TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: BIRD CAGE (CREATURE COMFORTS; LAURIE CIROTTO)

Hang them from a branch, put them on a table (mantle?)...any way they're used will be terrific. The bird template is a keeper, even if you're not into cages.

Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) and enjoy.

SUPER SITE: LAYOUTS (SCRAP IT SASSY)

The layouts seen here are creations of the SIS design team, and each one is outstanding. Classy Sassy...

Click SUPER SITE(above)and enjoy the eye candy.

VIDEO: CRICUT IMAGINE DEMO (CRICUT HOLIDAY; JOY AND MELANIE)

What will they think of next? Think this cutter could be called the 'one stop gadget.' More than interesting...

Click VIDEO (above) to have a look see.

COUPON: MICHAELS (EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 19)

This coupon is limited to Martha Stewart Crafts items. Click COUPON (above) to see the rules and regs and print.

TUTORIAL: ALTERED BOTTLEBRUSH TREES (POETIC HOME; GRACE LIGHT)

Since stores are already stocking the stuff we need for DIY holiday decos, guess we might just as well use that to our advantage and start creating now. Love the new look for these old favorites. Wonder when 'bottlebrush' trees were first used? I bet they've been a Christmas staple for over 75 years...

Click TUTORIAL (above), grab some trees and go!

TUTORIAL: SOLAR LIGHT JAR (LIFE HACKER; JASON GITZPATRICK)

Woowee! You'll be swamped with praise and thanks when you give these as gifts. What an incredible gadget...stylish, inexpensive, practical...the whole nine yards.

TUTORIAL/VIDEO: EMBOSSING PASTE WITH GLITTER (AFTER HOURS STAMPER; JACQUIE)

Lots of good tips in this tut and video. It's really a huge help knowing what NOT to do before you start. There's several examples; many are Christmas cards.

Click TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) to learn how.