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“GlaDOS Ceiling Lamp – Instructables” plus 29 more

“GlaDOS Ceiling Lamp – Instructables” plus 29 more


GlaDOS Ceiling Lamp – Instructables

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 11:07 PM PDT

GlaDOS Lamp copy

I don’t know if I’d feel comfortable with a GlaDOS ceiling lamp watching over me, but it’d be a pretty crazy conversation piece. Thanks to Instructables user dragonator, you can create one of your own. You can check out the instructions here. Because it requires significant amounts of 3D printing though, I think this is more of a craft inspiration than craft …

Fabric8 Contest – Spoonflower and Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 10:17 PM PDT

fabric8 geek chic contest

Alright closet textile designers! Here’s your chance to design a collection of fabrics for Robert Kaufman Fabrics! The Fabric8 2013 contest is accepting entries now through the 23 of April. To enter, you must register with Spoonflower and upload your take on the theme “Geek Chic”. The grand prize winner not only gets the chance to design a line of …

Bunny ‘Butt’

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:39 PM PDT

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I have blogged before about the cute Turkey Butt pins I’d made.  I hadn’t seen the Bunny Butt until I was sent a link to this blog in French.  Well, once upon a time, I read French fluently.  Not so anymore!  I can make out much of it, but not the crochet terms.  My French studies and crochet …

Free pattern: Boston Star block

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:07 PM PDT

Boston Star

T.G.I.F. This quilt block – the Boston Star by Erik Homemade – is part of Craftsy’s Free Pattern Friday series. I love the red, white and blue color scheme he used for it. Go HERE to get the free download.

Image credit: Craftsy Blog

The Friesen Project

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 08:47 PM PDT

I’m a little late writing about this because Katie has been knee deep in the Friesen Project for ages now but late to the party or not, here’s the deets:

In a nutshell it’s 52 weeks spent devouring Christi Friesen’s books with more than 40 projects during the year. I’ve invited any clayer from across the globe to join in

Primitive quilt in moodier shades

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 08:21 PM PDT

Country Values quiltThe drama in this quilt comes from the contrasting values, not the colors which are on the subdued side. I found this beauty at Martingale’s online shop in the book “At Home with Country Quilts – 13 Patchwork Patterns” by Cheryl Wall.

Via Martingale

Pattern: Grandma’s Stars quilt

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 06:44 PM PDT

Grandma's Stars patternTimna Tarr of Q Tailored Quilts received a stack of star blocks pieced together some forty years ago by her grandmother. Timna added smaller connecting stars also on a black ground and stitched all the blocks into the beautiful quilt you see here. She says it’s now available as a pattern through AQS (American Quilter’s Society). Visit her blog post

Paper Mache Spring Hats

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 06:39 PM PDT

paperhats1I think after the long winter everyone is having, people are ready to move forward into Spring. This adorable hat is the perfect way to usher in Spring or at least feel a little like it has arrived! You can find the tutorial over at Buggy and Buddy.

Homemade Passover Seder Plates

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 06:33 PM PDT

passover1I love the way these plates look, don’t you? How fun would it be to go over every aspect of the Seder meal and the symbolism of each food while making these plates. Then when they are finished, you can all partake in the Seder meal together. To find out more how these plates are made, head over to The

Free pattern: Coco bag

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 04:49 PM PDT

cocoFeeling the need for a new spring bag?  Christine from ChrisW Designs shares a free pattern for her Coco bag.  The angled piecing mixes two fabric prints on the outside of the bag.  Inside, it’s lined and has a pocket to hold smaller items.  The fabric tubing straps are attached to the bag with grommets and swivel hooks.  Go to

Tutorial: DIY wall mounted drop leaf cutting table

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 04:22 PM PDT

TOPKathleen from Grosgrain has a new cutting table for her sewing space.  It’s attached to the wall and folds out when she wants to use it, and folds up when she doesn’t.  If you’re looking at the photo and thinking, “Ohhh, I need one of those for my own space!” then you’re in luck.  She shares a tutorial showing how …

How Rae organizes her sewing patterns

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 04:03 PM PDT

raepatterns_grandeWith spring cleaning in the air and an eye toward my disorganized piles of sewing patterns, I found this post by Rae from Made By Rae.  It’s her guest post at Pink Castle Fabrics where she shows how she organizes her sewing patterns.  Go to her post to read how she keeps them all organized.

[photo from Made …

Project: Stamped Notes and Holder

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 02:41 PM PDT

Project: Stamped Notes and Holder

Here’s a pretty way to keep track of notes, tuck this stamped holder inside your purse. Find step by step directions and a video tutorial from Maureen Plut at Splitcoast Stampers.

-Heather…

New Rope Pillar Candles at Pottery Barn

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 02:30 PM PDT

New Rope Pillar Candles at Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn has some gorgeous new candles coming out as part of their summer collection. Click here for more shots of these beauties.…

Kids craft: Button Votives

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 12:42 PM PDT

Kids Craft: Button Votives

Amy at Mod Podge Rocks! designed this really nice decoupage votive with kids in mind. Head on over to her blog to learn how to make these with the kiddos.…

Sewing Machine Freebie

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 12:08 PM PDT

The Sewing Machine cross stitch freebie pattern by Lynn BSewing rooms and sewing corners were just meant to be decorated, weren’t they? This free chart from Happiness is Cross Stitching is perfect for that task. It presents the iconic image of the Singer in a small form perfect for a tag or a small ornament. Get the free chart.

Dinosaur Birthday

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:25 AM PDT

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Hosting a special birthday party? DIY one-of-a kind dinosaur themed party favor tote bags. Use freezer paper and ink to print the Dino. A personalized idea is always warmly received and appropriated. Haberdashery Fun gives you the full tutorial.

Egg Shell Votive Candles

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 09:21 AM PDT

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The venerable Martha Stewart continues to show beautiful projects. These candles are a great DIY for your Easter table. And best of all, they are really disposable. This seems like a great  way to break into candle making for the uninitiated. The whole post is on Martha’s site here.

More Easter Basket Knitting Patterns

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 08:48 AM PDT

knit basketsI was a little greedy last week, stealing the spotlight with my adorable knit Easter basket pattern, so I thought I’d even the score a bit this week by sharing some more projects for super cute knit baskets for Easter and beyond.

This pretty, easy Easter basket from Kaity Fraker is a free Ravelry download that includes the pattern for …

Tutorial: Spring Rainbow Skirt for girls

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 08:02 AM PDT

Skirtlayered-spring-rainbowtwirleasterAngelina from JoJo & Eloise shows how to make her Spring Rainbow Skirt.  It’s a gathered skirt, colorblocked with a rainbow of pretty spring colors.  Go to her tute.

[photo from JoJo & Eloise]…

Lookie what she made: School uniform for an 18″ doll

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:42 AM PDT

matching-uniformMatching doll and girl outfits are so much fun!  Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows the school uniform that she made for her daughter’s American Girl doll.  It matches her child’s actual school uniform perfectly!  She used an outgrown uniform for the fabric, and made a miniature logo for the shirt using iron on transfer.  Go to Lil Blue Boo

Tutorial: Diaper & wipe pouch with a strap

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:30 AM PDT

DiapersandwipescarriertutorialsAmber from Crazy Little Projects has updated her original diaper & wipe pouch tutorial to add a long strap.  The strap makes it easy to carry with you.  Or, omit the strap for a pouch that’s easily tucked into a diaper bag.  Go to her new diaper & wipe pouch tutorial.

[photo from Crazy Little Projects]…

Abby Glassenberg’s advice for finding thrift store fabric & sewing supplies

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:17 AM PDT

ButtonsThe fabric store isn’t your only source for sewing supplies. If you’re open to serendipity and aren’t looking for a specific item, you can find great deals fabric and sewing supplies at thrift stores and rummage sales.  Abby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, guest blogs at Whip Up today …

Pop Bead Jewelry Tutorials

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 07:06 AM PDT

Pop Bead EarringsPop Bead Necklaces

 

I was excited when I saw this tutorial Michelle did on her blog “Mich L. in L.A.”  These trendy earrings and necklaces were made by using pop-beads!  Pop beads became popular in the 1980′s.  A few years ago my Mama introduced me to pop beads and I have loved them ever since.   This would be a great project for tweens …

Tutorial: Modern trio zippered bag

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 06:51 AM PDT

trio zipped bag 4Ama from Ohoh blog shows how to make this modern trio zippered bag.  Each pouch is sewn separately out of a different shade of leather (or faux leather), and then strung with by eyelets on to a metal chain strap.  LOVE!!  Go to Ohoh blog to find out how you can make one.

[via Craftgawker]

[photo from Ohoh blog]…

Freebie | Printable Rainbow Birthday Party Invitation

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Free Printable Rainbow Party Invitation from Mr. Printables

My son’s birthday is coming up and all things birthday are catching my eye these days. I love these free printable rainbow invites from Mr. Printables. So clever! Click here to go to the download.…

Project: Card Display

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:59 AM PDT

Project: Card Display

If you’re like me you’ve probably got lots of lovely hand made cards from friends (or that you’ve made your self) that you’ like to look at and enjoy all the time. Instead of stuffing them into a drawer why not hang they out and display them. October Afternoon has a wonderful and easy idea using a frame and chicken …

Easter Sweetness

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:55 AM PDT

Easter treat bag

 

How sweet is this little sweets holder?  Kara at petalstopicots.com has created this delicious little egg shaped goodie bag for your jelly beans and little chocolates and any other small treats you want to offer the kids.  I’ll take one took, please!  I love the way you can use up yarn scraps to create something so charming.  She does …

Freebie | Pregnancy Journaling Cards from U Printables

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT

Free Printable pregnancy Journaling cards from U Printables Free Printable pregnancy Journaling cards from U Printables

Here’s one for all the expectant moms out there. This is a great set of pregnancy journaling cards for Project Life or regular scrapbook pages from U Printables. Click here to go to the download.…

Freebie | Project Life Journaling Cards from Kimberly Church Designs

Posted: 22 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Free Project Life Journaling Cards from Kimberly Church DesignWhat a great color scheme on these Project Life journaling and filler cards from Kimberly Church Design! She used some of her favourite inspirational quotes, and strong graphic shapes in these .PNG files. These could work for Spring or any time of year! Click here to go to the download.…

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