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“Wool Felted Nyan Cat – xxNostalgic” plus 20 more

“Wool Felted Nyan Cat – xxNostalgic” plus 20 more


Wool Felted Nyan Cat – xxNostalgic

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 11:18 PM PDT

felted nyan cat

I can’t help it. When I see crafts based on internet memes, I smile. And this wool felted version of the ubiquitous nyan cat is no exception. In fact, all of the adorable creations by xxNostalgic make me smile. I suggest a quick look through her DeviantArt gallery or her Etsy shop to rid yourself of the blues.…

Spring Into Clay

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 09:32 PM PDT

Spring, in theory, is just around the corner. You wouldn’t know it from the weather here but the clayers on Etsy have fabulous pieces ready to go:

Daffodil Cat Necklace by MelodyODesigns Flowering Mandela Cane by ClaybyKerm
Miniature Kaleidoscope by GingerbellsGifts by FantasyClay

Designer Inspired White Agate Stretch Bracelet Tutorial

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 04:46 PM PDT

 Agate Stretch Bracelet  This bracelet was created by Carol from “The Answer is Chocolate.” She was inspired to create her own inxpensive version of designer Simon Sebbags stretch bead bracelets.  This elegant bracelet is super easy to make and requires very few materials.  For instructions on how  Carol created this bracelet read her tutorial “Designer Inspired Super Easy White Agate Stretch Bracelet

Technique: Stamp Rubbings

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 03:08 PM PDT

Technique: Stamp Rubbings

Michelle Ward has a terrific idea for getting more uses from your stamps. Instead of inking the traditional way she laid paper over top of unmounted stamps and rubbed crayons on top for this cool effect. See more of her rubbing ideas here on her blog.

-Heather…

Tutorial: Fabric bookmark kids can sew

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 12:53 PM PDT

bookmarkAs a parent of a youngish (9 years old) girl, I’m always on the lookout for sewing projects that kids can do.  Skip To My Lou shared one earlier this week with her simple fabric bookmark tutorial.  A child can complete it in one sewing session, and then put it to use in his or her favorite book.  Go to the

A whole bunch of DIY recycled Passover crafts

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 12:03 PM PDT

15Over at the blog not2shabbey there are a whole bunch of Passover projects include a Pesach washing station, chargers, place setting name holders and a whole bunch of photos filled with ideas and pretty things made with recycled materials.…

Pearl-Accented Candle Bowl

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 10:22 AM PDT

Pearl-Accented Candle Bowl

Simply hot-gluing some crafting pearls to a simple glass bowl gives it a whole new look. Visit The Smoothie Lover for more shots of this idea.…

Bunny Breakfast Burrito

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 10:18 AM PDT

bunny.burritoHa! It’s a bunny. No, it’s a burrito. No, it’s breakfast. What clever tortilla folding. Find the how-tos HERE at Parents.…

Tutorial: How to make purse straps, adjustable or not

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 10:15 AM PDT

adjustablestrapChristine from ChrisW Designs shares a two part series on making purse straps.  The first has a downloadable tutorial for making a basic closed end strap.  In her second post, she shows how to make an adjustable strap.  Go to her blog for the how-to, part 1 and part 2.

[photo from ChrisW Designs]…

Checker Felt Pouch Pattern and Tutorial

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 09:48 AM PDT

checker pouch 

Onel our bilingual (English-Indonesian) blog-keeper of “Onelmon” has a new craft topic and the subject is on the chess' checker pattern. Onel asks: Anybody playing chess here? We can have a match! Kidding, she does not even know the basic rules. All the same, she likes chess and loves the black and white checker pattern as well as the …

Tutorial: Pocket Quad t-shirt refashion

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 09:48 AM PDT

IMG_37661If one pocket on a t-shirt is good, then four are even better.  And if they’re edged with a contrast color and arranged in an offset, offkilter square, then we’re in awesomeness territory.  Stacie from Yellow Spool shows how to do just that with her Pocket Quad t-shirt refashion tutorial.  Go to her tute.

[photo from Yellow Spool]…

Free pattern: Envelope neck long-sleeved tee for baby

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 09:31 AM PDT

envelopeteeHead over to Small Dreamfactory to download a free pattern for making an envelope neck long-sleeved tee for baby.  The envelope neck has a wide opening to slide over baby’s head with little tugging and fuss, but overlaps at the shoulder so it stays put once it’s on.  The pattern is for sizes 3 months through 2T.  Go to Small Dreamfactory

Free pattern: Swirly Twirly Dresden

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 08:58 AM PDT

swirly twirly dresden patternI love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.

Image credit: Quilting Lodge

Free project: Let it Rain wall quilt

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 08:29 AM PDT

Let it Rain quilt projectIn this case, the fabric makes the quilt. Due out any day, this quilt highlights the fabric collection “Let it Rain” by Simon and Kabuki for Quilting Treasures. Visit their project page to download the free pattern. Available for a limited time only, get it while you can.

Image credit: Quilting Treasures

Succulant Party Favors

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 08:12 AM PDT

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These little gems are party favors. Jenna gives us step by step instructions on how to make these. And they are surprisingly realistically priced too, the way she does it. These would make a beautiful table scape during the party, and then go home with the guests. Delight in Today is a wonderful blog by  two sisters, Jenna and Sarah. …

Tutorial: T-shirt and button-up shirt refashion

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 08:01 AM PDT

P1060572Kaitlin from Wunderbar shows how she made refashioned a t-shirt and a button-up shirt into a new top, inspired by a similar top at Anthropologie.  I love it!!  The front of the shirt is a t-shirt, but the back and sleeves are a button-up shirt.  Go to her tutorial.

[via Refashion Co-op]

[photo from Wunderbar]…

Tutorial: Ms. Elaineous’s crazy quilt block

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 07:41 AM PDT

crazy quilt blockIf you’ve put off learning to quilt with worries over precision, listen up. Bia of Ms. Elaineous had the same fears but saw some hope with the crazy quilt style. She explains,

I loved that nothing really needed to line up. For me, it was the perfect place to start my quilting journey.

It could be for you too. She …

Rainbow Cannoli

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 07:38 AM PDT

Rainbow-Cannoli2Is there any dessert left in the world that has NOT been turned into a rainbow? If I thought long enough, I might have said cannolis, and I’d have been wrong. Find the how-tos to make rainbow colored cannoli HERE at Garlic My Soul, in collaboration with Studio DIY.…

Freebie: Spring Phrases Download

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 07:11 AM PDT

Freebie: Spring Phrases Download

Papercrafts magazine had a great digital spring sentiments and images to download for free, click here.

-Heather…

A View On Specs

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 05:03 AM PDT

Crochet Eyeglass Case

 

Do you have as many pairs of ‘cheaters’ as I do?  I have 2 pair at work.  I have a pair in the bathroom, one on my nightstand, one for crochet, one for the computer, one in the kitchen, and, of course, one in my purse.  This cute case is just the right protection for them.  While I typically …

Paris in the Spring Cookies

Posted: 16 Mar 2013 04:09 AM PDT

eiffeltowercookieI looove Paris (cookies that are 3D and lovely and detailed) in the Springtime… You know that song, right? Makes me want to go to Paris every time I hear it. Kind of like 3D Eiffel Towers. Makes sense. You gotta do the Eiffel Tower standing tall. See them HERE at the enchanted oven.…

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