“Salon Talk: L.A. Tastemakers – Craft in America Study Center” plus 30 more

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• Salon Talk: L.A. Tastemakers – Craft in America Study Center
• Funky Neon Necklace Tutorial
• St. Patrick’s Day Bento Lunch
• Tutorial: 3 ways to add knee pads to boy pants
• Tutorial: No sew sequined Peter Pan collar tee
• Etsy Shop of the Week – TraceyLipman
• Tip: Using Steam a Seam on curved hems
• Book Giveaway & Interview with Author Betty Bee!
• Freebie: Wearable Bunny Ears
• DIY Felt Easter Eggs
• Confetti filled Balloons
• Pin of the Week: Two-at-a-Time Cast On
• Little Red Riding Hood Breakfast
• Winner of our $25 “Envirobatts giveaway”
• Knit a Shrug with a Free Class from Creativebug
• 15 Shamrock Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day
• How to make a recycled St. Patrick’s Day dress and recover a headband
• Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt sleeves
• Free pattern: Little girl poncho with Peter Pan collar
• Tutorial: Make a Shamrock Stamp
• Tutorial: Sparkle up those jeans pockets
• Cheese Bees, Hedgehogs and Owls
• Pot O’ Gold at the End of the Rainbow Cupcakes
• Tutorial: Easy envelope pillow cover
• Tutorial: Faux snakeskin clutch
• Tutorial | Washi Tape Easter Egg Card from Omiyage Blogs
• A NEW Silhouette Winner
• Bacon Shamrocks, Hard Cider Dip and Soda Bread Croutons
• Rock Hopper??
• Freebie | Beach Themed Project Life Printables from Simple as That
• Giveaway | Pack Your Bags & Scoot March Kit from Hydrangea Hippo

Salon Talk: L.A. Tastemakers – Craft in America Study Center Posted: 12 Mar 2013 11:24 PM PDT Craft in America Study Center has moved on to the next phase of their exploration of food and craft, Good Enough to Eat: Food as Craft. As such, their lecture series is tastier than usual, featuring  two of Los Angeles most renown “tastemakers” in a discussion Sat. March 23rd. Evan Kleiman is not just a chef and restaurateur, but also …

Funky Neon Necklace Tutorial Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:12 PM PDT Deb from “Two Cheeky Monkeys” created these beautiful 1980′s inspired necklaces and shared a tutorial on her blog on how she made them!  I like these necklaces. They remind me that Spring is just around the corner which means warmer weather!  Check out the tutorial and learn how to make your own “Funky Neon Necklace“…

St. Patrick’s Day Bento Lunch Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:47 PM PDT Need some St. Patrick’s Day lunch ideas for the wee lads? Go bento. Find shamrocks galore in this bento box HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project. …

Tutorial: 3 ways to add knee pads to boy pants Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:39 PM PDT Rae from Made By Rae shows three ways you can add knee pads to a pair of pants.  It’s a final how-to in this year’s Celebrate the Boy series.  She shows how to make them in large rectangular patches, classic rounded edge patches, and smaller patches. Go to her tutorial. [photo from Made By Rae]…

Tutorial: No sew sequined Peter Pan collar tee Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:11 PM PDT Carly from Chic Steals shows how you can make this sequined trompe l’oeil t-shirt, no sewing required.  She uses sequined trim to create a faux Peter Pan collar, buttons, and patch pocket.  Go to her DIY. [via Dollar Store Crafts] [photo from Chic Steals]…

Etsy Shop of the Week – TraceyLipman Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:43 PM PDT This week’s featured Etsy shop is TraceyLipman. TraceyLipman features innovative bags and accessories that put the fun back into functional by using bright prints and designs that focus on what you need your bag to do for you. Tracey got her start earlier on; the daughter of an artist, she’s been sewing since childhood. But her line of bags …

Tip: Using Steam a Seam on curved hems Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:43 PM PDT Portia from Miss P shares a gem of a hemming tip over at her blog.  She shows her trick for using a fusible webbing tape (such as Steam a Seam) on a curved hem.  Go there to see what she does. [photo from Miss P]…

Book Giveaway & Interview with Author Betty Bee! Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:14 PM PDT I just adore the quirky vintage style of self-proclaimed 1950′s fan and passionate crafter Betty Bee! I received a copy of her new book, Handmade Wedding Crafts, and was immediately smitten with her glam-girl-meets-handmade style. The book shares 35 vintage-inspired projects in 4 themed chapters: Shabby Chic, Quirky Glamour, Fabulous Vintage, and Crafting Over Cocktails. Handmade Wedding Crafts…

Freebie: Wearable Bunny Ears Posted: 12 Mar 2013 02:50 PM PDT Hippity Hop, the Easter bunny is on his way! Claudine Hellmuth is sharing this free printable, just print, cut, fold and wear. -Heather…

DIY Felt Easter Eggs Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:57 PM PDT Jessica of “Love Colorful” has this fun “DIY Felt Eggs” project for spring, just in time for Easter! Easy DIY felt eggs make for nice, festive decor (without having to worry about them breaking!).  Allow your imagination to see all their potential with color combinations & embellishments. Have a basket of these beauties for your table or for an indoor …

Confetti filled Balloons Posted: 12 Mar 2013 01:18 PM PDT Here is a festive way to dress up a balloon. This would be so great for a birthday, either adult or for children. And with a change in the confetti color, you could make it match any theme or occasion. There are some tricks to getting the confetti into the balloon. And Kristin at Kojo Designs tells us all about …

Pin of the Week: Two-at-a-Time Cast On Posted: 12 Mar 2013 11:13 AM PDT I know I’m not the only person who pins things on Pinterest and then never looks at them again. (Please tell me I’m not alone in this!) So to help encourage me to look back at those things that I’ve pinned I decided I would start sharing some of those pins with you. (Incidentally, if you want to see my …

Little Red Riding Hood Breakfast Posted: 12 Mar 2013 09:41 AM PDT I can say, in 6000-some posts, I’ve never seen the Big Bad Wolf made from bacon. Oh geez, and I just noticed the cereal basket. Make a totally awesome Little Red Riding Hood breakfast HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Winner of our $25 “Envirobatts giveaway” Posted: 12 Mar 2013 09:18 AM PDT Lindaran with the lucky #32 is the winner of our $25 "Envirobatts giveaway" and I will be emailing her with a $25 code for Heather's ETSY shop "Ottawa Valley Fiber Arts.  Thanks to all that entered this giveaway!…

Knit a Shrug with a Free Class from Creativebug Posted: 12 Mar 2013 08:30 AM PDT Creativebug is an online crafty education provider that has video courses on everything from mixed media and embroidery to home decor and knitting, of course. Classes are available for individual purchase, or a monthly subscription rate gets you access to all the classes. Some classes are free, too, to give potential customers a taste of what they’d get if they …

15 Shamrock Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day Posted: 12 Mar 2013 07:51 AM PDT Shamrock crafts are very popular now, and dressing up your home with a shamrock here and there is a great way to show your holiday spirit during St. Patrick’s Day. Many shamrock crafts are geared at kids, but I’ve put together a collection that adults will enjoy making. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 1. Welcome Shamrock – Crafts by Amanda 2. …

How to make a recycled St. Patrick’s Day dress and recover a headband Posted: 12 Mar 2013 07:37 AM PDT Over at the blog The Brass Paperclip Project there are tutorials on how to add straps to a strapless dress and make a matching headband both perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.…

Tutorial: Ruched t-shirt sleeves Posted: 12 Mar 2013 07:11 AM PDT Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim shows how to make ruched sleeves for a t-shirt.  The detail appears in her Duckies In a Pond tee she made for her guest post in the Make This Look series at The Train To Crazy. Go to her blog for the tutorial. [photo from Mad Mim]…

Free pattern: Little girl poncho with Peter Pan collar Posted: 12 Mar 2013 07:01 AM PDT Helen Crafty Stall made this poncho for her little girl, and she shares the pattern and how-to on her blog.  It has a sweet Peter Pan collar and round patch pockets.  The pattern is for a size 3T.  If you need another size, it should be fairly simple to adjust it up or down.  Go to her pattern and tutorial.…

Tutorial: Make a Shamrock Stamp Posted: 12 Mar 2013 07:00 AM PDT Punk Projects has a fun tutorial for turning a pencil eraser into a cute little shamrock stamp, click here. -Heather…

Tutorial: Sparkle up those jeans pockets Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:53 AM PDT Stef from Girl. Inspired. made a pair of skinny jeans she made for her daughter.  Heat fix crystals were just the thing to add some sparkle to the back pockets.  She posts on her blog telling how she did it.  Go to her tute. [photo from Girl. Inspired.]…

Cheese Bees, Hedgehogs and Owls Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:48 AM PDT I should just hook up some kind of insta-post for every single, food creation, sight unseen, from Sandra of Project Denneler, because every single food creation is brilliant and perfect. Seriously, bees, hedgehogs and owls in all their stunning cuteness, and made from cheese? Make animal appetizers HERE at She Knows.…

Pot O’ Gold at the End of the Rainbow Cupcakes Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:43 AM PDT What most impresses me about these awesome St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold cupcakes? Check out the height on that rainbow! It’s like, realistic and all. Find the instructions to make these toppers from chocolate HERE at Mega Crafty.…

Tutorial: Easy envelope pillow cover Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:40 AM PDT Delia from Delia Creates shows how easy it is to create a new cover for a throw pillow.  The envelope style has overlapping flaps on the back that allow you to insert a pillow form.  It’s easy to sew, with no zippers or buttons required to keep it closed.  Go to her tutorial. [via Grosgrain] [photo from Delia …

Tutorial: Faux snakeskin clutch Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:30 AM PDT Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic made this faux snakeskin clutch out of an old jacket.  She shares a tutorial showing how.  Go to her tute. [photo from Rock Mosaic]…

Tutorial | Washi Tape Easter Egg Card from Omiyage Blogs Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT Make these pretty Easter Eggs cards using washi tape by following the tutorial over on Omiyage Blogs. Would make great page embellishments too! Click here to see more.…

A NEW Silhouette Winner Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:50 AM PDT The winner I previously drew to win the Silhouette Portrait never got back to me so now I’m picking a new winner and it is……..Mary Ann Jenkins! Congrats Mary Ann, please respond to my e-mail (I’d hate to have to try to pick yet another winner ) -Heather…

Bacon Shamrocks, Hard Cider Dip and Soda Bread Croutons Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:37 AM PDT Hard cider in dip form and bacon shamrocks and soda bread croutons feel exactly right for St. Patrick’s Day. Exactly right. Find the recipe for all these things HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.…

Rock Hopper?? Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:05 AM PDT Isn’t this guy adorable?  He’s called a Rockhopper Penguin by his designer.  Dig those eyebrows! When my now 28 year old son was a wee lad, he loved penguins.  I didn’t crochet in those days.  I found a cute little stuffed animal, brand new, at a thrift store.  Around his neck was a jaunty yellow scarf with the word Swanson …

Freebie | Beach Themed Project Life Printables from Simple as That Posted: 12 Mar 2013 05:00 AM PDT Rebecca Cooper from Simple as That,  created these beach themed printables to use in her album documenting the 17 months her family spent on a tiny Caribbean island. You can grab yourself a free set  over on her blog. She is also sharing a set of layered photo templates! Click here to go get yours.…

Giveaway | Pack Your Bags & Scoot March Kit from Hydrangea Hippo Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:00 AM PDT This gorgeous kit from Hydrangea Hippo is up for grabs! Entries will be accepted until March 30th 2013. US residents only for this one (sorry international friends, I feel your pain!). Click here to go enter.…

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