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Monday, March 11, 2013

“Leprechaun Hat” plus 29 more

“Leprechaun Hat” plus 29 more


Leprechaun Hat

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 06:13 PM PDT

hat1How cute is this hat? My kids would go gaga over the green glitter!! Can’t wait to make these so they can wear them to our town parade!! Rush over to the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do!

Spring Wand

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 06:01 PM PDT

bird-wand-close-up2There is something so magical about Spring. Flowers blooming, fresh air and creativity abounds. Have fun celebrating Spring with your kids by making these adorable Spring Wands! This family made the wands to go along with a book called Emeraldalicious , part of the Pinkalicious series.  You can find the tutorial over at Buggy and Buddy.

Mosaic Mirrors

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 05:56 PM PDT

mosaic2This would be a fun tween or elementary age sleepover craft! What girl doesn’t love having a little pocket mirror in her purse?!? You can find the tutorial over at Art With Kids.

Tear Art Bookmarks

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 05:52 PM PDT

bookmarks1My children already love to tear paper into a million little pieces, what a great way to turn their love of shredding into art!  I also love that this family has a ‘create box’! You can find the tutorial over at Buggy and Buddy.

Tutorial: Girl’s pieced stripe chevron dress

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 04:52 PM PDT

1Rachel Le Grand from Nest Full of Eggs shows how to create this awesome striped dress for a little girl.  She modified the pattern for her Purple Rose Party Dress (free pattern here) to create the chevron effect on the bodice and the skirt.  Go to her tutorial to see how she did it.

[photo from Nest Full of Eggs]…

Cavalia – Australia Review

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 04:27 PM PDT

Cavalia

Cavalia is the new MUST see show in Australia and if all the media hype has not piqued your interest then maybe this review will tempt you a little more.

When we were invited to attend the opening night of Cavalia in Brisbane (Australia) we were excited but didn’t really know much about it.  The numerous flags and billboards around …

Tutorial: DIY drop cloth pillow with stenciled arrows

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 04:21 PM PDT

Trendy-DIY-Drop-Cloth-Arrow-Pillow-DIYChelsea from Making Home Base shows how she made her DIY Drop Cloth Arrow Pillow.  The pillow is a simple square cut from drop cloth fabric, with a modern arrow design stenciled on.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Making Home Base]…

15 Bunny Silhouette Crafts for Easter

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 02:16 PM PDT

15 Bunny Silhouette Crafts for Easter @craftgossip

I’ve always loved silhouettes, especially for crafts. They have a simplistic beauty, there’s no real detail to worry about, and they are quite striking to look at. I’ve been spotting several bunny silhouettes around and have been saving them here and there. Here’s 15 adorable bunny silhouettes that you can make for Easter.

15 Bunny Silhouette Crafts for Easter @craftgossip

1. Burlap Easter Flag – SunflowerHugs

15 Bunny Silhouette Crafts for Easter @craftgossip

2. …

Tutorial: Recycled jeans needlebook

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 03:50 PM PDT

needlebookMarisa from Passion et Couture made this needlebook out of an old pair of jeans.  I love this idea!! The cover makes use of the jeans’ back pockets. Inside, felt “pages” hold needles.  She added zipppered and patch pockets to the pages as well, so there is plenty of space to hold other small notions.  Go to her  blog for

Rustic Hanging Votives

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 03:40 PM PDT

Rustic Hanging Votives

Ruban Cassette made this charming votive holder with a recycled jar and twine. See how to use this idea for displaying air plants too.…

Transferring Vintage Graphics to Wood & Metal

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 01:13 PM PDT

Transferring Vintage Graphics to Wood & Metal

There’s a cool new way to transfer photo images, graphics and even your own drawings or kid’s coloring pages to other surfaces. The product is from Plaid and it’s called Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. This post from Atta Girl Says is a beautiful example of what can be achieved with it. I’ve had the opportunity to try it out …

DIY: Lavender Lip Balm

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 03:03 PM PDT

lavenderlipbalmSince right about now we all need a little shot of summer, Crunchy Betty brings us three great lip balm recipes as well as the step by step directions. She includes lavender, which I can’t wait to make, and also chocolate mint (!!) and coco-rosey. And she shares the best advice ever if you’re new to lip balms…walk away and …

Tutorial: Simple summer tank dress

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 02:40 PM PDT

DSC_6351Meream from Bored & Crafty shows how easy it is to combine a t-shirt and skirt to make a simple summer tank dress.  This is a great use for a t-shirt that has grown too short from repeated laundering.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Bored & Crafty]…

Tutorial: Setting studs in a straight line

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 12:32 PM PDT

bag5Metal studs are trendy right now, on everything from shirts to shoes to bags.  They’re easy to add to a garment,  but since you add them one at a time you’ll need to take care if you’re wanting to set them in a straight line.  Anne from WobiSobi shows the trick she used to get straight lines when setting studs …

Tutorial: Child’s library tote with name applique

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 12:25 PM PDT

Library Bag with Name Applique_thumbAnorina from Samelia’s Mum shows how she made this tote bag for her young daughter.  She’ll use it to carry books to and from the library.  Her tutorial includes how she created the name applique and how she constructed the simple tote.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Samelia's Mum]…

Tutorial: Line a crossover dress bodice

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 12:11 PM PDT

how_to_line_bodicePam from Threading My Way shows how she lined a cross over bodice of a little girl’s dress she made.  Not only does lining the bodice of a dress hide all of the seam allowances, it’s also an easy way to turn and finish the curved edges at the neck and armholes.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Threading My Way]…

Tutorial: Small felt carrot gift bags

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:58 AM PDT

carrot_bag_heroTara Dennis shows how to make these fun carrot shaped gift bags.  Fill them with some candies for a cute Easter treat.  They’re made from felt and require only simple sewing.  Go to the tutorial.

[via Craftgawker]

[photo from Tara Dennis]…

More grumpy goodness

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:45 AM PDT

 Pam Pedersen (aka Kittykill) posted an interview on Feeling Stitchy with Craftster contributor papilionette, who created perhaps the most detailed stitch portrait to date of beloved Grumpy Cat. Go to the blog post to find out more and for an image you can click to enlarge. You need to get a good look at this stitching!…

Stitch Some Shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:39 AM PDT

st patricks day knitting patternsSt. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have time to stitch a little green. I’m loving this collection of shamrock patterns I found on Ravelry (by the way, they just hit 3 million registered users, which is so awesome!).

Mary C. Gildersleeve’s St. Patrick’s Day Washcloth features a three-leaved shamrock worked in an …

Tutorial: Appliqued tree

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:34 AM PDT

 Love this applique created by Jenny of Stumbles & Stitches for a fund-raising auction. Her fabric choices make the simple shapes and stitching pop to life. Want to try your hand at this technique? Jenny’s blog post links to a series of process photos.…

Inspiration: Facile Cecile

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:26 AM PDT

 I’m enthralled by the design choices and techniques of Facile Cecile. No, really…enthralled. Every time I visit her blog, I get caught up studying the  photos of her remarkable work, and time slips by unnoticed. The same thing might happen to you. Visit her blog and see if you can resist all the beauty.…

Tutorial: Grumpy Cat brooch

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:18 AM PDT

 If you haven’t already noticed, I have mad love for Tardar, the web’s famous Grumpy Cat. So I squealed aloud with delight when I came across this adorable Grumpy Cat brooch by Lauren of LDP. And I squealed some more when I realized that Lauren’s post includes a tutorial — she shows us all how to make our own precious …

Video tutorial: No-knot blanket stitch

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:06 AM PDT

 Here’s a great tutorial from Wendi Gratz of Shiny Happy World for a stitch-of-a-thousand-uses. Wendi says,

Not only do I show you how to blanket stitch – I show you how to do it without any knots. No knots! So it looks perfectly perfect everywhere! And for those who are really obsessed with perfection, I show you how to mark

Inspiration: Speedie Beadie

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:00 AM PDT

 I’m in love with this art doll by Dot of Speedie Beadie. The all-over bead embroidery thrills me…and that hair! That hair! Eventually, this sweet girl will be riding a dragonfly. In the meantime, you can enjoy other views (the back will make you smile) and images you can click to enlarge at Dot’s blog.

How to get great machine-embroidery results

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 10:51 AM PDT

 If you sometimes get unexpected (bad!) results when stitching a machine-embroidery design, you may not be using the right stabilizer, fabric, or hoop tension. Urban Threads shares an awesome tutorial to help you get the results you want. See the tute.…

Decorating With Washi Tape

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 08:39 AM PDT

Decorating with Washi Tape

Washi tape is all the rage, isn’t it? Have you used it yet? If you haven’t, here are several ideas from Home Made Simple to get you started – Decorate With Washi Tape. There are plenty of ideas to choose from; cover photo frames, holiday ornaments, bottles for vases, art on canvas, cover jars for luminaries and votive holders, …

22 Easter-Themed Treats and Crafts

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 09:56 AM PDT

It’s an Easter Extravaganza! Hosted by Haniela’s, you’ll find a collection of 22 Easter-themed treats and crafts by 22 clever and genius bloggers. Oh, and I’m one of them (what? clever? genius? Oh, Meaghan, thank you very much). To check out all the links, just visit Haniela’s or any of the bloggers’ sites today, or click on any of the …

Shamrock Cake Decorations

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 09:45 AM PDT

DIY-Shamrock-Cake-Toppers
Even a simple small party can be made special by a cake. Even family dinner! Studio DIY dresses things up for us again. This cake is wonderful, and easy and do-able.
DIY-Four-Leaf-Clover-Cake-Toppers
This site has such crisp bright photography, the pictures make you think you could do anything! Go and see the whole post here.

Tips: Using Background Stamps

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 07:13 AM PDT

Tips: Using Background Stamps

Jenn with Penny Black stamps shares a video tutorial showing how to use large background stamps. She’ll show you what inks work well and how to get a good impression. Then she turned her backgrounds into lovely ATC’s (artist trading cards).

-Heather…

A Cap For Spidey

Posted: 10 Mar 2013 05:57 AM PDT

crochet spiderman cap

 

So many youngsters (and some not so young) are huge fans of Spiderman.  This cute cap would be perfect for those fans!  Imagine a kiddo with his Spiderman afghan topped with this cap.  I just love the vision.  So, get some yarn and get busy.  Tania has adapted the pattern from another source which she credits.  I think this …

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