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Aug
31
I was just talking about bubbles in your glass and now D&L Art Glass Supplies sends me a newsletter talking about the new bubble paint by Glassline they’re selling. It looks so cool! I definitely want to get some of this. As you may have read, bubbles are one of my favorite things to create in fused glass. They have …
Aug
31
The Original Candle Man creates hand dipped, carved candles for your favorite NFL, NBA or NASCAR teams. These would make original gifts for sports fans and they could display them with the rest of their sports paraphernalia.
They also have these hilarious “Deadhead” candles for Deadheads (fans of the Grateful Dead).
These candles are unique with their 
funky colored caps …
Aug
31
This is a great way to keep your Kemper Cutters (and really, any of the other small cutters) organized! You can see a little bit more detail in the other picture. Pam also does lovely work which deserves a peek at in her Flickr album.…
Aug
31
Chris is the new guide for About.com Beadwork! If you aren’t familiar with Beadwork at About.com, it’s a great resource for learning new beading techniques. Take a minute to get to know Chris by reading her bio and then check out her post about the types of beads used for beadweaving. Stop in and wish Chris all the …
Aug
31
Three of Lark’s Beadweaving Master series including Laura McCabe’s Embellished Beadweaving, Sherry Serafini’s Sensational Bead Embroidery, and Maggie Meister’s Classical Elegance go to NANCY! Thanks to everyone for playing and don’t miss your chance to win a copy of Chains, Chains, Chains!…
Aug
31
Check out the review and hurry to enter the giveaway for this fabulous new book from Lark!…
Aug
31
Bonniegene is the winner of the Fancy Frames Cartridge.
And the next winner of Steampunk Emporium I picked since I haven’t heard back from the first winner will be Gayle M. !
I have sent emails to these two lucky commenters, please check your spam folders.They have 7 days to respond and if don’t hear from them I will …
Aug
31
Susan from Living With Punks shares a tutorial over at Momtastic showing how to make a cute zipper pull for back-to-school. It’s made from felt (easy sew!) and she used buttons to create a monogram. How cute would that be hanging from a child’s backpack! Or, if your child doesn’t need a zipper pull, you could always make it for yourself and use …
Aug
31
Anshu from Blooms and Bugs shares a tutorial on her blog for making her Java Beans dress for little girls. The loose fitting dress is gathered on to a round yoke. Because there’s no defined waist, the dress can grow with your child. To make it in a toddler size, you’ll need 1/4 yard of fabric for the yoke and …
Aug
31
Vellum adds elegance and a touch of luxury to this handmade wedding card created byJennifer Cuthbertson! Get the step-by-step tutorial at The Kraft Journal.…
Aug
31
If you’re new to sewing, you’ve probably picked up a printed pattern and felt overwhelmed with the amount of information and unfamiliar sewing terms. Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a video tutorial on her blog explaining how to read a pattern. It’s part 1 in her Beginning Sewing series. The pattern she uses as an example is a Simplicity, but …
Aug
31
What an outstanding way to get involved with your children and have them creating instead of playing video games. This is something they can use and also make one for a friend. At Creative Dish, they are big advocates of finding easy ways for children to express their creativity. As parents, we do not always have a lot of free …
Aug
31
I only recently discovered the wonders of Paper Source, and I rue the time we’ve missed together. And to learn they have a blog? Make clever bug-away cup covers HERE at the Paper Source blog. via Ohdeedoh.…
Aug
31
Sara of the split stitch has put together an excellent twofer. Her tutorial not only explains how to make this sweet appliqued door hanger but also teaches how to use applique templates. Check out the tute.…
Aug
31
I’m so used to raving about the wonders of sweet stuff on sticks, cakes, pie, cookies, etc., that somewhat healthy(ish) snacks on a stick are a nice break. Make Kix on Stix HERE and trail mix on sticks HERE at Betty Crocker.
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Aug
31
There’s such thing as a Twinkie Pie? From Paula Deen of course. Learn to make it HERE.…
Aug
31
Remember Susan Elliott‘s profile of needle artist Surayia Rahman? The story of this remarkable woman, who has spent her life helping hundreds of women escape from poverty in Bengal through embroidery, continues with the filming of a documentary about her life. Go to Susan’s blog post to see an update on the progress of this project and find out how …
Aug
31
Over at Craftside there is an easy tutorial on how to make a full apron out of an old shirt and a half apron along with a chance to win a copy of the new book
Sewing Vintage Aprons: Classic Aprons for Today’s Lifestyle
by
Denise Clason…
Aug
31
Harmony of Feed Your Soul Art transferred her original floral photos onto fabric and then embellished with embroidery. Gorgeous. See more at her blog post.…
Aug
31
Kate of poesie grenadine has posted another in her excellent series of profiles of needle artists. This time, her subject is our beloved Joetta Maue. Enjoy her brief but apt review of Maue’s work and many wonderful photos.…
Aug
31
I love the vibrant colors of these homemade heart-shaped sugar cubes. Learn to make them HERE at Craft Passion.…
Aug
31
Making that day at school a little sweeter, I think. (My poor kid bawling at drop-off this morning could’ve used one.) Make super-clever pencil cupcakes HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.…
Aug
31
So many cute sweet pea treats made for the virtual baby shower for Maria and Josh of Two Peas and Their Pod, I don’t even know where to start. (Click on the pics to go to the original posts.) Shown is the Baby Pea baby shower cake from i am baker, Little Pea Sugar Cookie Pops from Sweetapolita…
Aug
31
Lilo Bowman, producer of The Quilting Show (starring Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson), visited the studio of ribbonwork expert Helen Gibbs recently. She is sharing her beautiful photos of Helen’s work and environment through a slide show, released in connection with The Quilting Show’s online newsletter. Check out the slide show.…
Aug
31
Stephanie from Toastie Studio shares a free pattern on her blog for making this cute little chicken softie. It’s made from felt, so it’s easy to sew and stuff. A couple of ribbon tabs make a cockscomb. Get the free pattern.
[photo from Toastie Studio]…