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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

“Duck Brand duct tape prom contest and bracelet how-to” plus 36 more

“Duck Brand duct tape prom contest and bracelet how-to” plus 36 more


Duck Brand duct tape prom contest and bracelet how-to

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:09 PM PDT

horizontal Over at Craft Foxes there is a great video tutorial on how to make this cool Duct tape bracelet along with info on the Duct tape prom dress contest along with links to inspiration!…

A Refresher Course in Compatibility from Bullseye

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:30 PM PDT

TechNotes_03_cover_v2I was wandering around the Bullseye web site and noticed a Tech Note update about glass compatibility. The article says that the same COE (coefficient of expansion) doesn’t necessarily mean the glass is going to be compatible. It’s good to read about this so you can get an understanding on how the author, Dan Schwoerer, owner of Bullseye Glass, explains …

Scrap Clay Mosaic

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:09 PM PDT

Using Scraps

What do you do when this stuff piles up? This is part of the stack from my desk. I went and made a bunch of fun stuff. Other clayers seem to make great pieces from their scraps, too.

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1. Polymer Clay Scrap Pendant, 2. Scrap Clay, I Love You!, 3. crazy heart tutorial mica-sh, 4. Scrap beads

Egg Bud Vases

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 06:49 PM PDT

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These little beauties would make a table beautiful any time, but especially for Easter. They are small and simple, and they are so “unchanged” that the shape of the egg just shares the spotlight with the flower itself. I love the balance of the creamy brown eggs and the creamy pink roses. Lucy at Craftberry Bush shows us everything we …

Tutorial: Boxy bunny softie

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:26 PM PDT

IMG_3682-1024x712Stacie from Yellow Spool shares another of her Scrapped Animals.  This time it’s a little boxy bunny softie.  His body is a simple fabric box, but with bunny features stitched on and bunny ears sticking out the top.  On his backside, a fluffy fabric flower makes a bunnytail. Cute!!  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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Tutorial: Little boy muscle shirts

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:02 PM PDT

a9Dana from MADE shows how to adapt a basic little boy t-shirt pattern to make a muscle shirt instead.  Your little guy will feel all kinds of tough in it, while he’s really being all kinds of cute.  She used her own Basic Tee pattern, but you can use any t-shirt pattern.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

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Quick quilt for baby

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 03:44 PM PDT

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Need a gift for baby but your time is limited? Lindsay of Craft Buds said her triangles quilt takes only one evening to piece together. It’s simple, yet stunning! She shows you how with lots of great photos and step-by-step instructions. Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Craft Buds

100% cotton not only choice for quilts

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 03:20 PM PDT

Linns quilt flannelLinn of the Home Project wants quilters to broaden their horizons for quilt making like she did with the quilt shown here. It’s not made with 100% cotton fabric, as is the usual case. Visit her blog to learn more.

Image credit: Home Project

Quick Project: Folded Paper Post It Note Holder

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 03:00 PM PDT

Quick Project: Folded Paper Post It Note Holder

The Lawnscaping Challenge blog has direction for making a fun folded post it note holder. Click here for this quick and simple, but totally cute, project.

-Heather…

Make A Custom Felt Bunny Family

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 02:52 PM PDT

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 Amy of “while wearing heels” has turned her family into bunnies by creating her own custom felt bunny family.  This easy no sew is such a fun cute project and everyone in your family will react when they see themselves.  Amy suggests this has the possibility of becoming a family “hareloom”.  Personalize each bunny to reflect something unique about …

Debra wins ‘Fabric Flowers’ book

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 02:39 PM PDT

winner bookCongratulations to the winner of my giveaway, a copy of the book Indygo Junction's Fabric Flowers by Amy Barickman. Using Random.org, I drew commenter 74, Debra Lee, who said, No tie wearing men here!. I know, men do not dress up like they used to, right? I emailed Debra to give her the good news. Thanks to all who entered. …

DIY: Spring Nail Art

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 02:10 PM PDT

striped-nailsOk I admit to counting down the days til spring and anything that can speed that process along is a good thing. Stephanie from Henry Happened has three cute spring nail art ideas — all easy, and all with great tips and suggestions. Find them here.…

Win a Knitting Book for Kids

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 11:49 AM PDT

annie and the swiss cheese scarfMy daughter, who is three and a half, really wishes she could knit. I think it’s as much about doing something that she sees me enjoying and spending a lot of time on as it is her actually wanting to learn, but I think it’s really sweet that she pretends to knit (and that it involves a lot less banging …

Pot O’ Gold Oreos

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:44 AM PDT

potofgold.oreosI’ve seen a million jillion doctored Oreos, why do I love these so? Simple, flawless, do-able St. Patrick’s Day ease. The yum factor. I don’t know, but I love these so. Find the how-tos to make Pot O’ Gold Oreos standing atop a candy patch o’ grass HERE at Happy Hour Projects.…

Tangled Invitations

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 10:07 AM PDT

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Jen over at Eat Sleep Make hosted a Tangled Birthday, and she shared her invitation idea. Tangled, for those of you out of the Disney Circle, is the new adaptation of Rapunzel. The Princess is more powerful, and has thoughts and ideas of her own. It has taken the Princess scene to a new level. And these invitations are such …

Washi Tape Wedding Ideas

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:49 AM PDT

Washi Tape Wedding Ideas via Burnett's Boards

In case you’re wondering, washi tape is a decorative paper tape from Japan that has taken the craft world by storm! It comes in just about every color and pattern imaginable, and it’s so versatile and easy to use. If you need some washi tape inspiration, be sure to check out this post at Burnett’s Boards by the crafty genius, …

Notecard Winner

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:46 AM PDT

notecard winnerThanks to everyone who entered to win the knitting notecards. They’re really cute, aren’t they? I kind of wanted to keep them for myself.

Instead they’re going to commenter number 40, Rose, who said she still sends notes and her grandson is learning to send thank you notes, which is great.

I hope you both enjoy them! Speaking of kids, …

Shamrock Freebie

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:43 AM PDT

6a00d834555f3469e2017ee911ae0f970d-800wiBrooke’s Books is adding another freebie with an Irish flair. It’s delicate and fun to stitch. Find out how to get this spectacular shamrock in this Brooke’s Books Blog post. St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it!…

Marshmallow and Candy “Cupcakes”

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:37 AM PDT

marshmallow.candy.cupcakesI have to agree that just making food–or anything–look like a cupcake makes it so much cuter. Chocolate bottoms and marshmallow “frosting,” that’s what these beauts really are. And you must see the other rainbow of options beyond the St. Patrick’s Day-esque ones. Find the how-tos HERE at Sugar Swings! Serve Some.…

How to make a madras plaid interchangeable stacked display

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 09:29 AM PDT

Stacked-Server-Madras-3-tier-wlogo-3735 Madras plaid is an awesome plaid so as far as I’m concerned anything made with it would be cool but this interchangeable display is great! See an extensive tutorial on how to make an interchangeable stacked display over at th blog Mrs. Polly Rogers.…

Mix Media Heart Pendant DIY Tutorial

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:18 AM PDT

Mixed Media Heart Necklace  Melony from “Mel Designs” shares with us a creative tutorial on how to make this cute mixed media heart pendant necklace.  Check out her tutorial “Mix Media Heart Pendant” and be inspired to think outside the box.…

Tutorial: Sweatshirt dress for girls

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 08:15 AM PDT

DIY-Sweatshirt-Dress-for-Girls-_Prudent Baby recently shared a tutorial for their Hot Mess Sweatshirt Dress made from two X-Large sweatshirts.  Now they’re back with a girl-sized version that can be made with just one X-Large sweatshirt. Go to their tutorial.

[photo from Prudent Baby]…

Gorgeous Shabby Chic Easter Egg tutorial

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 05:43 AM PDT

Gorgeous Shabby Chic Easter Egg (the actual tutorial link, not just photos!) @craftgossip

It’s quite possible you’ve seen this already on Pinterest. However, my guess is going to be that your experience was the same as mine in that you couldn’t find the tutorial. Instead, you simply had a really long image, all the photos of the process pasted together and uploaded directly to Pinterest. With a little bit of searching and a …

A Simple Shawl for Spring

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:39 AM PDT

sweetheart shawl lion brandAs much as I’m still feeling like winter isn’t really over, even in the south, I’m also longing for some new knit shawls that will take me through spring and summer in style.

The Sweetheart Shawl from Lion Brand Yarn is a great choice if you’re looking for a cute little something to throw over your shoulders, too.

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Read all about it: Another reason for skipped stitches

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:37 AM PDT

If your machine is skipping stitches, the problem may end up being something other than tension, needle, thread, or presser foot.  It may, in fact, be the placement of the needle within the opening of the throat plate.  That’s what Madalynne figured out.  Go to her blog to read more about how she figured it out and what helps.

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Tutorial: Zip away convertible cropped jacket refashion

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:30 AM PDT

IMG_6555Anna from Plan B used a separating zipper to change a plain boxy jacket into a convertible cropped jacket.  It’s fabulousness!!  When you want to wear it long, keep the zipper intact.  When you want to wear it cropped, just zip off the bottom portion.  She shares a tutorial showing how she did it.  Go to her tute.

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Rainbow Easter Eggs… on the Inside

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:26 AM PDT

colored-easter-eggsAnd here I’ve been missing out just dying the outside of the eggs all these years… Oh how much more colorful my hard-boiled and deviled eggs could be. Find the how-tos to make rainbow eggs–sans shell–HERE at Crafts by Amanda.…

Free pattern: Mixy matchy fabric Easter basket

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:25 AM PDT

fabric-easter-basket-titleAmy from Positively Splendid shares a free pattern for making this mixy matchy fabric Easter basket.  It’s made from home decor weight fabric and is lined with fusible fleece, so the sides tand up on their own.  She personalized hers with a monogrammed patch.  Go to Positively Splendid for the free pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Positively Splendid]…

Tutorial: Easy fabric napkins with mitered corners

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:17 AM PDT

easy-napkin-tutorialAndrea from Go To Patterns shows how she made a set of cloth napkins with mitered corners.  They’re easy to make, requiring just some ironing and straight seams.  She used a fat quarter for each one.   Get the tutorial at her blog, Go To Sew.

[photo from Go To Sew]…

Freebie: Girl with Bunny Digital Stamp

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 07:07 AM PDT

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Bunny hugs! Click here to download a black and white version to color yourself of this cute digital stamp from Penny Blossoms.

-Heather…

Tutorial: Bunny hooded towel

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 06:44 AM PDT

BunnyhoodedtoweltutorialAmber from Crazy Little Projects has a whole collection of hooded towel tutorials on her blog.  Now she shows how to make a bunny hooded towel.  It’s cute for Easter, obviously, but bunnies and babies go together year round.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…

Tutorial | DIY Paper Shamrock Decor

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

DIY-paper-shamrocks from How About Orange

Make these cute paper shamrocks using the template and tutorial from How About Orange. They are great for cards and scrapbook pages too! Click here to go to the tutorial.…

Chicks and Carrots Dressed as Bunnies? In Cake Pop Form, No Less.

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 05:41 AM PDT

carrot.bunny.cakepopNot just carrot cake pops. Not just bunny cake pops. But carrot bunny cake pops. Oh, that crazy bunny. I mean carrot. I mean bunny carrot. Anyway, make them HERE at hoopla palooza. And check out the carrot bunny’s pal, the chick bunny cake pop HERE at The Pint Sized Baker.

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Tutorial | DIY Four Leaf Clover Stamp

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT

DIY Four Leaf Clover Stamp by Prudent Baby

Jaime from Prudent Baby shows you how to use this common household item, toilet paper rolls, to make a clever four leaf clover stamp. Use it for St.Patrick’s Day greeting cards and scrapbook layouts. Click here to see more.…

Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:46 AM PDT

leprechaun snack mixThe most colorful, rainbow-y snack mix ever! And apparently very useful for catching those sneaky Leprechauns. Make Leprechaun bait snack mix HERE at Mega Crafty.…

Freebie | Printables for St. Patrick’s Day Treat Bags

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT

St. Patrick's Day Printable Lunch Bags, by Make Life Lovely

Laura from Make Life Lovely is sharing these three printable designs for St. Patrick’s Day treat bags. She also shows you how to print them onto paper lunch sacs. Click here to go to the freebie and tutorial.…

St. Patrick’s Day Oreo Pops

Posted: 11 Mar 2013 03:37 AM PDT

stpatricksday.oreopopsHere a couple ideas to cover your kid’s St. Patrick’s Day lunchbox and after-school treats. First, make a bento lunch for the day HERE, and then spruce up some mint Oreos to make St. Patrick’s Day pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.

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