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Mar
31
Continuing with the Helping Japan auctions we are holding, where all proceeds will be sent to the Salvation Army, we have these gorgeous pair of Roberto Cavalli sunglasses up for bidding.
These sunglasses have been donated by Modnique.com.
The minimum bid amount for these sunglasses is $30. The actual retail value is $75. Leave a bid amount via your …
Mar
31
Jennifer Brasher’s Etsy shop Two Butterflies sells handmade jewelry from recycled and vintage materials she has restyled into unique jewelry you can feel good about wearing. Check out Jennifer’s giveaway at her blog. You’ll have to hurry – it ends at 12:00 midnight MST on March 31, 2011. Even if you are too late to enter, take a look …
Mar
31
In anticipation of all the April Fools’ pranks to come tomorrow, here’s a link to a hilarious April Fools’ project from last year. It’s a DIY Husband Cozy, and you can find the tutorial at The Long Thread.
[photo from The Long Thread]
[thank you to Judy for sending me this link!]…
Mar
31
Very very cute sweater chain tutorial. I didn’t even know I needed one but clearly I do.
Little Tree Vintage: In Bloom Day 3: DIY cardigan chains with Style Crush!.…
Mar
31
If you dig through the box of accessories that came with your sewing machine, you’re likely to find a long metal thing that vaguely resembles a bent hockey stick. That’s a stitching guide, and Roubidou shows how to use it to create perfectly parallel lines of stitching.
And what did she create with her perfectly parallel lines? A fabric version of …
Mar
31
I’m donating two 6 oz (170 g) travel tin soy candles that I made for this auction to help Japan. They have been overwhelmed with problems since the tsunami and every little bit helps.
One soy candle is scented with vanilla cream and the other cherry. They’re valued at $17 and the bidding starts at $10.
You can bid by …
Mar
31
All The Small Things shares a tutorial and template for making her super cute Easter applique. A chocolate bunny with a broken ear says, “Oh Snap!”. And check out the decorative ribbon tied around his neck. Love it! Get the tutorial and template to make one.
[photo from All The Small Things]…
Mar
31
Kim from Retro Mama (blog and shop) guest blogs at Craft Snob with an article aimed at brand new sewists, giving the low-down on the essential tools you need to get started sewing. Go to the article.
[photo from Retro Mama on Craft Snob]…
Mar
31
We at Craft Gossip are saddened and humbled by the devastation in Japan and wish to help the people who have suffered such tremendous loss. We are pleased to announce that we are holding an auction to help raise money for the people of Japan. The editors at Craft Gossip are donating their art, books, supplies, etc., for this worthy …
Mar
31
This is my favorite cast on. It’s stretchy, stable and sturdy.
And you can learn how following the pictures – HERE!…
Mar
31
We at CraftGossip are saddened and humbled by the devastation in Japan and wish to help the people who have suffered such tremendous loss. We are pleased to announce that we are holding an auction to help raise money for the people of Japan. The editors at CraftGossip are donating their art, books, supplies, etc., for this worthy cause.
Our auctions will run from …
Mar
31
Glass Craft and Bead Expo’s show starts tomorrow at South Point casino in Las Vegas. If you love glass you need to stop by. It’s all about glass and tools and classes (which did start a couple of days ago) and kilns and saws and…beads and stuff. It is a good time. I’ve got a super quick trip planned and …
Mar
31
Just got my hands on this beauty and I couldn’t wait to try it out. Course, being a knitter, I needed something “knitty” to use it on. And this one really came through.
I love the cord reel. Very handy, nix the messy cord tangles. It’s easy to hold, and while a bit heavy, it’s very well balanced, even with …
Mar
31
Image and how-tos from Love From the Oven, inspired by push pop cupcakes at CupKate’s Event Design, spotted on Gordon Gossip.…
Mar
31
Download some adorable Easter chick party printables for free from Autumn Leah over at Catch my Party.
-Heather…
Mar
31
As created by Nicole of Tradewind Tiaras and featured HERE on The TomKat Studio. Clever, darling, brilliant… all my go-to words apply here. “Ostensibly… Fudgsicles?” “Presumably…Ice Cream Cones?” “Maybe… Milkshakes?” Check out the details and what each of these really are HERE.
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Mar
31
And more foodie ideas for April Fools Day HERE at Bake at 350. Hee hee.…
Mar
31
This is the perfect solution to having a collection of something! Why, using it to make it into something else like a fabulous decoration. See how the naughty secretary herself, Jen took her pretty stash of vintage pins and made this colorful topiary.…
Mar
31
Are you a stumbler? I love using Stumble Upon to find ideas, projects to feature, cute animal videos, beautiful photography, and recipes. I’m connected with lots of foodies, but would love to connect with more crafters on Stumble! To find me on SU go to my Stumble Upon profile. Click the follow button and it should automatically allow me …
Mar
31
No one will ever know it’s you with these cookies. Imagine the capers possible. Learn to decorate disguise cookies for April Fool’s Day HERE at Munchkin Munchies.…
Mar
31
Yep, an Easter tree with edible cupcake ornaments. So clever. Find the how-tos HERE at Sweetology.…
Mar
31
Ya know, when I first started to knit I experimented with different stitch patterns and made lots and lots of these kinds of squares. I swatched also, although at that time I had no idea why I should keep them (I know now, I’ve evolved!). And then the brainstorm… why not stitch all of these wonders together into the awesome …
Mar
31
Mats and frames can be a tad on the dull side so why not use some of those cool distressing and altering techniques to make them just as fabulous as the art that’s in them. That’s just what Valery of the blog Simply Me has done. Check out her great tutorial on how to alter a mat and frame. …
Mar
31
Melanie from The Crafty Cupboard shows how to make this handy little business card wallet. Whether you tend to collect business from others, or hand out a lot of your own business cards. this little wallet will keep them all together. With two pockets to hold your business cards, it folds up and uses an elastic loop & button to …
Mar
31
Jen from iCandy Handmade joined the Once Upon a Thread fun at No Big Dill with this fabulous girl’s dress, inspired by the equally fabulous outfits worn by the main character in the Fancy Nancy books. And for those of us who want to make one of these dresses for own little girls, she shares a 3-part tutorial.