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Friday, March 8, 2013

“Acoustic iPhone Phonograph Dock – ReAcoustic” plus 37 more

“Acoustic iPhone Phonograph Dock – ReAcoustic” plus 37 more


Acoustic iPhone Phonograph Dock – ReAcoustic

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 09:53 PM PST

phonograph iPhone dock

Have you ever wanted to experience some of your favorite songs but with vintage flair? How about amplifying your music without ugly speakers and a mess of cords? ReAcoustic‘s acoustic iPhone dock lets you do just that just by setting your phone in the dock and letting the antique styled phonograph horn do its thing. I love not only …

Tutorial: Polymer Clay Garden Markers

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 07:47 PM PST

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Amanda of Wit & Whistle has a nifty idea for making your own herb / pot / garden markers from polymer clay in this tutorial. As she comments in the tutorial: be gentle with them, they’re not super sturdy. If you wanted to improve on that aspect, cover a popsicle stick or a chopstick for the same sort of …

Tutorial: Patchwork skirt for baby

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:41 PM PST

patchwork skirt babyMegan of Quilt Story took a charm pack and transformed it into this patchwork skirt for her baby girl. It’s so sweet. Love it! Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Quilt Story

Free pattern: Irish Dreams quilt

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:55 PM PST

Irish Chain quilt patternIrish Dreams is a modern looking quilt based on the traditional pattern Irish Chain. Corey Yoder designed it to showcase the Daydreams fabric line by P&B Textiles. Get the free download.

Image credit: Sew it Seams

CG Exclusive- Interview With Kids Crafts 1-2-3 Editor

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:38 PM PST

kidscraft123I had the privilege of getting to interview Jennifer Perkins who is the editor of a brand new magazine that started  exclusively for Walmart called Kids Crafts 1-2-3, but is now available at Barnes and Nobles and Michaels as well.  The newest issue just hit the stands on March 4, so you can run right out today and pick one …

St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Craft

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:09 PM PST

RainbowCraft1Here’s a classic craft that your kids will love to eat make. Just head to your local grocery store and you are good to go! You can find the tutorial at 7 On a Shoestring.

Table toppers for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:05 PM PST

celtic charms St Pat runner

Made from a Celtic charm pack, Carol of Carol’s Crafty Creations shows off this and other table runners perfect for St. Patrick’s Day decor. Go check them all out on her blog.

Via Snippets of a Quilter

Image credit: Carol’s Crafty Creations

Hot Air Balloon Craft

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:02 PM PST

hot-air-balloon-window-craft-2There is something extremely magical about hot air balloons. Why not take a journey with your child, and read a few books that center around hot air balloons, and then do a craft! You can find the tutorial for the hot air balloon over at The Kid’s Fun Review.

Shaving Cream Paint

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:51 PM PST

Shaving cream1I love the way the different colors in this batch look!  I My Kids would have a blast with this! I love the idea of putting each color in muffin tins too! You can find the instructions over at Mom Mart.

{Tutorial} Branches & Bling Lighted Centerpiece

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:44 PM PST

Branches & Bling LIghted Centerpiece via weddings.craftgossip.com

Creating beautiful centerpieces for your wedding celebrations is a snap with the David Tutera Bridal collection! With just a few simple materials you can add sparkle and a bit of glamour to your tablescapes. Here are the instructions to make your own:

David Tutera Branches & Bling Supplies

Materials:

David Tutera Lighted Branch {White – 31.5″}

David Tutera Bling on a Roll

Silk Flowers

Strong Adhesive…

Easter Egg Votives

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:36 PM PST

Easter Egg Votives @ Craft Gossip

This set of Easter egg votive holders are from Becky at Posh Pink Giraffe. They are inspired by the latest Pottery Barn catalog and remind me of something kids would have made in the ’60s to decorate for the spring holiday. Check out how to make them for yourself.…

Tutorial: Contrast placket on a henley tee

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:24 PM PST

photoHeather from Feather’s Flights shows how she made the contrast placket on the henley that she made.  Instead of placing the placket smack dab in the center, where you usually see them, she moved it off to one side to give it an asymmetrical neckline.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Feather's Flights]…

Tutorial: Sew a slipcover for a table high chair

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:59 PM PST

slipcover collageAnu from Nalle’s House shows how she made a slipcover for a high chair seat that attaches to a table.  She created the slipcover because the fabric on the high chair is difficult to clean.  Her new slipcover is made from an outdoor fabric that is easy to wipe clean.  It’s also removable so she can send it through the wash.  Go to

Project: Folded Treat Box

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:18 PM PST

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The Some Odd Girl stamps blog shows you how to fold up a fun little treat box from cardstock. You could add some stamped bunnies to the front for a perfect Easter treat!

-Heather…

Inspiration: Lamb on pieced background

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 02:14 PM PST

one quarter inch lamb on background

Look at the little lamb on this pieced background. It’s precious! Chase of 1/4″ Mark said she finished the needlework while listening to Kiki’s Delivery Service. What do you listen to when you create? Go HERE to read more.

Image credit: 1/4″ Mark

How to Cre8time with a Little Help from Michaels

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 01:56 PM PST

Since you’re reading a crafty blog, you probably know that March in National Craft Month. You might not know that the Craft Hobby Association has launched a new project, Cre8time, which is all about getting people to take time to create for themselves and rediscover the joy of crafting.

They’re also hosting a Crea8time Blogger Challenge with a little …

Kitties in Love

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 01:46 PM PST

chats_mariage_4Chez Mounette posted this kitty-themed project with what I am sure is a lovely saying, but I don’t speak or read French and Google translate mangles this one – so if you speak French, please post a translation in the comments for us, won’t you? It would be greatly appreciated! Get the free chart.

Rice Krispies Treats Pinwheels

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:39 PM PST

ricekrispiespinwheelsJust when you think the world has gone and exhausted every single solitary idea possible for Rice Krispies Treats, along comes another genius idea. Krispie Treat Pinwheels. The creator of said genius: Cookies and Cups.…

Easy Carrot Cupcakes

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 12:16 PM PST

carrotcupcakesEasy, in that all you need is some candy and Easter grass. And, you know, cupcakes. I must get those chocolate sprinkles, too. Make carrot-in-the-dirt garden cupcakes HERE at One Charming Party.…

Spring+Summer Knitty is Here!

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:46 AM PST

easy as pie knittyIt’s Knitty time again, and it looks like the spring+summer issue is bringing us lots of great projects to queue, as usual.

My favorite may well be the colorful Easy as Pie Blanket, perfect for the little kid in your life. It’s shaped with short rows and would be a great stash buster if you didn’t mind the …

Event: Mini Quilt Swap

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:26 AM PST

Spring SwapMishka of Quilting Gallery announced today a new swap for quilters. The pattern is whatever the maker decides, so if you crave less structure for a swap, this may be the one for you. Called Dreaming of…..Spring, you’ll swap a mini Spring-inspired quilt with a secret partner. International swapping encouraged. Go to the announcement post to learn more.

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And the Crayola Prize goes to………..

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:02 AM PST

…….Kate F. Congrats Kate! You’re our winner of the Crayola prize package giveaway!! I’ve sent you an e-mail, please respond with your mailing address within the next 5 days!

Thanks to all who entered!

-Heather…

Donut Bunny Pops

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:56 AM PST

donutbunnypopsOh, donuts. Thank you for being so versatile and useful for quick and easy edible crafts that end up cute every time. Make these too cute donut bunny pops HERE at Positively Splendid.…

De-stash for National Quilting Day!

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:29 AM PST

VQDNationalQuiltingDayGarageSaleBenita of Victoriana Quilt Designs is hosting a Virtual Garage Sale to celebrate National Quilting Day coming up March 16th. To give you an idea of what you can de-stash for some extra cash, here’s a screenshot of the Category part of the form. One form for each item, with no listing fees.

catetories for sale

Not only can you de-stash, you can …

How to Make a Felt Illustration DIY

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 10:01 AM PST

 Felt Illustration

Dini hosts "Capungmungil Camp" blog spot and always has some very clever felting ideas for us. Today Dini will share us how to make a felt illustration and the one she is showing us is so bright and beckoning spring to come to us all.   As you can see the piece was developed as Dini went along into she …

Big Wall Confetti

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 08:55 AM PST

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Big big big confetti. What a great idea. Goes up easily, makes a big hit, and comes down lickety split. Plus, how fun would it be to make these? Julip shows us how to do these for our own party at home. Go check out the whole post here. …

Shot Glasses from Airheads Candy for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:54 AM PST

airheads.shotglassesJust the fact of candy shot glasses alone impresses me, but then to know these were made simply with Airheads candy, well, that just hits it out of the park. And you know when I use any kind of sports metaphor, I’m serious. Make Airheads cups HERE at Lovely Indeed.…

8 Free Printables for Your Easter Treats and Parties

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:37 AM PST

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I think I’m not alone in loving free stuff. Especially super-cute, timely and useful free stuff. Here’s a collection of such printables for Easter from around the web. Shown above are Easter bunnies from The Celebration Shoppe. Here are some more:

Pocket place cards from Today’s Mama.

Easter labels for Hershey’s Kisses from Anders Ruff.

Easter egg

Read all about it: Abby’s favorite sewing tool

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 06:14 AM PST

ballpointawlAbby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of the soon-to-be-released Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, dishes on her favorite sewing tool.  What is it, you ask?  Why, it’s the ball point awl.  She uses it when making her softies.  Go to her blog to read more about this tool and how she uses it.

[photo from …

Tip: Water Color Your Die Cuts

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:48 AM PST

Tip: Water Color Your Die Cuts

The Silhouette blog has a great tip for getting even more mileage from your die cut shapes by coloring them with water color pencils. I love this soft look, so pretty!

-Heather…

Healthy Rainbow Snack

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:47 AM PST

rainbow.snackMaybe the promise of rainbows will get kids to eat their veggies. Here’s a super easy and healthy rainbow snack, complete with a pot of gold at the end. Make it HERE at Canadian Family, by Jill Dubien.…

Tutorial: Make your own lace undies

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:46 AM PST

laceundiesDeby from So Sew Easy shows how you can make your own lace undies from wide stretch lace trim.  It’s actually a simple sewing project, requiring just a few seams.  She’s even got a multi-sized pattern for you to use.  You can sew up a pair of fancy lace panties in no time.  Get the pattern and how-to at So Sew Easy.

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Tutorial: Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:35 AM PST

oliviatunicdressDawn from Designed by Dawn Nicole shows how to make her Olivia Tunic Dress for little girls.  It’s an empire waist sundress with a ruffled and buttoned panel pieced into the skirt.  Tie should straps allow it to grow with your child.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Designed by Dawn Nicole]…

Tutorial: Two Sweet Reversible Apron

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:15 AM PST

Two Sweet Reversible ApronCheryl from The Green Hedgehog and Sew Can Do shows how to make her Two Sweet Reversible Apron.  She used coordinating prints and solids from the Baking Bunnies line from Timeless Treasures.  At the end of her tutorial, she has a giveaway for a set of the same fabrics she used to make the apron.  Go to her tutorial and giveaway.

Tutorial: Nautical scoop back tee

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:01 AM PST

nauticalteeAmy shows a nautical t-shirt refashion at Refashion Co-op.  Inspired by a shirt she spied on ModCloth, she gave a striped tee contrast edging and scooped out the back.  LOVE!!  Go to Refashion Co-op to see how she did it.

[photo from Amy on Refashion Co-op]…

Freebie | Printable Origami Bunny Tag from Eat Drink Chic

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PST

Free origami bunny card from Eat Drink Chic

Here’s a sweet modern take on the traditional Easter Bunny – a graphic origami styled one! Download the free file from Eat, Drink Chick and see how Amy dresses hers up with some glitter. Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | Printable Vintage Easter Song Sheet

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PST

Free printable Vintage Easter Song Sheet from Crafty Secrets

If you know me, you know that I love vintage anything, especially book pages! So I had to post this vintage Easter song sheet that you can download free from Crafty Secrets. Get it here.…

3 Ideas for Mothering Sunday – March 10th in the UK

Posted: 07 Mar 2013 03:00 AM PST

If you’re in the UK, you’re probably preparing for Mothering Sunday, which is this Sunday March 10th. Here are three resources that can help!

1. Make personalised button cards following these tips from Love Making Things

2. Help a child with a hand made card using these instructions from Artists Helping Children

3. Find a bunch of free printables for

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