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Sale at A Walk Down Memory Lane
Over 200o products have been added to the clearance section in the store at A Walk Down Memory Lane. Discounts range from 20% to 80% on papers, embellishments, stamps and tools. Click here to go to sale.
How to Needle Felt a Snowman 3 video tutorials
White is introducing a brand new video blog called “HandworkTV.com” with free weekly give-away contests. It features seasonal crafts you can do with your children. I featured her pumpkin video in Sept. before, but now it’ll be a regular show. … Read More...
Cables Don’t Have To Be Hard…..
And with this free pattern from Polarknit Chunky and Dreamweaver, you can learn how to cross cables like a pro and come out unscathed on the other side!
The free pattern is here! http://www.dreamweaveryarns.com/catalog/polarknit-chunky-weight-fleece-yarn-p-2523.html
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Anyone Up For A Twit-Along?
This term just sends me into hysterical laughter! Twit-along. You know, a Knit-Along via Twitter? Too funny…
Anyway, Donna Druchunas of the Ethnic Knits Yahoo group is doing a Twit-along (hysterical laughter) for a pair of really pretty wrist warmers.… Read More...
Tutorial: Reverse applique scarf from old t-shirts
Joy Beadworks shares a tutorial on their blog for making this reverse applique scarf out of old t-shirts. I love the weathered look of the old knit paired with the handstitching! Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Screenprint with contact paper to make custom fabric designs
Ashley from Lil Blue Boo shows how you can make custom fabric designs with screenprinting. Instead of using photoemulsion chemicals to make the screen, she uses a much simpler method with contact paper. Go to the tutorial.
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New Release: Stampin’ Up Stamps
Ahhhhhh the smell of new stamps, dontcha’ love it? 🙂
Stampin’ Up has just released their latest suppliment and it’s got tons of great new stamp images as well as new punches, embellishments, papers and more! I was VERY excited … Read More...
Wooden pinhole camera – take 35mm film!
This wooden pinhole camera is so drool-worthy! It’s gorgeous but as usual something crafted so beautifully is fairly expensive and thusly out of reach for me.
This is something that would make a great present for a photographer.
Stinky Bomb Soaps
The Retroist posted about Stinky Bomb’s retro cassette tape soap. This soap maker also creates unique hand grenade and camera soaps.
Today is About Stained Glass
I really don’t give stained glass enough attention here at the Glass Arts page. My problem is that it’s not a medium I work in. But I know some of you out there do so I’m going to try to … Read More...
Lookie what she’s making: The Great Vintage Shirt Project
Summerset Banks from Pins and Needles has just kicked off her Great Vintage Shirt Project, a year-long sewing project in which she’ll sew a new vintage shirt each month. If you’re like me and find yourself drooling over the detailing … Read More...
Tutorial: Extend the arms of a coat
When our kids outgrow their clothes, it’s usually most evident in arms that are too short. Jane from Maiden Jane got another year out of her daughter’s coat by extending the arms. And she did it by using a pair … Read More...
Tutorial: Flannel scarf with gathered panel
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how to make this elegant flannel scarf. The simplicity of design and color makes the gathered panel really pop. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Pom pom winter hat from an old sweater
Kristin and Jordan from kojo designs share a tutorial on their blog showing how to turn an old sweater into a super cute baby or toddler hat with pom pom balls at the top. These hats definitely have the awww… … Read More...
Cupcake Frosting Tips
Edible Crayons
Yep. Edible crayons that actually work. And are healthy. And beautifully photographed. Take a visual journey through the step by step process of making these beauts from nuts, fruits and lots o’ healthy things HERE at Luxirare.
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Tutorial: Tie-top heart pincushion
Margot from The Pattern Basket shares a tutorial on the Moda Bake Shop for making this heart-shaped pincushion. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Moda Bake Shop]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, tie-top, tie, heart, pincushion, Valentine[/tags]
Great Site for Educational Crafts
I just happened to stumble on Looledo.com, a site I have never seen before. It is amazing for educational learning through crafts. Even better, he has instructions on video too! Check out his directions for Boris the Bull.… Read More...
Easy way to make Felted Balls By Kim of Wildly Woolly
It is said that good things come to those that wait or in my case asked. I asked Kim of Wildly Woolly to make up a little tutorial showing her Easy way to make Felted Balls and she did.
Kim … Read More...