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image by Stacy Morgan
Flourishes has just released three new stamp sets, Beach Life, Seaside Life and Strawberries. Be sure to check out the Flourishes blog for a list of design team members that have some amazing samples made with these fabulous new sets.…
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…
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.
Technorati Tags: Christine Lehto, buttons, polymer clay
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…
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…
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
This adorable cardigan and many more, free from Coats and Clark, here: http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-patterns/sweater-patterns.html
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…
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…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…
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.
image by Clearsnap
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…
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/
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.…
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…
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…
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…
