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Tutorial: Strawberry drawstring bag with a tote bag inside

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 06:53 AM PDT

LiEr from ikat bag shares a tutorial for a unique spare carry-all bag.  At first glance, it’s a super cute little drawstring bag made to look like a strawberry.  When you open the bag and unfold it, you’ll find that’s actually a large carry-all tote bag.  Brilliant!!  Go to the tutorial.

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Tutorial: DIY printed twill tape

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 06:35 AM PDT

Susan from Crafterhours shows how you can make your own custom printed twill tape.  All you need is some cardstock and an inkjet printer!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Crafterhours]

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Tutorial: Simple reversible bag

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 06:21 AM PDT

verypurpleperson shows how to make a reversible bag.  The simple lines will show off a fabulous fabric print.  Go to the tutorial.

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Freebie: Birthday Tag Book

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 06:04 AM PDT

image by A Muse

Visit the A Muse stamps blog for a free down load to make this adorable birthday calendar tag book, made to work with the Marvy Uchida Extra Giga Tag punch.

-Heather

Lego Cake Tutorial

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 05:41 AM PDT

Find tips on making this amazing lego cake HERE at Minjina Kuhinjica. You can use the google translate along the left side of the blog, if needed, but there are also great accompanying photographs.

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A LOVELY FREE PATTERN FOR YOU THANKS TO DONNA

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 05:39 AM PDT

Donna's Crochet

http://donnascrochetdesigns.com/blue-christening-gown-pattern-w-bonnet-bib-shoes.html

This pattern looks very adaptable to me.   Remove some of the frills and you have a christening gown for a boy.  Shorten it and you have a pretty dress.  Thanks to Donna for sharing this free pattern with us.

Skin Detox – 7 Steps to Radiant Skin

Posted: 17 Apr 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Dry winter weather always does a number on skin. If you’re looking to jump start & rejuvenate your skin for spring & summer, check out these 7 Steps to Radiant Skin. Author Om Paramapoonya lists 7 ways to detox your skin so you will have clear, radiant skin.


Free pattern: Baby booties with nonskid bottoms

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:37 PM PDT

Dorothy from Come What May, and Loving It shares a free pattern and tutorial for making these baby booties with nonskid bottoms.  Elastic around the ankles keep them snug and secure around baby’s foot.  These would be soo cute out of linen… or designer cottons…. or repurposed dress shirts… or… or… or…  Go to the free pattern and tutorial.

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Bullseye Glass – Santa Fe…classes available!

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:34 PM PDT

Bullseye Resource Center that’s opening in Santa Fe, NM in June is starting class registration. Check out what’s available here. There’s a fine variety of demonstrations and classes as well as studio time that can be rented by those taking classes. And check out the prices. A screaming deal. Wish Santa Fe was just a little bit closer. Going to need…

Free pattern: Love in the Afternoon dress from Twinkle Sews

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:33 PM PDT

You can find a free pattern for the Love in the Afternoon dress over at CraftStylish.  It’s offered as an excerpt from the book Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia.  Go to the free pattern.

[photo from CraftStylish]

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Tutorial: Peeking Bag pouch with window

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:01 PM PDT

Susan from Crafterhours guestblogs over at EverythingEtsy.com with a tutorial showing how to make this Peeking Bag, so named because of the big vinyl window on the front that gives a peek at the bag’s contents.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from EverythingEtsy.com]

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AMMA’S TOTE

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 06:24 PM PDT

New Release: House Mouse Stamps

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 01:33 PM PDT

image by House Mouse

The adorable new House Mouse stamps for April and May have just been released, see them here on their website.

-Heather

Tutorial on how to felt a simple flower

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 12:55 PM PDT

 

I found this tutorial on Daily Felt and love the look of the delicate flowers.  The flowers are shown on the lovely scarf pictured.  There is a tutorial for you to achieve this look and the colors used are up to you, although I do love her selections. Flowers are fun, colorful and a great gift too. There are many…

How to Make Candied Carrot Curls

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:58 AM PDT

What a gorgeous alternative to topping carrot cake than the standard piped carrot: candied carrot curls. Find the how-tos for making them HERE at Cupcake Project. And find the recipe for carrot cupcakes with cardamom cream cheese frosting HERE.

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Friday Inspiration: Pearl of the Sea Necklace

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:36 AM PDT


Pearl of the Sea Necklace

Originally uploaded by WandieOrtiz

Here is some lovely Friday inspiration. This awesome necklace was posted on the Crafty Review Pool by Wandie Ortiz, who is clearly very talented.

Spring Kid-Made Counting Calendar

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:26 AM PDT

Creative Jewish Mom has come up with a great Kid Hands-On Calendar Project. I love how she incorporates the little one’s scribbles into the background.  Check it out!

Spring Count Down Calender

Plantable Paper for Earth Day

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 11:24 AM PDT

This craft is great to do for Spring and Earth Day. I just love how pretty the pressed flowers are in the paper don’t you?  Check out Alpha Mom to get the full scoop on how to make these yourself!

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Inch by Inch

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:23 AM PDT

by Barbara Poland-Waters

Sometimes good things come in small packages!  Polymer Clay Central has pictures up of the last “inchies” swap hosted by Barbara Poland Waters.  What are “inchies,” you ask?  They are one inch square tiles – little pieces of art!  Click here to go see all of the pictures.

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Tutorial: Free as a Bird long skinny envelope pillow

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:20 AM PDT

Sew4Home finishes up their series of Earth Day inspired throw pillows with a tutorial showing how to make their Free as a Bird pillow.  This is a long skinny envelope style pillow with button closures on the front.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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Squid Twister

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 10:01 AM PDT




Squid Twister

Originally uploaded by Articulate Matter

Justine Kochansky creates the whimsical, tentacle-filled web comic “Articulate Matter.” Her polymer clay squid and cuttlefish get up to all sorts of amusing adventures! Click the photo to check out her photostream, go here for the web comic, or check out etsy store.

How to recycle toys into a fun belt buckle

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 09:47 AM PDT

The force was totally with the clever mom of the blog In The Happily Ever After to make such a cute belt buckle for her son from Logo action figures. Pop on over to her blog for the tutorial. Thanks for sending in this cute project Rachel!

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Grocery Store Dessert Table

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 08:20 AM PDT

Check out this beautiful dessert table assembled from store-bought items (for 40 bucks!). Visit Bride Scouts HERE for tips on creating your own. Spotted on Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas.

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Tutorial: Add fabric tabs to the neck of a cardigan

Posted: 16 Apr 2010 07:34 AM PDT

Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar shows what a different small details can make to the overall look of a garment.  She took a plain cardigan and added two fabric and button tabs to the neckline.  This small addition takes the cardigan from “okay” to “WOW!”  Go to the tutorial to find out how she did it.

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