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Melony of the blog Mel Designs sent in this super cute project where she recycled those little airline bottles into a wonderfully decorated place to store small notes , love letters and messages.
[tags]recycled mini message bottles[/tags]
Glee fan or not (I’m so behind, I only just started watching from the beginning!), you really must absolutely, positively see this Glee cookies decorating tutorial HERE at Diamonds for Dessert. Go on, I’ll be right here…
Lawn Fawn stamps has just released three adorable new clear stamp sets, a cute background set, a Fall Harvest set and a sweet fireplace Christmas set. You can find them all by clicking here. Be sure to click and … Read More...
No dishes! (Except all the ones used to make all of the below.)
1.Stuffed campari tomatoes from Life’s Ambrosia.
2. Deep fried artichokes stuffed with pepper jack cheese from epicurious.
Judi at Approachable Art and Dharma have teamed up for a giveaway – a dye kit. Go here to see what’s in it and for entry details.
[tags]giveaway, dye kit, Dharma[/tags]
Pamela Maxfield has made a great video tutorial showing how to make pendants from Vintaj Natural Brass blanks, your embossing machine, Ranger alcohol inks and paint dabbers, and a wooden dapper set. Not only does her tutorial make these pendants … Read More...
Debbie Hodge writes about using repetition and variety as design elements for a multi-photo scrapbook page. Click here to go to article.
Karin Aguirre shows how to make this banner for your Halloween Decor. Boo! Click here to go to tutorial.
Looking for more fonts? Check these out at Fontbundles.com
Are you looking for more Halloween Embellishments, papers, and supplies? Check … Read More...
A Homemade Christmas by Tina Barseghian
RRP $14.95
aking something with your own hands—whether it’s a plate of just-baked cookies, a handcrafted stocking, a homemade wreath, or a hand-folded origami ornament—is a great way to connect with the true meaning … Read More...
RRP $29.99
With a history that stretches back to the hauntingly beautiful mummy portraits of Greco-Roman Egypt, encaustic art is now enjoying a renewal of popularity among artists and art lovers alike. Today, museums are … Read More...
The Art of Soap will be the first of its kind – an amazing book showcasing soaps made by 24 incredible artisans and their personal stories. Full of beautiful professional photographs by Erin Pikor, The Art of Soap will be … Read More...
Sachiko from Tea Rose Home shares a tutorial at Rhythm of the Home showing how to turn an old sweater in a pretty new cowl scarf. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Rhythm of the Home]
It never fails that the weather turns off cold just in time for Halloween. While it helps set the mood for Halloween, the colder temps generally mean that trick or treat costumes get covered up with a sweater or jacket. … Read More...
Naptime Crafters shares a free pattern and tutorial for this sweet little strappy romper. SO cute! The pattern is the size of her 7 month old baby, but could be adapted larger or smaller. Go to the free pattern and … Read More...
Craft Connection is giving you a chance (or 3) to win a signed copy of Lark Craft’s Jewelry Design Challenge. You have until Thursday, September 23 at midnight (Eastern) to enter. Hurry over to get the details for your … Read More...
I was over at Martha’s website today and this chalkboard wall calendar project caught my eye. We’ve all seen black chalkboard paint being used around the blogosphere, but this is the first time I’ve seen it in multiple tones. Martha … Read More...
