Misty from Creative Itch shares a link for a quick, easy Father’s Day gift. It uses an old tie to create a mini-tie keychain. How cute!! Read about it and get the link.
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Read all about it: Temporary marking tools for fabric
Keyka Lou Patterns gives a quick review on their blog of several popular ways to create temporary marks on fabric using marking pens & chalks. Read all about them at Keyka Lou Patterns.
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Tutorial: Get cool striped effects when dying fabrics
The folks at RIT Dye tell how you can get a cool striped effect when dying your fabrics. The secret is Elmer’s Clear School Glue. Of course, there’s nothing saying you have to limit yourself to stripes. There are tons … Read More...
Freebie: Bless Our Troops Bears
Visit Squigglefly and download this wonderful patriotic bear digi stamp for free, click here to download.
-Heather
Looking for Patriotic paper, embellishments and supplies? Check these out on Scrapbook.com
Tutorial: Button Owl
Mariska at No Time to be Bored has posted a tutorial to show how to make this owl on a branch embellishment from buttons and paper. Click here to go to tutorial
B&W quilt along and crafty videos
That Crafty Gemini Vanessa has just posted her third block from her Black and White quilt along. Get the tute. Also, I just discovered she has her own channel on YouTube where she has tons of crafty video tutorials… Read More...
Make a quilted coin purse
Ben from Patchwork Quilting for Beginners shows how to make this folksy-cute coin purse. You’ll learn hand piecing and quilting, reverse and regular applique plus how to put in a zipper. Go to the tutorial.
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EXQUISITE ABOUT SAYS IT ALL
Exquisite is a great word! To me, if something is exquisite, it’s a treat for both the eyes and the other senses. In crochet, that means touch also. Margaret Maccio and Tuesday Bennett produce exquisite crocheted earrings and necklaces.
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Tutorial: Magnetic Scrapbook Page
Little Birdie Secrets explains how to make this magnetic scrapbook page using fabric paper from Dear Lizzie by American Crafts. Click here to go to tutorial.
Giveaway: American Crafts Adhesives
American Crafts is running a special promotion with their This to That adhesives. Click here to find out how you can win the entire collection!
Looking for Scrapbooking adhesives? Check these out from Scrapbook.com
Inspiration du Jour : Numbers
Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.
A Guide to Using Natural Exfoliants
The Natural Beauty Workshop posted a wonderful Guide to Using Natural Exfoliants. I was surprised to learn shredded coconut is a medium exfoliant ideal for body scrubs.
GAS Conference in Louisville Starts Tomorrow!
Of course I wish I could be there. And some of you feel exactly the same way. But we’ll be there in spirit. I’m talking about the GAS Conference in Louisville, KY. You can start on site registration today. And … Read More...
DC Metro Cupcake
I absolutely completely wanted to enter the Hello, Cupcake “Design Your DC” cupcake contest and absolutely completely forgot. (The contest was recently held by a local cupcake bakery for amateur cupcake makers. I guess since I was a “professional” cookie … Read More...
Tutorial: Make baby carrier strap covers to catch the drool
Little babies will put just about anything into their mouths, which means that anything that is around baby for any length of time stands a good chance of getting slobbered. Kristin from Lu Bird Baby created these strap covers to … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a reusable market bag
Susan from Living with Punks shows how to make this reusable market bag. The finishing on this bag looks professional, with edge stitching and crisp side seams. A fabric-covered piece of cardboard provides support for the bottom. Go to the … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a ruffled halter dress for little girls
Nicole at Create and Delegate shares a tutorial for her Playground Dress for little girls. This ruffled halter dress can be made from two adult t-shirts. Go to the tutorial.
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Last Day to Vote
Now is the time to cast your vote for the winners of this year’s Bead Star competition.
Click here and read all about how to vote, but remember – do it now as today is the last day to vote.
Tips on Micro Torches
If you are thinking about buying a micro torch, you might want to check out this recent chat with Kristal Wick and Denise Peck of Jewelry Making Daily and Beadmaking Daily.
It should answer a lot of your questions about … Read More...
Project: Inked and Stamped Metal Art
Visit the Cloth Paper Scissors blog for instructions from Jenn Mason how to make this cool metal wall hanging using Adirondack Inks and metal stamps. Add a photo and it’s a perfect gift for Father’s Day! Click here for instructions.… Read More...