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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

“Test again.” plus 49 more

“Test again.” plus 49 more


Test again.

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:20 PM PST

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Etsy Shop of the Week – SammysGrammy

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:55 PM PST

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Alright folks, it’s Monday! And that means another Etsy Shop of the Week. This week’s featured seller is SammysGrammy. I know a lot of crafters out there–myself included–love Anthropologie. And SammysGrammy artist Rita draws her inspiration from that love and from her love of estate sales and vintage finds to create one of a kind pieces in a variety …

String Egg Easter Wreath

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 08:51 PM PST

String Egg Easter Wreath

You’ve seen string eggs before I’m sure? Well this creative crafter took them one step further and formed all those string eggs into a pretty wreath to display on her door for Easter! I love the way this looks. If you do too and want to make one, head over to Wine and Glue for the scoop — Wine and

Quilts needed for teenage boys

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:48 PM PST

Quilts for Kids_BoysThe non-profit organization Quilts for Kids is putting out a call for quilts that would please boys in their teen years. The patterns they recommend are simple enough for a beginning patchworker. Plus, if your hands are willing but you cannot afford the fabric, they provide kits. Go HERE to learn more.

Image credit: Quilts for Kids

Cutlery Recipe Card Holder

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:45 PM PST

Cutlery Recipe Card Holder

Ermagerd!* Is this not the cutest recipe card holder you have ever seen!? I absolutely love it and wish I had one. Although, I don’t have any recipe cards, so I would probably use it to hold a photo. I think it’s totally creative, and if you want to make one you can find out how here — Polish The

Pom Pom Cake Pops

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:31 PM PST

Edible pom-pom cake pops by 1 fine cookie, pom pom, cake pop, football cake pops, football, food, superbowl, tailgating, cheerleader, football player, party, theme, idea, high school, nfl, college, team, truffles, bites, cookie dough, sports, Genius, genius, genius. Wait, one more genius. That’s what I deem this idea for pom pom cake pops. I could even get all bubbly like a cheerleader over this one. Find the how-tos to make pom pom cake pops HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.…

Decorate a Cake with Chocolate Bark

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:28 PM PST

Nothing is craftier than simply mixing things up. Taking something given and just using it in a totally new way. Like chocolate bark. But chocolate bark on the side of a cake, which looks like it requires a bit of Tetris skills to fit the pieces just so. Make chocolate bark cake HERE at Cake Whiz.…

Martin Luther King Jr. Pancakes

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:25 PM PST

So his day is almost over, but if ever there was a man worthy of having pancakes made in his honor EVERY day, it’s Martin Luther King, Jr. And maybe Ghandi. Make MLK pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Heart Pretzels

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:22 PM PST

Valentine pretzels - HeartzelsHold everything. They now make heart shaped pretzels? Did everyone know about this but me? Look what you can do to them, too, to make them even more yummy and festive. Make heart pretzels HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.…

Heart Lunch

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:20 PM PST

All you need to add some love to your lunch (or probably more likely, your kid’s lunch) are a few heart-shaped cookie cutters. Case in point: This simple heart lunch HERE at Creative Food.…

Newport Beach Sign

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:42 PM PST

Newport Beach Sign

I thought I’d share with you one of my most recent projects. I made this for my bathroom, which still has a long way to go. The bathroom itself is a work in progress, so this sign is a nice beachy addition. Why newport Beach you ask? Because we’ve vacationed there and have great memories. You can see more here …

Test with draft

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 05:23 PM PST

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Fox In A Bag Giveaway

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 05:16 PM PST

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We found something so interestingly quirky that we couldn’t resist and we are giving 1 lucky reader the chance to get their paws on this adorable PU Leather  Hand bag.

For your chance to win hop/run over to our sister site Craftbits.com and enter. Hurry cause it ends on the …

Test for testmains

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 05:15 PM PST

Tutorial: Valentine bookmark

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:30 PM PST

P1040739Here’s a no-calorie treat you can make for a book-loving valentine. It’s quick and easy to create, and it has passed the “man test”! Go to the tutorial by Jules on her Adventures in Thread blog.…

Tutorial: Transfer a pattern to dark fabric

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:24 PM PST

Chalk4Kathy Shaw (Shawkl) steps us through an effective technique for transferring an embroidery pattern to dark fabric. See her tute.…

Inspiration: Fourteen Countess

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:19 PM PST

A_SidewaysEep! A new monogram from Fourteen Countess makes me squeal. She lifts the letter A from the background by recreating the fabric’s pattern in thousands of French knots. Brilliant! You know you want to touch it. Go to her blog post to find out more.…

Grab a cuppa: Stitch & Slash student work

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:14 PM PST

Student work Stitch Slash quilt class CraftsyThis pillow is by Lesley, a student of Carol Ann Waugh’s Stitch and Slash class on Craftsy. Teaching her raw edge cutwork technique for surface design, Carol asked students to upload photos of their finished work. Go HERE to see this and other student work to include quilts, purses, tops, and even a pencil roll.

Image credit: Craftsy Stitch

Tutorial: Stumpwork hawthorn blossom

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:11 PM PST

blossom3Mother Eagle demonstrates step by step how to create this gorgeous stumpwork hawthorn blossom. Go to the tute.…

Free tat pattern: ‘Johar’

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:07 PM PST

joharJon Yusoff of Tat-a-Renda is sharing her beautiful pattern, Johar. Go to her blog post for the link to the free pattern download.…

Tutorial: Cut away the neckline on a button up shirt

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:57 PM PST

IMG_4358Anna Evers from Plan B takes a pair of scissors to a button up shirt to create a cool cut away neckline.  The black shirt that she used creates a striking silhouette.  What a cool idea!!  She shares a tutorial showing how to do it.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Plan B]…

A text from the beyond

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:54 PM PST

textI’m barefoot. My socks have been knocked off by Susan Lenz‘s response to the Studio Art Quilt Association’s call for entries to the show Text Message. If you’re familiar with Susan’s work, you know one theme that crops up consistently is grave rubbings. She tells a bit about her decision to make this work, Texting from the Grave:

Tutorial: Natural Honey Citrus Cough Syrup

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:42 PM PST

natural cough syrupEvery single person I know in New England is coughing. This has been one tough flu-virus season! So the timing is perfect to try out a natural honey citrus syrup from Monica at The Yummy Life. She says this is great for coughs or sore throats, and she offers five different flavor combinations. I’m off to get started. Find …

Card Catalog Side Table

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:38 PM PST

Card Catalog Side Table

Can I just say I want one?? I really love this makeover, and I think I’m particularly smitten with the color! I’m sometimes afraid to use color because I’m not sure it will look right. Then I end up with everything in earth tones and nothing jumps out. This is a beautiful example of why you shouldn’t be afraid to …

Win Aimee Ray’s books!

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:33 PM PST

doodlestitchcoversTo celebrate the release of Aimee Ray’s new book, Doodle Stitching: Embroidery & Beyond, Lark Crafts is giving away copies of all three of Aimee’s books to one lucky reader! Go to the blog post to enter before January 23.…

Tutorial: Little girl’s bubble skirt

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:20 PM PST

bubbleskirtAn from StraightGrain shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make a little girl’s bubble skirt.  She includes a pattern for cutting the lining, with sizes based on child’s hip measurements.  Get the how-to.

[photo from StraightGrain]…

Tutorial: Antiseptic Ointment for First Aid

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:15 PM PST

antiseptic ointmentIf you’d rather not use commercial antiseptic ointments, the folks at Frugally Sustainable have an easy and inexpensive all natural alternative. Use it on cuts, scrapes and abrasions…and it will smell good too! Get the tutorial here.…

Tutorial: Add width to pants with color blocking

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 03:03 PM PST

colorblockpantsBurdaStyle shows how you can use color blocking to can add some width – and a pop of color – to a pair of pants.  Go to BurdaStyle for the how-to.

[photo from BurdaStyle]…

Tutorial: DIY suspenders

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:20 PM PST

0caHead over to M & J Blog to find out how you can DIY a pair of suspenders.  You can make them with any kind of ribbon.  They used a black ribbon with a metallic gold Greek key design.  Go to the tute.

[photo from M & J Blog]…

Video tutorial: Fabric paper towel roll

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 02:18 PM PST

thumbnail-final-2000x1333Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial showing how to make a roll of fabric “paper” towels for your kitchen.  They’re made from a layer of toweling and a layer of flannel.  They snap together so you can keep them on a roll just like paper towels, but these towels won’t end up in the trashcan.  Go to her

Project: Mixed Media Frame

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 01:55 PM PST

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Allison with the Artistic Stamper Creative Team shares a gorgeous project on their blog. By covering a frame with art supplies like tissue, matte medium, gesso, alcohol inks, glitter, stamped images and lots more she created this wonderful mixed media butterfly frame. Click here to find out more.

-Heather…

Inspirational Pallet Wall Art

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 12:34 PM PST

Inspirational Pallet Wall Art

It’s clean yet rustic, charming and inspirational. It’s also a recycled wood pallet, which means this is a big piece of wall art! There’s step by step instructions so you can get this look too — Love Of Family & Home: DIY Pallet Wall Art….…

2013 Bustle and Sew calendar a perk

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 01:04 PM PST

2013 Calendar BustleAndSewThis is the photo for the month of May in Bustle and Sew’s 2013 calendar. I especially love the Union Jack floral treatment. The free download is a perk for Bustle and Sew newsletter subscribers. Check out Helen’s blog to see how to can sign up. She also has a New Year’s special going on where you get her magazine …

Cupcake Liner Valentine Wreath

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:30 AM PST

Cupcake Liner Valentine Wreath

This pretty wreath is so country isn’t it? it’s made with cupcake liners and pom poms, and Crafts n Coffee will walk you through how to make your own. So head over to their blog for the instructions! — A sweet & easy Valentine's Day Wreath blooming with paper "flowers" | Crafts ‘n Coffee.…

80s party at QuiltCon 2013

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 11:07 AM PST

80s partyThe much-anticipated first conference of The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon, is almost here. If you’re lucky enough to attend (Austin, Texas), there’s going to be an 80s Dance Party on Friday, February 22nd. Sounds like fun! Sponsored by Baby Lock, it’s an adult event. Go HERE for details.

Image credit: QuiltCon.com

Make Your Own Beaded Stitch Markers

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:50 AM PST

stitch markersIt seems like we knitters can never have too many stitch markers. I know I have some that I’ve made, some that were made for me, other that I’ve purchased, and I still never seem to be able to find them (or enough of them, anyway) when I need them.

If you’re in the market for some lovely stitch …

How to make recycled plastic bag bracelets

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 10:16 AM PST

This is such a fun idea! Check out how to make recycled plastic braided bracelets over at the blog Make It Easy Crafts.…

“DIY Felt Valentine Envelopes {Pottery Barn Kids style}”

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:59 AM PST

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These sweet “DIY Felt Valentine Envelopes; {Pottery Barn Kids style}” is what inspired this project!  This project is posted by Brooke. She has a complete tutorial and printable labels for the recipient.  Use your imagination with colors and have fun with this gem of a Valentine.  Becky, Brooke, Jamie and Kirstin; makeup and host “The Crafting Chick“! They started …

Dark Glitter Candle

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 09:52 AM PST

Dark Glitter Candles @ Craft Gossip

Glam up a simple store bought candle with this easy DIY. Check out the tutorial at crafty scrappy happy.…

Kitchen Command Center

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 08:24 AM PST

Kitchen Command Center

Drawing inspiration from a command center she saw on a trip to World Market, Ashley decided to make her own. What a beautiful job she did! This one picture doesn’t do it justice though. Head over to her blog to see all of the details — Kitchen Command Center — Domestic Imperfection.…

Free Knitting Pattern: Textured Fingerless Gloves

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 08:43 AM PST

textured fingerless glovesI have lately been really into patterns with slip stitches made while holding the yarn in front, which means the float of the yarn shows on the surface of the knitting.

Knitting blogger purl3agony has designed a pair of fingerless gloves that are right up my alley. She calls them textured fingerless gloves, and they certainly are that.

These …

Tutorial: Elegant tulle skirt

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:30 AM PST

tulleskirtAbby from Sew Much Ado shows how to make an elegant tulle skirt.  It has an easy wide elastic waistband, but she uses a combined pleating and gathering method that creates fullness without making it too poofy.  Get the how-to at Sew Much Ado.

[photo from Sew Much Ado]…

Fluffy Pink Valentine Pom Pom Wreath

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:22 AM PST

Fluffy Pink Valentine Pom Pom Wreath

Oh my gosh, doesn’t this wreath look edible?? I swear it looks like it’s made from pink marshmallows! it’s not though, it’s made from pom poms and it’s totally adorable. Head over to Honeybear Lane and Heidi will show you how to make it — Easy Valentine’s Pom Pom Wreath.…

Free pattern: Ballet Dress

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 07:12 AM PST

balletdressAdrianna from Crafterhours shares a free pattern and tutorial for making her Ballet Dress.  The sleeveless, knee-length dress is super versatile.  She shows it worn layered over a button-down shirt, or under a cardi, or worn on its own.  Her pattern measures 33 inches at the bust and 26 inches at the waist. If you need a different size, she includes instructions …

Angela addresses burnout + Quilting Arts giveaway

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:27 AM PST

Giveaway and burnoutAngela of Quilting Is My Therapy shares her thoughts on burnout as part of her Business of Quilting series. She offers four steps she says helps her move through it. In addition to the great tips, she is giving away an entire series of Quilting Arts TV. Winner announced January 28th, 2013. Go HERE to learn more.

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Freebie: Valentine Princess Digital stamp

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:09 AM PST

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Dearie Dolls has this precious Valentine’s Day Princess digi stamp to download for free, click here for the black and white version.

-Heather…

Tutorial | 52 Reasons I Love You Gift Book for Valentine’s Day

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 06:00 AM PST

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If this project looks familiar, it’s because I have posted about it twice before. But I wanted to share that Lowri McNabb has now posted full instructions on how to make this 52 Reasons I Love you card book. She also has a printable template available for sale. With Valentine’s Day coming up this is a great gift …

Fruit Roll-Up and Gummi Candy Lamp

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 05:31 AM PST

Ah, an idea Tiffany’s should consider… This “glass” lampshade is made from fruit roll-ups and gummi candies. What a sweet way to add light (Even I’m groaning on the “sweet”). Find the how-tos HERE at Craftster, spotted on CakeSpy.…

Free Printable | Naturally Sweet Valentine’s Cards from Five & One

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 05:00 AM PST

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Julie from Five & One shares these free printable Valentine treat toppers, and showed how she used them to package natural fruit strips. Click here to go to the download.…

Snuggle Up With Your Valentine

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 04:49 AM PST

Is there a special someone you want to snuggle up with on Valentine’s Day?

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If so, you still have time to work up this quick, chunky – and very snuggly – afghan in time to do that snuggling!  It’s made with 3 strands of yarn – but not 3 strands of the same weight which I think makes it …

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