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Monday, March 25, 2013

“What’s Up With The Clay World?” plus 18 more

“What’s Up With The Clay World?” plus 18 more


What’s Up With The Clay World?

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 10:32 PM PDT

A little of what is going on in the clay world:

  • The ArtBeadScene’s monthly challenge closes soon – it’s a great opportunity to show of your clay skills if you’re a clayer who makes beads and jewellery pieces
  • The voting is on for PolymerClayCentral’s monthly challenge – join in and help pick the March winner!

Chocolate Diet Giveaway

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 05:30 PM PDT

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New  to the market, The Chocolate Diet is a meal replacement program that allows you to feed your angel by combining healthy natural foods with the goodness of cocoa rich and satisfying shakes to replace two meals a day, but also indulge your devil with a daily chocolate treat high in polyphenol rich cocoa, nature's new super food.

To celebrate …

Eat Chocolate and lose weight – Yes I am serious

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 05:14 PM PDT

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WEEK 1 –  So since my darling babies I gained around 30 kg and have struggled to drop the last 10kgs of baby weight.  My biggest problem is finding the time to exercise and the motivation.  I am basically a Lazy dieter who is easily tempted by food (of any kind).

So I nominated myself to participate in an 8 week …

Molly’s Sketchbook: Bobby Pin Butterflies

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 03:42 PM PDT

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Around this time of the year Molly of “Purl Bee” starts to crave color like she craves chocolate, potato chips, or coffee! It's supposed to be spring, but outside, it is relentlessly cold, cloudy and gray. So she created these Bobby Pin Butterflies, wearable bursts of color meant to usher in sunnier times.  I know just how she feels …

Bottle Candle Covers

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 03:06 PM PDT

Bottle Candle Covers

I found this cool set of candle covers made from large bottles with the bottoms removed, perfect for summer patios. Spotted at NapaStyle.…

Easy, DIY Bunny Pinata

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:27 PM PDT

bunny.pinataCan I also add the adjectives “darling” and “super-cute”? Because I’m loving this DIY Easter bunny pinata. I dare say this is my favorite new Easter craft I’ve spotted this season. Tuck some candy-filled, plastic eggs inside and you have a new Easter tradition. Find the instructions to make this guy HERE at Studio DIY.…

Tutorial: Scalloped bodice for a little girl’s dress

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:26 PM PDT

scallopedbodiceAjaire from Call Ajaire shows how to create a scalloped dress bodice like she created for her Scallops by the Sea dress.  This is such a sweet detail!!  It’s an adaptation of a basic bodice pattern.  Go to her blog to see how to do it.

[photo from Call Ajaire]…

Eye Candy: Pretty Cookie Boxes

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:18 PM PDT

cookie.boxesA little bit of eye candy for you… These pretty boxes and chests, shown HERE at Cakes Decor, are made of cookies, complete with working drawers. These cookies were created 15 years ago by Vivi Ciak. I’m always in awe of early genius, and see such creativity as a precursor to the current cookie decorating craze.…

Teacup Candles Colored with Crayons

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 01:02 PM PDT

Teacup Candles Colored with Crayons

I’ve seen about a million teacup candle DIYs in my first year as Candle Making Editor for Craft Gossip. What makes these stand out? Not only do they make use of leftover candles and teacups, they’re tinted with simple coloring crayons. Check out the tutorial.…

Tutorial: Boxy short sleeved top for spring

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 12:53 PM PDT

boxy top 11Tamara from Etcetorize shows how to make a boxy short sleeved top for spring.  Made from a sheer, it layers nicely over a tank.  Or, make it from a drapey rayon or jersey knit and forego the layering.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Etcetorize]…

Tutorial: Reversible tea cozy

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 12:34 PM PDT

reversibleteacozyKaren from Made By Me In Red shows how to make a reversible tea cozy.  It’s an easy sewing project, requiring only straight seams to make.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Made By Me In Red]…

Free pattern: Bella Clutch pieced zippered pouch

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 12:16 PM PDT

thebellaclutch-657x1024Jenny & Clara from Clover & Violet share a free pattern for a pieced zippered pouch.  They call it the Bella Clutch, and it’s made to coordinate with their Anne handbag.  In fact, if you make the Anne handbag, you’ll have enough scrap to make the Bella.  If you’re not already making the Anne handbag, you can probably find the fabric …

Easter Table Egg Stand

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 09:29 AM PDT

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Pottery Barn Kids has a really beautiful Easter table all ready for you. This beautiful egg stand could be for Easter, or even for deviled eggs any time. My sister-in-law says “no self respecting Southern woman would call her kitchen complete without a deviled egg dish”. I love the quote. This one is pretty enough to go with any Easter …

Freebie: Digital Bunny Rabbit Stamp

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Freebie:igital Bunny Rabbit Stamp

Hop on over to Diane’s Digital designs and download this adorable bunny, just in time for Easter.

-Heather…

Looming News

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 05:48 AM PDT

loomknitting for babies and toddlers

 

When you want to take a break from crochet or when you want to use yarn to make a project you can combine with crochet, loom knitting might be for you.  It’s really pretty easy, turns out a nicely stitched project, and is cost effective.  This new book Loom knitting for Babies and Toddlers by Isela Phelps contains all …

Candy Bracelets

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 05:11 AM PDT

easter-candy-bracelet-1I never tire of handmade candy bracelets for the kids, because you creative folks always come up with some arrangement I’ve not yet seen. (Maybe as an activity to keep them busy on Easter day?) Make these oh so pretty candy bracelets HERE at Uncommon Designs.…

Pretty Rainbow Meringue Cakes

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 04:55 AM PDT

rainbow.meringuesOh so pretty in pastel. The colors are just so very lovely, don’t you think? This photograph could be framed to cheer you on rainy days. Find the recipe for rainbow meringue cakes with white chocolate ganache HERE at Bubble and Sweet.…

Pickled Pink Eggs

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 04:43 AM PDT

pickled pink eggsEggs aside, just scroll through this post of beautiful photographs that welcome spring with their vibrant pinks. But the pickled eggs, in their said vibrant pinks, are worthy of a visit, too. Find the recipe HERE at Little Food Junction.…

Skateboard Riding Peeps

Posted: 24 Mar 2013 03:44 AM PDT

peep-on-cookie-skateboardWell, yeeehaaw… It doesn’t surprise me in the least that Peeps are adventurous. (Yes, I call skateboarding adventurous.) Make Peeps on cookie skateboards HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.…

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