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Dec
31
The good people over at fusedglass.org have this cool site called glassfacts.info that give you massive amounts of information about glass. Like they didn’t do that already. Fusedglass.org is one of the most informative sites about glass around. And we are thankful for them. So back to glassfacts…I was checking out some more historical information about Boyce Lundstrom and I …
Dec
31
I found this lovely New Year candle display at Better Homes and Gardens that combines candles and sugared fruit. It creates a festive feel and the sugar adds a little natural sparkle.
All you do to create the sugared fruit it is to roll it in sugar after brushing it with egg white.
If you used several tiers of candles …
Dec
31
Maile from the Simply Stamped blog has a fun technique for color blocking with strips of paper and die cuts, use the positive or negative cut out for some fun looks!
-Heather…
Dec
31
Check it out, it’s easy to fix your boo boos!
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Dec
31
Sew Much 2 Luv is hosting her 2012 After Christmas Sew-Along. It begins January 2 and will run for 4 weeks. Besides the satisfaction of finally getting some sewing done after the crazy whirlwind holiday schedule, there’s also a chance to win some great prizes from their sponsors. Get the info at Sew Much 2 Luv.
[photo from Sew Much 2 …
Dec
31
Ashley from Mommy By Day… Crafter By Night shows how she made a messenger bag for her little sis who is heading off to college. This is such an awesome bag for school! She designed the bag so her sister could easily carry her books and laptop to classes. It has a large front pocket hidden under the flap, and …
Dec
31
Sown Brooklyn had a favorite shirtdress that fit through the top but was too small through the hips. (This is the story of my life!) To make it fit, she used fabric from the long sleeves to add fabric to the skirt. Brilliant!! She shares a before/after on her blog, as well as a quick run-through of how she did …
Dec
31
Quick! Move fast if you want to make these for tonight. The icing needs time to dry before adding the face with the edible writer. Find the how-tos HERE at my blog.…
Dec
31
Michelle Perkett Studio has a pretty free flower border digi stamp.
-Heather…
Dec
31
Yes, all those things I mentioned, plus they are completely adorable and absolutely perfect (just look at that snowman!), plus there are video how-tos as well. Isn’t Marian of Sweetopia fabulous? Find them all HERE.
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Dec
31
This adorable pillow over at Ameroonie Designs actually caught my eye on Pinterest. I think what drew me in was the choice to use a patterned fabric rather than a solid. That choice created a lovely textured look that is not only pretty, it’s chic too. You can get the how to over at Ameroonie Designs — Faux Chenille Valentine …
Dec
31
I’ve been exploring a more painterly technique in glass and look up to the artists in the next show at Bullseye Gallery in Portland. I’ve even written about a couple of them including Kari Minnick and Michael Janis. Also included in this show is Martha Pfanschmidt, Ted Sawyer, and Abi Spring. The work of these artists is so inspiring. I’ve …
Dec
30
Creashines is always making great, quirky pieces including a series of fun statement rings for New Year’s. This would be the perfect ring to ring in the New Year with!…
Dec
30
Sometimes I am completely amazed at what crafters can see in a cardboard tube. Most of the time, I look at them think it would be nice if there was some toilet paper on there! Our very own Amanda {Home and Garden Editor} is at it again with the adorable little children and snowmen that she made. I can’t get …
Dec
30
From the Old’s College Course handbook: “The Master Spinner Program consists of six progressive levels of classroom and independent study involving skill development, research studies and project assignments in the area of hand spinning of all major types of fibers, yarns and the end use of the spun yarns. At all levels, students are evaluated on the basis of …
Dec
30
Celebrate the ’60s, ’70s all the way up through the…’aughts? Find a cocktail recipe for each of the past five decades, including a Pink Squirrel from the ’60s and a totally tubular Blue Kamikazee shot from the ’80s HERE at Rock UR Party.
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Dec
30
Bakingdom has made some Doctor Who apron awesomeness and Doctor Who cookies. Her weeping angel cookies are creeping me out!!! I want to eat some!
Her gryffindor apron is also great.
Handmade Doctor Who TARDIS Apron and Doctor Who Cookies – Bakingdom.…
Dec
30
Earrings and Pendants goes to Donna T.! Thanks to everyone for entering for a chance to win part of the studio series. Now–don’t miss your chance to win A Bounty of Bead + Wire Earrings. Leave a comment at the original post to enter!…
Dec
30
What do you get when you combine an old frame, a sheet of magnetic metal, and some decorative radiator covering? Well if you’re Shelley and Cason from The House of Smiths, you’d get this fabulous organizational board! While it might look difficult, it’s really not. The Smiths provide a great tutorial so you can make one of your own as …
Dec
30
Beaquilter guest blogs at Sew We Quilt with a tutorial showing how to make an owl pot holder. The owl face and wings are pieced from circles and squares. She used a die cutter to cut all of the circles, but you could also just cut them by hand. Get the tute.
[photo from Beaquilter on Sew We Quilt]
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Dec
30
Valerie from Beehive Chic shows how she reshaped a straight skirt to create a pencil skirt instead. Her project was inspired by a designer skirt with a $1000 price tag. (No, the 3 zeros in that number are not a typo!) She made hers for less than $10, using a thrifted skirt. Go to her tutorial to see how she did …
Dec
30
By combining clear embossing, ink pads and stains from Ranger, Wendy from Studio 490 has come up with a unique resist technique, the combinations are endless and the results are really cool!
-Heather…
Dec
30
Mandy from Thread and Thrift made this applique quilted cloth from pieces of her family’s clothing. Her inspiration was a couple of lucky black cats. Visit her blog Post: Cats to learn more.…
Dec
30
This candy will not increase your waistline. Kristin Shields from Stitching Hands Studio/Etsy made this spider web quilt she described as colorful and happy. I agree, just looking at it made me smile. I also enjoy her blog by the same name, visit it here. I follow her Slow Cloth board on Pinterest, visit it here.
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Dec
30
Saw this pencil shavings fabric skirt on flickr the other day. How adorable is that?! The fabric was made using spoonflower by weavingmajor. You should go check out all her fabrics. Love the love legos. 
pencil shavings skirt – front view | Flickr – Photo Sharing!.…