Christine Kangas’ says she began making fabric beads when she “couldn’t find just the right look or color” for her designs. She pulls together vintage fabric, wood, glass, metal, or porcelain in her designs to create pieces that have a … Read More...
TANGLED? MY TANGLES NEVER LOOK THIS GOOD!
There’s a new online ezine for crocheters and knitters – Tangled. It has such an appealing look that I’m very drawn to it. I can’t wait to see where this thing goes.
But first, I’ve GOT to get my hands … Read More...
Tutorial: Altered Pocket Planner
Mariska from No Time to be Bored shows how she altered her pocket planner using scrapbooking paper and supplies. Click here to go to tutorial.
Mini Album Inspiration
Linda from Pane, Amore e Creativita sent along this adorable mini album for a baby girl. The blog is written in Italian but there are lots of photos of the album. Thanks Linda!
Click here to see more photos.
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Review: Scrapbook PageMaps 2
Scrapbook Pagemaps 2 by Becky Fleck is a great book to add to your pile of crafting books for inspirational layouts.
This book has simple layouts that are elegant, creative and versatile. Layouts come with 64 sketch cards that you … Read More...
New Crafting Mama Website & Facebook App
We reviewed the Crafting Mama game earlier on this blog, and now the official website and the Facebook virtual gift application have been launched as well.
The website features never before seen screenshots, wallpapers, the official trailer and the actual … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour – Anna Lee
DIY: Bed Bug Spray
Apparently there is a bed bug epidemic sweeping the United States (that’s what my Mother-In-Law told me, anyway). If you travel often & are worried about bed bugs, check out this recipe for a diy bed bug spray from BathBodySupply.com.
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Tin Foil Nightstand
How cool is that? A nightstand covered in tin foil. Wild! it’s not just foil though. With the help of Mod Podge, steel paint and glaze, this once plain white piece of furniture is now hip and happenin’.
Buttons Galore!
As the weather starts to turn cooler, why not make some fall leaf buttons? Or if leaves are not your thing, make some of the other lovely buttons featured in this how to by syndee holt on the Polyform website.… Read More...
Tutorial: Nursery rhyme softie flip doll
Caty from Do Ah Diddy guest blogs over at Prudent Baby with a tutorial showing how to make this super sweet nursery rhyme flip doll. The face of the dolls flips down to reveal another face behind, which flips down … Read More...
Tutorial: Fabric covered bendy fashion accessories
Tere from Pony Tails and Fish Scales shows how to make these fun bendy fashion accessories. They’re actually pipe cleaners covered with bright fabrics. What a cool idea!! She shows them worn as hair accessories, bracelets, and even leashes or … Read More...
Tutorial: Recycled Sweater Vase
Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming shows how to turn an old sweater into pretty vase wraps perfect for fall and winter decor. The texture of the sweaters looks so cool when paired with the smooth, clear glass. … Read More...
Wire Wrapped Stars
Maggie from Generally Creative made these cute stars while on a long car trip. She has a fabulous step by step photo tutorial for making these cute little guys. You could leave them plain, spray paint them, cover them in … Read More...
Autumn Flower Arranging
This quick and simple step by step takes you through what goes in first and how it should all end up. I personally need help in this area, flower arranging is not my strong point!
See the step by step … Read More...
Perfect bento laptop
This is a superbly crafted bento box laptop cover. It’s making my hungry and now my son is whining that he wants me to ‘order it’ so he can play with it.
I also blog at Thank You For Not … Read More...
Dolly Donation Challenge update: More dollies!
Crystal from Kansas City, KS sent this pair of dollies in for our Craft Gossip Dolly Donation Challenge. Aren’t the adorable? I am LOVIN’ the yarn hair pulled into pigtails!!
And check out the little removable outfits they’re wearing. … Read More...
New Release: My Favorite Things Stamps
My Favorite Things has loads of cute new clear stamp out for September! With themes like Halloween, superheroes, dress up, trains, reading and more, they also have some great new die as well. Click here to see it all.
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Polka Dot Dumplings
Learn how to make spinach and tomato polka dot and stripe dumplings HERE at Just My Delicious. The how-tos are in Polish, but you can translate to any language with an option on the right hand column of the … Read More...