Over at Sweater Surgery, sweaters aren’t the only thing that goes under the knife. See how an old plastic bead necklace gets cut up and melted into a pair of star spangled star earrings perfect to celebrate the 4th … Read More...
Plastic necklace beads are melted into shining star earrings
Over at Sweater Surgery, sweaters aren’t the only thing that goes under the knife. See how an old plastic bead necklace gets cut up and melted into a pair of star spangled star earrings perfect to celebrate the 4th of July…
Giveaway: Hambly Stickers
Hambly is giving away a bunch of their new sticker releases. To enter comment on this post on their blog.
Tutorial: Make a patchwork tissue box cover
Pink Penguin shows how to make this patchwork tissue box cover. It’s also reversible, so you get two looks in one. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Pink Penguin]
Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, patchwork, tissue, box, cover, reversible, cozy
…Sewing Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a bikini top
Give last year’s bikini a quick update by adding a ruffle to the top. Find out how from love… Maegan. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from love… Maegan]
Looking for more Swimsuit sewing patterns? Check out these … Read More...
Tutorial: Add a ruffle to a bikini top
Give last year’s bikini a quick update by adding a ruffle to the top. Find out how from love… Maegan. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: 4th of July ric-rac flowers
Show your red,white, and blue with these ric-rac flowers. Vickie Howell shows how to make them. Get the tute!
[photo from Vickie Howell Blog]
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Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Tutorial: 4th of July ric-rac flowers
Show your red,white, and blue with these ric-rac flowers. Vickie Howell shows how to make them. Get the tute!
[photo from Vickie Howell Blog]
[via Craftzine]
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Inspiration and Trend: Stamping On Fabric

image by Heather Nichols
Check out this fabulous post on Capture the Moment where Nicole Heady talks about incorporating fabric into your stamping projects. Be sure to follow the other blog links she lists to see some fantastic ideas from the Papertrey Design…
Giveaway: Bee In My Bonnet
This is a good one! Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet blog is giving away, 7 floursack dishtowels, 24 DMC floss, needle assortment, and Day of the Week iron on transfer.
You have until midnight on Saturday, July 4th … Read More...
Giveaway: Bee In My Bonnet
This is a good one! Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet blog is giving away, 7 floursack dishtowels, 24 DMC floss, needle assortment, and Day of the Week iron on transfer.
You have until midnight on Saturday, July 4th to enter.…
Tutorial: Artsy Made Easy
Visit the Creating Keepsakes blog for a quick and easy tutorial by Mou Saha, on adding artsy effects to your scrapbook pages. Go to tutorial.
No Really…The Last July 4th Dessert
I know I already said I posted on my last July 4th dessert, but now I really mean it. Visit bakerella, queen of the cake pop, to see a lovely tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces.
[tags]Independence Day, … Read More...
No Really…The Last July 4th Dessert
I know I already said I posted on my last July 4th dessert, but now I really mean it. Visit bakerella, queen of the cake pop, to see a lovely tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces.
Technorati Tags: Independence Day, bakerella, cake…
Inspiration: Disappearing Log Cabin quilt

Image from FSDS
Book Review and Giveaway
Visit my fellow editor Linda on the Felting blog for a review of the book Paperie for Inspired Living by Karen Bartolomei. The book will be released on July 7th, and Linda is giving away a copy! You have until … Read More...
Book Review and Giveaway
Visit my fellow editor Linda on the Felting blog for a review of the book Paperie for Inspired Living by Karen Bartolomei. The book will be released on July 7th, and Linda is giving away a copy! You have until July 12th…
Learning & Product Expo: Art! – Chicago
For artists and art lovers alike, the Learning & Product Expo:Art! starts on July 10 in Chicago, IL. Artists can take classes in every medium and technique imaginable and visit two exhibit halls packed with art material manufacturers. You’ll learn about…
PCAGOE July Challenge voting!

image from PCAGOE
The voting is open for the PCAGOE (Polymer Clay Artists Guild of Etsy) July challenge, but only until the seventh, so head on over and take a look at all the lovely vessels and vote on your favorite! …