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Read all about it: What you need in your sewing toolkit

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 06:57 AM PDT

Anna from Noodlehead guest posts over at Pickup Some Creativity with her list of sewing essentials.  This is the first installment in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity.  If you’re a new sewist and would like to know which gadgets and tools are the must-haves, then check out this list.  I bet there are some things you didn’t realize you…

Tutorial: Make a scrunched fabric wreath from knee socks

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 06:23 AM PDT

Becca from Blue Cricket Design shows how you can make a pretty scrunched fabric wreath for your front door out of dollar store knee socks.  Yes, you read that right.  Knee socks.  Brilliant!  Get the tute and see how it’s done.

[photo from Blue Cricket Design]

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Tutorial: Gardens At Dusk romantic ruffled tank

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 06:15 AM PDT

Disney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to turn a plain ribbed tank into a romantic tank.  She calls it her Gardens At Dusk tank, an appropriate name given the rolled fabric flowers and the feminine ruffles.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Stuff]

[tags]sewing, tutorial, tank, refashion

Article: Font Management

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 06:00 AM PDT

Brian at ScrapNGal discusses font management, and highlights several professional font management software packages. Click here to to to article.

Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 05:53 AM PDT

I think we shall never see an end to the Rice Krispie Treat’s potential. Learn how to make Rice Krispie Treat Watermelon HERE at instructables.

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Article: Scrapbooking Travel

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 05:00 AM PDT

Debbie Hodge has posted some great ideas on getting your travel photos scrapped. Click here to go to the article at Get it Scrapped

Dresden Plates How-To

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:27 AM PDT

Amy from Amy’s Creative Side is sharing how to make Dresden Plates over at Stash Manicure today. Go see for yourself how easy they are to make. Then use up some of your scraps.

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Jell-O Mold Competition Results

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:06 AM PDT

You may recall I posted back here about the grand GSS Jell-O Mold Competition held on June 26th. Well, the results are in. Click HERE for a roundup of winners and some stunning entries.

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Giveaway: Pink Persimmon Stamps

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 04:00 AM PDT

Pink Persimmon is giving away two of their newly released stamp sets on their blog.Leave them a comment before Sunday July 11th!  Click here to go to giveaway.

Inspiration du Jour – Photo Opportunity

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 03:00 AM PDT

Get even more inspiration from her gallery and blog

DIY: Jar Candles

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 02:00 AM PDT

Simply Fun Stuff is a blog all about creativity, crafting, art, and other fun stuff. One of the recent posts shows how to create jar candles that are perfect for your home or to give as gifts or party favors. The tutorial also shows how to decorate the jar lid with decoupage making them extra attractive!

Please Vote for Beads of Courage

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 09:18 PM PDT

Pepsi Cola has a grant system that awards money every month called Pepsi Refresh Project. Individuals and organizations submit ideas and the general public can vote on these ideas. Those that receive the most votes win the awards. There are different levels of dollar amount that you can request. Seems like a pretty cool way to try to fund an…

Tutorial: Make an A-line skirt to your measurements

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 07:45 PM PDT

Mademoiselle Chaos from ParaNoire shares a tutorial for drafting a pattern for an A-line skirt and then sewing it up.  She uses the basic block of the pencil skirt she showed how to make last week, and then alters the shape into an A-line.  The A-line skirt is such a versatile and flattering shape!  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from ParaNoire]

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Ta Dah!: Patchwork bedroom ensemble

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 07:38 PM PDT

Brenda from Meandering Quilt Thoughts just finished sewing up these goodies for one of her bedrooms. Check out the clever window treatment, and don’t you just love that shade of green? I do. Read more about it here.

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Tutorial: Appliqued dust ruffle for a crib

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 07:34 PM PDT

Kirstin and Jordan from kojo designs share a tutorial on their blog for making this appliqued dust ruffle for a baby crib.  Starting with an inexpensive plain dust ruffle makes it easy.  All you have to do to make a custom dust ruffle for your nursery is add the designs.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from kojo designs]

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Tutorial: Tiered lace ruffle skirt

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 07:22 PM PDT

Jess from The Planner and The Procrastinator shows how to make a tiered lace ruffle skirt, much like one she saw at the mall.  I love the rows of ruffled lace!! Go to the tutorial.

[photo from The Planner and The Procrastinator]

[via Someday Crafts]

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Camo Cupcake Topper

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 02:04 PM PDT

Learn how to make fondant camouflage cupcake toppers HERE with a step-by-step tutorial at Sweet Creations by Stephanie.

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Sweet Little Flowers

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 01:54 PM PDT

Learn how to make these little gum paste flowers with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at Craftzine.com.

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Tutorial: Book Easel Card

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 01:29 PM PDT

image by Valita

Visit Valita’s Designs and Fresh Folds blog for instructions on how to make one of these lovely book easel cards.

-Heather

Tutorial: Curtain panels with strips of accent fabric

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:30 AM PDT

Sew4Home shares a tutorial for making these curtain panels with strips of accent fabrics.  Pre-cut jelly roll fabric packs make it easy to get the strips of fabric for the accent stripes and tiebacks.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Sew4Home]

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How to make photo blocks from recycle packaging boxes

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 10:29 AM PDT

I love these photo blocks. I have made them out of wood but as the cleaver crafter Bronwyn of the blog Made By Bronwyn states she has a “thrower” so lightweight cardboard boxes were a great substitute. See how she made them and protected them over at this post.

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Easy felt rose tutorial

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 09:48 AM PDT

I found these tiny roses on a doll site that can be used at many events for decorations, such as place keepers for a wedding, bridal or baby shower.  Get complete instructions from (DOLL) with downloadable PDF file.  

Review of Cold Connections

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 08:37 AM PDT

Helen Driggs of Lapidary Journal recently wrote up a review of cold connections for Jewelry Making Daily, which you might find useful if you are looking for ways to spice up you not soldered jewelry.

Tutorial: Pretty gathered skirt with waistband bow

Posted: 05 Jul 2010 07:10 AM PDT

Amber from Ruffles and Roses shows how to make this pretty gathered skirt.  The waistband ties into a bow at the back, creating pretty detail.  Go to the tutorial.

[photo from Ruffles and Roses]

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