This blog is about glass. So you may wonder about todays title. I’m introducing some of you to the Tucson Gem Show. It’s sheer madness. It’s not one show, it’s about 30-40 shows that take over Tucson, AZ for … Read More...
CROCHET FLOWERS FOR YOU!
I’m always looking for cute crocheted flower patterns. These pictures come from a blog that has some beautiful flowers. I even like the ones that are not crocheted – other art forms. Check it out!
There’s a detailed tutorial for … Read More...
Giveaway…Vintage Knits For Modern Babies
Another Giveaway…..
Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to … Read More...
Happy Birthday, Elvis…
…wherever you are, wink wink. Yes, today is not only my friend’s birthday (and martinis shall be had in her honor), but that of the one and only Elvis. I love that The Runaway Spoon is celebrating such a mentionable … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Inspirations
This gal is really pumped about pipe cleaners. Check out some of the photos and links she has posted over at Growing Tree Toys.
Star Wars Finger Puppets
Starwars.com has a great tutorial on how to make General Grievous….as a finger puppet. Check it Out Here.
Check out these other finger puppet articles we wrote or buy some finger puppets ready-made here. Put on your very own origami … Read More...
Book Review – Cake Wrecks
I know I’ve posted on Cake Wrecks before (here), but it was ages ago, and for anyone out there who bakes cakes, or buys them from bakeries, or works at a bakery, or merely eats cake, this site … Read More...
Freebie Friday at Scrapbook & Cards Today
Scrapbooking and Cards Today is giving away three mystery boxes of scrapbooking goodies on their blog. Click here to find out how to enter the giveaway.
Friday Sketch at Get it Scrapped
Jump start your weekend scrapbooking with this sketch by Paula Gilarde on the Get it Scrapped blog. Click here to download a pdf file of the sketch
Free Headband Pattern!
Perfect for when you’re skidding across the ice playing outside, waiting with the kids at the bus, or just running errands!
It’s perfect with a ponytail! Go here for the free pattern! http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html
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Sewing Tutorial: Quilted hot/cold pack
Lindsey from PA Country Crafts shows how to make a quilted hot/cold pack. The small squares a fun way to experiment with piecing or to showcase a favorite fabric print, while at the same time producing something practical. Go to … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy scrap fabric barrettes
The smallest bits of fabric in your stash are just the right size for making these fabric barrettes. Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows you how. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Blue Cricket Design]
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Tutorial: Long winter gloves from old socks
Disney from Ruffles and Stuff has done it again! (Is there anything this girl can’t make super cute?) This time she has recycled the tops of orphan socks into long winter gloves. I knew there was a reason I couldn’t … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a pouch for your short, stubby pencils
Bring those short, stubby pencils out of the bottom of your desk drawer and show them some love with this pencil pouch made just for them. Kristin from Craft Leftovers has a free tutorial showing how to make one. Get … Read More...
Tutorial: Add crotch snaps to a baby romper
Miss Cinti from My Poppet and Made of Cloth shows how she added a snaps
opening at the crotch of this baby romper so that it’s easier to take on and off. This is actually a fairly easy fix … Read More...
Tutorial: Personalized toy car playmat
Mara from kleio’s belly shares a tutorial for making this personalized toy car playmat. She made one as a Christmas present for her nephew. (What a lucky little guy!!) The houses have vinyl windows to display photos of the family … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Monster softie from felt
Emily from Rubber Punkin shares a tutorial showing how to make a monster softie out of felt. You can have loads of fun with this project, adding your own personal touch with the shape of the monster and his features. … Read More...
Tutorial: Sew a man’s fleece neckwarmer
With all of the fabulous projects featuring ruffles and skirts and flower appliques, it seems that our guys are often left out of our sewing schedule. Melissa from Mama Tortilla made a fleece neckwarmer for her husband, and shares a … Read More...
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head…The Early Years
Check out this (kind of odd and creepy) 1960s commercial for the original Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head
. The first version of the toy used real potatoes. Find the link to the video HERE at Serious Eats.
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Down loadable Workshops: Mixed Media
If you’re looking to expand your stamping and paper crafts into mixed media art you might want to check out Cloth Paper Scissors new format for their workshops, previously only available on DVD’s they are now offering several mixed media … Read More...