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Tutorial: Fold-over bag with grommets

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:41 AM PST

Anna from Noodlehead guest blogs at BLOOM with a tutorial showing how to make this bag with fold-over top.  The long flap doesn’t need a closure to stay put, which makes for quick access when you need to grab something out of your purse.  Her version features grommets on the sides where the strap attaches and on the little tab on the…

Tutorial: Ruffled neck sleeveless shirt for girls

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:10 AM PST

Mique from 30 Handmade Days guest blogs over at V and Co with a tutorial showing how to make a ruffled neck sleeveless shirt for girls.  She was able to cut the body of the shirt out of a pair of fabric napkins.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from V and Co]

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Project Video: Stamped Bracelet

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:03 AM PST

image by Ranger and Claudine Hellmuth

 Claudine Hellmuth shares another one of her wonderful projects for Ranger using her sticky back canvas, paint and stamps  to make a one of a kind wooden bracelet Click here to view the video so you can make one for yourself.

-Heather

Freebie: Journaling Block or Photo Frame

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 06:00 AM PST

Denise Laborde has this PDF file for download on her blog. The images can be printed out to use as journaling blocks, or they can be used as brushes in Photoshop as photo overlays. Her post is in French, so to download the file simply click on the image at the end of the post. Click here to go to download.

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Tutorial: Fun Photo Blocks

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 05:00 AM PST

Turn special photos into a puzzle. This makes a lovely gift! Follow these directions by Lisa Tutman-Oglesby. Click here to go to tutorial.

Online Class : Beginning Digital Photography

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 04:00 AM PST

Little Light Studio is currently holding an online called Kicking It Out of Automatic: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Photography. This 4-week workshop stared March 1st but you can still register! The class is being taught by Courtney DeLaura and will cover Technical Camera Functions, White Balance and Lighting, Composition and Creative Techniques. Click here for more information

Inspiration du Jour – Epcot

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 03:00 AM PST

Get more inspiration from her gallery and blog.

St. Patrick’s Day Limericks & Soaps

Posted: 04 Mar 2010 01:00 AM PST

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the Soap Artisan Friends of Etsy group had a fun challenge this month. This one required a limerick…and links to some great Irish-inspired soaps. A winner will be selected Monday, March 8. You can cast your vote here.


The cutest thing since sliced bread…

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 10:59 PM PST

Sliced Bread Notebook

I am imagining some cork board paper and a whole of wholesome (sorry for the pun)  or whitebread fun playing around with this idea.

Tutorial: Add shorts to a boy doll

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 07:33 PM PST

Sarah from Dolly Donations shows how to add a pair of shorts to a soft cloth boy doll. 

She’s collecting soft cloth dolls to send to the Abundant Ground orphanage in Haiti.  Her goal is to collect 103 girl dolls and 78 boy dolls to send to them.  Read more about her project here. 

Because dressing a boy dolly can be more of a…

Tutorial: Toddler yoga pants from adult sweatpants

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 07:21 PM PST

Natasha from Samster Mommy shows how to make a pair of yoga pants for your toddler out of an old pair of adult sweatpants.  Made from soft, stretchy knit fabric, these pants are comfy for all the playing and walking your little one has to do.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Samster Mommy]

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Tutorial: Ruffled cuffs and collar

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 07:15 PM PST

Crystal from Crystal Frosting and Crafty Mamacita shares a tutorial for making a ruffled collar and matching ruffled cuffs.  Wear them with a simple t-shirt for a Victorionesque look.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Crafty Mamacita]

[via Wardrobe Refashion]

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Free pattern: Leather shoes for a newborn baby

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 06:57 PM PST

Prudent Baby shares a free pattern for these leather baby shoes.  What is it about tiny little baby shoes that makes me weak in the knees?    You can find leather to make these from a repurposed jacket or purse, though you could also make these from felt or fused fabric.  Go to the free pattern.

[photo from Prudent Baby]

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Tutorial: Boy’s polo to western-style shirt

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 06:38 PM PST

Transforming a boy’s polo into a western-style shirt is easier than it sounds.  Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar has the how-to.  She calls it the Wrangle Me shirt, and it’s oh, so cute!!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar]

[via One Pretty Thing]

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Zip up some great fashion with recycled zipper projects

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 02:50 PM PST

Over at Threadbanger there is a great collection of recycled zipper projects that include jewelry, clothing and home dec. This simple choker is my favorite but there are some really pretty flowers and some really crazy/wild stuff. Zip over there and check it out!

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New Release: Our Daily Bread Stamps

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 01:39 PM PST

image by Our Daily Bread and Natalie Dever

Our Daily Bread stamps has just released three stunning new floral sets perfect for spring and Easter cards, click here to see them all.

-Heather

Big Fat Chocolate Chip Cookie Favors

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 12:53 PM PST

I grew up with a mom who made perfect chocolate chip cookies. So for me to say I wanted to reach into the computer and gobble up these chocolate chip cookies is hugely significant. Find the recipe and how-tos for making your own wedding (or party) favors from CD sleeves, including a free printable, HERE at intimate weddings.

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Enter the 2010 Dichroic by Design Contest Sponsored by Coatings by Sandberg

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 12:02 PM PST

I live for dichroic glass!! Don’t you? So I saw that CBS, also known as Coatings by Sandberg is holding their 5th annual, 2010 Dichroic by Design contest. I think I’m going to enter. How about you? They have a number of different catagories and the prizes are gift certificates for dichroic glass. My kind of prize. I’ll keep everyone posted…

Get Your Green Projects on !!

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:40 AM PST

The Mother Huddle is hosting a link  up the first Wednesday of Every Month for you to share your Green Recycled Kids Craft Projects…She would love it if you would stop by and share your ideas!

She also shares her idea of Old Coffee Creamer Bowling Pins…so cute!

Interactive Playroom Walls!

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:35 AM PST

I am Momma, Hear Me Roar has an adorable and functional idea for any kids room…velcro felt decorations! Genius!

Cub/Boy Scout Mother’s Pin Necklace

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:26 AM PST

Proudly show off your child’s pins with this cute Mother’s Necklace from  The Gilbert Family!

Cute Craft to Appreciate Women

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:24 AM PST

Bread, Love and Creativity shows your child how to make this great gift for the special mom in their life…or maybe even Grandma!

How to Blow Out Eggshells for Easter Crafts

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 11:20 AM PST

The Magic Onions has a quick tutorial showing you how to easily blow out eggs for Easter crafts.

Finalists Announced for Bullseye’s E-Merge

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 10:25 AM PST

What a variety of really interesting and compelling work by the finalists of Bullseye Glass’ E-Merge competion. Check it out. There are finalists from around the world. Some of the work is humorous, while some is very serious…and some pieces just make you ask, “How’d they do that?” It’s a fine collection of work and I look forward to getting a…

March Sales

Posted: 03 Mar 2010 10:20 AM PST

The new March sales flyer for Rio Grande is now available here.  There are some interesting things in it.  Most interesting are the link bracelets, such as this black and white ceramic 9mm link bracelet.

If you like the trend for very expensive white ceramic watches, you will also find a link bracelet with a similar look to those watch bands.

It…