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“Glass Chainmaille -Kim Edwards” plus 30 more

“Glass Chainmaille -Kim Edwards” plus 30 more


Glass Chainmaille -Kim Edwards

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:02 PM PST

3247.1KimEdwards-glasschainmaille-beads.JPG-550x0Awhile back I wrote about this glass bead artist, Kim Edwards when she was first profiled on Jewelry Making Daily. They’re talking about her again as well as talking to her since this post is an interview with her. These are great because you get to hear in her words why and how and what…her glass work is so …

Snow Snow Snow

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:47 PM PST

We’re currently smack in the middle of a blizzard, where I am. I have snow on the brain. Also, everywhere else. I went looking for snowy themed clay projects and found a nifty mixed media one at Sculpey.com (reliable and awesome resource by the way).

As an aside, I’m crazy curious if anyone has had any luck using punches to …

Personalized Tea Bags – Etcetorize

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:35 PM PST

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I treasure my daily cups of tea, but I’ve got to admit it’d be nice if my tea declared its love and belief in me as often as I do it. Thanks to Etcetorize and this tutorial on how to personalize tea bags, now it can. She even provides some printable positive affirmations to get you started.  I love …

Indie Business – Paper Diamonds Clothing Co.

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:01 PM PST

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There are certain things Pacific Northwesterners treasure–good coffee, good music, entrepreneurs, and good, comfortable clothes. Paper Diamonds Clothing Co. falls squarely into two of those categories. The indie company creates quality screen printed tees,  beanies, and sweatshirts as well as other goods. Personally, I’m a huge fan of this Crafted in the Northwest sweatshirt, featuring my home state. You …

Tutorial: Peplum tee in two variations

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 03:47 PM PST

mad-mim_stretch-yourself_peplum-top-tutorial_07Miriam from Mad Mim continues the Stretch Yourself series on sewing knits with a tutorial showing how to add a peplum to a basic t-shirt pattern.  She shows two variations – a straight peplum and one sewn on at an angle.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Mad Mim]…

Tutorial: Zippered gadget pouch with removable shoulder strap

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 03:25 PM PST

1293-KissingBooth-DeviceCase-1_0Sew4Home shows how to make a small pouch to carry your eReader or tablet.  A removable strap allows you to carry it over your shoulder, or tucked away in a larger bag.  It has a zipper across the top to keep your gadget safe and snug.  A smaller zippered pocket on the front will hold a phone or small wallet.  On the back, there are …

Tutorial: Lavender Harvest Moisturizer

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 03:20 PM PST

lavender buttercreamReally, you always just have me with lavender. That’s pretty much all it takes. Shannon at Fresh Picked Beauty says she wanted to start 2013 off with something luxurious, and this is what she came up with. Her advice? Slather it everywhere. I’m in. Get the tutorial here.…

Tutorial: No-sew studded heart sweatshirt

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 03:02 PM PST

0Stephanie from Henry Happened shows how she refashioned a basic gray sweatshirt into this 80′s-inspired off-the-shoulder sweatshirt with a shiny studded heart.  No sewing is required.  All you need is a pair of good scissors and some fusible studs.  Get the tute.

[photo from Henry Happened]…

My Last Project of 2012

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 02:22 PM PST

slip stitch scarfI’ve been meaning to share this project for a while because it was so fun and the yarn is so lovely that I wanted to talk about it.

Back in early December I went to the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza (which you can read more about on my blog, and see a video of all my luscious yarn purchases, too!) …

Technique: Snow Drift Background

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 02:09 PM PST

Suzanne from Suzz’s Stamping Spot shares a masking technique for making a snowdrift background This look is prefect for winter scenes of animals, snowmen, etc. Make me want to bundle up!

-Heather…

Felt Poppy Tutorial

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 01:52 PM PST

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Lucie Stone shared her stunning poppy pictorial tutorial on “Cut Out And Keep”.  She has step-by-step pictures for us to follow.  So glam up any jacket or shirt or add some floral charm to your hair.  This is also an easy felt poppy that can be worn as a broach, hair band or attached to anything to add a …

Football Egg Cupcakes and Chicken Wing Cupcakes

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 12:07 PM PST

Even though I myself have zero interest in football, I except much of the US feels differently. I do, however, have interest in these cool cupcakes for the season. First, make cupcakes in football eggshells (seriously, wow) HERE at Cupcake Project. And, another wow, make buffalo chicken cupcakes HERE.

Check out Kristin Nicholas’ New Fair Isle Hat Class

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 12:00 PM PST

kristin nicholas fair isleI don’t know how the online crafty classroom Creativebug escaped my notice for so long, but I was led there by something earlier this week and noticed that they have a brand-new class from Kristin Nicholas all about knitting a basic Fair Isle hat.

You should know from the outset that basic for Kristin still involves three colors, and …

Patria Restaurant Cross Stitch

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 11:47 AM PST

patria1This installation in the Patria restaurant in Montreal is not only massive, it is awesome. It’s a screen with a cross-stitch design. How cool is that. To see more photos including a close-up of the design visit this blog.

Homemade Animal Crackers

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:32 AM PST

Recipe photoOh who are we kidding, cookies. But calling them “crackers” helps us feel better to give them to kids. Oh, who am I kidding, I have no problem with kids munching on these cuties. Make handmade animal crackers HERE at King Arthur Flour.…

Glitter Birthday Candles

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:07 AM PST

No matter what number the birthday, we all need a little sparkle on our special day. Find the instructions to turn birthday number candles into sparkly birthday number candles HERE at One Charming Party.…

Pinecone Doll Cake Toppers

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:06 AM PST

I’m especially smitten that these vintage-inspired cake toppers are crafted from pine cones. Meant for a wedding cake topper, methinks these could be for any occasion. Find the step-by-steps to craft your own HERE at Limn and Lovely.…

DIY Mercury Glass Candle Holders

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 10:01 AM PST

Craft Habit‘s Meagan made these cool and on-trend faux mercury glass candle holders. If you want to make these awesome holders for your home, visit her tutorial to learn how.…

Snowman Pretzels

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 09:58 AM PST

This whole cute-chocolate-things-on-pretzel trend has me hooked. And these are pretty much the cutest-chocolate-things-on-pretzels I’ve seen. Find the how-tos to make snowman pretzels HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

20 Creative E-Session Ideas

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 09:53 AM PST

engagement session ideas via poptastic bride

Need some inspiration to make your engagement photos unique? Cynthia at Poptastic Bride rounded up 20 fun & funky ways to do just that! Get all the details here.…

How to make wooden snowmen

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 08:41 AM PST

I was going to try to make a “totally square” joke her but really this little family of snowmen made out of recycled bits of 4×4′s are just too cute! Thanks to Amy Jo for sharing them over at her blog The Little Moments.…

Tutorial: T-shirt dress with A-line or circle skirt variations

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 07:14 AM PST

Turn-a-Tee-Pattern-Into-a-Dress-One-Little-Minute-Blog-Cute-Tribal-circle-dressHead over to One Little Minute for a tutorial showing how to adapt a basic t-shirt pattern to turn it into a dress.  She shows how to make a simple A-line t-shirt dress (wear it plain, or belted), but my favorite is the version with a circle skirt.  I could wear a dress like that every day and be happy.  …

Tutorial: Two-tone leggings for girls

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 07:06 AM PST

leggingstutorial12These two-tone leggings by Disney of Ruffles & Stuff are so cool!  She shares a tutorial showing how she made them.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Ruffles & Stuff]…

Tutorial: Perfect Pajama Pants

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 07:03 AM PST

pajamas1Melissa from Melly Sews kicks off a month long series at The Sewing Loft, in which she’ll show you how to draft and sew her Perfect Pajama Pants.  You’ll need a pair of pajama pants that fit the way you like.  She’ll show how to trace a pattern from it and sew up a copy.  Go to the first post to get started.

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Tutorial: Fleece ear warmer headband

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 06:55 AM PST

DIYearwarmerheadbandAmber from Crazy Little Projects shows how to make a fleece ear warmer headband.  It takes just a little bit of fleece, 1/8 yard or less, so you may have it already in scraps left over from previous fleece projects. Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…

Tutorial: Itty bitty coat for a newborn baby

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 06:49 AM PST

pennycoat2Shauna from Shwin & Shwin shows how she made an itty bitty coat for her newborn baby girl.  The fleece jacket is fully lined and has a collar. She drafted the pattern using a basic bodice and sleeve as a starting point.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Shwin & Shwin]…

75 Free Printables for Valentine’s Day

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 06:00 AM PST

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, but there’s still lots of times to check out this list of links to 75 free Valentine’s printables you can use for the holiday. Click here to go to the post on Craftionary

Freebie: ATC Backgrounds

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 05:59 AM PST

You can download these lovely vintage inspired ATC (artist trading cards) sized background for free over at the With Wild Abandon blog.

-Heather…

January Photo-A-Day Prompts from Pixels & Co.

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST

Pixels and co photo a day january

Are you doing a photo-a-day challenge this month, (or even the entire year)? This list of photo prompts for January from Pixels & Co can help to keep you motivated! Click here to go to the original posting.…

Tutorial | Baby Dresser Card in Two Versions

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 04:20 AM PST

baby dresser card

Learn how to make this cute dresser card to welcome a new baby. The tutorial from Crafting Rebellion uses a shape from Silhouette, also shows a pink option for the card. This could also be a cute embellishment on a baby scrapbook page! Click here to see more.…

Inefficiency is good for the creative soul

Posted: 10 Jan 2013 12:50 AM PST

Terry Grant of And Sew it Goes gives advice on how to live well this year and it’s not what we’ve all been reading. Her steps to not getting all that much done and enjoying the hell out of life had me laughing out loud. One commenter said she printed the list to hang in her craft room. I agree, it’s …

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