where to find personalized stamps. Well, I just heard some exciting news from The Stamps of Life, they are now offering personalized stamps! I have several of their clear stamp sets and the quality is top notch so I know these will be too. There are many different styles to choose from and these custom …

Beaded Sunburst Mirror Posted: 22 Jan 2013 01:20 PM PST There are a lot of sunburst mirrors out there, all different designs and styles. I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of the sunburst as I’ve seen them, but this one really caught my eye. I’m not sure if it’s the color that strikes me or that it steps outside the box and looks different from the …

Teddy Bear Knitter Works to Take Business to the Next Level Posted: 22 Jan 2013 02:05 PM PST Two years ago, Gregory Patrick was homeless and jobless, living in the woods of south Georgia. He turned his life around, remarkably enough, by knitting teddy bears, and now he wants to go from being a man who can just survive by knitting teddy bears to an inspiring entrepreneur who can help others who have big dreams but no resources.…

Pallet Wood Sign Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:16 AM PST I don’t know what it is about pallets, but decorating with them makes my heart go pitter pat. I really love the look and adding inspirational words just makes them all that much better. This sign is truly fun with its mixture of white and yellow, giving it a rustic but bright and sunny appearance. See the tutorial and finished …

Knitty Winter Surprises are Live! Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:56 AM PST Go check out the winter Knitty surprises, with the knowledge that they recently went live and load times may be slow (though as I write this I didn’t have any problem accessing them). Love Actually is All Around is a sweet, heart-covered, double-knit cowl. The Piccole Onde sock is toe-up and combines funky cables and lace; and the Cistern Spring …

Love Match Marshmallows Posted: 22 Jan 2013 11:37 AM PST We go together like… rainbows and unicorns? Milk and cookies? Bacon and eggs? There are a billion jillion matches you might substitute here. I could only think of a few. Draw love matches on marshmallow pops HERE at the decorated cookie (which is my other blog, by the way).…

Stamped Valentine’s Day Candle Posted: 22 Jan 2013 10:41 AM PST Dollar Store Crafts posted this tutorial, teaching you how to make a stamped candle for Valentine’s Day with a hair dryer, tissue paper, stamps and ink. Check it out.…

Twine Lampshade Posted: 22 Jan 2013 09:09 AM PST Decorating lampshades is all the rage right now, and there are some pretty creative ways of doing it. Your best bet is finding a lamp shade at a thrift store or garage sale to keep your costs down, but even brand new they are pretty inexpensive. This version uses twine to give this lam a whole new look. Get the …

The truth about cheap fabric Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:59 AM PST Maddie of Domestic Anarchy delivered a swift kick to a friend’s ego by telling her the truth about fabric inequality passing on the adage “good fabric costs good money”. It so happened the friend was lovingly stroking some of her Kaufman Kona® solids wondering why they felt better than the kona she bought at a big box store. Did the …

How to turn an old headboard into a bench Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:52 AM PST Over at the blog Scissors & Spatulas and Everything in between Jen posted her great tutorial on how to turn an old wood headboard into a rustic style bench. This is a great way to use on outgrown or broken bit of furniture with a nice detail and history into a new piece of furniture.…

Tutorial: Hong Kong and bound seams Posted: 22 Jan 2013 08:14 AM PST Sew4Home finishes up their series on machine sewn seam finishes with a tutorial showing how to make Hong Kong and bound seams.  This is part 4 of their 4-part series.  At the bottom of that post, you’ll find links to previous tutorials in their series showing how to make other popular seam finishes.  Go to the tutorial for Hong Kong …

Faux Stained Glass Snowflakes Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:04 AM PST Wouldn’t you like to know how to make these beautiful snowflakes to hang in your window? Mega Crafty has a great step by step tutorial to help you make a pretty set of your own. Who needs expensive stained glass materials when you have Mod Podge? Check it out at — Mega•Crafty: Mod Podge Faux Stained Glass Snowflakes.…

Tutorial: Insulated snow pants for a child Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:52 AM PST Cheryl from Sew Can Do shows how to make a pair of insulated snow pants for a child.  Her tutorial is part 1 of  her Make Your Own Snow Gear series.  With layers of fleece, insulating batting, and waterproof PUL, it took just $25 in materials to make a child’s size 10 pants (and matching mittens).  Get the how-to. [photo …

Tutorial: Everything Chevron Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:49 AM PST To go with the everything chevron and everything ombre trends Heather, of DragonflyDesigns, offers us the tutorial for these cute earrings. She has a matching necklace tutorial as well.…

Video tutorial: Applique on faux fur Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:41 AM PST Wendi Gratz from Shiny Happy World is making softies from faux fur, using applique to give her little guys their cute monster facial features.  Applique on faux fur is a little different than on other fabrics, so she shares a video tutorial showing how she does it .  Go to her blog for the video. [photo from Shiny Happy …

Tutorial: Easy Cocoon Cardigan Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:24 AM PST Valerie of Dottie Adele and Threads, Thoughts, Things guests at Shrimp Salad Circus with a tutorial showing how to make her Easy Cocoon Cardigan.  She shows it from sweater knit for cozy winter wear, but you could also use a jersey for a summer weight cardigan. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Dottie Adele on Shrimp Salad Circus]…

Free pattern: Child’s winter beanie Posted: 22 Jan 2013 07:05 AM PST Delia from Delia Creates shares a free pattern and tutorial for making a child’s winter beanie.  It’s fully lined, with the outer cut from an old sweater and the lining cut from a soft t-shirt.  She also gives a good tip for keeping the stretching to a minimum when sewing on sweater material.  Go to her blog for the pattern …

Wedding Cakes to Fit Your Colour Scheme Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:42 AM PST Choosing a wedding cake can be a challenging task! Weddingbells recommends starting with your colour scheme to make the selection a bit easier. Check our their round-up of a dozen lovely cakes in a variety of hues here.…

New Release: Penny Black Stamps Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:08 AM PST Just back from CHA Penny Black is releasing their brand new stamp catalog, with two new designers (I’m personally loving Alex Smiths new line) and lots of old favorites too, like their adorable hedgehogs. Click here to flip through to new catalog. -Heather…

Vintage Button Snowflake Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:03 AM PST I wish I could say that winter is over and spring is on its way, but it’s a balmy -6 degrees outside as I type this. A little cold for real snowflakes, but what’s stopping you from making this pretty snowflake made up of vintage buttons from Carolyn’s Homework? She’ll show you what you need to do — homework: Etceteras: …

Tutorial | Paper Valentine Treat Containers Posted: 22 Jan 2013 06:00 AM PST Crystal from a pumpkin and a princess takes you through the steps to create the paper Valentine treat containers shown above. What a sweet way to show your love! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s Day Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:56 AM PST Think of all the easy and shortcut treats you can turn Valentines-y by just cutting out in the shapes of hearts and adding an arrow. Sure, Rice Krispies Treats, but also brownies, fudge… OK, that’s all I can think of now, but I’m working on three hours of sleep. I’m sure there are more. Make Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s …

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Apples Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:52 AM PST Who would have thought Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would have such longevity? I remember hearing about them in high school. And I was in high school in the ’80s. (And yet I’m only 21 years old. Amazing.) Make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle apples HERE at Creative Kid Snacks.…

Freebie | Printable Mason Jar Valentine’s Art from Zest Magazine Posted: 22 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST Zest Digital magazine is sharing this printable mason jar poster  for Valentine’s Decor. It prints out at 8×10, and is for personal use only. Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | Printable Poster from Minted Strawberry | Robert Fulghum’s True Love Quotation Posted: 22 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST Aki from Minted Strawberry is sharing this printable poster for Valentine’s Day. She designed it using a quotation from Robert Fulghum. She loves the quote so much she plans to include it in her upcoming wedding.  Click here to go to the download.…

PROVO CRAFT RIGHT ON TARGET WITH OUTDOOR MAN RELEASE Posted: 22 Jan 2013 03:53 AM PST Created for the memory crafters who wish to memorialize and preserve outdoor family activities in a simple, modern and masculine style, Outdoor Man is Provo Craft’s newest addition to their Image Library. Outdoor Man’s layered images allow you to personalize adventures and recreate the story just as you remember it – rugged, modern and perfect. Beyond camouflage and neon orange, …

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