Amy from Amy’s Creative Side is sharing how to make Dresden Plates over at Stash Manicure today. Go see for yourself how easy they are to make. Then use up some of your scraps.
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Jell-O Mold Competition Results
You may recall I posted back here about the grand GSS Jell-O Mold Competition held on June 26th. Well, the results are in. Click HERE for a roundup of winners and some stunning entries. 
Giveaway: Pink Persimmon Stamps
Pink Persimmon is giving away two of their newly released stamp sets on their blog.Leave them a comment before Sunday July 11th! Click here to go to giveaway.
Inspiration du Jour – Photo Opportunity
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DIY: Jar Candles
Simply Fun Stuff is a blog all about creativity, crafting, art, and other fun stuff. One of the recent posts shows how to create jar candles that are perfect for your home or to give as gifts or party favors. … Read More...
Please Vote for Beads of Courage
Pepsi Cola has a grant system that awards money every month called Pepsi Refresh Project. Individuals and organizations submit ideas and the general public can vote on these ideas. Those that receive the most votes win the awards. There … Read More...
Tutorial: Make an A-line skirt to your measurements
Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial for drafting a pattern for an A-line skirt and then sewing it up. She uses the basic block of the pencil skirt she showed how to make last week, and then alters the … Read More...
Ta Dah!: Patchwork bedroom ensemble
Brenda from Meandering Quilt Thoughts just finished sewing up these goodies for one of her bedrooms. Check out the clever window treatment, and don’t you just love that shade of green? I do. Read more about it here.
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Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Appliqued dust ruffle for a crib
Kirstin and Jordan from KojoDesignsshare a tutorial on their blog for making this appliqued dust ruffle for a baby crib. Starting with an inexpensive plain dust ruffle makes it easy. All you have to do to make a custom … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiered lace ruffle skirt
Jess from The Planner and The Procrastinator shows how to make a tiered lace ruffle skirt, much like one she saw at the mall. I love the rows of ruffled lace!! Go to the tutorial.
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Camo Cupcake Topper
Learn how to make fondant camouflage cupcake toppers HERE with a step-by-step tutorial at Sweet Creations by Stephanie.
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Sweet Little Flowers
Learn how to make these little gum paste flowers with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at Craftzine.com.
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Tutorial: Book Easel Card
Visit Valita’s Designs and Fresh Folds blog for instructions on how to make one of these lovely book easel cards.
-Heather
Looking for more digital stamps to download check out these designs we found on Etsy.
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Tutorial: Curtain panels with strips of accent fabric
Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these curtain panels with strips of accent fabrics. Pre-cut Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) packs make it easy to get the strips of fabric for the accent stripes and tiebacks. Go to the tutorial.… Read More...
How to make photo blocks from recycle packaging boxes
I love these photo blocks. I have made them out of wood but as the cleaver crafter Bronwyn of the blog Made By Bronwyn states she has a “thrower” so lightweight cardboard boxes were a great substitute. See how she … Read More...
Easy felt rose tutorial
I found these tiny roses on a doll site that can be used at many events for decorations, such as place keepers for a wedding, bridal or baby shower. Get complete instructions from (DOLL) with downloadable PDF file.
Review of Cold Connections
Helen Driggs of Lapidary Journal recently wrote up a review of cold connections for Jewelry Making Daily, which you might find useful if you are looking for ways to spice up you not soldered jewelry.
Tutorial: Pretty gathered skirt with waistband bow
Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make this pretty gathered skirt. The waistband ties into a bow at the back, creating pretty detail. Go to the tutorial.
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Giveaway: Technique Tuesday USA Stamp Set
In honor of the Independence Holiday Nancy Nally of Scrapbook Update is giving away this Technique Tuesday stamp set . Entries close midnight Tuesday July 5th. Click here to go to giveaway
Tutorial: The Stuffy – a zippered pouch on a keychain
Ady from Crafty Ady shares the how-to for making a cute little zippered pouch she has named The Stuffy. It includes a metal ring so you can hang it on your keychain, and the inside is finished nicely with French … Read More...