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New Release: Sneak Peeks from CHA
image by Tim Holtz
Stamp companies are starting to release sneak peeks of their new lines that will debut at the CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) show later this month. This week brought peeks from Stamper’s Anonymous with Tim Holtz and 13 new…
Cute as a Button!
by Christine Lehto
Take a look at these fresh and pretty buttons by Christine Lehto! You can read the story of their creation on her ByHand.me blog, just click here.
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Pre Fall Sale! Are You Kidding Me???
Summer just started! I think, or maybe it’s still late spring. You’d never know from the weather. Let’s see, first cutting of hay is in, corn is knee high, yup, it’s still summer.
But anyway, go to the Knit Studios at…
Living in New York
I wish that I lived in New York with my kids so that I could attend all of the fabulous activities and performances described on the KidCity Blog. They even have a list of daily FREE activities throughout the summer…
Tutorial: Faux Wood
image by Splitcoast and Kim Teasdale
Check out this wonderful tutorial by Kim Teasdale for Splitcoast Stampers on how to make a faux wooden frame with cardstock, stamping ink and die cuts.
-Heather
Free Patterns From Coats and Clark
This adorable cardigan and many more, free from Coats and Clark, here: http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/sweater-patterns.html
More Amigurumi….
Meet Ollie! And he has lots of friends too! I’m gong to scrounge up some purple yarn for this one (Michigan Red Wings Fans will get this one) and knit a few to hang around starting in October.
Lion Brand site…
New Release & Shop: Dragon Doodle Studio Digital Stamps
image by Jason Casper
From talented illustrator Dustin Pike comes Doodle Dragon Studio’s digital stamp designs. You’ll find some really funny and unique images here from dragons, wizards and pirates to monkeys and bears. And don’t miss the adorable brand new releases,…
Someone’s in the kitchen…
Someone’s in the kitchen…and she’s been creating lovely beads of polymer clay! Ginger Blue Beads has been experimenting with alcohol inks, watercolors, baking soda, vinegar, and UV light and sunshine. And she’s turned out some lovely…
Summer Fun Ideas: 50 Summer Crafts
I love this compilation of summer craft ideas that The Long Thread has put together. They are all from creative blogs and websites and geared towards children. 
See the whole list here.
New Product: Smooch Inks
image by Clearsnap
Have you checked out these super cool new inks by Clearsnap called Smooch?? They are pearlized permanent inks in 8 great colors that come in fun nail polish style bottles with a tiny foam applicator tip.
Here’s a link…
Save 50-75% during Interweave’s Hurt Book Sale!
Interweave is holding its summer online Hurt Book and Overstock Sale from July 7-17 (or while supplies last!) Don’t miss your chance to save on popular titles from Interweave.
Once a year Interweave holds a special sale on slightly bent or bruised…
Free Ribbit Pattern
Awwww! So Cute! And the pattern is free. Make this cutie in organic cotton or bamboo for a eco-friendly baby toy!
The pattern is here, at Spud and Chloe: http://www.spudandchloe.com:80/blog/2009/07/ribbit-free-pattern/
New Release: Kitchen Sink Stamps and Design Contest
image by Kitchen Sink Stamps
Kitchen Sink Stamps has just released 7 wonderful new stamp sets. Their fun stamps are very unique, they have different “parts” that when you stamp them on top of each other they layer to make a very realistic looking image.…
Polymer Cafe Giveaway!
It’s time for a giveaway! I’ll be giving away the August 2009 issue of Polymer Cafe.
Leave a comment on this post telling us about one of your creative goals for the year, and I will draw a winner in one…
Sale: Unity Stamps
image by Deb Neerman and Unity
Every Wednesday this summer Unity Stamps is having a garage sale! They’ve got past kits of the month, stamp sets and individual stamps on sale. Visit their blog to find out what’s on sale today only.
Happy…
Event: Stamp Convention in Carson CA
image by Tim Holtz
This weekend in Carson CA is the Original Rubber Stamp Convention at the Carson Community Center. Be sure to stop by the Stampers Anonymous Booth and take some make and takes with Tim Holtz and Wendy Vecchi, Tim…
Interweave Press Hurt Book Sale!
Your chance to get top of the line knitting books, and other craft books too at deeply discounted prices!
Go to Interweave’s Hurt Book Sale, here: http://www.interweavestore.com/Hurt-Book-Sale.html
New Release: C. C. Designs, Clear and Digital Stamps
image by Suzanne Dean and CC Designs
Aren’t these samples by Suzanne Dean simply stunning?? She’s the July guest designer for CC Designs. She used the new Underwater Adventure set to create these. This set and a few other new clear stamp…