Today I missed a live feed of Dante Marioni blowing glass at the Museum of Glass. I saw pictures of him working on Facebook but didn’t look into more. I sure wish I had since I would have probably … Read More...
Archives for November 2012
BECon 2013 Registration is Open…Tomorrow
Heads up! Tomorrow BECon 2013, Chroma Culture opens registration. This upcoming conference sounds amazing! It’s about color. That’s why I do glass…color. Is there any other reason? Last BECon was one of the most empowering experiences I’ve had so … Read More...
Make Your Own Printing Stamps
After I write this post, I am scouring my house to find materials and objects to make fun stamps! I bet I can find at least three things to make unique artistic type stamps that my kids could make Christmas … Read More...
***Calling all Kid-Craft Bloggers*** Hurricane Victims NEED YOU!
Are you an imaginative blogger who loves to inspire children through your craft ideas? Why not take that to the next level and contribute to this wonderful idea that involves people just like you, your crafty ideas, and giving hope … Read More...
Handmade Treasure Map {Kid Gift}
If you read any of my posts here on the CG Lesson Plans page, you would know by now that I am a huge fan of any type of craft or handmade item that would encourage imagination and creativity in … Read More...
The Beer Advent Calendar
How many of you know some grown-ups who would just love this? I’m thinking of one that lives in my house. A beer Advent calendar. Open up each day to find a can of beer. All of the step-by-steps, with … Read More...
Transformes Prime DVD Giveaway {Winner Announced}
The winner of the Transformers Prime DVD is comment #45- jane d
She wrote: “I’d give to my daughter’s 2 boys, they’re having a tough time this year since loosing their other grandmother (who lived w/them their whole lives)in August.”… Read More...
Free Dreidel Favor Box Printables
Free, free, free! I love some free printables. Find the free printables for these perfect-for-treats Dreidel favor boxes HERE at The Party Dress.
Yarn-wrapped Jars
Mallory Paige made a sweet vase and candle holder set using earth tone yarns, recycled jars and Mod Podge. Grab the tutorial.
Forrest-Inspired Candle Holder
Funtober made an awesome paper and wood lantern featuring branch silhouettes for a spooky feel. See how to make your own.
Tutorial: Crinkle quilt perfect to gift
This is adorable! Palak of Make It Handmade shares her Crinkle Quilt at the Moda Bake Shop. The quilt is made of 5 fabric strips and 4 pieced and *ruched fabric strips. Of the project she explains,
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Tutorial: “Easy” quilted Christmas stocking
Nikki of Tikkido shares a shortcut for making a quilted Christmas stocking. Short on time, visit her post to get the know-how.
Image credit: Tikkido
Tutorial: Quilted hooded jacket for a young child
Cherie from You & Mie appears in the Knock It Off series at Elegance & Elephants with a tutorial showing how she created a quilted hooded jacket for her little girl. (The shape would also work for a boy.) The … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a hat and mittens from an old upcycled sweater
Lindsay from Shrimp Salad Circus shows how you can make a hat and mitten set out of an old sweater. She gives the mittens long cuffs so they keep the cold air out. It’s an easy project, suitable for a … Read More...
Tutorial: Patchwork wine bag
Mary Miller from Spoolhardy Girl shares a tutorial over at Moda Bake Shop showing how to make this patchwork wine bag. It’s a pretty way to present a gift bottle. The patchwork is simple; she says it can be done … Read More...
Project: Holiday Accordion Book
The Hampton Arts blog has directions for scoring and folding a lovely holiday mini accordion book. Add some stamping, pattern paper and embellishments to make it your own.
-Heather
Looking for more paper crafts ideas and supplies? Check some … Read More...
Make Your Own Sock Snowman And Santa’s
It wouldn’t be Christmas without some adorable sock snowmen! And now there’s Santa too. A totally fun addition to your mantle this year, and if you have kids they will love to join in the fun! These make fun gifts … Read More...
Mod Felt Coasters Craft Projects to Make as Christmas Gifts
These are so vintage Mod and I always make coasters out of felt and never thought of using the sticky back felt as a base making the much more rigid and stable. You can really go wild here with colors … Read More...
BellaDonna Silver Glass
Almost every lampworker out there knows Arrow Springs and its founder Donna Milliron. Well Donna also has a line of silver glass called BellaDonna Glass. It’s very yummy and beautiful and easy to work with. She has the batches … Read More...
Another Loss to the Knitting Community
I think we just need to get through this week with no more bad news, but I’m also saddened to report that Evie Rosen, the woman who founded the knit and crochet charity Warm Up, America, died recently. She … Read More...