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“Win the Dremel Lawn and Garden Kit” plus 22 more

“Win the Dremel Lawn and Garden Kit” plus 22 more


Win the Dremel Lawn and Garden Kit

Posted: 06 May 2013 02:35 AM PDT

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The Dremel® Lawn & Garden Kit is a comprehensive rotary tool kit, which includes a Dremel 100 Series tool, along with three sharpening attachments and seven accessories for lawn and garden needs.

And you can win one of your own from our sister site, Craftbits.com. Go here to enter the giveaway!…

Glass Speakers from Instructables

Posted: 05 May 2013 10:21 PM PDT

F37G6YGHFPTHNZE.LARGEHere’s a different kind of DIY with glass. Today it’s about speakers. Yeah, speakers, for your stereo. They’re pretty cool looking. And appears fairly simple to make. The creator of this DIY is by Randolfo and it’s brought to you by Instructables . Thanks Randolfo. He’s told the story through a poem. Pretty amusing. You will have to buy things …

Polymer Clay Challenges

Posted: 05 May 2013 09:42 PM PDT

Clay related things to participate in:

  • If you make clay beads and jewellery from them consider entering the monthly Art Bead Scene challenge and blog hop
  • PCC’s challenge for May has two themes to pick from: Flowers or Bracelets. You could do both in one go even, thinking of the floral bracelets that are so popular
  • Polyform’s monthly contest details

Inspiration: Robin Atkins

Posted: 05 May 2013 07:41 PM PDT

This bit of bead embroidery made me gasp a little. Its creator, bead-embroidery goddess Robin Atkins, says,

Getting back to bead embroidery definitely makes me happy, although this piece really isn’t about being happy. It’s my Bead Journal Project for April, a month that was all about separation and change, about moving, about finding a new way of being,

Tutorials in small bites

Posted: 05 May 2013 07:27 PM PDT

Laura of Mason Bee is posting a rockin series, Honeycomb Embroidery Tutorials. She says,

The designs have been made so that even if you only do one, you're not left with yet another sample that floats about your house, but rather a piece of embroidery that can be done in an afternoon, if that, and immediately applied to something, like

They’re heeeeeeeere

Posted: 05 May 2013 07:05 PM PDT

Olisa of Cocoa Eyes the Stitcher saw that artist Amy Sheridan produced two different stitched interpretations of this classic scene from Poltergeist, so she had to ask why. See the answer (and both works) at Olisa’s blog post.…

Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law

Posted: 05 May 2013 06:17 PM PDT

Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and offers simple instructions for turning it into a stitched gift. Go to her post.…

How to label floss bobbins

Posted: 05 May 2013 06:07 PM PDT

One great way to keep your floss collection from turning into a tangled mess is to wind your skeins onto bobbins. But then how do you identify the floss color? For patterns that use subtle shifts in shades, the right number is essential. Sedef of Down Grapevine Lane has an easy solution. “Can’t believe it took me years to come …

Win a US$100 gift certificate to Urban Threads!

Posted: 05 May 2013 05:54 PM PDT

Heads-up! There’s an awesome new embroidery contest at Urban Threads! Their e-newsletter says,

Each machine embroidery design on Urban Threads comes with a list of the colors we used to stitch it out. While we’re happy to provide ‘em, we’re well aware that most of you chuck the list right out the window and give the designs your own

“Try it Tuesdays – Felt Scrappy Multi-Media Centerpieces”

Posted: 05 May 2013 04:36 PM PDT

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Jen is a very busy stay at home mom of 3 little kids who hosts a blog called “foot prints”! Jen has created this delightful center piece using a {little of this and that} and making a conversation piece for her home. “Try it Tuesdays – Scrappy Multi-Media Centerpieces” so creative.  Thanks Jen for sharing.…

Printable Candle Wrap for Teachers

Posted: 05 May 2013 01:28 PM PDT

Printable Candle Wrap for Teachers

A good teacher gift can be hard to find, but Jill at Create Craft Love whipped up this printable candle wrap with a great quote for teacher on it. Grab the printable at her site and you’ll be all set to make a teacher’s day!…

How to make a recycled cherry tree decoration

Posted: 05 May 2013 12:07 PM PDT

IMG_9647 This is so pretty! Pop on over to the blog Rachael Rabbit for the tutorial on how to make a recycled tissue paper cherry blossom decoration.…

Summery Floating Candles

Posted: 05 May 2013 11:25 AM PDT

Summery Floating Candles

Nest of Posies whipped up these beautiful floating candle holders with citrus fruit and fragrant herbs suspended in them. These would be the perfect addition to any summer tablescape.…

Friendship Bracelet Kit {Review and Giveaway} !!!

Posted: 05 May 2013 11:20 AM PDT

 

cover1I was so excited to find out about Spice Box and the amazing kits for kids crafts that they offer. With the summer months swiftly approaching, already my kids are asking what they are going to do. These kits are the perfect addition to any summer day! I had the opportunity to review this Friendship Bracelets, The Complete Kit

Tutorial: Fringe sleeve t-shirt

Posted: 05 May 2013 10:16 AM PDT

FringeTShirt5Gina Michele from Rock Mosaic shows how to make a fringe sleeve t-shirt.  The look is inspired by a similar shirt from Free People.  No sewing is required to make it.  Go to her blog for the tute.

[photo from Rock Mosaic]…

Winner, winner! Adventures in Pompom Land

Posted: 05 May 2013 09:12 AM PDT

adventures_coverThe winner of our giveaway last week for a copy of Adventures in Pompom Land PLUS a materials kit to make the cute little bluebird shown on the cover goes to….

….commenter #23, Amanda, who said:

I loved making traditional Chinese knots as a child. I'd make those intricate bif red knotted hangings that you see in Chinese restaurants as …

Free pattern: Summer Social Dress for little girls

Posted: 05 May 2013 09:09 AM PDT

titlepicLisa K. from Sweet Banana & Sam shares a free pattern for making her Summer Social Dress for little girls.  It’s a sundress with a cuff across the top and buttons down the bodice.  Make it as a dress, or take some length off and make it a tunic. The pattern comes in sizes 2 and 6. If you need a …

Colorful DIY Doormat

Posted: 05 May 2013 06:21 AM PDT

Colorful DIY Doormat @craftgossip

Liven up a basic welcome mat with some painter’s tape and spray paint! This colorful mat is super easy to customize, so head over to Livividli Lifestyle Blog to get the full instructions – COLORFUL DOORMAT TUTORIAL.…

Tutorial: Converting darts to princess seams

Posted: 05 May 2013 07:55 AM PDT

princessseamsLiEr from ikat bag shows how she converted her the darts in her sloper to princess seams.  She also talks about how to use darts to achieve a good fit, and how to move a dart to a different location. Go to her blog her her tutorial.

[photo from LiEr]…

Tutorial: Little girl’s ruffled crossover dress

Posted: 05 May 2013 06:58 AM PDT

Crossover SundressMira from Sewing The Littleheart Collection shows how to make a little girl’s dress with a ruffled crossover bodice.  It’s made from a soft knit that’s easy to pull on over the head, and comfortable for playtime.  Go to her blog for the tutorial.

[photo from Sewing The Littleheart Collection]…

Tutorial: Sew up a lavender sachet

Posted: 05 May 2013 06:50 AM PDT

DIY-Lavender-Sachets___great-gifts_thumbA lavender sachet makes a sweet Mother’s Day gift.  (Or wedding gift, or birthday gift, or “I thought of you” gift.)  Kim from Everything Etsy shows how to make one.  Her tutorial uses 5″ squares of fabric, which happens to be the same size as a charm square.  You can also cut the squares out of fabrics in your scrap …

Tutorial: Padded seat belt cover

Posted: 05 May 2013 06:37 AM PDT

seat-belt-cover-tutorial-500x498Tonya from The Crafty Mummy created a padded cover to keep the seatbelt in her car from rubbing against her young daughter’s neck.  It’s a simple project and she shares a tutorial showing how to make one.  Go to her tutorial.

[photo from The Crafty Mummy]…

Freebie: Alterable Paper Doll

Posted: 05 May 2013 06:00 AM PDT

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/2013/03/adorable-altered-art-shabby-dolls-vintage-clip-art/

Pretty Things has this fun free digital paper doll that you can add different digital backgrounds to and dress her anyway you want.

-Heather…

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