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New Release: Nature Stamps from Northwoods

Posted: 29 May 2010 06:02 AM PDT

image by Northwoods

Northwoods stamps has just released some truly lovely stamps. The Nature’s Canvas images would be perfect for summer or Father’s Day cards. Click here to download their new spring catalog and see all these great new rubber stamps.

-Heather

-Heather

Free pattern: Robot applique

Posted: 29 May 2010 05:20 AM PDT

Who says robots are only for boys?  Beth from Project: Project made this super cute robot dress for her little girl, and shares the pattern for the robot applique.  Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from using it on a boy’s garment.  Or an adult’s garment, or a purse, or…  Read more about her robot dress and get the free applique…

Free patterns: Hand embroidery

Posted: 29 May 2010 05:01 AM PDT

Tutorial: J. Crew-inspired t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated neckline detail

Posted: 29 May 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Laurel from Dart and Gather shows how she made this stylish t-shirt with asymmetrical pleated trim added to the neckline.  She was inspired by a similar shirt at J. Crew.  It’s easily made from an existing t-shirt.  Get the how-to.

[photo from Dart and Gather]

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Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers

Posted: 29 May 2010 02:00 AM PDT

I come across a lot of makeup tips, but not a lot specifically for women that wear glasses. Beauty Fool shares a few tips for those who do wear glasses.

May Market Day – Des Moines

Posted: 29 May 2010 12:05 AM PDT

Market Day is a casual monthly market for art, vintage, found items, homemade and handmade goods. Artists are encouraged to look beyond what they traditionally retail and bring a fun and inexpensive mix of items. Think arts festival meets bohemian garage sale. It is always free-to-attend. Six of their seven dates overlap with the nearby Des Moines Downtown Farmers' Market.

Market Day is…

Friday Inspiration: Lothario’s Necklace

Posted: 28 May 2010 09:51 PM PDT


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Originally uploaded by James Thurman

Here is a bit of fun Friday inspiration from James Thurman. If you love shoes and love jewelry, then this is the necklace for you! Made from high heels, pearls and silver, this necklace has everything a girl needs.

Happy Friday!

Do some good

Posted: 28 May 2010 09:47 PM PDT

If you are a bead artist, if is a great chance to do some good.

Beads of Courage provides art-in-medicine programs for children with serious illnesses. It seems like a really great program to help children throughout their treatments to gain ownership of their story and a way to retell it as well as to gain an understanding of their treatments and…

GlassFest is ON!! Go to Corning!!

Posted: 28 May 2010 08:27 PM PDT

It started last light! GlassFest in the Gaffer District of Corning, NY. I’m so jealous! It’s a four day weekend of glass. OH MY GOD!! Like I didn’t get enough over at Bullseye last week. And can I go a day without mentioning them? Probably not. Anyway, back to GlassFest. Go to their web site and check out what’s going on.…

Lookie what she’s making: 21 days of dresses

Posted: 28 May 2010 06:59 PM PDT

Melissa Caringer from Featherweight has set out on an ambitious sewing project at her blog 21 days 21 dresses.  Her goal is to create 21 dresses in 21 days.  Some are refashioned, some are made from scratch.  Some are made from purchased patterns, some are made sans pattern.  Each dress is beautifully made and photographed.  Check it out at 21 days 21 dresses.  She’s already…

Tutorial: Simple Bow Non-slip Clippies

Posted: 28 May 2010 06:41 PM PDT

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make these cute little non-slip bow clippies.  These are great for baby girls’ hair that’s often so fine that it won’t hold other kinds of hair accessories.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Pickup Some Creativity]

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Water Soaker

Posted: 28 May 2010 06:23 PM PDT

How fun is the sponge craft! My girls would love this in the tub, the pool…puddles…you name it! Visit All Things Sun Shiney to see how simple they are to make!

Father’s Day Card Ideas

Posted: 28 May 2010 06:18 PM PDT

The Mad House has some really cute ideas for Father’s Day cards. Check out some of her ideas here. I love the feather card the most!

Flower Collage

Posted: 28 May 2010 06:12 PM PDT

I love that this project is so open ended and only has 3 materials! Let your children create and see how to start it with them on The Baby Bunch Blog.

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Homemade Tea & Juice Dyes

Posted: 28 May 2010 06:06 PM PDT

Children love to participate in anything hands on…Now they can participate in dyeing fabric without having to worry about nasty chemicals. Check out Nature Craft to see all of the different colors you can create from nature!

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Scratch Foam Block Printing

Posted: 28 May 2010 06:01 PM PDT

This technique is perfect for making Father’s Day cards…visit Craft-Project.com to see how simple this really is. Its also a great way to Re-use Styrofoam.

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Pounded Flower Bookmark

Posted: 28 May 2010 05:58 PM PDT

I think this craft is great for encouraging summer time reading…and being outdoors finding beautiful flowers! Head over to Think Crafts for the how to by Gillian!

Water Bottle Jacket

Posted: 28 May 2010 05:52 PM PDT

This is a great first summer kids project that your children can keep all summer.  Visit Sparkle’s Studio to find out how to make this great craft.

New Release: Stamps of Life

Posted: 28 May 2010 02:20 PM PDT

image by Stamps of Life

The Stamps of Life has just released 3 new clear stamp sets, stars (perfect for Memorial Day or the 4th), a funky alphabet and get well wishes. Click here to see them.

-heather

Tutorial: Dress up a kitchen towel

Posted: 28 May 2010 11:53 AM PDT

Becky from Patchwork Posse shows how to take plain kitchen towels from plain to cute.  All it takes is a strip of fabric and some ric-rac.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Patchwork Posse]

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New texture stamps to debut at Bead & Button

Posted: 28 May 2010 11:29 AM PDT

by Lisa Pavelka

The newest additions to Lisa Pavelka’s texture stamp line will be debuting at next month’s Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee.  ”Steampunk Innie” and “Steampunk Outie” sheets will be a great addition to your texture toolbox!

Lisa says:

“They can be used on polymer and metal clays as well as air dry compounds, paper and fabric. I’ve been playing with…

How to Spin Sugar

Posted: 28 May 2010 10:29 AM PDT

Learn how to spin sugar to make beautiful desserts like this HERE at the kitchn.

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Roundup: Food for Grads

Posted: 28 May 2010 10:26 AM PDT

And speaking of roundups… One Pretty Thing has a great graduation idea roundup HERE, including cupcake printables like these from Martha or this pizza and root beer gift.

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Tutorial: Kawaii Softie Owls from Moonstitches

Posted: 28 May 2010 10:06 AM PDT

  

I located this tutorial on The Craft Army and I think these are too cute.  I hope you all check out these Owls and see what The Craft Army has to offer. The Japanese make such kookie and interesting characters – and this ofcourse applies to their crafting. Moonstitches found a pattern for these 'Kawaii' owls from a Japanese Craft book. I'd…

Cut the cord-uroy pants into a cute new skirt

Posted: 28 May 2010 09:19 AM PDT

Over at the blog In the Happily Ever After Rachel has a great tutorial to turn an pair of corduroy pants into a cute little ruffles skirt. Sew cute!

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