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Thursday, April 18, 2013

“Helios Kiln Glass Studio – Fusing Friday” plus 24 more

“Helios Kiln Glass Studio – Fusing Friday” plus 24 more


Helios Kiln Glass Studio – Fusing Friday

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 10:01 PM PDT

kilnquestionsThis Friday in Austin, TX over at Helios Kiln Glass Studio holds a Fusing Friday devoted to kilns. It’s all about kilns! It starts at 7pm. But also check out the classes they’re offering. You can learn quite a few skills in their up coming classes. Read through the newsletter and learn about discounts on Bullseye Glass and see the …

Tutorial: Fingerprint Necklace

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 09:08 PM PDT

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Fingerprint jewellery has been popular for a while and here’s a clay version that would be perfect as a Mother’s Day gift. I’d use ink or pigments of some sort to highlight the impression.

She talks about using the softer clays for the best impression – you could get the same softness with the better quality clays by making sure …

Corn Husk Luminaries

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 05:07 PM PDT

Corn Husk Luminaries

Gina from Kleinworth & Co. shares a fabulous idea for some earthy luminaries made with corn husks. Visit Kleinworth & Co. for the tutorial.…

Mother’s Day giveaway $25 gift card; “Hande made it” ETSY shop (International)

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 05:04 PM PDT

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Hande of "Hande made it" ETSY shop is giving us the chance to win a gift card to her lovely shop! Hande lives in Istanbul, Turkey where she creates her stunning jewelry line.  In this giveaway Hande is giving one of you a $25 gift card to shop with at her ETSY "Hande made it" for Mother’ Day (if you …

Tutorial: Quick and easy table runner

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 04:57 PM PDT

easy-table-runner-titleAmy from Positively Splendid shows how to make a table runner, quick and easy.  It’s made from two coordinating fabrics and folded into a point at either end.  Go to her blog for the how-to.

[photo from Positively Splendid]…

Peppa Pig – Party Ideas

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 04:25 PM PDT

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Peppa Pig is taking the world by storm and lots of little piglets out there are demanding a Peppa Pig Party.

Peppa Pig has become such a craze for parties right not that I have created my very own Peppa Pig Party Ideas Pinterest Board. This ever-growing list of pins will make your peppa pig party planning that little …

Tutorial: Sunnies sunglass case and pom pom zipper pull

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 04:22 PM PDT

sunglasscaseMelissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair shares a tutorial over at Riley Blake Designs blog showing how to make her Sunnies sunglass case.  The bottom has two big scallops shaped like the lenses of a pair of sunglasses.  And over at her own blog, she shows how to make the happy yarn pom pom for the zipper pull.  Go to

Anna Maria Horner’s Linen Lessons

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 04:01 PM PDT

8656350446_e593ee29cfHave you seen the new linens from Anna Maria Horner?  Like all of her designs, they’re absolutely swoonworthy.  The name of the line is Field Study Linen and you can see it all here.  For those not used to working with linen, she’s sharing some Linen Lessons on her blogGo to her first Linen Lesson post to …

Daisy Cupcake Tutorial

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 03:32 PM PDT

daisy.cupcakesBig daisies, big welcome to spring. I’m loving these cupcakes. Find the instructions to make daisy cupcakes HERE at Make, Bake, Celebrate.…

Godzilla Cookies

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 03:28 PM PDT

godzilla.cookiesThe one detail that made me not only laugh, but appreciate the smarts of making Godzilla cookies, is that bite out of the building. Cookies. Of course. Godzilla would eat the building in his tour of destruction. Find the recipe and how-tos to make these HERE at Sweet Explorations.…

Strawberry Flowers

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 12:24 PM PDT

strawberry.fruitflowersThis is so simple and darling all in one. Make fruit prettier with flower strawberries in a melon filled bowl HERE at Muffin Tin Mom.…

The Spring and Summer Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 11:44 AM PDT

birdparty.spring.summerThe Spring/Summer issue of Bird’s Party Magazine is officially here! Woohooo!!! I always love flipping through the pages (virtually, though you can also order a hard copy). This one is filled with birthday and baby and bridal shower ideas. You’ll find a parties in pretty pink pixie fairy garden, ice cream parlor, under the sea, yellow sunshine, bumble bee, nautical …

Mini Daisy Cakes

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 11:18 AM PDT

cakebatter.flowersHere’s a genius new idea I’m going to try: “Paint” with cake batter. These mini flowers are cakes, arranged in a bouquet, in a bowl, even on a stick. Yes. I’m going to try this. Just beautiful for Spring and Mother’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.…

Free Adorable Vest Pattern from the Sweater Babe

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 10:47 AM PDT

lace vest sweater babeThe Sweater Babe’s free knitting pattern this month is an incredibly cute little lace vest.

Worked from the bottom up, it has buttons and a deep scoop neck as well as a pretty leafy lace pattern.

It doesn’t look like this one would take all that long to knit, and you can wear it over short-sleeved shirts at this …

New England Spring

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 08:12 AM PDT

pic-new-england-springEmbroiderbee always has such elaborate free projects on her blog and this one is no exception. The New England Spring sampler is packed with specialty stitches and has a lovely color scheme. Three color palettes are provided with Sullivan floss, DMC floss and Au Ver A Soie represented. This would be such a fun project to work up. Get the

Tutorial: Scoop back t-shirt refashion

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:43 AM PDT

shit2-2WobiSobi shows how to refashion a plain t-shirt to give it a scoop back with a loose straps across and metal stud accents.  No sewing is required for this refashion.  The studs hold the straps in place and also appear on pleats at the sleeve hems. Go to WobiSobi for the DIY.

[photo from WobiSobi]…

Tutorial: How to replace tank top straps

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:34 AM PDT

How-to-Replace-the-Straps-on-a-Tank-Top-4-of-4Whenever the straps on a tank are too long, I just take a little tuck at the back right at the place where the strap meets the shirt.  Sometimes I don’t even trim it off (so if I pass the shirt down to someone else, they have the option of getting the longer strap back).  But Crafting a Green World

Tutorial: Comic book superhero pillow

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:28 AM PDT

superhero-pillowAshley from Cherished Bliss shows how she made this awesome comic book superhero pillow for her son’s room.  Look closely.  It’s actually a number of novelty comic book prints pieced together.  You can see Captain American, The Avengers, Star  Wars, and Bat Man in there.  The pieces are separated with contrast red piping that mimics the lines of comic book …

Tutorial: Quilted laptop sleeve

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:11 AM PDT

8642473977_b19807ceaeKathy from Just Crafty Enough shows how you can make a quilted laptop sleeve.  It’s a padded fabric envelope with a Velcro tab at the top to keep your laptop snug.  She gives dimensions to make a sleeve for a 13? Macbook Pro or Macbook Air, but you can adjust them to fit your own laptop or small gadget.  Go to Just Crafty

Cinco de Mayo Breakfast

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:03 AM PDT

cincodemayo.breakfastProving once and for all that bacon makes a great mustache… Make Cinco de Mayo eggs and pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Tutorial: Convert a plain scarf to a rosette infinity scarf

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:01 AM PDT

infinity_scarf_pattern_ruff_thumbYou can find a tutorial at Fine Craft Guild showing how to convert a plain lightweight scarf into an infinity scarf with a rosette.  It takes just a couple of hand sewn seams.   Go to Fine Craft Guild for the tute.

[photo from Fine Craft Guild]…

Freebie: Printable Flower

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 06:00 AM PDT

Freebie: Printable Flower

Click here to download a bunch of pretty printable flowers for free from designer Claudine Hellmuth.

-Heather…

Sweaters For Kids – And Adults

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 05:41 AM PDT

 

As I was browsing a friend’s blog the other day, I was reminded of this wonderful charity sweater pattern that has gone through several name changes – from Oxfam to Guideposts to, now, World Vision.  The pattern is available in crochet or knit so you can choose your method.  Also, this is a fantastic way to use up partial …

Enter to win a copy of- I Just Like to Make Things: Learn the Secrets to Making Money while Staying Passionate about your Art and Craft

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 05:00 AM PDT

i just like to make things lilla Today I have a double giveaway to share with you. You can get yourself in the running for a copy of I Just Like to Make Things: Learn the Secrets to Making Money while Staying Passionate about your Art and Craft and a bunch of the author Lilla Rogers line of Ruby Violet bling. Leave a comment in today’s post …

Tutorial: Square in a Square block

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 04:41 AM PDT

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Paper piecing gives you great results. Lindsay of Craft Buds shares this technique for sewing up a Square in a Square quilt block. Do check out her Square in a Square pillow, so cute! Get the tutorial.

Image credit: Craft Buds

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