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Apr
30
Originally uploaded by GingerbellsGifts
I love the elegance of the square shape in these hairpins by Gingerbells Gifts, they would make a stunning accent in a lovely updo! Click on the picture to check out the rest of this artist’s photostream.
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Apr
30
If you are looking to explore various mediums along with polymer clay, then you might want to check out the Polymer Clay Collaborative and Mixed Media Retreat!
Click here to go to the website!
[tags]polymer clay, mixed media, retreat, workshop[/tags]…
Apr
30
I received some glass samples from TAG, also known as Trautman Art Glass while I was in Las Vegas at Glass Craft. Las Vegas again…had such a good time there and I encountered so many great things. So last night I gave a few of the samples a try. I made the prettiest flower bead that I plan to use …
Apr
30
Going swimming means carrying LOTS of stuff – towels, pool toys, flip flops, a snack, dry clothes to change into, etc, etc etc. To carry all of this stuff you need a really big bag! Jane from Maiden Jane offers a tutorial on her blog how to make just a bag. At 25″ x 28″, it’s large enough to carry …
Apr
30
Whimsy Couture shares a free Mother’s Day-themed applique pattern on her blog. Add this little message to a tea towel or apron for a quick little Mother’s Day gift. Go to the free applique.
[photo from Whimsy Couture blog]
[tags]sewing, applique, pattern, mom, Mother’s Day, mother[/tags]…
Apr
30
Another bit of fun before the weekend – this Pom Pom necklace is just the sugary sweet fun that you need for a weekend in the spring sun.
This tutorial comes from P.S. – I made this, and couldn’t be easier than a bit of chain, some pom pom trim, pliers, a needle and thread.
Enjoy and Happy Friday!…
Apr
30
This tutorial for a safety pin belt/necklace comes from Love Maegan.
It is a quick, easy and versatile project – just the thing for a new look for the weekend.…
Apr
30
Let Kara Ward for Spotted Canary teach you how to emboss your stamped images onto transparency sheets, very cool! Click here to learn how.
-Heather…
Apr
30
Hello! I’m about to start sewing my own swim suit, well, swim dress. It’s a Kwik Sew pattern and I’m all ready with my serger and my wooly nylon. I’m a tad nervous and thusly I am started googling for some tips.
But, lo! I found a design your own swim suit site. Mine has ended up covered with gnomes. …
Apr
30
Create your own pattern, or use an existing one. Squirrels can be knitted, crochetted, felted, sewn… as long as they’re 3D.
The gals at the Brooklyn General Store are celebrating spring with a call for entries. Squirrels! But hurry, the contest ends May 15!
Here are the details: http://brooklyngeneral.blogspot.com/…
Apr
30
A sunny day is a good time for a park day, but often the warm sun makes the slide too hot to be used. Pony Tails & Fish Scales came up with a cool solution (no pun intended). She made slide sleds out of towels. Brilliant! She shares a tutorial showing how she made them. Get the how-to.
[photo …
Apr
30
Polly from Helping Little Hands shows how to make this reversible nursing cover. This would make an awesome present for a new mother! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Helping Little Hands]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, nursing, baby, cover, reversible[/tags]…
Apr
30
Don’t have my puppy with me today, so I had to use a random number generator to choose for the giveaway of the 2 Wendy Johnson Toe Up Socks Books. Inkoutloud wins! As soon as you get back to me with your snail mail address, I’ll get them shipped right out to you!
Congratulations!…
Apr
30
Mitsy from Artmind has a little sweet bird tutorial to celebrate spring that she shared with Poppy Talk (tutorial HERE) and I am passing it onto you. Misty tells us that In Belgium, lots of people make an Easter tree as decoration. All bare branches are dressed up with decorative eggs and ribbons. She is not a fan of all …
Apr
30
Scrapbook Trends is giving away a Creatopia machine from Xyron. This machine die-cuts, embosses, laminates and applies adhesive! Click here to go to giveaway. Also join Scrapbook Trends on their Facebook page on National Scrapbooking Day for Creatopia tips and projects.…
Apr
30
Over at the blog Crafts by Amanda there is this super cute project of making birds from old light bulbs. Pop on over to see Amanda’s great tutorial and the flock she made in a rainbow of colors, they are adorable! Thanks Amanda for sending in the link and sharing.
[tags]recycled light bulb birds[/tags]…
Apr
30
Simple Scrapper and Log Your Memory have written this article on how to get organized for a happy National Scrapbooking Day. Click here to go to article.…
Apr
30
If you’re not sure where to hang out tomorrow check out this list of events around the internet from Memories Artwork. Scroll to midway in the post for the links. Click here to go to post.…
Apr
30
Berroco shows us how easy it is to make lace, with one simple technique – the Yarn Over! Watch their YouTube video, you’ll be making lace in no time.…
Apr
30
My friend Ronnie, the grande dame of crochet in these parts, has crocheted yet another amazing project. Check this out! It’s a gameboard:
The pattern can be found as a CAL here:
http://kaet.wordpress.com/natcromo-2010-mystery-pattern/
Now, you want to know what game can be played on this ‘board”. Well, it’s a game from Java and more information about playing it can be …
Apr
30
Dessy and Natalia will be holding a crop via Twitter for National Scrapbook Day. The fun starts at 5:00 pm Mexico City time (6:00 pm EST) and the theme will be Twitter in My Life and My World. Click here for more information (in Spanish and English)…
Apr
30
Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar made this Baby Rockstar Dress for her little niece. The dress is actually two pieces which will allow for more flexibility as the baby grows. The top is a store-bought tank, and the skirt is refashioned from an adult-sized t-shirt. I’m lovin’ those verticle ruffles on the skirt!! Go to the tutorial…
Apr
30
Celebrate National Scrapbooking Day with some great deals from GlueArts! Now until Friday at midnight (EST), you can get 25% off your purchase by using promo code NSD10, or you can buy one get one free by using promo code 3DBOGO. Click here to go to Glue Arts…
Apr
30
Did you know that you can use an embroidery machine to create custom party koozies? Debbie Cleek shows how with a downloadable tutorial at Totally Stitchin’. Get the project sheet.
[photo from Totally Stitchin']
[tags]sewing, tutorial, machine, embroidery, monogram, party, koozie, coozie[/tags]…
Apr
30
Since when did table linens become baby accessories? Since Leslie from Love-Knowledge Baby showed how to turn a placemat and a tablerunner into a Onbuhimo baby carrier, that’s when! (An Onbuhimo baby carrier is similar to a Mei Tai, but with rings instead of waist straps.) Get the how-to.
[photo from Love-Knowledge Baby]
[via Dollar Store Crafts]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, …