I have an idea just about everyone knows a little gal who has a deep desire to be a Fairy Princess. And, every princess HAS to have a wand. Now if you think it would be neat to use this type of bow (it's called a Korker Bow) as an embellishment, go right ahead.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to get the low down on wand making.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
CHALLENGE: STAMP SOMETHING
Click CHALLENGE (above) to read the rules and regs for the fun challenges found on this blog. Enjoy!!
Labels:
Challenges (Stamp Something)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
TUTORIAL: PHOTO CALENDAR (PHOTO JOJO)
This just might be the perfect creation for you to do the next to the last day of this year...then again, maybe not!
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what you think.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what you think.
Labels:
Calendars (2011)
TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE; 1/3 SIZED CARDS AND ENVYS (DIY MAVEN; JOANN MOSER)
The latest and greatest idea being enjoyed by stampers is the smaller card; these smaller versions save money (and trees). You gotta like that!
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to get the scope.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to get the scope.
Labels:
Mini Cards,
Mini Envelopes,
Templates
FREE DOWNLOADS: VINTAGE VALENTINES (VINTAGE HOLIDAYS)
Here's a slug of options for you...everything from cute and sassy to retro to victorian. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and print your little heart out.
Labels:
Free Download,
Victorian,
Vintage,
Vintage Image Craft
TUTORIAL: RIBBON PEONIES (MAKE IT DO; CALLI)
These peonies look better than the real ones! Use the ribbon width best suited for the need of the flowers you're making...since they flatten nicely in an envelope, and pop back to 'life' when the card is removed from the envelope, they're great as card embellishments.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start flower-making.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start flower-making.
Friday, January 29, 2010
TUTORIAL: NO-SEW FLEECE SCARF (MAKE AND TAKES; EMILY)
OK, non-stitchers...here's the perfect creation for you. Not a stitch in the lot (unless you decide to add a button or two). Easy peasy, and always needed by anyone who lives in a spot where the temp can dip and drop.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and keep warm!
Click TUTORIAL (above) and keep warm!
Labels:
Tutorials
FREE DOWNLOADS: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY (THE TOY MAKER; MARILYN SCOTT WATERS)
No one, absolutely no one, does it better than The Toymaker...click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and have a blast.
Labels:
Free Download
FYI: LOVE QUOTES (ABOUT.COM)
This is a huge listing of quotes suitable for lovey moments ranging from Valentine's Day to weddings. I don't need to tell you that there's a slug of ways you can use them...
Click FYI (above) and enjoy the love!
Click FYI (above) and enjoy the love!
Labels:
Sayings/Quotations
Thursday, January 28, 2010
TUTORIAL: WALNUT INK RESIST (DEB NEERMAN)
A heavy application of walnut ink provides the WOW factor in this technique. Kind of one of those times when too much is just right...
Click TUTORIAL 9above) to get the facts.
Click TUTORIAL 9above) to get the facts.
Labels:
Tutorials
FYI: NESTIES IN VARIOUS MACHINES (HOBBY LOBBY)
Click F1YI (above) to print this handy dandy sheet, THEN place it someplace where you can grab it out when needed.
TUTORIAL: SIZING AND CROPPING DIGIS (SPIRIT OF CREATIVITY; ANN WHITFIELD)
Another terrific digi tut. Keep digi tuts in a folder so they're ready to go as you become more involved in the Wonderful World of Digis.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn, learn, learn!
Click TUTORIAL (above) to learn, learn, learn!
Labels:
Tutorials
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: SWEET TREAT BOX (PAPER SOURCE; ANNIE)
This treat box is in no way limited to Valentine sweets. Fill it up any old time you're handing out goodies.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to create.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to create.
Labels:
Boxes (Cake Slice)
VIDEOS: FOLDED BOOK (FOLD SOMETHING; JOSEY)
Two videos here...first shows how to quickly fold a simple book, and the second shows how to increase the number of pages. Gotta tell you, it's one fantastic technique!
Click VIDEOS (above) and begin your library.
Click VIDEOS (above) and begin your library.
Labels:
Bookmaking (Folded Book/Pages)
TUTORIALS/DOWNLOADS: UNZIPPING FILES; ELECTRONIC CUTTERS; EYES (MY SCRAP CHICK)
Here's a treasure trove of goodies for you...all sorts of good stuff to learn and print. There's no question, you'll have a grand time here.
Click TUTORIALS/DOWNLOADS (above) to start the fun.
Click TUTORIALS/DOWNLOADS (above) to start the fun.
Labels:
Free Download,
Tutorials
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
FREE DOWNLOADS: ASSORTED (E-SCAPE AND SCRAP)
There's a ton of stuff here...a TON! Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.
Labels:
Free Download
ULTRA SUPER SITE: JO CAPPER-SANDON
Gorgeous, stunning, spectacular...just a few of the adjectives you'll use to describe Jo's creations.
Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) to have an enjoyable visit.
Click ULTRA SUPER SITE (above) to have an enjoyable visit.
Labels:
Ultra Super Site
Monday, January 25, 2010
TUTORIALS: VALENTINE CARDS (MARTHA STEWART)
OK, gang, here you go...39 (!) Valentine's Day cards. No sense in my deciding which you'd like to see and/or do, I'm leaving that up to you.
Click TUTORIALS (above) and go to town creating!
Click TUTORIALS (above) and go to town creating!
Labels:
Cards (Valentine's Day Cards)
TUTORIAL: HERSEY KISSES ROSES (CREATIONS BY AR; ADELA)
How 'bout some sweeties for your sweetie? These cover both requirements for Valentine's Day...chocolate and roses.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start the garden.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start the garden.
TUTORIAL: PAPER WINEBAG ( DAISYJANIE; JAN DICINTIO)
This technique is a brand new twist for creating a bottle bag...and it's terrific. Have an idea it could be adapted to other bag shapes.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.
Labels:
Tutorials
Sunday, January 24, 2010
TUTORIAL: PHOTO LANTERN (OFFBEAT BRIDE; TRACY)
This is one terrific frame; whoever receives it will be very impressed. Easy to create too, so it's a good thing,
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see it.
Labels:
Photo Album/Book/Box,
Tutorials
FREE DOWNLOAD: 2010 CALENDAR (LIVING LUCURTO; AMY)
I know I said there'd be no more calendars, but what can I do when I find this super keeper. How about using it for a Valentine gift? That'll work...
When you click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) you'll see why I couldn't resist.
When you click FREE DOWNLOAD (above) you'll see why I couldn't resist.
FREE DOWNLOADS: VALENTINE STICKERS/TAGS (CASSIDY'S CRAFTS; CASSIDY
Handy as can be and quick as a wink when you click FREE DOWNLOADS, above. Not too shabby!
Labels:
Free Download
Saturday, January 23, 2010
FREE DOWNLOADS: VALENTINE GIFT TAGS (RUBBER PUNKIN; EMILY)
Now don't tell me you don't need some tags for those heart felt gifts you're preparing! Problem solved when you click FREE DOWNLOADS (above).
Labels:
Free Download
TUTORIAL: DECORATED PAPER LANTERNS (CRAFTY NEST; MONICA EWING)
Options to the max when it comes to decorating these lanterns, and the adornments can be either recycled or new. Consider flowers, trims, sequins, ribbons...anything you have a hankering to use.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to add pop and punch to even the most mundane paper lantern.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to add pop and punch to even the most mundane paper lantern.
Labels:
Home Decor (Paper Lantern),
Paper Lanterns
Friday, January 22, 2010
VIDEO: DIGIS 101 (MY GRAFICO; WENDY NASMITH)
Problems using digis? This video will be the 'solver.' Click VIDEO (above) and off you go, provided you've registered!
YIKES!
I won't spoil the surprise...click YIKES! (above) to see it
FREE DOWNLOADS: VALENTINE IMAGES (VINTAGE IMAGE CRAFT)
Here's some Valentine sweeties you'll love. Copy an image to card stock and jot a note on the back for a quickie Valentine, or adhere to the front of a card, or the cover of a gift box...or any other way that suits your fancy!
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above), then do your thing.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above), then do your thing.
Labels:
Downloads (Valentine's Day)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
WAHOO...ONE MORE TIME!
Rather than put you through Mama Yapping again, go to the January 12 WAHOO post to see why I'm bursting with pride. If you missed the first showing, it'll be shown again on the 22, 23 and 24. My son is the cutie at Q (his restaurant).
Click WAHOO (above) to see when it's on. Enjoy!!
Click WAHOO (above) to see when it's on. Enjoy!!
TUTORIAL: COLORING STAMPED IMAGES ( SPIRIT OF CREATIVITY; ANN WHITFIELD)
This has got to be one of the best coloring tuts you'll run across. Every step is clearly described; each picture graphically shows the technique.
Click TUTORIAL (above)and get to coloring!
Click TUTORIAL (above)and get to coloring!
Labels:
Tutorials
FREE DOWNLOADS: SEED AND TEA PACKETS (TRICIA RENNEA)
Little packets filled with either seeds or tea are just the thing for Valentine gifts. Nothing says love better than something that was created by hand.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see these beauties.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see these beauties.
Labels:
Free Download
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
TUTORIAL: PINWHEELS (STYLE ME PRETTY; ABBY LARSON)
Don't know about you, but I love these critters! I don't think it's possible to create enough for all the ways they can be used. Great technique too...great all the way around.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start things off.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start things off.
Labels:
Tutorials
FREEBIE CUTTER SITES: STAMPIN WHEN I CAN; ALLISON
Allison has done a huge favor for cutter owners...have an idea you'll be sticking this list in your favs. Remember to click Refresh each time you open the link.
Click FREEIE CUTTER SITES (above) and enjoy!
Click FREEIE CUTTER SITES (above) and enjoy!
Labels:
Rubber Stamping
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
TUTORIALS: LITTLE BUG BOWS (THE RIBBON RETREAT)
Would I be taking advantage of a situation if I said these are cute as a bug? Probably...but they are darling, and they're an embellishment that offers multiple options.
Click TUTORIALS (above) and get to bugging.
Click TUTORIALS (above) and get to bugging.
Labels:
Tutorials
TUTORIAL: RIC RAC FLOWERS (KNICK KNACK AND RIC RAC; HANNAH)
Time to dig out those unused packages of ric rack and get to flower making. These blossoms are easy, quick and so very usuable. However, the question still remains: rick rack, rick rak, ric rack or ric rak?
While you're pondering, click TUTORIAL (above) and start your garden.
While you're pondering, click TUTORIAL (above) and start your garden.
Labels:
Flowers (Rick Rack),
Rick Rack (Flowers)
FREE DOWNLOAD: BABY SITTER INFO PAD ( PURPLE LEMON DESIGNS; KELLY)
Every house with kiddos needs these note pads, so you know it'll be a welcome gift. Kind of nice to be able to pull off the perfect gift with the click (FREE DOWNLOAD, above) of a mouse!
Labels:
Free Download,
Houses
Monday, January 18, 2010
TUTORIAL: CROCHETED HEART (BELLDIA; CASSIE GRIFFIN)
What's better on a Valentine card than a crocheted heart? Sounds good to me! Click TUTORIAL (above) for the best tut you'll ever find for creating one.
Labels:
Crocheting (Hearts),
Hearts (Crocheted)
TUTORIAL: ANTIQUE VALENTINE (MARTHA STEWART)
It's getting around the time to start planning how many and what you'll be creating for the nears and dears in your life.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see one to consider.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see one to consider.
Labels:
Martha Stewart,
Tutorials
TUTORIAL: FLAT BOTTOM GIFT BAG (SWIEDBIE)
Stick this tut in your favs...you'll be very glad you can easily find it when needed. And needed it will be...time after time after time.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about.
Labels:
Tutorials
Sunday, January 17, 2010
TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: PURSE (MEL STAMPZ; MEL M. M. MCCARTHY)
Mel does it again...and you're going to be very impressed when you see the latest creation she has for us.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) to see it.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) to see it.
TUTORIAL/VIDEO: BEAD STORAGE IN PLASTIC STRAWS (WIKIHOW)
You gotta admit, this is one clever idea! Have an idea teeny eyelets and brads could be stored this way too. Click TUTORIAL/VIDEO (above) to read the tut and see the video.
Labels:
Tutorials
Saturday, January 16, 2010
VIDEO: BANGLE BRACELETS (JUDIKINS; JUDI)
These bracelets are a guaranteed crowd pleaser; anyone who gets one will be jumping for joy. To make things even sweeter...they're a piece of cake to create.
Click VIDEO (above) to see how.
Click VIDEO (above) to see how.
TUTORIAL: FELTED SOAP WITHOUT FELTING (EVAFOREVA)
Do yourself one super, huge favor and make a couple of these felted soaps (without felting). Your face will love it; your body will be overjoyed.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and get to non-felting.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and get to non-felting.
Labels:
Tutorials
TUTORIAL: VINTAGE FABRIC COVERED FILE FOLDERS (DESIGN*ORANGE; KATHERINE JALATY)
Now here's an easy way to spruce up that file cabinet...no reason file folders can't look spiffy! Great way to extend the life of file folders too.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how.
Labels:
fabric,
Tutorials,
Vintage,
Vintage Image Craft
Friday, January 15, 2010
TUTORIAL: PLACEMAT CLUTCH (SO HAPPY TOGETHER; JESSICA)
Easy, peasy AND practical. Nothing is better in a clutch than a clutch (too corny?), especially one that is super inexpensive.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and get busy.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and get busy.
Labels:
Tutorials
FREE DOWNLOADS: NOTE PADS (TRICIA RENNEA)
About time to start getting things ready for Valentine's Day. It's always kind of shocking the way these special days creep up so quickly.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to start the process.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to start the process.
Labels:
Free Download
FREE DOWNLOADS: DIGI KIT (PAGE MAPS
You're gonna love the array of freebies Page Maps has waiting for you. Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see and print.
Labels:
Free Download
Thursday, January 14, 2010
TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE; PAPER ROSETTES (PAPER SOURCE)
Hang 'em from the ceiling, stick 'em on a card...whatever works for you. Add a bit of bling in the center if that works.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) and create.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) and create.
Labels:
Rosettes,
Templates (Rosettes)
VIDEO: BIND IT ALL STAND-UP CALENDAR (INSPIRATIONAL TECHNIQUES AND TUTORIALS; JANA)
If you're still in the calendar-making mode, this video may just have the perfect solution for a calendar with a slightly different look. If you don't have a Bind It All, punch individual holes with a hole punch and either thread coil wire through the holes or use snap-apart key rings in the holes.
Click VIDEO (above) to watch and learn.
Click VIDEO (above) to watch and learn.
Labels:
Bind-It-Al (Calendar),
Calendar (Standing)
TUTORIAL: ORIGAMI BLOOMIN' BOX (CRAFT STYLISH; JEFFERY RUDELL)
Winter, spring, summer or fall, makes no difference which season you select. It's bloomin' beautiful and will win you all sorts of praise and hooplahs.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see what I'm talking about.
TUTORIAL: FABRIC BOX ( ALL BUTTONED UP; MELISSA)
For some reason, sewing eliminates the gloom of a dreary winter day. This easy peasy creation is guaranteed to eliminate gloom. The tut shows each and every step so you won't have any problems.
Click TUTORIAL (above) grab some fabric and enjoy.
Click TUTORIAL (above) grab some fabric and enjoy.
Labels:
Boxes (Fabric),
Interfacing,
Sewing
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES: INTERLOCKING CARD (PAPER CRAFT JUNKIES; TRACEY GRUNDY)
Clever card...easy to create. Not too bad, if you ask me!
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) and get busy.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATES (above) and get busy.
TUTORIAL: AGING CONCRETE (THE FEATHERED NEST; DAWN EDMONSON)
Aged concrete pieces look fantastic where ever they are placed. Check out concrete pieces in home building big box stores...you'll be surprised how reasonably they're priced.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to do it.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how to do it.
TUTORIAL: ONE HOLE FLAT BOW (WEE INKLINGS; LEANNE)
This bow usually (notice usually!) goes through the mail without extra postage if you apply pressure to the knot to make it flat, flat, flat.
Click TUTORIAL (ABOVE) to see how it's done.
Click TUTORIAL (ABOVE) to see how it's done.
Labels:
Tutorials
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
WAHOO!!
My son, Andrew Gillen has a restaurant in San Francisco, Q. Last night he and the restaurant were featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network. One proud mama here, to say the least! The food in the restaurant is beyond spectacular (I'd say that even if I weren't the kid's mom, honest).
They having a party next week at Q to watch a CD of the show. It'll be one great, fun filled event to attend if you live in the SFO area. Click WAHOO (above) for Q's site.
Bon appetit!
They having a party next week at Q to watch a CD of the show. It'll be one great, fun filled event to attend if you live in the SFO area. Click WAHOO (above) for Q's site.
Bon appetit!
VIDEO: TOPPER FOLDING (JO AUSTIN0
You'll love this video if creating this fold is one huge pain. Nothing teaches how to complete a difficult technique better than a video.
Click VIDEO (above) and start the process.
Click VIDEO (above) and start the process.
TUTORIAL: FABRIC POM POMS (ONCE WED; ASHLEY)
Here's an entirely new take on the tried and true pom pom...and the results are stunning. There's lots of ways these beauties can be put to good use, so go for it!
Click TUTORIAL (above) and start the fun.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and start the fun.
Labels:
Fabric (Pom Poms)
TUTORIAL: FOLDING HEART CARD (HER CREATIVE SPIRIT; LYNN)
Now here's a card that will be perfect for your heart's delight...it certainly will let that super, special someone know you care enough to create the very best.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and do.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and do.
Monday, January 11, 2010
FREE DOWNLOAD: TEENY ENVELOPE (COTTAGE INDUSTRIALIST; CAMERON BLAZER)
Not too early to start the love stuff. This wonderful envy is perfect for sweet notes, and the added images add to the fun.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to get a jump on the loveys.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to get a jump on the loveys.
TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE: BIRD (THE SWELL LIFE; JESSICA KESTERSON)
Yep...you CAN limit this darling birdie to a tree ornament, OR you can make a slug of them to use in a mobile, or make one or two to hang in front of the window while you're waiting for spring, Regardless of which way you select, you'll have a wonderful time with this template.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to enjoy.
Click TUTORIAL/TEMPLATE (above) to enjoy.
TUTORIAL: STAMP STORAGE (I HEART SCRAPBOOKING; KIMBERLY)
The photos in this tut tell the story...completely! If trying to figure out where to store that stamp collection that keeps growing and growing is a problem, you really need to check out this tut.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.
Labels:
Photo Album/Book/Box,
Scrapbooking,
Tutorials
Sunday, January 10, 2010
VIDEOS: KNITTING 101 (KNITTING HELP)
Got a hankering to learn how to knit? These videos will be a tremendous help...an enormous help, as a matter of fact. Take the plunge, you just may be surprised at how enjoyable knitting can be.
Click VIDEOS (above) to get started.
Click VIDEOS (above) to get started.
Labels:
Knit and Crochet
TUTORIAL: QUILLED FLOWER CARD (ALL THINGS PAPER; ANN MARTIN
This beautiful card is perfect for so many occasions, it's bound to be a go-to in your card stash. Ann's exceptional tut answers questions before you can think of them...
Click TUTORIAL (above) and plan to create a few cards.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and plan to create a few cards.
Labels:
Cards (Quilled Flowers)
TUTORIAL: ADDING GADGETS TO YOUR BLOG HEADER (STAMPIN WHEN I CAN; ALLISON)
Yipee! Allison has another tut for bloggers. Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.
Labels:
Rubber Stamping,
Tutorials
Saturday, January 9, 2010
TUTORIALS: KORKER RIBBONS AND BOWS (THE RIBBON RETREAT)
Here's the nitty gritty about creating Korker ribbons and bows. The text and pictures cover each and every step in detail. No more Korker questions!
Click TUTORIAL (above) and grab some ribbon.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and grab some ribbon.
Labels:
Tutorials
TUTORIAL: WASHER NECKLACES (SUGAR DOODLE; MELINDA BEACHNELL)
OK, go dig out that box of washers you stuck in a drawer and start making these fantastic necklaces. Melinda provides all the info, in addition to links to videos. For more info, read the Notes following the tut. Great stuff! Great fun!
Click TUTORIAL (above) and have a blast.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and have a blast.
Labels:
Necklaces (Washers)
TUTORIAL: QUILLED ROSE (CUT, NELA, CUT; NELA)
Easy, peasy and quicker than a wink! All sorts of ways these little beauties can be put to use. Not bad for a little strip of paper...
Click TUTORIAL (above) and start quilling.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and start quilling.
Labels:
Tutorials
Friday, January 8, 2010
TUTORIAL: PHOTO BLOCK (LITTLE BIRDIE SECRETS)
There's a slug of options with photo blocks...what a great way to give a photo to someone. Don't overlook those wood blocks you pulled stamps from when you decided to go UM; photo blocks are a great way to recycle them. Member way back in 07 when I called those blocks 'shelf-sitters?' Here's a link to that post to jog your memory: http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com/2007/10/make-it-easy.html
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see the photo blocks...and start c0llecting photos.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see the photo blocks...and start c0llecting photos.
Labels:
Photo Album/Book/Box,
Recycle,
Rubber Stamping,
Tutorials
FREE DOWNLOAD: BIRDSONG BOX (JINJERUP; LYNN)
Right about now the song of a bird would brighten up the winter drearies nicely, thank you very much! But guess that's not to be for a bit, so these boxes will serve to remind us of warmer days.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and Think Spring!
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and Think Spring!
Labels:
Downloads (Boxes)
FYI: PRE-WASHING FABRICS BEFORE QUILT MAKING (CRAFT NECTAR;WEEKS RINGLE)
I love it when someone agrees with me! I'm a huge promoter of the 'wash before cut' theory of quilt making. All it takes is one hunk of fabric that bleeds into adjoining colors to convince you of the value of pre-washing (been there, done that). Another plus...soft, supple fabric (no sizing) is easier to cut and stitch. When the top is pieced, I press using a spray sizing (NOT starch), and the fabrics look like they did on the bolt...plus, they don't wrinkle, regardless of how many times the top is scrunched and twisted when quilting.
Click FYI (above) to see rather graphic examples of the value of pre-washing.
Click FYI (above) to see rather graphic examples of the value of pre-washing.
Labels:
Patchwork/Quilting
Thursday, January 7, 2010
FREE DOWNLOADS: GET WELL CARDS (MAKE, DO, SEND; VALE DESIGNS)
It's sneeze and wheeze time, so you might want to have some of these ready to send some cheer to your nears and dears. Might want to include a couple jars of chicken soup too...
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and print away.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) and print away.
Labels:
Downloads (Get Well Cards)
TUTORIAL: HAND DECORATED PLATE (JUST SOMETHING I MADE; CATHE HOLDEN)
First off...ignore the message on this plate (unless you're already getting ready for next Christmas!). Cathe's exceptional technique is suitable for any celebration; plates enhanced in this way offer endless options.
Click TUTORIAL (above), and grab some plates!
Click TUTORIAL (above), and grab some plates!
TUTORIAL: CANDLE IN A VASE (DARICE; MARIE VENTRANO)
This clever idea might just be the ticket to brighten up your life if you're yearning for sun and surf on these winter days. It's also the solution to using candles outdoors when spring does arrive.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see and learn.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
FREE DOWNLOAD: BOOKMARK (SHARON ROWAN PHOTO DESIGN; SHARON ROWAN)
Bring a bit of early spring into your life with one of these bookmarks. You have to admit that these beauties also would be perfection in a collage or layout. Nice!
Click FRFEE DOWNLOAD (above) and print away.
Click FRFEE DOWNLOAD (above) and print away.
Labels:
Bookmarks,
Collage,
Photo Album/Book/Box,
Spring
TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: PURSE (MADE BY RAE; RAE)
Here's a great purse for you to create using that sewing machine Santa dropped down the chimney (regardless of the year). This purse is a good one...perfect size, easy to stitch, and inexpensive.
Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and get to stitching.
Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD (above) and get to stitching.
Labels:
Free Download,
Tutorials
FREE DOWNLOADS: HOUSEHOLD PLANNER FORMS (DONNA YOUNG)
There's a lot more than full sized household planners here, so click away after you check out the planners.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to get started.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to get started.
Labels:
Free Download,
Houses
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
FYI: BLOG TIP (STAMPIN WHEN I CAN; ALLISON)
Another goody from Allison...that gal's blog is packed with info! Click FYI (above) to see and learn.
Labels:
Blogging Tips
CHALLENGE: UNSCRIPTED SKETCHES
The sketch for this challenge is posted on Saturday...that's when the fun begins. Like all challenge blogs, this one is packed with fantastic entries. If you've never been involved in a challenge, give it a whirl. Who knows...challenges just may be your thing!
Click CHALLENGE (above) to see the rules and regs.
Click CHALLENGE (above) to see the rules and regs.
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Challenges (Sketches)
FREE DOWNLOADS: COLLAGE SHEETS (MOONLIGHT JOURNEY; BECKY AND LYNN)
Regardless of the types of images you prefer, you'll find several of your liking on these sheets. The images are varied in size and topic, and all are excellent.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see, print and enjoy.
Click FREE DOWNLOADS (above) to see, print and enjoy.
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Collage,
Free Download
Monday, January 4, 2010
VIDEOS: LEARN TO CROCHET (CRAFTY DAISIES; HEATHER)
If you've had any problems in mastering the fine art of crochet, your problems will be gone after you watch these exceptional videos. In fact, the entire series is beyond exceptional.
Click VIDEOS (above) and enjoy.
Click VIDEOS (above) and enjoy.
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Crocheting 101
RECYCLE: MINI PURSE (SULKY; PATTI LEE)
It's a new year and time to do something with those old ties hanging in the back of the closet. Trust me, those ties never looked as good as the darling mini purses you'll create following this tut.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and head for the closet.
Click TUTORIAL (above) and head for the closet.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
TUTORIAL: FELT FLOWER (WEE FOLK ART; KIMARA)
Another flower for your garden. Easy, quick and very useful...everything from embellishing paper creations to label pins to bouquets.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to start.
RECYCLE: CEREAL BOX HOUSES (BELLA DIA)
What a terrific way to put those cereal (cracker and other foods) boxes to good use! Bling them up to suit your fancy...they're great table and shelf decos.
Click RECYCLE (above) and build a few houses.
Click RECYCLE (above) and build a few houses.
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Mini Houses,
Recycle
FYI: SWAP INDEX (SWAPDEX; JENNA Z.)
If you're a swapper, this index is bound to please! Click FYI (above) to get the latest nitty gritty about upcoming swaps.
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Swap Index
RECYCLE: CARDS AND WRAPPING CREATIONS (ABOUT RUBBER STAMPING; KATE PULLEN)
Check here before you toss the cards and wrappings...it's amazing how trash can quickly become a thing of beauty.
Click RECYCLE (above) to get the scoop.
Click RECYCLE (above) to get the scoop.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
TUTORIAL: CREATING A THREE COLUMN BLOG (THREE COLUMN BLOGGER)
Here's something to consider for the new year. As daunting as such a switch seems, this blog takes you by the hand and provides a clear instruction for each step along the way.
Click TUTORIAL (above), read everything, then go for it!
Click TUTORIAL (above), read everything, then go for it!
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Tutorials
TUTORIAL; PHOTO PUZZLE BLOCK (PHOTO JOJO)
Neato! Plus scads of fun. Thanks to the terrific tut (and photos), creating one of these puzzles is a snap.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's done.
Click TUTORIAL (above) to see how it's done.
Labels:
Photo Album/Book/Box,
Tutorials
TUTORIAL: SCRAP RIBBON WALLET/CLUTCH (LIL BLUE BOO; ASHLEY)
Recycle could be another title for this one...bits and pieces of ribbon do the job when creating this killer wallet/clutch. Easy to make and delightful to receive. I think that's what's called, 'a good thing.'
Click TUTORIAL (above), grab that ribbon and create.
Click TUTORIAL (above), grab that ribbon and create.
Friday, January 1, 2010
VIDEO: PUNCH AROUND THE EDGES (MARTHA STEWART CRAFTS)
Here's an excellent example that a picture (or video) is worth 1000 words. Thanks to this video, you'll see how easily this punch combo (edge and corner) creates an outstanding affect.
Click VIDEO (above) and punch, punch, punch.
Click VIDEO (above) and punch, punch, punch.
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Martha Stewart
TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD: PENCIL CUP (FOLD SOMETHING; MARC VIGOR)
Mercy me! Wait til you see this pencil cup. It's folded from one sheet of computer paper, and it's clever as can be (and, I might add, very useful!).
Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD (above) to begin the New Year with a terrific creation!
Click TUTORIAL/FREE DOWNLOAD (above) to begin the New Year with a terrific creation!
Labels:
Free Download,
Tutorials
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