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“Mermaid Doll Challenge – Doll Street Dreamers” plus 19 more

“Mermaid Doll Challenge – Doll Street Dreamers” plus 19 more


Mermaid Doll Challenge – Doll Street Dreamers

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 09:48 PM PDT

Scylla Mermaid Doll

If you need an excuse to craft up a super fun mermaid doll, then you need to head over to Doll Street and check out their Doll Street Challenge! To enter, all you need to do is craft up a doll, either from an original design or from a pattern purchased from Doll Street, upload three photos before August 15th, …

May Heart

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 05:13 PM PDT

Capture-plein-ecran-10042013-224823.bmpHere’s a heart that is perfect for the month of May. It’s a French chart so the month is spelled Mai in this case, but with a little tweaking you can turn that “i” into a “i” I am sure. There are hearts and flowers galore to celebrate this month and I think the phrase at the bottom of the …

DIY Jewel Macrame Bracelets

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 05:05 PM PDT

Macrame Bracelets Take a look at these bracelets, aren’t they cute and very trendy? I think so!  Stephanie from Henry Happened shares her tutorial with us on how to make these fun bracelets. They put a dressy spin on old school friendship bracelets that have made a popular comeback.  I have never taken the time to learn macrame but it interests me, …

Tutorial: Zippered make-up bag and brush roll

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 04:56 PM PDT

DSC_0115-001-1024x679Head over to Pink Polka Dot Creations to find out how to make a make-up bag and brush roll.  The make-up bag is a lined zippered pouch.  The brush roll is made from a washcloth.  Go to her blog for a tutorial showing how to make both.

[via Someday Crafts]

[photo from Pink Polka Dot Creations]…

DIY Rhinestone Statement Necklace

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 04:46 PM PDT

Statement Necklace This statement necklace is beautiful! At first glance you would think it cost a lot, but it doesn’t, and with just a few craft supplies you can create your own.  Tessa from The Lonely Walnut blog created this necklace and shares a tutorial on her blog.  Learn how Tessa made the Rhinestone Statement Necklace and add some sparkle to your wardrobe!…

Purple Felt Earring Tutorial

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 04:08 PM PDT

Purple Felt Earring

Tarun Upadhyaya is an Instructables Member and created these fun  earrings for us to recreate along with her tutorial. Tarun loves felt, since she created her first felt project. She has realized that almost anything can be made using felt. So this time she thought of creating some earrings using felt. Colors for your earrings are up to you and …

Tutorial: Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 04:06 PM PDT

1359-Tote-1Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making their Farmer’s Market Laminated Tote.  It’s a roomy tote bag with plenty of space to tote your produce home from the farmer’s market, carry a picnic to the park, or hold a book and a towel for an afternoon at the pool.  Go to Sew4Home for the how-to.

[photo from Sew4Home]…

Technique: Coloring Images on Kraft Cardstock

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 02:09 PM PDT

tip: coloring images on kraft cardstock

Hop on over to the My Favorite Things site and learn how to shade and layer color on your stamped images using Prismacolor Pencils (my personal fave) on kraft cardstock. Coloring on this tan type of cardstock instead of plain white really makes the colors pop!

-Heather…

Vivika’s prayer flags project gets personal

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 08:47 AM PDT

fave prayer flag sunshineVivika’s Prayer Flag Project has taken on a new meaning after a recent diagnosis of breast cancer. Read more about it at Generation Q Magazine’s Facebook page or here.

‘You are My Sunshine’ reminds me so much of my childhood as both parents sang it to us kids. I adore how this maker pieced, appliqued and embroidered her prayer …

Tutorial: Piped Wrap Dress Bodice

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 07:53 AM PDT

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When the folks at J & O Fabrics asked if I’d like some of their fabrics to use for a project, well… I’m sure you know what my answer was!

I’d been thinking that my daughter needed a new spring dress, so this seemed like the perfect opportunity. She’s a tween-ager now so I wanted to make something appropriate for …

Tutorial: Girl’s twirly t-shirt dress

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 07:12 AM PDT

twirly dress_thumbMelanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make a twirly spring dress for a girl.  The bodice is actually a store-bought t-shirt, so it’s a quick project.  The skirt is a circle skirt that’s fun to twirl around and around.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[via Pinterest]

[photo from The Crafty Cupboard]…

Meet David Tutera at Michaels Store in Burbank, CA

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 06:59 AM PDT

Meet David Tutera at Michaels Store in Burbank, CA

David Tutera Appearance at Michaels Store in Burbank

Meet and greet and giveaway with wedding and entertaining expert and TV personality

(BURBANK, Calif.) – Michaels, North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, will host David Tutera, star of the WEtv series My Fair Wedding and wedding and entertaining expert, at the Victory Place Michaels in Burbank. Tutera …

Tutorial: Add button details to a sweater

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 06:57 AM PDT

adding-detail-to-spring-sweater-crafty-staci-9_thumbStaci from Crafty Staci shows how she added button details to the cuff and neck of a plain V-neck sweater.  It’s a quick update, with just some buttons and strips of grosgrain ribbon stitched to the sweater.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Crafty Staci]…

Tutorial: Use foil paper and glue to make metallic designs on fabric

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 06:48 AM PDT

mad-mim_Jones-Foil-printing_11Miriam Tribe from Mad Mim used foil paper and glue to create the tribal design on this foldover pouch she made.  If you want to see how to do it, go to her tutorial.

[photo from Mad Mim]…

DIY: Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 06:18 AM PDT

coconut-oil-mask-7After this long winter, not only is my skin dry, so is my hair. That’s why I’m loving Cindy at Made2Style‘s easy recipe for returning moisture to your hair using just one ingredient: the oh-so-versatile coconut oil. Find it here.…

DIY: No More Dry Skin Beeswax Lotion

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 06:12 AM PDT

beeswax lotionThis sounds like the perfect antidote to hands that have been beaten up by the winter. Beeswax makes a lotion that’s really more like a balm, but it’s apparently so soothing even non-lotion users love it. Get the step-by-step tutorial from Raising Colorado here.…

Project: Graduation Coupon Book

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 06:06 AM PDT

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Here’s a fun booklet to send away to college with a recent grad. Inky Anitcs stamps has a pdf tutorial to download showing how to make this fun graduation coupon/certificate booklet, with cute ideas like redeem for laundry service, home made cookies, etc.

-Heather…

Tutorial & Template | Booklet Box for Packaging Cards

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 04:00 AM PDT

Booklet Box template and tutorial from Damask LoveEvery time I visit Damask Love I gasp from the sheer loveliness of Amber’s projects. She’s done it again with this free tutorial and template for making a booklet box for gifting card sets. The box has handy pockets on each side. I think it could also be used for gifting a blank mini album with loose journaling cards and …

Show & Tell | Altered Cigar Box by The Answer is Chocolate

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 03:00 AM PDT

Altered Beach and Floral Cigar Box by The Answer is Chocolate

Carol at The Answer is Chocolate (indeed it is!), shares how she altered a cigar box in a beachy theme using her scrapbooking supplies. She will be using it to store some special jewelry. Click here to see more.…

Vintage Lace Envelopes

Posted: 12 Apr 2013 01:35 AM PDT

Image by AllThingsAngelas

These Vintage Lace Envelopes are adorable – Created by All Things Angelas they sell for $35.99 for 20 in her Etsy store. These would make a lovely addition to a high tea invite or shabby chic wedding.…

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