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I was lucky enough last week to receive the above journal in the mail from K&Company. Smash Journals
aren’t exactly scrapbooking, more like scrapbooking for those who don’t have time or patience for actual scrapbooking. (Although … Read More...
Teresa of Teresa Down Under is exploring texture in fabric by hosting a series of tutorials where pin tucks, smocking, or shirring will appear in the center of a quilt block. Get the know-how.
Image credit: Teresa Down Under… Read More...
Some of the newest finds in the polymer clay stream on Flickr:
1. “Black Olive Mashed Potatoes”, 2. polymer clay Hibiscus, 3. Falkor: Custom 4? Kracka, 4. Auryn steampunk
I always enjoy reading what Becky has to say at Piece O’ Cake Blog. Today she talks about paying attention to what is going on around us. Her topic stemmed from an article she read in the NY Times. … Read More...
Up to 70% off on your favorite craft books. Now these might have some minor scratches and dents, but they are intact and totally usable.
21 pages of books, HERE – hurry before they are all gone!!!
100% cotton, eco friendly and made in the USA! And yes, it’s 100% cotton, perfect for a beach coverup, t-shirt, tank… or even an eyeglass cord, like this FREE PATTERN HERE!!
Find this awesome yarn over at Knit Out Of … Read More...
Dyeing in the Kitchen – Lori
and Color and Yarn Design for Spinners – Sierra! Congratulations, ladies! Thanks for playing!
Kate from See Kate Sew shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make simple headwraps in three flavors- plain, with a big bow, and with a knot. They’re a cute – and quick – way to keep your … Read More...
I am loving the brightly colored skinny jeans that are popular right now. But buying a pair in every color you love will get expensive. Amanda from The Little Giggler shows how you can DIY the look. She starts with … Read More...
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom shows how to make her Double Circle Skirt for little girls. The layered circle skirt has a drop waist and cinch ties at the sides of the top skirt layer. It’s made … Read More...
Directions for making this stunning Paris inspired card can be found over on the Hampton Arts stamp blog. Ooh La La!
-Heather
I’m such a sucker for any edible craft involving Bugles–memories of eating them off my fingers in childhood, I think. Also, these are super easy and cute. Top cupcakes with ice cream cones made from Bugles and gumballs HERE at … Read More...
Lesia, Kapree, ShelbyT, Merete and Crafty Girl…..you are our Fab Five and you’ve won your favorite five digital stamps from KennyK!! I’ve sent you e-mails, please respond and you’re new digi’s will be on their way.
Thanks to everyone … Read More...
Kristen hosts “make the best of everything” and lives in Iowa with her husband and their baby boy; made this creative felt road as a gift for her nephew Kyle who just turned two. Kristen realizes this gift is … Read More...
Matching your nail polish to your bouquet has never been easier than with these glamorous pairings featured at Grey Likes Weddings! Add modern flair with a graphic design like the chevrons shown here, go classic and refined with soft … Read More...
Perfect timing for a week of “Desserts for Dudes” over at Bake at 350 what with Father’s Day quickly approaching. Tee hee, I think I’d love the aroma of these cigar cookies way more than the real thing. Decorate cigar … Read More...
When you’re cleaning out and ready to discard those old cds 
why not turn them into mosaic pieces and make a pretty frame. Check out the awesome tutorial that Crystal sent in featured on her blog Make It Easy Crafts … Read More...
For all newly interested (or just curious experts) in baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats, I’ve collected a list of what I deem as necessary supplies to have on hand. I’m sure others could … Read More...
Steph from 3 Hours Past shares the latest in her series of variations of the Blank Canvas Tee. This month’s variation is the 9 Lines Hack, the name derived from the nine lines of pintucking around the neck. She adds … Read More...
I’ve seen plenty of sweet versions of sushi, but never with bananas. For the fruit and candy and sushi loving kids or grown-ups, make silly banana sushi HERE at Maché.
