I'm reposting this fun tie-dyed deli paper technique. Click HERE to check it out and also download some freebie fractal backgrounds.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Take a Ride on the Birthday Train
My friend and I worked on another ATB for the
Birthday RR that I'm participating in.
I added the paper flowers, the white dots on the dog,
the rhinestones on the wheels and the birthday candle-
after I changed the color of the candle using
alcohol inks.
My friend Alberta added Spot's
adorable dog house to the back.
This adorable Birthday train is
ready to roll on home to
it's owner!
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Last Chance: 1000 Steampunk Creations Giveaway
Just a reminder its your last chance to sign up for the following
giveaway July 2nd is the last day to sign up!
Aileen's Musings: 1000 Steampunk Creations Giveaway: "Its Here! If you love the steampunk style art you'll find this book to be very inspiring to look through and it will surely get you..."
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Sunday, June 26, 2011
Crafty Blogger Blurbs
About Family Crafts
Learn how you can save money and enjoy quality family time by making your own fun craft supplies.
Learn how you can save money and enjoy quality family time by making your own fun craft supplies.
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a new tutorial featuring the sweetest little elephants!
Carmi has a new tutorial featuring the sweetest little elephants!
Craft Buds
Sewing with oilcloth is fresh and fun, and these sandwich bags will help you reduce waste! There's a little debate over whether or not laminated fabrics are safe for food. Do you know a food-safe alternative?
Sewing with oilcloth is fresh and fun, and these sandwich bags will help you reduce waste! There's a little debate over whether or not laminated fabrics are safe for food. Do you know a food-safe alternative?
Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world
This week at Craftside there is Year of the Rabbit knit pattern based on the kanji of the Chinese zodiac, a tutorial on how to make a hollow lampwork glass bead along with a chance to win a copy of the book- The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook it's from, a call for entries and a free cute clip art crab perfect for summer art.
This week at Craftside there is Year of the Rabbit knit pattern based on the kanji of the Chinese zodiac, a tutorial on how to make a hollow lampwork glass bead along with a chance to win a copy of the book- The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook it's from, a call for entries and a free cute clip art crab perfect for summer art.
Crafty Princess Diaries
Tammy disovers some retro crochet items and has a brief moment of nostalgia.
Tammy disovers some retro crochet items and has a brief moment of nostalgia.
Cross Stitch at About.com
You're the Designer! See what Irene did with Connie's Hummingbird Outline chart and try your own hand at designing and stitching too.
You're the Designer! See what Irene did with Connie's Hummingbird Outline chart and try your own hand at designing and stitching too.
Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Here are a couple of ways to make hybrid cards to match a gift. Gift baskets of all sorts make lovely eye-appealing gift packages. Coordinating the elements is easier than you may think.
Here are a couple of ways to make hybrid cards to match a gift. Gift baskets of all sorts make lovely eye-appealing gift packages. Coordinating the elements is easier than you may think.
Lindsay Sews
Have you ever tried the quilt-as-you-go method? Lindsay wraps up a rainbow ticker-tape quilt this week and experiments with a disco-floor layout.
Have you ever tried the quilt-as-you-go method? Lindsay wraps up a rainbow ticker-tape quilt this week and experiments with a disco-floor layout.
Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi has finished piecing and stitching her little bird quilt top, and now she needs advice on what to do with it!
Cyndi has finished piecing and stitching her little bird quilt top, and now she needs advice on what to do with it!
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Computer key ATC card inspired by the book Inner Excavations.
Computer key ATC card inspired by the book Inner Excavations.
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Saturday, June 25, 2011
Garden Delights
Just a little garden delight...
...to soothe the soul,
and add a bit of whimsy
to your day!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Mr Kevin rolls over
Mr Kevin rolls over
I just love the look of surprise on his
face when he realizes he did it!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
She's Finished!
It feels so good to have my Keely inspired doll
completed! I'm really pleased with how she
turned out
Meet
Molly the Elf
Click HERE to view
workshop pictures.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Crafty Blogger Blurbs
I'm having issues with blogger this week, finally was able
to post this...every time I did it would just freeze in time!
What has been up with blogger lately!?
About Family Crafts
Check out several Summer themed beaded safety pin patterns can be use to make fun jewelry to wear to celebrate summer and they also make great gifts!
Check out several Summer themed beaded safety pin patterns can be use to make fun jewelry to wear to celebrate summer and they also make great gifts!
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi debuts her project for the a special Canadian workshop at CHA.
Carmi debuts her project for the a special Canadian workshop at CHA.
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to use spray starch to make a hand applique, a recipe for white chocolate cranberry blondies, tips on carving your own rubber stamps from the book Unfurling.
This week at Craftside there is a tutorial on how to use spray starch to make a hand applique, a recipe for white chocolate cranberry blondies, tips on carving your own rubber stamps from the book Unfurling.
Crafty Princess Diaries
To give her hands a little bit of a break, Tammy is checking out the possibilities of loom knitting.
To give her hands a little bit of a break, Tammy is checking out the possibilities of loom knitting.
Cross Stitch at About.com
Great gifts for Dad for Father's Day or any other day. Do you stitch for Father's Day? Vote in the poll and let us know.
Great gifts for Dad for Father's Day or any other day. Do you stitch for Father's Day? Vote in the poll and let us know.
Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Most silk scarf painting/dying is done with a stretcher frame. But if you don’t want to spend the money on a stretcher and are not planning a detailed design, this easy dye method can yield beautiful results as well.
Most silk scarf painting/dying is done with a stretcher frame. But if you don’t want to spend the money on a stretcher and are not planning a detailed design, this easy dye method can yield beautiful results as well.
Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi continues her experiment using an antique trading card for quilt inspiration!
Cyndi continues her experiment using an antique trading card for quilt inspiration!
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
See how to make a tiny scrap fabric dress decoration inspired by the book DIY Art at Home.
See how to make a tiny scrap fabric dress decoration inspired by the book DIY Art at Home.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Fabulous Workshop Weekend!
Had an awesome weekend taking a workshop from
the fabulously creative Keely Benkey! You can
Here are the faces I sculpted It was so relaxing!
I originally was going to create a sun face but
instead this purple elf emerged instead so I went
with it.
My doll isn't quite finished yet but I knitted
and felted the body now I have to put it
together.
Group shot of a few of Keely's funky dolls!
Christy's adorable giraffe and
a combined effort doll by Bev
and Keely.
Christy's second doll
almost finished.
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
Spruce up your outdoor Umbrella!
A few posts ago (HERE) I posted about some great fabric flag banners I found at Target. Since then I have borrowed my friend Kris' idea and turned my faded patio umbrella into a festive umbrella! I first sprayed them with PYM II to protect and seal them from fading then I used a regular stapler and stapled them onto my umbrella. This picture shows just one strand of flags, but to finish the entire umbrella it took 3 1/2 strands of flags.
Is that not cute as can be!?!
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Creative Chandelier!
Awhile back I posted the picture below of
a chandelier I was in the process of making.
I had started with a wire hanging basket that
was meant for hanging and putting candles in it.
1. Originally it was cream colored, so I first spray
painted it pink and then added the
crystals-wish I had thought to take a before
picture...just think plain vanilla LOL
2. Next I removed the decorative covers over a string
of outside party lights, wrapped each light with
painter's tape, then spray painted the strand pink
to match the wire baskets.
3. Once that lights strand was dry I removed the
tape and begin wrapping it around the wire baskets
then I mixed up the decorative light covers from
2 strands...inside the baskets I used metal can type
covers and for the other lights towards the
center I used flower covers.
4. Next I spray painted an extension cord the
appropriate length and then hubby added a turn switch
for me so I didn't have to unplug it each time.
VIOLA!
Here is my chandelier all lit up! I have to say my
husband wasn't overly thrilled with it until he saw
it lit up and then he loved it!
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Every Inchie Monday's Challenge: Sisters
"Sisters" is the challenge
word for this weeks
Every Inchie Monday
Challenge. I chose a
picture of me and my
art peep sistahs!
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
Crafty Blogger Blurbs
Beading Arts
Copper tubing makes wonderful copper beads!
Copper tubing makes wonderful copper beads!
Carmi's Art/Life World
Carmi has a tutorial for the Crafter's Companion this week.
Carmi has a tutorial for the Crafter's Companion this week.
Craft Buds
Need to whip up a Father's Day gift? Craft Buds has a roundup of free sewing patterns for Father's Day, including a tie, an ebook reader cover and an interesting hat.
Need to whip up a Father's Day gift? Craft Buds has a roundup of free sewing patterns for Father's Day, including a tie, an ebook reader cover and an interesting hat.
Craftside- A behind-the-scenes peek at our crafty world
This week at Craftside there are two chances to score yourself copies of cooking and crafting books just by leaving a comment, a free eyeglass box template, along with a "ransom type" quote embellished mirror, step-by-step comic
This week at Craftside there are two chances to score yourself copies of cooking and crafting books just by leaving a comment, a free eyeglass box template, along with a "ransom type" quote embellished mirror, step-by-step comic
drawing and inside peeks into Astounding Knits! in honor of World Wide Knitting Day (this Saturday).
Crafty Princess Diaries
And the knitting goes on as Tammy graduates to smaller knitting needles.
And the knitting goes on as Tammy graduates to smaller knitting needles.
Cross Stitch at About.com
Fans of variegated flosses and newbies will both find helpful information in these tips for using it. Also, be sure to vote in the poll!
Fans of variegated flosses and newbies will both find helpful information in these tips for using it. Also, be sure to vote in the poll!
Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Here’s a cute idea for personalized ceramic wedding favors. If you don’t want to buy the dye sublimation equipment yourself, find someone who already has it.
Here’s a cute idea for personalized ceramic wedding favors. If you don’t want to buy the dye sublimation equipment yourself, find someone who already has it.
Lindsay Sews
A creative way to wrap up a tie for the man in your life on Father's Day, with no wrapping paper involved!
A creative way to wrap up a tie for the man in your life on Father's Day, with no wrapping paper involved!
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
An interview with Jema "Emilly Ladybird" Hewitt, author of Steampunk Emporium along with a fun gear and Swarovski crystal earring project.
An interview with Jema "Emilly Ladybird" Hewitt, author of Steampunk Emporium along with a fun gear and Swarovski crystal earring project.
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Thursday, June 09, 2011
Cool Product Alert!
I stumbled upon these fabric flag banners at Target
the other day in the Party isle. If your a banner lover
like me who doesn't really like to sew these are perfect
to buy and embellish! There were, I believe, 8 different
styles and they're only $3.99....even if you loved
sewing you really can't beat the price!
the other day in the Party isle. If your a banner lover
like me who doesn't really like to sew these are perfect
to buy and embellish! There were, I believe, 8 different
styles and they're only $3.99....even if you loved
sewing you really can't beat the price!
Click HERE to view some of the
banners I've created in the past.
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Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Monday, June 06, 2011
Every Inchie Monday's Challenge: Home & Merriment
I'm playing a bit of catch up with my inchies!
Here's last week's challenge word
"Home"
and this week's challenge word
"Merriment"
Stop by Every Inchie Monday's blog and
see all the other inchies submitted :-)
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Sunday, June 05, 2011
Crafty Blogger Blurbs
About Family Crafts
Drop by and participate in the current make-it-over craft challenge. What can you create using duct tape?
Drop by and participate in the current make-it-over craft challenge. What can you create using duct tape?
Carmi's Art/Life World
I have a great tip for adding embellishments to summer t-shirts.
I have a great tip for adding embellishments to summer t-shirts.
Craftside-A behind-the-scenes peek at a crafty world
This week at Craftside there are tips on fixing pressing errors, how to write a book proposal interview with Jennifer Worick, 2 free heart clip art images, a fun recycled rebus affirmation project and info on two events with author of Painted Pages, Sarah Ahearn
This week at Craftside there are tips on fixing pressing errors, how to write a book proposal interview with Jennifer Worick, 2 free heart clip art images, a fun recycled rebus affirmation project and info on two events with author of Painted Pages, Sarah Ahearn
Crafty Princess Diaries
Listen up to Tammy's recent interview on FaveCrafts Radio.
Listen up to Tammy's recent interview on FaveCrafts Radio.
Cross Stitch at About.com
Connie's free Musical Notes Collection will be the perfect patterns to use for a project to give to a musically inclined person.
Connie's free Musical Notes Collection will be the perfect patterns to use for a project to give to a musically inclined person.
Eileen - The Artful Crafter
Come along for a virtual visit to Caracas, Venezuela, where Artist Patty Sucre decoupages and sells beautifully-crafted trays, boxes and other wooden items. Que maravillosos!
Come along for a virtual visit to Caracas, Venezuela, where Artist Patty Sucre decoupages and sells beautifully-crafted trays, boxes and other wooden items. Que maravillosos!
Mixed Media Artist
Cyndi explores how to combine soy silk fusion with other backgrounds!
Cyndi explores how to combine soy silk fusion with other backgrounds!
Stefanie Girard's Sweater Surgery
Stefanie shares her experimentations with fabric circle pom poms and paint stick stamping, two of the techniques in the book Sharing Stitches
Stefanie shares her experimentations with fabric circle pom poms and paint stick stamping, two of the techniques in the book Sharing Stitches
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Thursday, June 02, 2011
1000 Steampunk Creations Giveaway
Its Here!
If you love the steampunk style
art you'll find this book to be very
art you'll find this book to be very
inspiring to look through and it will
surely get your creative juices flowing!
A big congrats to Hubby for having
his Floydagain Thermometers
If you'd like to see
Floydagain's Steampunk
Thermometers
click HERE
surely get your creative juices flowing!
A big congrats to Hubby for having
his Floydagain Thermometers
published in it!
If you'd like to purchase a
signed book click HERE
BOOK GIVEAWAY
Enter to win a 1 signed book by leaving a comment
telling me what you like about the Steampunk style AND mentioning this giveaway on your blogs, twitter or facebook, and/or by follow me...each time you do this you will have your name entered again provided you leave a separate comment for each type of entry and a link back to where you posted it.
The Winner will be announced
on July 2nd, 2011
BOOK GIVEAWAY
Enter to win a 1 signed book by leaving a comment
telling me what you like about the Steampunk style AND mentioning this giveaway on your blogs, twitter or facebook, and/or by follow me...each time you do this you will have your name entered again provided you leave a separate comment for each type of entry and a link back to where you posted it.
on July 2nd, 2011
If you'd like to see
Floydagain's Steampunk
Thermometers
click HERE
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