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“Porcelain Costumes – Li Xiaofeng” plus 28 more

“Porcelain Costumes – Li Xiaofeng” plus 28 more


Porcelain Costumes – Li Xiaofeng

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 08:53 PM PDT

Li Xiaofeng Porcelain Dress

Here’s something you don’t see everyday Li Xiaofeng makes dresses out of porcelain. Entire dresses are crafted out of the shards of pottery, often shards found at archeological sites. And to top it off, all of the pieces are wearable, though admittedly really heavy and probably more than a little uncomfortable. Still, the process is incredible. Each piece is carefully …

Paula Radke Art Glass Clay

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 08:34 PM PDT

banner2I’m still sifting through the goodies I got while in Las Vegas at Glass Craft and Bead Expo. I find myself wondering, “What should I write about next?” Today I’ll write a post about Paula Radke and Art Glass Clay. I’m pretty sure I’ve written about it before but it can definitely use a few more words. Paula has been …

DIY Minimalist Tube Earrings

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:23 PM PDT

Minimalist Earrings I admire the unique simplicity of these earrings.  Adriana Moise a jewelry designer and owner of Skrin Handmade Jewelry recently put together a tutorial on her blog that will show you have easy it is to make a pair of Minimalist Tube Earrings.  Check it out!…

Free pattern: Slobber Monkey Baby Bib

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 04:52 PM PDT

slobbermonkeyHeather Bailey shares a free pattern for her Slobber Monkey Baby Bib.  Go to her blog for the free pattern and tutorial.

[photo from Heather Bailey]…

Tutorial: hearts, flowers & rain clouds felt fridge magnets

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 04:23 PM PDT

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“Craftapalooza” out of Perth, Australia is hosted by Nicole.  I found her adorable magnets that you can make in any theme you want. Perth’s theme is tutorial is for hearts flowers & rains clouds felt fridge magnets.  She includes a downloadable PDF pattern for all the shapes.  Thanks so much Perth for sharing your tutorial.…

Idea file: 64 flower pincushions for $1

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 04:22 PM PDT

pool noodle craft_8006Karen from Sew Many Ways shows what she used to make a quick – and dirt cheap – pincushion.  In fact, she figured that she could get 64 of them out of one $1 purchase.  Intrigued?  Go to Sew Many Ways to see what she used.

[photo from Sew Many Ways]…

Tutorial: Ruffle pants for an 18″ doll

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 04:02 PM PDT

rufflepantsBecky from U Create shows how to use make a pair of ruffle pants for an 18″ doll.   They’re made from ruffled fabric, so you won’t be gathering and sewing row after row of ruffles.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from U Create]…

A Happy Little Chart

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 02:52 PM PDT

brin_muguetThis free chart from Chez Mounette has a sweet little fairy flitting among the flowers with a French phrase that appears to mean “A little bit of happiness.” As always I call on our French-speaking readers to provide us with a more accurate translation if need be. Get the free chart.

Tutorial: Paper Tape Dress Card

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 02:07 PM PDT

Tutorial: Paper Tape Dress Card

Find directions on Instructagram on how to make a pretty dress from Washi Paper Tape.

-Heather…

Colorful Garden Lanterns

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 12:59 PM PDT

Colorful Garden Lanterns

More great candle finds from Henry Happened this week! Today, I’ve got their recent tutorial for making these awesome recycled luminaries with tissue paper and Mod Podge.…

In Case Anyone Was Wondering What I Want for Mother’s Day

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 12:29 PM PDT

jimmy beans yarn flowersJimmy Beans Wool has a knack for coming up with really awesome stuff, and I think their gift idea for Mother’s Day is awesome.

These limited edition yarn bouquets go on sale on Friday (April 19) and I’ll bet they’ll go fast.

According to a press release sent to CGHQ, here’s what these cool gifts offer:

Full Bouquet – $200

Pin of the Week: More Ways to Knit Feather and Fan

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 11:26 AM PDT

old shale variationA few weeks ago when I was trying to post stitch of the week roundups (which I really will try to start doing again, I promise!) I talked about Feather and Fan, which is a great little lace pattern I love this time of year.

The other day I pinned a post from Blue Betty that includes some variations

Easy Basketball Cookies

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 10:23 AM PDT

basketball.cookiesI think I’ve mentioned this before, but in case you forgot, and to reiterate,  I have a not-so-secret crush on Lisa Storms. Gosh, she’s smart. Make easy basketball cookies HERE at Lisa Storms.…

How to make a recycled t-shirt shag pillow

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 09:16 AM PDT

timthumb-1.php I love shag and this shag pillow made from recycled t-shirts is so cool. See the tutorial posted over at the blog Just Crafty Enough on how to make a recycled t-shirt shag pillow.…

Look What I’ve Made! Be a showoff

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 08:44 AM PDT

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Show off your crafting on Vicki’s new site "Lookwhativemade.com". This is a brand new craft community website where crafters and designers can go to upload their latest project and show the community what they have made, get feedback and make friends with other like minded people. They can look at what other people have been making and favor and admire …

Tutorial: Farm Girl Apron from recycled jeans

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:15 AM PDT

farm girl apron from recycled jeansCarissa from Creative Green Living shows how you can turn an old pair of jeans into a sturdy (and cute) apron.  Her Farm Girl Apron uses parts and pieces of a pair of jeans, plus some pretty fabric for a ruffle, ties, and trim.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from Creative Green Living]…

Diamond Covered Cheesecake and White Cake Batter Cupcakes.

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:15 AM PDT

diamond.cupcakesI was pretty much sold at cheesecake and white chocolate cake batter cupcakes, but then you go and cover them with edible diamonds and… I’m still sold. Find the cupcake recipe and how-tos to make edible diamonds HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. And for those thinking of giving the gift of diamonds, no, these are not a substitute. But …

Spring Tulip Cupcakes

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:11 AM PDT

tulip.cupcakesAnd speaking of seasons… we’re right in the heart of Spring here in DC. I’m not sure how much longer the cherry blossoms will be around, but the tulips are here to stay. Make so-clever, easy tulip cupcakes from jelly fruit slices HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.…

Fruit Candy Decorations

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:09 AM PDT

fruit.candydecorationsAahh, summer is near, and all its bounty of fresh fruits, like cherries and strawberries. Though I wish the cherries in real life were as disco as these sparkly candy decorations. Find the how-tos to make cherry and strawberry candy decorations for cakes and cupcakes and cake pops (and whatever) HERE at Sugarkissed.net.…

Way More Fun Pie Pops

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:02 AM PDT

puppy.piepopsOh my golly gosh, I thought pie pops themselves were taking things up a level, and now they go even higher as puppies and wands and pigs and pandas. Find links to make them all HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.…

Tutorial: Custom printed pocket squares for wedding attire

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 07:01 AM PDT

pocketsquareSpoonflower team members Abbey and Sharon share a cool idea on the Spoonflower blog for using custom printed fabric for a wedding.  Specifically, they show how to make custom pocket squares for the  groom and groomsmen.  They show the project using a fabric printed with a couple’s initials, but you could also create a custom fabric using a meaningful motif or …

Tutorial: Cuffs for shorts or pants

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 06:49 AM PDT

Tute2Jessica from The Sewing Rabbit shares a tutorial over at Craftaholics Anonymous showing how to modify a pants or shorts pattern to add cuffs to the hem.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Sewing Rabbit on Craftaholics Anonymous]…

Tutorial: Upcycle old t-shirts into fabric trays

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 06:37 AM PDT

TshirtTrayTitleJenelle from TrashN2Tees shares a tutorial over at Pellon Projects showing how you can turn your old t-shirts (and other garments) into fabric trays.  Fusible fleece between the layers gives it body.  Get the tute.

[photo from TrashN2Tees on Pellon Projects]…

Idea file: Vinyl scraps turned into lacing cards

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 06:30 AM PDT

Vinyl Lacing ShapesDelia from Delia Creates made lacing cards for her kiddoes out of scraps of vinyl.  They can be laced again and again and again.  And when they get dirty, they wipe clean.  Brilliant!  And for her oldest child, she cut the vinyl so it could be laced together to make a little wallet.  Go to her blog to read more

Tutorial: Paper Quilled Flower

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 06:02 AM PDT

Tutorial: Paper Quilled Flower

Elaine, our lucky winner of the Epic 6 die cutting machine giveaway from a while back has posted a lovely card she made using a pretty letterpress design along with a quilled paper flower.  She shares how to make the flower on her blog, Elaine’s Crafts. Thanks for sharing with us Elaine, I’m so glad you’re enjoying your Epic 6!

-Heather…

Tetris Cookies are Seriously Awesome

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 05:31 AM PDT

tetris.cookiesOh my goodness, I was AWESOME at Tetris on my Gameboy. Seriously awesome. And seriously addicted. I distinctly remember getting upwards of 300,000 some points (which is seriously awesome). But enough about me and my seriously awesome Tetris skills. How did I not come up with this seriously awesome idea to make Tetris cookies? Find the recipe and how-tos HERE

DIY: 4 Color in the Pot Swirl CP Soap

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 05:06 AM PDT

4colorinthepotswirlSpring is finally making an appearance here in the Northeastern United States and I for one need something new and fresh in my soap. That’s why I was excited to try Anne-Marie’s easy and fab-looking tutorial for making swirled soap. This looks complicated, but is actually pretty easy. Find it from The Soap Queen here.…

Tutorial | 3 Creative Rescues for Photo Printing Failures

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 03:00 AM PDT

3 Creative Rescues for Photo Printing Fails at Notes on Paper

If you print photos at home, you’ve no doubt sometimes ended up with prints that weren’t exactly what you wanted. What should you do? Throw a tantrum? Throw them away? Throw the printer out the window? No, wait!  Julie Kirk of Notes on Paper shares three creative ways you can rescue those sad prints. There is hope after all.  …

Enchanted Magical Unicorn – Party Ideas

Posted: 16 Apr 2013 02:30 AM PDT

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Unicorns are the magical fairy of the animal kingdom and if your little girl or little boy loves animals then consider turning  a common fairy party into a magical Unicorn party.

1 A magical horse makeover by Taraswain Photography

2 Unicorn Pinatas are all over the internet priced from $13 -$36

3 Hostess With The Mostess made a magical scene …

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