Feel like you might do something nasty first thing in the morning before you’ve had that first cup of coffee? Here’s a terrific free digi stamp from Wonderstrange.
-Heather
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Pretend Play – Campfire
I can not count the amount of times my children have pretended to sit around a campfire. Sometimes the cook, other times the make smores and tell stories. Yet we have NEVER actually sat around a real campfire (Local open … Read More...
Thinking in Glass at the Pittsburgh Glass Center
Silvia Levinson is teaching a class at the Pittsburgh Glass Center called “Thinking in Glass”. If you’re in that area and need something fabulous to do take this class! Take it for me! I love Silvia’s work and would love … Read More...
Tips for Craft Shows – The Crafts Report
While compiling my list of resources for my post on craft show displays, I stumbled across this great article on The Crafts Report, explaining simple tips to make your craft show experience successful.
This is one of the best, … Read More...
Felted Pebbles and a Pincushion Ring “tutorials”
Both of these projects are from ‘Buttons and Paint” hosted by two clever ladies; Simi and Sian and how we love them sharing their talents with us. How to make felted pebbles is a project great for paperweights, or just … Read More...
Listen to the Log
Those of you who are like Evenstar of Hancock’s House of Happy and I will remember Twin Peaks fondly. I wasn’t as big into it as my best friend Bobby. He was a HUGE fan, so I heard all about … Read More...
Embroidery Pattern – Openwork Flower
Mary Corbet of Needle ‘N Thread posted this free Openwork Flower embroidery pattern recently. As she says, it is “… a great piece for practicing openwork fillings, like the kind used in different types of pulled thread and drawn thread … Read More...
Techniques: Stamped Tags
Find some tags, tags and more tags with tons of terrific stamping techniques like resist, embossing, using spray mists and more over on the Hampton Arts blog.
-Heather
DIY colander Light Fixture
Something for the weekend.
Want to get rid of that old colander and get a new one? Don’t throw the old one out – repaint it and transform it into a light fixture.
Get the details at kristendukephotography.com photography blog: … Read More...
Minion Cake Pops
The Minion craze doesn’t seem to be going away. Which is a good thing if you like them. Or have kids.
Here is a simple way to make these cake pops at bakeabooing.blogspot.com: Minion Cake Pops.
Reminder: Image3D Giveaway! Ends 9/5!
Craft Gossip readers! Don’t miss your chance to win a customized viewmaster set, including a reel featuring your photos! That’s right, your photos, ready to share in one of the most fun methods ever invented for photo displaying. There are … Read More...
Party Ideas – Mickey Mouse Disney
Mickey Mouse is a classic childhood figure and perfect theme for a party. Love this modern version over at Kara’s Party.
If you are looking for some Disney Party Crafts check out this great album.
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Free Printable – Frame Labels For Jars
These labels are perfect for so many different things. The are simple enough to use on rustic of classic Bath and body recipes. Add them to jar’s, wrapped soaps or hang tags. Free Printable Vintage Frame Labels.
13 Weather Crafts For Kids
This Weather Roundup gives you 13 activities for your Weather themed lesson plan. The sunshine hand print plate would have to be one of my favorite as it can be made in a group or independently.
Tutorial: Little girl empire waist tunic dress
Ruby from Zaaberryshares a tutorial for making this little girl’s tunic dress. It has an elastic at an empire waist, a look I love for growing girls as it doesn’t look outgrown too quickly. She makes it from a … Read More...
Tutorial: Faux Wax Seals
Nicole submitted a useful tutorial for faux wax seals. Real wax seals are delicate and not up to mailing. They’re such a classy touch, though, that she came up with an alternate idea: faux ones from clay. I’ve never … Read More...
Tutorial: Lower the waistband on a pair of pants
When Liz from Cotton & Curls took a pair of wide leg pants down a size, she also needed to lower the waistband. Assuming there are no drastic changes to the length of the waistband, it’s a relatively easy alteration. … Read More...
Tutorial: T-shirt skirt with a zippered slit
Anne from WobiSobi shows how to refashion a large t-shirt into this cute skirt. The sewing is simple, with just a couple of seams and an easy drawstring waist. She gives it a slit in the form of an exposed … Read More...
Tutorial: European pillow sham
Kari at U Create shows how to make a European pillow sham. European pillows are large square decor pillows, typically 26 x 26 or 28 x 28. They can be used as decorative pillows for bedding, but I have also … Read More...
Corning Museum is Part of the Blue Starts Museum Program
This is a quick FYI post…The Corning Museum is once again participating in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free Museum admission to all active military and their families through Labor Day. The Museum also offers a 15% discount to … Read More...